Patti Sanchez

Patti Sanchez

Keynote Speaker: Chief Strategy Officer at Duarte & Author

Patti Sanchez Biography

Patti Sanchez, Duarte’s Chief Strategy Officer, writes books, creates frameworks, and helps clients connect with audiences through persuasive presentations and story-based communications. She is the co-author of the award-winning book, "Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols". Sanchez leads an expert team of communication consultants and creative writers who help clients move their audiences in one powerful moment or in a movement over time.

Applying insights from more than 25 years of communication experience, Sanchez helps leaders and persuaders understand the inner workings of the human mind and heart and then use that knowledge to craft engaging narratives that cut through the clutter and resonate on a deep level. Sanchez packages her expertise into inspiring and educational keynotes for executives, entrepreneurs, and marketing and communication professionals. She teaches them to lead movements, use storytelling as a strategic tool, and harness the power of presentations as a persuasive communication platform.

She has delivered highly rated presentations at conferences and events including Khosla Ventures CEO Summit, The CEO Alliance, Vital Speeches CEO Communications Summit and Leadership Communication Days, IABC World Conference, HBR, Marketing Profs, Salesforce ExactTarget Connections, Invent Your Future, WATT, CASRO, and Presentation Summit. Sanchez also delivers custom keynotes, addressing corporations such as Facebook and Google as well as higher-education institutions such as Stanford and Rice University. Her work has been honored by IABC, BMA, Vital Speeches of the Day, and Axiom.

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Patti Sanchez Speaking Topics

Harness the Power of Presentations to Spread Ideas

This practical 30-minute talk explains why presentations are the “lingua franca” of business today and how organizations can get the most out of their presentations by leveraging their slides in multiple ways. Patti shares trends in presentations and how they can be used for maximum impact by everyone from executives to marketers and salespeople to subject matter experts who want to spread their ideas inside and outside their organizations.

Create Impactful Events That Move People

In this 30-minute presentation, Patti inspires marketers, event planners, and anyone else who curates gatherings to reimagine their role in communication. She’ll highlight research that explains why shared moments leave an impact on audiences, outline a framework for concepting and planning impactful events, and share examples from Duarte’s innovative work with leading brands.

Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols

Building on insights from her award-winning book Illuminate, co-authored with Nancy Duarte, Patti delivers a keynote that’s sure to encourage leaders, entrepreneurs, and communicators to dream big. This popular keynote is equal parts inspirational and practical, combining fascinating research about the secret structure of movements with a comprehensive toolkit of communication techniques used by the world’s great leaders. Audiences will leave with a new perspective they can apply to make their own initiatives more successful and renewed confidence that they, too, can play a part in changing the world.

Patti Sanchez Videos

Patti Sanchez at IABC World Conference 2021: Inspiring Positive ...
"Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies ...

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How much does it cost to book Patti Sanchez for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Patti Sanchez speak about?

Patti Sanchez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Business, Storytelling, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Leadership, Consulting and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Patti Sanchez travel from?

Patti Sanchez generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Patti Sanchez?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patti Sanchez 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 Patti Sanchez 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 Patti Sanchez 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?

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Patti Sanchez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Business and Storytelling. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Patti Sanchez generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Monica Parker, Afdhel Aziz and Peter Guber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patti Sanchez for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Patti Sanchez Speaking Topics

  • Harness the Power of Presentations to Spread Ideas

    This practical 30-minute talk explains why presentations are the “lingua franca” of business today and how organizations can get the most out of their presentations by leveraging their slides in multiple ways. Patti shares trends in presentations and how they can be used for maximum impact by everyone from executives to marketers and salespeople to subject matter experts who want to spread their ideas inside and outside their organizations.

  • Create Impactful Events That Move People

    In this 30-minute presentation, Patti inspires marketers, event planners, and anyone else who curates gatherings to reimagine their role in communication. She’ll highlight research that explains why shared moments leave an impact on audiences, outline a framework for concepting and planning impactful events, and share examples from Duarte’s innovative work with leading brands.

  • Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols

    Building on insights from her award-winning book Illuminate, co-authored with Nancy Duarte, Patti delivers a keynote that’s sure to encourage leaders, entrepreneurs, and communicators to dream big. This popular keynote is equal parts inspirational and practical, combining fascinating research about the secret structure of movements with a comprehensive toolkit of communication techniques used by the world’s great leaders. Audiences will leave with a new perspective they can apply to make their own initiatives more successful and renewed confidence that they, too, can play a part in changing the world.

Patti Sanchez Videos

Patti Sanchez at IABC World Conference 2021: Inspiring Positive ...
"Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies ...
  • How do I book Patti Sanchez to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Patti Sanchez 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 Patti Sanchez, 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 Patti Sanchez or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Patti Sanchez for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Patti Sanchez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Patti Sanchez, 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 Patti Sanchez speak about?

    Patti Sanchez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Business, Storytelling, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Leadership, Consulting and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Patti Sanchez travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patti Sanchez 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 Patti Sanchez 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 Patti Sanchez 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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