Patrick McGowan

About Patrick McGowan

Patrick McGowan is a leading expert on increasing credibility and confidence across all communications. He started Punchn Communications in 2020 because he looked like a potato on camera—and has since helped 100+ professionals achieve more confidence across the lens. He is a teacher, facilitator, and advisor of how to communicate with power, presence, and credibility. Patrick works with consultants who want to attract more clients and with professionals who want to amplify their presence with current and future clients. He started his 40+ year career in communications as a paperboy and has since led healthcare innovation, managed a manufacturing startup, and served in multiple customer-facing roles (to name a few). He has the experience, tools, and understanding for how changing the way we talk can change the way we work. His customers report how he helps the show their story: achieving more clarity, more confidence, and more influence. Patrick delivers communications workshops, team facilitations, and produces audio/video with and for clients. He is the author of \"Across The Lens: How Your Zoom Presence Will Make or Break Your Success.\"

Experience

1. Senior Leadership Advisor

   Adaptive Change Advisors

   Apr 2020 — Present

Education

• South Dakota State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• The University of South Dakota

  Master in Business Administration

Skills

• Agile Project Management
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Change Management
• Strategy
• Executive Coaching
• Team Building
• Management
• Design Thinking
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Leadership Development
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Strategy
• Analysis
• Marketing Communications
• Sales