I have attended many business-development or personal-development courses geared toward independent entrepreneurs and business people, but Patty K’s are the best I’ve attended.

~ Shael Stonebridge

Interactive. Fun. Educational.

Topics include marketing and self-promotion, networking, social media and websites…and personal development subjects like overcoming fear, procrastination and self-doubt.

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“This is the second of Patty’s presentations I’ve attended.  Both times I have come away with new and effective knowledge that I can apply immediately.  Outstanding value for the time and money invested.”

~ Ken Bell, Battle-Scarred Consultant
re: Stand Up and Introduce Yourself

Network and learn at the same time.

All presentations include:

• Time for discussion, feedback and/or brainstorming amongst participants. (Awesome for networking.)
• Relevant examples. (I generally speak to home-based entrepreneurs and owners of tiny companies. I use examples of successful businesses that are the same size.)
• Focus on how this idea can help your business. (Not academic. Not technical whiz bang.)

Amazing examples – again!!! Learning has never been so much fun. Fantastic interaction with all attendees.

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About me

Former stand up comic + technical trainer + counselor

This means I bring humour, empathy and the ability to explain complicated subjects in plain English (or with simple diagrams!)

You’re such a great facilitator! Your pleasant & friendly demeanor is so great! I learn so much in every workshop & leave with a spring in my step. You’re awesome. I’ll come to every single one of your workshops!

With actual small business experience

Aside from 3 short-lived “real” jobs, I’ve been in business for myself ever since I cornered the babysitting market on Elmhurst Street at age 12.

A fan of adventure and change, my businesses have ranged from video store to real estate to freelance computer programming to teaching and training to “flipping” mobile homes. (As in buying, fixing and re-selling…not over-turning.)

Thanks again for last night! I really enjoyed your presentation, PJ’s and all! I went home inspired and couldn’t sleep cuz I couldn’t shut my ideas up!
~ Blair Jordan

Ready to plan an exciting meeting?

I’ll customize my talk for your group…and I will always respect your agenda and time limitations.

Meetup or other not-for-profit networking group? If your audience is the same as mine (tiny businesses, self-employed, independents) – I will speak for free in exchange for 2 or 3 minutes to talk about my own business. (Success Buddies).

Contact me and let’s set something up!

Private workshop for your organization? For profit event? Let’s talk.

I was very impressed, Patty, that you respected the attendees and started the workshop on the dot of 7.

There was very valuable information delivered and you did it with humour. I loved the many great examples you shared – examples of successful entrepreneurs who have made a success of their businesses by creating niche markets.

It was great to see that a very large percentage of the group participated – they were friendly and encouraging with constructive comments. I thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our experiences so others may learn and likewise to learn from others. Very interactive and supportive. I am glad I was there.

~ Jackie Maclean
www.ThePowerWithin.ca