Patti Durand

Guiding experienced people to confidently navigate unfamiliar paths.

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Speaks on:

Communication

Leadership Development

Entrepreneurship

Organizational Culture

Personal Empowerment

Teamwork

Speaks to:

Associations & Membership Orgs

Nonprofits & NGOs

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Keynote

Workshop

Audience members say

Patti transforms farm succession planning with her clear, engaging approach that resonates deeply with agricultural communities. She creates safe spaces where farmers feel heard and understood, breaking down complex topics into simple, achievable steps while weaving hope throughout her message. Her non-judgmental style normalizes struggles and fosters community, leaving audiences equipped with practical tools and renewed confidence. Clients choose Patti for her down-to-earth wisdom and ability to make crucial conversations accessible, empowering farm families to address challenges with clarity and optimism.

Key Audience Outcomes

Participants feel more confident and equipped to start or continue crucial conversations about farm succession.
Attendees gain practical tools and actionable steps to improve communication within their family farms.
Audience members experience a sense of relief and normalization of their struggles, fostering a stronger sense of community.
Individuals feel empowered and motivated to pursue their dreams and address challenges with renewed hope and clarity.

Patti's Bio

Patti grew up in a family business in Manitoba Canada and earned her degree before moving to Humboldt, SK. She and her husband Larry are long-time entrepreneurs and active community members. Patti's career has included marketing, finance and agriculture - leading her to create Brightrack Consulting, in which she advises business families. She has worked with over 450 family enterprises, coaching and facilitating strategic conversations for succession and decision making. This experience provided insights which she captured in her first book, The Future Leader - The Successor's Guide to Family Business Leadership. Patti's messages on stage are results-oriented, inspirational and plant seeds of thought that resonate with audiences, no matter their career or life stage.

Patti Offers the Following Talks

Leadership DevelopmentPersonal Empowerment

Start Where You Are and Lead the Way

Mindset Shift
Learn easy to implement leadership actions

30 - 60 minutes

EntrepreneurshipOrganizational Culture

Can You Bring Your Organization's Habits Home?

Insights about shared traits of family businesses and organizations.
Reflection on the value of consistent meetings & agendas.
Considerations for succession in business and non-profits.

45 - 90 minutes

CommunicationTeamwork

9 Family Communication Habits Worth Shifting

Communication habit awareness.
Simple shifts to improve communication and relationships

45 - 90 minutes

Leadership DevelopmentCommunication

Finding Your Leadership Voice: No Yelling Required

Simple shifts to improve communication and relationships
Identify specific behaviours that are consistently ineffective

30 - 60 minutes

Patti's Links and Media Mentions

@brightrackconsulting

brightrackconsulting

pattidurand

pattidurand.ca