Not a motivational speech. Not a TED talk. A practical, engaging session that gives your audience tools they use immediately.
Patrick Short has been applying improv to business since his first corporate client — Apple — in 1989. With 13 years in high-tech sales and marketing, a decade as Executive Director of CSz Worldwide, and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he speaks the language of boardrooms and conference stages alike.
His keynotes blend practical business insight with interactive moments that keep audiences engaged — not just entertained. Whether it's a 15-minute conference opener or a 90-minute deep dive, Patrick tailors every talk to the audience, the industry, and the goals of the event.
Co-author of Jill and Patrick's Small Book of Improv for Business and a Certified Executive Practitioner of Applied Improvisation.
Every keynote is customized. These are starting points — we'll tailor the content to your audience and event goals.
How the principles of 'Yes, And,' active listening, and adaptive thinking apply directly to business challenges. A keynote that changes how your audience thinks about collaboration.
What separates leaders who manage from leaders who inspire? Adaptive leadership principles drawn from 35 years of experience in both the boardroom and on stage.
Move beyond slides and scripts. Build genuine connection with your audience through presence, adaptability, and composure under pressure.
Transform customer interactions from transactional to relational. Empathy-driven service techniques that build loyalty and defuse tension.
Practical tools for staying present, listening deeply, and finding resolution when conversations get challenging. Less theory, more practice.
How to build and sustain a team culture where people genuinely support each other. Moving from stated values to lived values through daily interaction.
Tell us about your audience and goals. We'll design a keynote that delivers real value.
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