Patrick is a global expert on productivity and performance. As the founder of HARA, an inner circle for exceptional entrepreneurs and leaders, Patrick equips individuals with tools to cut through the noise, focus on what matters, and play a more elevated game of life and business. He has deep expertise with insurance, financial services, leadership, sales and tech groups.
Speech Topics:
The Productivity Paradox
In today’s fast-paced, always-connected world, it’s easy to mistake busyness for progress. Patrick shatters this illusion and guides people to harness the power of focus for real growth and lasting success. His mission is clear: to help teams break the loop of distraction and achieve more than they ever thought possible. With all that technology tools we have access to to make us more efficient, we’ve lost effectiveness. He explains why, and offers tools and tactics to tackle how to reclaim attention and ignite productivity. This is even more critical for leaders because it’s not just your own attention, it’s helping those you lead by being a good gatekeeper of your team’s attention. Once we do this, we’ll have better human-to-human engagement with colleagues, employees, managers and customers. He explains that we’re spending hours to get only minutes of our most productive work and there’s a better way to consume less and experience more.
Patrick addresses challenges that are all too familiar:
-“I’m keeping the fires out and responding to what I need to, but I’m not feeling productive.”
-“I’m working, but I really don’t know where my day goes.”
-“I try to get in the zone to write, but it’s hard to stay focused.”
Patrick McAndrew empowers professionals to escape the “Productivity Paradox” – the illusion that being busy equals making progress. He provides practical tools for self-mastery, enabling individuals to reclaim focus, boost productivity, and achieve extraordinary results in a world of constant distractions.
Impact:
Experience hours of uninterrupted focus when you need it most
Feel in command of your technology, not commanded by it
Transform digital chaos into strategic advantage
Find flow in the midst of complexity
Master the Game Within – Build an Unshakeable Mind
The greatest challenge of our time isn’t technological – it’s psychological. As AI reshapes every industry, success depends on our ability to maintain clarity and purpose amid constant transformation. This isn’t about resisting change; it’s about developing the mental agility to thrive in it. Core Message Why traditional ways of thinking break down in exponential change The neuroscience of clarity in chaos Building mental models for unprecedented challenges Turning uncertainty into strategic advantage Developing wisdom when AI handles the analysis Make confident decisions when others are paralyzed by uncertainty Stay creatively engaged when routine work is automated Build momentum through continuous transformation Lead with vision when the future is unclear
Key Themes:
-Why traditional ways of thinking break down in exponential change
-The neuroscience of clarity in chaos
-Building mental models for unprecedented challenges
-Turning uncertainty into strategic advantage
-Developing wisdom when AI handles the analysis
Impact:
-Make confident decisions when others are paralyzed by uncertainty
-Stay creatively engaged when routine work is automated
-Build momentum through continuous transformation
-Lead with vision when the future is unclear
The Connection Advantage – Creating Value AI Can’t Replicate
As AI masters the technical, success hinges on our distinctly human capabilities – deep understanding, genuine connection, and transformative presence. This isn’t about competing with machines; it’s about elevating what makes us uniquely valuable.
Key Themes:
-Why human connection becomes more valuable as AI advances
-The science of presence in digital spaces
-Building trust at the speed of change
-Creating moments that matter in virtual environments
Impact:
-Stand out through genuine connection when others hide behind screens
-Build relationship depth that creates lasting loyalty
-Lead with authentic presence in any environment
-Create value that no algorithm can match
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Bio:
Patrick McAndrew, a global thought leader on productivity and performance, helps organizations break free from the “Productivity Paradox,” where busyness equates to progress. Through his work with leading organizations, Patrick teaches professionals how to reclaim their focus, skyrocket their productivity, and achieve extraordinary results.
His organization, HARA, arms teams with practical tools to tame distractions, prioritize what matters most, and develop unshakable resilience. With a deep understanding of modern challenges, Patrick guides people to harness the power of focused attention for transformative growth and enduring success.
Insurance Expertise:
Patrick has transformed sales teams at insurance giants and worked with senior leadership to bring focus to strategic objectives. He teaches self-mastery to thrive in today’s distraction-filled world.
Financial Services Expertise:
Trusted by financial leaders, Patrick empowers professionals to pursue self-mastery and excel in the high-stakes world of finance. His insights help harness the power of focus to drive success.
Leadership Audiences:
Patrick guides executives to create a culture of peak performance by minimizing distractions and fostering self-mastery. He equips leaders with tools to inspire innovation and drive productivity.
Sales Groups:
Patrick has coached top-performing sales teams to embrace self-mastery. He teaches you how to balance client relationships with focused work, using communication strategies and productivity techniques that empower you to master yourself and your results.
Tech:
With experience leading a SaaS company and spearheading Spotify’s global audio marketing campaign, Patrick guides tech professionals to harness attention for creative problem solving and peak performance.
