11 reasons why you should hire Patrick Leroux

Here's why you should hire Patrick Leroux to make your next event a great success :

1. Because you want your people to take action on the ideas learned during your meeting

Handouts are supplied for each presentation. The handouts help in the retention of the ideas shared during the presentation. Participants usually put them on their bulletin board at work. At the end of Patrick's presentation, the participants will have to write down a commitment that will require them to step out of their comfort zone. They will receice a rubberband bracelet to wear for 21 days as a reminder of their commitment. Also, the participants will have follow-up with each other in 21 days after the presentation in order to make sure that they have taken action on their commitment. That way, they will have no choice but to act on the ideas learned at your event.

2. Because you want a custom made program

Patrick will prepare his presentation in collaboration with you, the client. He will study carefully all the documentation that you will provide him with and will set an appointment with you by phone (or in person) in order to properly target your expectations and your objectives. If you desire, Patrick will personally contact by e-mail at least five key individuals in your organization in order to identify their biggest challenges and their biggest opportunities. Patrick Leroux invests many hours in order to understand his audience and the challenges they are facing. He ensures that all of his presentations are immediately applicable to his audience. No program is identical because each audience is unique. Each program is taylored to your specific needs in order to accomplish your goals and the results you wish to obtain.

3. Because you want long term impact

An electronic weekly newsletter (in french) will be sent by email to all of the participants that have requested it. This newsletter will help to reinforce Patrick's ideas and concepts. Over 16 000 people eagerly expect Patrick's newletter every monday morning and use it as a tool to motivate their employees. These weekly follow-ups ensure that the impact of the presentation will have beneficial effects on the participants long after the presentation is over, in fact, for a lifetime!

4. Because you want a presentation style that is dynamic

Patrick’s presentations are renowned to be dynamic, funny, moving, and captivating. One thing is for sure, nobody sleeps during his presentations! Storyteller extraordinaire, Patrick shares his expertise with warmth and amazing simplicity. His incredible energy level, humour and enthusiasm will compel your audience to take action on their goals, instill confidences, and ultimately increase productivity in your organization.

5. Because you want a speaker who speak from experience

As a sale representative working for a mutinational organisation (Coca-Cola), for the two years he was working their, Patrick was the #1 salesperson, boosting the sales up 43% while the market was growing only 3%. As an entrepreneur, Patrick has started 10 successful businesses (exept the first one...) and has been selected 5 times as a finalist at the Quebec Provincial Arista-Sun Life contest in the Young Professional / Independent Worker category.

6. Because you would like to have a best selling author recognize by the media

Patrick is the best selling author of eight books on motivation and success strategies. Participants who wish to go further in their learning and their quest for success will be able to purchase Patrick’s books after his presentation.

• Secrets des gens actifs, efficaces et équilibrés : 12 stratégies pour identifier, gérer et accomplir vos priorités !

Patrick is a regular guest on radio and television talk show. Patrick has also published hundreds of articles in business trade journals, newspapers and magazines. Patrick also publish a weekly newsletters in french call "Le Bulletin du succès".

7. Because you want a speaker who walks his talk

The vast majority of speakers preach personal development, but they don’t do it themselves! Some claim to 15 or 20 years of experience but they only have one year of experience repeated 15 or 20 years since they are giving the exact same presentation for the last 15 or 20 years... Patrick is always trying to improve expertise and the quality of his prensentation. Member of CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers) and NSA (National Speakers Association), Patrick have been studying successful people for more than 20 years and travels all over north America attending more than 75 keynotes and seminars per year in order to be aware of the trends in his industry and to develop his expertise.

8. Because you want the participants to easily relate to him

Most motivational speaker have accomplished or lived through such surreal experience (climbing Mont Everest, winning a gold medal in the Olympics, surviving a tragic car accident, etc.) that audience members can not relate to. Patrick's stories are easy to relate to since they are taken out of his current life.

9. Because you want a real professional speaker and not an amateur speaker

Patrick is the first person in Quebec to have earned the "Certified Speaking Professional" (CSP) designation. This designation is the highest designation given by the International Federation for Professional Speakers. Since 1980, about 500 people in the world (less than 10% of the membership) have earned this designation.

What is the CSP ?

The Certified Speaking Professional designation is the speaking profession's international measure of professional platform skill. The CSP is conferred throughout the International Federation for Professional Speakers only on those who have earned it by meeting strict criteria. The letters CSP following a speaker's name indicate a speaking professional with proven experience who understands what is required and knows how to deliver client satisfaction.

Why should you hire a CSP ?

It will make your job easier and it will give you peace of mind! The success of your meeting or conference will be judged largely on the caliber, professionalism and appropriateness of the topic and presenter you select. Choosing a CSP maximizes your opportunity of providing a speaker who delivers a message that will focus, elevate and enhance the mission of your meeting and stick firmly in the memories, attitudes and action plans of your attendees.

What benefit does a CSP bring to your meeting ?

A CSP brings a proven track record of continuing speaking experience and expertise. CSP's are committed to ongoing education, outstanding service and ethical behavior.

10. Because you don't want to work with a prima donna

Patrick loves his work and he has the reputation to be very easy to work with. Nothing is complicated with Patrick. For example, as soon as he will arrive at the venue of his presentation, he will contact you to let you know he has arrived so you don’t have to worry about him showing up on time. He will arrive at least one hour before his presentation and he will have lunch or dinner with you and the other participants. He will make sure he understands your reality and he will help you achieve your meeting objectives with less time, less effort and with more fun.

11. Because you would like your satisfaction to be guaranteed

"Promise a lot and give even more!". It is the standard of excellence that Patrick provides to each of his clients. And because the needs of your organization are unique, so will your program. If you are not satisfied, you don’t pay !