Patricia Walsh

Patricia Walsh

Keynote Speaker: World Champion Athlete, Award-Winning Engineer & Author of "Blind Ambition"

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Patricia Walsh Biography

Patricia Walsh’s initial vision loss began as the result of a pediatric brain tumor. Due to some post operation complications, most of her vision was gone by the time she was 14. Despite being on track to graduate high school early, the depression that came with her disability ended up killing Walsh’s drive and determination.

By 19, Walsh had a revelation; if she never started to make positive changes, she probably never would. Not ready to live the rest of her life explaining why she was a failure, she challenged herself to always be better. Running became an outlet to challenge herself.

Today, Walsh has raced more than a dozen marathons and ultra-marathons and competed in two IRONMAN triathlons. In 2011, she set the world record for blind triathletes, shattering both male and female records by over 50 minutes. She's also a 5-time USA Champion and 2016 Paralympian.

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Patricia Walsh Speaking Topics

  • Goal Achievement
  • Overcoming Discouragement
  • Resilience
  • Training to Win
  • The power in a willingness to take on a monster task having the willingness to fail gracefully

Dream Big

Patricia speaks to the ways that we as professionals can empower our own success by taking on a willingness to risk. Dream big, the impossible may not be so impossible. All problems can be broken down into smaller problems that can then be solved. There is power in a willingness to take on a big risk. There is surface area for future accomplishments in evaluating the seemingly impossible for what it really is, possible.

Fuel, Fire, Blaze

Patricia explains a goal hierarchy. The top level (blaze) is the intrinsic motivation. This is what change you want to make in your sport/ industry that makes you jump out of bed in the morning. The second level (fire) goal is in determining what has to happen to get you there. What are the milestones that have to occur in order to be able to make the change? The base level (fuel) is what actions have to happen daily to support the greater vision. Fuel, fire, blaze is a toolset for mapping day to day activities to higher level motivation and inspiration.

Blind Ambition: Overcoming a pediatric Brain tumor to then become a Paralympic hopeful

Patricia shares her personal story of overcoming obstacles, discovering resilience, and cultivating a skill set to overcome perceived limitations. This keynote can be adapted to meet organizational goals around adapting to change and staying vision focused.

Patricia Walsh Videos

Patricia Walsh Keynote Presentation, AFB Leadership Conference 2017
The origin story of an over-achiever | Patricia Walsh | TEDx

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What topics does Patricia Walsh speak about?

Patricia Walsh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Diversity & Inclusion, Engineering, Technology, Athlete, Health and Cancer.

Where does Patricia Walsh travel from?

Patricia Walsh generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Patricia Walsh?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patricia Walsh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Patricia Walsh for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Patricia Walsh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Diversity & Inclusion and Engineering. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patricia Walsh for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Patricia Walsh generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brad Snyder, Carmelita Jeter and Kyle Coon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patricia Walsh for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/06/2024.

Patricia Walsh Speaking Topics

    • Goal Achievement
    • Overcoming Discouragement
    • Resilience
    • Training to Win
    • The power in a willingness to take on a monster task having the willingness to fail gracefully

  • Dream Big

    Patricia speaks to the ways that we as professionals can empower our own success by taking on a willingness to risk. Dream big, the impossible may not be so impossible. All problems can be broken down into smaller problems that can then be solved. There is power in a willingness to take on a big risk. There is surface area for future accomplishments in evaluating the seemingly impossible for what it really is, possible.

  • Fuel, Fire, Blaze

    Patricia explains a goal hierarchy. The top level (blaze) is the intrinsic motivation. This is what change you want to make in your sport/ industry that makes you jump out of bed in the morning. The second level (fire) goal is in determining what has to happen to get you there. What are the milestones that have to occur in order to be able to make the change? The base level (fuel) is what actions have to happen daily to support the greater vision. Fuel, fire, blaze is a toolset for mapping day to day activities to higher level motivation and inspiration.

  • Blind Ambition: Overcoming a pediatric Brain tumor to then become a Paralympic hopeful

    Patricia shares her personal story of overcoming obstacles, discovering resilience, and cultivating a skill set to overcome perceived limitations. This keynote can be adapted to meet organizational goals around adapting to change and staying vision focused.

Patricia Walsh Videos

Patricia Walsh Keynote Presentation, AFB Leadership Conference 2017
The origin story of an over-achiever | Patricia Walsh | TEDx
  • How do I book Patricia Walsh to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Patricia Walsh for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Patricia Walsh, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Patricia Walsh or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Patricia Walsh for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Patricia Walsh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Patricia Walsh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Patricia Walsh speak about?

    Patricia Walsh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Diversity & Inclusion, Engineering, Technology, Athlete, Health and Cancer.
  • Where does Patricia Walsh travel from?

    Patricia Walsh generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Patricia Walsh?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patricia Walsh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Patricia Walsh for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Patricia Walsh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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