Leadership Development Speaker, Business Author, Expert on Building Trust & Connection to Boost Performance, Co-Founder of The Galvanizing Group

Portland, OR, USA
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Patrick Galvin Biography

Patrick Galvin is an accomplished presenter, TEDx speaker, author, and coach. He is also the co-founder and chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, a learning and development company in Portland, OR, that helps high-performance companies and teams grow bottom line results through better internal and external relationships. Building on the timeless business principles of "The Connector’s Way" and "The Trusted Way," a popular book series authored by Galvin, he educates and motivates while giving audiences practical strategies, ideas, and tools to create the connections that galvanize success.

A professional speaker and a past president of the Oregon Chapter of the National Speakers Association, Galvin has received enthusiastic testimonials for his keynote presentations, breakout sessions, workshops and webinars for organizations throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. He has an MBA in international marketing from Thunderbird, one of the world’s top-ranked international business programs (in addition to his native English, Patrick is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese). After graduating, he worked for an industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturer building a profitable sales network throughout Canada and South America where none had existed prior. He subsequently became president of his family’s furniture stores. Under his leadership, sales rose 300% in three years.

Galvin graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service. He received a Rotary International Scholarship for postgraduate studies at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. Today, he is an active member of the Rotary Club of Portland where he has served in various leadership positions, including the club’s Charitable Trust Board, Travel Fellowship and Membership Engagement Committees. Galvin was a featured speaker at the 2015 Rotary International Convention in São Paulo, Brazil, and a TEDx speaker at TEDx McMinnville in Oregon in 2020.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/27/2025.

Patrick Galvin Speaking Topics

  • Galvanize Your Life and Business Through Better Relationships

    In this interactive presentation, Patrick Galvin draws from his newest book, "The Daily Connector: 366 Ways to Galvanize Your Life with Better Relationships," and the proven principles in his acclaimed business parables, "The Connector's Way" and "The Trusted Way." He shows how simple, consistent actions ignite meaningful connections that drive lasting personal and professional growth.

    Discover daily practices that turn relationship building into powerful habits, transforming how you engage with clients, colleagues, referral partners, family, and friends. Gain practical strategies to deepen rapport, strengthen trust, and build a culture rooted in mutual support. Learn to identify key relationship-building opportunities and leverage them to achieve lasting success in every area of your life and business.

    You’ll leave equipped and inspired to galvanize your team, energize your organization, and experience stronger, more rewarding relationships.

  • The Connector’s Way: Achieve Success One Relationship at a Time

    In a world where technology promises more connection, yet isolation and loneliness are on the rise, imagine unlocking your full potential to cultivate relationships that boost your health, happiness, and success. But where do you begin? Maybe you’re unsure how to start or doubt your ability to build genuine connections.

    In this engaging presentation, Patrick Galvin draws on real-world business experience and lessons from his business parable, "The Conenctor's Way," to show how purposeful relationship building can transform your life and work. You’ll discover practical strategies to sharpen your relationship-building mindset, expand your skill set, and create meaningful connections both in person and online. Get ready to build the relationships that drive growth, fulfillment, and lasting impact.

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Patrick Galvin Videos

Patrick Galvin - Speaker Demo Reel

Patrick Galvin - Speaker Demo Reel

Experience the energy, insight, and inspiration of Patrick Galvin—TEDx presenter, interactive keynote speaker, best-selling author, and chief...

Patrick Galvin - LeaderPass Podcast

Patrick Galvin - LeaderPass Podcast

Patrick Galvin spoke with Jamie Minton, founder and CEO of LeaderPass, on galvanizing the power of connection for his live podcast recorded at the...

Patrick Galvin | TEDxMcMinnville

Patrick Galvin | TEDxMcMinnville

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Patrick Galvin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Galvanize Your Life and Business Through Better Relationships, The Connector’s Way: Achieve Success One Relationship at a Time, The Trusted Way: Cultivate a Life and Business of Character, Beyond AI: Leverage EI to Build Authentic Relationships in a Digital World and Social Fitness Mastery: How to Navigate Difficult Interactions with Ease. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patrick Galvin for your event is available upon request. Patrick Galvin generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Doug Lipp, Eric Boles, Tim Sanders and Stedman Graham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patrick Galvin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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