Resilience keynote speaker
Find a way.
Perform when it matters most.
Helping leaders and teams turn adversity into strength.
U.S. Marine veteran
Invictus Games medalist & team captain
Graduate degrees from Harvard Kennedy School & The Wharton School
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The story. The presence. The connection with the room.
I help leaders and teams find a way through adversity so they can perform when it matters most
Patrick D. Nugent
Resilience Keynote Speaker • U.S. Marine Veteran • Invictus Games Medalist & Team Captain
Helping People Turn Adversity into Strength
After surviving a life-altering gunshot wound while serving as a U.S. Marine, Patrick learned a hard truth: we don’t choose our challenges — but we always choose how we rise to meet them.
Today, he takes that lesson to stages around the world, sharing practical, hard-earned insights on resilience, grit, and leadership that help audiences push through adversity and perform when it matters most.
His journey spans service as a Marine Officer, a place on Team USA at the Invictus Games as Captain and Medalist, and graduate studies at Wharton and Harvard — a path shaped entirely by choosing to rise.
“Everyone in the room was enraptured… an inspiring talk on grit, resilience, flexibility, and determination.”
— Senior Director, The Trade Desk
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The keynote
Find A Way
How leaders and teams respond when it matters most
For teams and individuals navigating high-pressure environments, major transitions, or seasons of uncertainty.
In Find A Way, Patrick shares more than a story. He reveals a field-tested process he calls the G.R.I.T. Method, designed not for inspiration but for preparation.
45-60 minute keynote · Q&A available
Your audience will leave with
- A redefined view of resilience that embraces growth, adaptability and purpose.
- Tools to turn discomfort and uncertainty into opportunities for development.
- The ownership mindset needed to lead oneself and others through change.
What leaders are saying
Practical impact. In their words.
"Patrick is warm, funny, and completely credible. He will leave your team with something to do, not just something to remember. I would recommend him to any company or team without hesitation."
Chief of Staff
Hone Health
"Patrick was able to share his personal experience in a way that didn't feel canned but felt authentic and down to earth. He helped reframe for all of us what ‘grit’ is in a way that really stuck with people. My team left feeling energized and compelled."
CEO & Co-Founder
Vested Communications Agency
"Patrick shared his journey in the Marines with honesty and vulnerability, blending inspirational moments with profound realities in a way that deeply connects with the audience. His ability to turn those experiences into meaningful guidance for others is incredibly powerful."
Conference Programming Consultant
Momentum Events
The experience behind the message
Resilience, lived.
After surviving a life-altering gunshot wound while serving as a U.S. Marine, Patrick learned a hard truth: we don't choose our challenges, but we always choose how we rise to meet them.
Today, he takes that lesson to the stage, sharing practical, hard-earned insights on resilience, grit and leadership.
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