Move the Air Around You
​I am Patrick Clark and this is my philosophy.
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When struggling with what to do in a moment of indecision--
do SOMETHING!
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Whether that's articulating a thought out loud, physically moving your limbs, or making a mark on a blank page, the act of disrupting vocal or physical silence can lead to discovery and inspire your next steps.
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I have put that philosophy to use in teaching and coaching speakers and presenters and actors who have appeared on stages, screens and platforms across the world.
How My Journey Helps You
Having moved 36 times in my life, with stints on both coasts of the U.S., three different high schools and two continents, I have learned how to integrate and assimilate. I was born in England and lived there, off and on, for 11 years. To answer a common question, while my parents were both American, the accent continues to linger around the edges.
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Why is this relevant? You'll get to work with someone who has learned how to adapt to diverse communities and how to leverage an important skill developed over the years--the ability to tell a great story and engage an audience.​
My "Landmarks"
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Teaching public speaking for 20+ years
Sharing speech curriculum at state conference
Directing large-scale theatrical productions
Producing a world-wide virtual theatre show
Integrating improvisation into corporate arena
Coaching 21 TEDx speakers
You'll also get someone who grew up playing a lot of sports, including rugby and cricket and my first love--soccer, which I also coached, so I have years of experience working with teams and speaking to multiple intelligences to teach and motivate.
After college, I discovered theatre, which became a lasting passion. ​I have acted in, directed and produced over 200 productions on stage and screen. Integrating many of the techniques learned on those adventures, I simultaneously taught public speaking--developing curricula for multiple institutions and garnering recognition for that programming.​
So, you get to work with an award-winning coach who has coached five state champion Martin Luther King Oratorical Contest speakers (in my last contest, I also coached the second place speaker), Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest winners, 21 TEDx presenters and a host of talented and successful professionals across industries.
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I am passionate about helping speakers find their unique voice and giving them the tools and techniques to navigate their presentations with confidence, poise and impact.