Patrick Regan OBE
Wellbeing Activist
Patrick Regan OBE is an inspirational leader on issues of social justice and wellbeing, who talks passionately about resilience, courage and mental health. Patrick leaves audiences with a mission and the tools to tackle it.
Biography
Patrick Regan is a campaigner on issues of social justice and wellbeing, awarded an OBE for his services to the young by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He has founded two award-winning charities, XLP and Kintsugi Hope, in partnership with his wife, Diane. Kintsugi Hope has pioneered Kintsugi Wellbeing groups all over the UK to help people in the area of their mental health.
Patrick has travelled to over 40 countries working with and on behalf of the poorest communities. He is a passionate communicator and equally at home on the main stage at a major UK political party conference, engaging in robust debate in the media, connecting with business and community leaders, or speaking to inmates in a maximum-security prison or gang leaders in Jamaica.
Patrick received the Mayor of London Peace Award in 2010 for his valuable contribution towards peace and justice. He is an Honorary Fellow of the London South Bank University for his contribution to Justice and Wellbeing. In 2023 Patrick was awarded "Most Influential CEO for Mental Health Training" by CEO Monthly.
Patrick is a regular contributor on radio and TV on issues of poverty and justice, and appears frequently in print and online media as an expert and campaigner on these issues.
Speaking
Patrick’s unique experiences leave a huge impression on audiences.
Workshops
Patrick teaches techniques for resilience & inspires leaders on social justice.
Broadcast
Patrick is an experienced on-air performer and commentator.
Topics
Patrick offers a variety of formats for events, from fireside chats, to keynote speeches, to more extended workshops. All of the topics below can be offered in each of these formats.
Wellbeing
Join Patrick for a session of film, discussion, small group exercises and personal stories. Your audience will leave with the tools to help them invest in their own wellbeing as well as those around them.
Resilience, Courage and Change
More than education, more than experience, more than training, a person’s level of resilience will determine who succeeds and who fails. That’s as true in the Olympics is it is in the boardroom.
Developing a social conscience
Teams and people thrive when they have a vision and a sense of purpose in line with their values. Connecting your work to serving a wider purpose can give teams a renewed energy, support cooperation and teamwork.
Example Videos
Publications
Patrick has written seven books. His latest work is ‘Brighter Days: 12 Steps to Strengthen Your Wellbeing’ which reached number 2 in the Popular Psychology charts on Amazon. His previous titles cover his work with tackling poverty and educational failure, and his own journey with mental, emotional and spiritual health following major limb reconstruction surgery.
What do you get when you book Patrick to speak?
Patrick is most commonly asked to keynote but he is happy to chair panels or interview other speakers on stage, while he is at the event.
Patrick is an experienced speaker with an audience of his own who is happy to work with you to help you promote your event.
This can include:
Pre-event video
Co-operation in pre-event PR and media interviews
Contributed articles for event blogs or programmes
Promotion on social media
Feedback
“Patrick is a passionate, intelligent communicator who always wants to put those whofeel on the margins of society at the forefront.”
Boris Johnson, Former Prime Minister
“Patrick is a captivating speaker who brings the wealth and wisdom of his life experience to his communication as he seeks to give hope to others.”
Dan Walker, TV Presenter
“Patrick Regan is an exceptional human being, with a great skill of understanding of people their needs, goals, opportunities. His strategies and vision have allowed thousands of young adults to move from difficult lives to those that make a real contribution to society. A terrific person of great generosity and commitment.”
Sir Stuart Lipton, Partner, Lipton Rogers Developments LLP
“Patrick reaches to the core of our humanity in a way that few others do. He is articulate, involved, and persuasive on some of the key issues which we as individuals, as professionals, and as a society face today. Be prepared to be inspired to be better.”
Gerald Walker, President & CEO, ING Americas
“Patrick is natural and intuitive communicator, passionate about his beliefs and wonderful at bringing the best out of people, whatever their background.”
Digby Flower, Chair UK & Ireland, Cushman & Wakefield
“Over the years I have heard Patrick speak many times. He brings real passion and commitment to everything he does. He is an inspiration.”
Anne O Neil, Consultant Commercial Real Estate
“Patrick's honest and thought-provoking approach to discussing mental health really captured the imaginations of our team members. It sparked a number of conversations which have helped individuals with the challenges they, their friends, families and colleagues a are experiencing. We would recommend booking Patrick to talk about these sensitive well-being issues without hesitation.”
Amy Wendholt Executive Director APCO WorldWide
“In an age when increased stress is causing more and more people to experience mental health problems wise and experienced counsellors are increasingly required. Patrick Regan OBE is one such person. An engaging and inspirational speaker he brings a message of home and support to all of us.”
Terry Waite CBE
