Pattie Vargas

Pattie Vargas

Certified John Maxwell Coach/SpeakCA, US
Do you want to manage the changes in your life instead of letting them manage you?Do you want easy-to-apply strategies for leading yourself and others? Are you tired of just accepting the Status Quo?

In 1995, Pattie Vargas encountered a life-changing event that set the course for the rest of her career. What could have resulted in a dead-end, bitter saga of mere survival instead led her on a journey to discover the difference between going under or coming over!

Whether the change you are facing is personal, situational or organizational, Pattie invites you on a journey to "What's Next!"

What others say...
Pattie entertains and energizes audiences on surviving – and thriving! – during change! Her practical message and humorous stories, born of the joys and sorrows that can only come from experience, will quickly captivate and engage any audience!
• Pattie delivers relevant topics and inspirational messages, while maintaining an uncanny ability to weave her personal experiences into a well resonated, audience related story. She never fails to capture the imagination of the audience!
• Pattie is a gifted speaker and facilitator. Her unique style is engaging, allowing attendees to quickly feel at ease and want to participate!
• Pattie's presentations are engaging, thought provoking and fun. She has an easy-going style that audiences respond to!
• I highly recommend Pattie Vargas and The Vargas group. Pattie is an engaging presenter that leverages her experiences to communicate her message!

Pattie is a great fit if your audience consists of...
• Leaders who want to successfully steer their teams through organizational change.
• Individuals facing personal or professional change and need motivation to stay the course.
• Association members who need ongoing leadership development.
• HR or OD professionals who want to educate their leaders on the importance of self-management and communication during times of organizational transition.
• Corporate clients who hold sales meetings, management meetings and leadership development meetings.
• Any business with a diverse workforce looking to improve business relationships by understanding behavioral styles.

In 1995, Pattie Vargas encountered a life-changing event that set the course for the rest of her career. What could have resulted in a dead-end, bitter saga of mere survival instead led her on a journey to discover the difference between going under or coming over!

Whether the change you are facing is personal, situational or organizational, Pattie invites you on a journey to "What's Next!"

What others say...
Pattie entertains and energizes audiences on surviving – and thriving! – during change! Her practical message and humorous stories, born of the joys and sorrows that can only come from experience, will quickly captivate and engage any audience!
• Pattie delivers relevant topics and inspirational messages, while maintaining an uncanny ability to weave her personal experiences into a well resonated, audience related story. She never fails to capture the imagination of the audience!
• Pattie is a gifted speaker and facilitator. Her unique style is engaging, allowing attendees to quickly feel at ease and want to participate!
• Pattie's presentations are engaging, thought provoking and fun. She has an easy-going style that audiences respond to!
• I highly recommend Pattie Vargas and The Vargas group. Pattie is an engaging presenter that leverages her experiences to communicate her message!

Pattie is a great fit if your audience consists of...
• Leaders who want to successfully steer their teams through organizational change.
• Individuals facing personal or professional change and need motivation to stay the course.
• Association members who need ongoing leadership development.
• HR or OD professionals who want to educate their leaders on the importance of self-management and communication during times of organizational transition.
• Corporate clients who hold sales meetings, management meetings and leadership development meetings.
• Any business with a diverse workforce looking to improve business relationships by understanding behavioral styles.

Lead Like a Woman! Why Resilience is Your Super Power!!

The universe has a sense of humor all its own. Just when we think we have it all figured out - along comes REAL LIFE. What do we do when our circumstances change?
• Have we developed skills that help us respond rather than react?
• Do we play the victim card or do we adapt and overcome?
• Can those we lead count on us to navigate the change with integrity and transparency?
• When everything is changing do we run to - or from - the fray?
• Do we refuse to take NO...
LeadershipInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

The Resilience Factor: The Difference Between Victim and Overcomer

The universe has a sense of humor all its own - just when we think we have it all figured out - along
comes LIFE. Developing the Resilience Factor helps us learn how to adapt and be flexible without
compromising our values. The ability to be resilient comes from having a firm foundation - anchors in our
lives. This message proposes the power of a strong core value system and explores the "upside of the downside".
MotivationInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Change is Inevitable … Survival's A Choice!

Change is simply an altering of the status quo - sounds simple, right? But how we manage ourselves and our teams through change makes all the difference. If we all understand that change is inevitable, why do we resist?

Participants will learn how to avoid the typical pitfalls during change:  
  • The foundational fears that cause us to resist change  
  • The difference between Change and Transition
  • The Human Element: From denial to...
Organizational DevelopmentEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Don't Look Now, Your Strength is Showing: You CAN Change Your Interactions

We all possess inherent strengths that come as second nature to us. But without learning how to flex our behavior to adapt to the needs of others, those very strengths can become roadblocks on our way to effective business relationships! Using the DISC Behavioral Assessment, we can understand the root of communication misfires, decrease tension and increase trust, while establishing rapport and credibility!
RelationshipsAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Extraordinary Teams, Extraordinary Results!

Extraordinary Teams can be recognized by their highly functional behaviors as well as their extraordinary results! Does your team have what it takes to move beyond ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY? 

Participants will learn how to develop the five characteristics of an Extraordinary Team:
  • Trust: Recognize the identifiers that indicate either high or low trust on your team and learn practical tips for increasing honesty and vulnerability.
  • Managed Conflict:...
LeadershipEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn (John Maxwell)

Every one of us has experienced a disappointing loss in our own personal growth or leadership. How we have responded to those mistakes, errors, slips in judgment or just plain missing the goal has formed us even now. No bad experience has to ultimately defeat us. 

This presentation, based on the book by John Maxwell, helps light the path to a more fulfilling life by examining loss, not from measuring what one does not have, but how loss can bring abundance. Every negative...
MotivationInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect (John Maxwell)

"Only One Thing Stands Between You and Success. It Isn't Experience. It Isn't Talent."

World-renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In this presentation we share the Five Principles and Five Practices to develop the crucial skill...

LeadershipEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny