Speaker, author and adviser
A wider world. A fresh perspective
Patrick Hamilton Walsh brings a human perspective shaped by a life between Northern Ireland and Scandinavia, 150+ countries explored, and stories from the boardroom, the road and the page. He helps audiences see familiar challenges differently - and find practical ways forward.
Selected speaking appearances
A perspective shaped by people, place and possibility
Patrick’s work moves between speaking, writing and advisory conversations. Across each, he is interested in how people meet change: what helps us stay curious, make sense of uncertainty and recognise possibility in a wider world.
From Northern Ireland to Scandinavia and 150+ countries explored, his experiences offer stories and questions that bring a fresh angle to the challenges in front of us.
Speaking
Bring a wider perspective to your event
Stories from 150+ countries and extreme expeditions open conversations about leadership, change and human potential - with practical ideas people can take into their work and lives.
Books
Ideas to return to
Writing across talent, work, travel, wellbeing and fiction reflects different points in a life still unfolding.
Advisory
Think through what comes next
For leaders and organisations considering talent, skills and the changing nature of work.
Selected writing
Twenty years of writing. Many ways to see the world differently.
Different books, written at different points in a life still unfolding. Explore Patrick’s writing on talent, work, money, travel, wellbeing and fiction.
A.I. Poverty
Bridging the gap in a generative age.
Forgive Me, Sister
A story that explores family, difficult histories and forgiveness.
Talent Amplified
Unleashing human genius in an AI world, and exploring what makes us human.
The Backpacker Who Sold His Supercar
A road map to achieving your dream life.
Talent Cities
A look at how the Nordics are competing for talent.
Upskilling
How to educate 111 million people for £1 each.
A thoughtful conversation about talent and change
Patrick works with leaders and organisations thinking through questions of talent, skills and the future of work. He brings an international perspective to the conversation, helping connect the bigger picture with the decisions in front of you.
Patrick is also connected with the Global Talent Exchange Initiative, Glotal.
Start with a conversation
Have an event in mind, a question about the books or a challenge you are working through? Patrick would be glad to hear from you.