HI - I'M PATRICK
I Know What It's Like
To Lead When It's Hard.
I spent 23 years at Microsoft navigating the same complexity you're facing now: stakeholder politics, scaling teams, leading through uncertainty, dealing with constant change.
Now I help leaders do it better.
EXEC SUMMARY
TL;DR
What Do I Do
Executive & leadership coaching for leaders, founders, and high-performers - primarily in the tech industry - who need a strategic sparring partner.
What Makes Me Qualified
I understand your world: I spent 23 years at Microsoft leading complex international teams across Corporate HQ, EMEA, and MEA. I've been the person in the middle of impossible stakeholder dynamics. I've made the leadership mistakes. I've felt the weight of leading through reorgs and uncertainty.
23+
years at Microsoft
11+
years coaching
2,000+
coaching hours
250+
leaders coached
My Style
My style is direct, pragmatic, and grounded in experience, not theory. I blend coaching and mentoring - asking the right questions, sharing what I've learned, and challenging your thinking when you need it.
Sometimes that means letting you figure it out. Sometimes it means telling you what I see that you don't.
The Goal is Simple:
Help you think better, decide better, and lead better.
What You'll Get
Practical tools you can use this week, not theory you'll forget by Friday.
And a partner who won't let you off the hook or let you fail.
Outcomes
Leaders I’ve worked with report feeling:
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Clear on where they're going and why it matters
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Confident, not second-guessing themselves into paralysis, taking decisions that matter
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Capable to navigate pressure and complexity without losing themselves in the process
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Control: Focusing on strategic work instead of constant firefighting
I Typically Work with People Who Are
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Fast-thinking, curious, and committed to growth
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Operating in complex, international environments
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Are navigating international, fast-moving environments
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Know they're capable of more but feel stuck in patterns they can't break alone
Trusted by Leaders from:
Microsoft, LinkedIn, MunichRe, Crayon, StartExpand, Amercian Hospital, and many more.
What Clients Say
"Patrick brings a unique combination of strategic acumen and deep coaching expertise. A trusted advisor to senior leaders."
"Patrick is a unique leader: he couples a deep, precise knowledge of the business with being the best coach I have ever seen in action."
"Patrick deeply understood the path I walk, creating powerful “aha” moments and real breakthroughs exactly where I was stuck.
"Patrick did a great job exploring and unlocking potentials within me and then created a roadmap on how to execute against them."
COACHING FOR LEADERS STEPPING UP
CLEAR. CERTAIN. CAPABLE.
IN CONTROL.
You didn't get here by accident. But somewhere between the last promotion and today's impossible calendar, leading started feeling harder than it should.
journey2change gives you the thinking partnership, strategic perspective, and honest challenge you need to lead with confidence even when the pressure's relentless and the path forward isn't clear.
What You'll get:
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Navigate pressure and complexity without losing yourself in the process
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Build the presence and influence that creates trust and not just compliance
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Stop second-guessing and start making decisions with confidence
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Lead with clarity even when nothing feels certain
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Break the patterns keeping you stuck and build behaviors that last
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Get a sparring partner who tells you the truth and helps you see what you can't see alone
Clarity begins with a single conversation.
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YOUR WORLD
You're Leading in
Constant Complexity.
You know the feeling.
It's 10pm. You're still on Slack. Your calendar tomorrow is back-to-back. You've been "strategic" for maybe 20 minutes all week.
You're managing up, managing down, managing sideways. And wondering when you became the person everyone needs but no one actually supports.
You're navigating stakeholders across functions, regions, and reporting lines - all with competing agendas and incomplete information. You're supposed to be strategic, but constant fires keep pulling you back into the weeds.
And if you're being honest with yourself, you're asking questions you don't say out loud:
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How do I influence people who don't report to me and don't always want to cooperate?
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How do I delegate without it bouncing back broken - or worse, not happening at all?
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How do I make confident decisions when nothing feels certain?
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How do I lead through reorgs and uncertainty without losing my team's trust?
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How do I scale myself when scope is growing faster than my capacity?
These aren't signs of weakness. They're signs you're taking leadership seriously.
And there's a better way forward.
Patrick had a profound impact on both my professional and personal life. His coaching changed how I lead and how I live.
Tracy Oliver-Faragher
Director of Partner GTM North America, Microsoft
Let's talk about what you're facing.
30 minutes, no pressure.
WHO I AM
I spent 23 years at Microsoft leading complex international teams across Corporate HQ, EMEA, and MEA. I've been the person in the middle of impossible stakeholder dynamics. I've made the delegation mistakes. I've felt the weight of leading through reorgs and uncertainty.
And along the way, I realized something: the leaders who thrive aren't just working harder, they're thinking differently. They've learned to lead strategically, delegate with confidence, and influence without authority.
That's what I help leaders do now.
My style is direct, pragmatic, and grounded in experience, not theory. I blend coaching and mentoring - asking the right questions, sharing what I've learned, and challenging your thinking when you need it. Sometimes that means letting you figure it out. Sometimes it means telling you what I see that you don't.
The goal is simple: help you think better, decide better, and lead better.
23+
years at Microsoft
11+
years coaching
2,000+
coaching hours
250+
leaders coached
THE APPROACH
Clarity. Courage. Confidence.
This isn't just a tagline - it's the journey.
Clarity
→
We start by understanding what's actually happening. What patterns are you stuck in? What's the real issue beneath the surface symptoms? Where are you losing leverage? Most of the work is figuring out what you're actually solving for - not jumping to solutions.
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The Outcome
You'll know exactly what to do, even when the path forward isn't obvious.
Courage
→
Then we tackle the hard stuff you've been avoiding. The delegation you're not doing. The conversation you're not having. The decision you're second-guessing. Growth happens when you're uncomfortable, and I won't let you off the hook.
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The Outcome
You'll make the hard calls without second-guessing yourself.
Confidence
→
Over time, something shifts. You stop needing external validation. You make calls faster. You trust your read on situations. You lead with conviction even when the path isn't clear. Not because you have all the answers, but because you trust your ability to figure it out.
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The Outcome
You'll lead with conviction, even when the path forward isn't obvious.
What You'll Get
Practical tools you can use this week, not theory you'll forget by Friday.
And a partner who won't let you off the hook or let you fail.
Patrick brings a unique combination of strategic acumen and deep coaching expertise. A trusted advisor to senior leaders.
Simon Stoepfgeshoff — Executive School of Management, St. Gallen
OUTCOMES
What Changes
After Coaching
Leaders I've worked with report:
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Making decisions with confidence not second-guessing themselves into paralysis
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Influencing stakeholders without the exhausting chess games
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Delegating effectively and trusting it will actually get done
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Focusing on strategic work instead of constant firefighting
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Feeling less overwhelmed and more in control
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Leading with presence people feel not just hear about
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Clarity on where they're going and why it matters
Real Outcomes
from Real Leaders
From Overwhelmed to Strategic
A manager with 25 direct reports was drowning. In one session, we restructured her entire approach to delegation. She offloaded 15% of her workload immediately and got back to leading strategically not just reacting.
From COO to CEO
A COO knew he wanted the CEO role but wasn't positioning himself right. We clarified his value, sharpened his communication, and built his confidence. Not by faking it, but by developing it. Six weeks later, he got the job.
Fixing a Broken Relationship
A CEO's relationship with his board president was strained to the breaking point. Over six months of coaching, he shifted from being seen as an operational dependency to a strategic partner. The relationship transformed and so did his leadership.
Ready to create your own breakthrough?
TESTIMONIALS
What Clients Say
Patrick is a unique leader: he couples a deep, precise knowledge of the business with being the best coach I have ever seen in action.
João Gonçalo Bilhim — Director Customer Success Azure & AI, Microsoft
Patrick's keen listening skills and strong achievement orientation establish him as a trusted advisor among senior business leaders.
Simon Stoepfgeshoff — Executive School of Management St. Gallen
Two years of coaching with Patrick were truly transformative. His approach is empathetic, tailored, and always focused on real progress.
Dr. Mohammad Chami — Senior Director Partner Development, Microsoft
Patrick was not just a coach, but a thinking partner to my leadership team. The impact showed up quickly in how leaders aligned, prioritized, and led.
Jareer Jadallah —
Managing Director, Bauer Equipment
Patrick deeply understood the path I walk. What truly set the sessions apart was his ability to tailor it to my specific challenges, creating powerful “aha” moments and real breakthroughs exactly where I was stuck.
Noha Asaad —
Head of People, The Enterprise Company
Patrick designed a L&D program for all our leaders that directly improved how our leaders think, decide, and execute. It was practical, relevant, and tightly connected to our business priorities.”
Gary Petersen —
COO, American Hospital Dubai
Patrick did a great job exploring and unlocking potentials within me and then created a roadmap on how to execute against them, and subsequently, kept me on track when needed.
Serge Lenbet —
Solutions Strategy Manager, Microsoft
In just three months, Patrick helped me gain the clarity and confidence to make a major career shift into a role that fits my strengths and passions.
Mark Pritchard —
Managing Director, Groupe SONOCO
Patrick is able to literally hold a mirror in front of your face and enable you to internally reflect on issues you are struggling with. And he does so within a very short span of time.
Gerry R. — CEO
“At a pivotal moment in my career, our conversations helped me slow down and gain the clarity I needed to make a life-changing decision.”
Simon L. — CXO, Major Tech Company
HOW IT WORKS
How We'll Work Together
Simple Structure. Deep Work.
STEP 1
Intro Call
We explore your goals, challenges, and whether we're a good fit. No pressure, no pitch.
STEP 2
Goals & Priorities
We map your priorities, identify patterns, and chart the path forward.
STEP 3
Regular Coaching
Deep work.
Real behavior change. Strategic breakthroughs.
STEP 4
Between-Session Support
Just enough to keep momentum without overwhelming you.
I work mostly 1:1 with leaders over the course of a few months - enough time to shift how you lead, not just what you're working on this quarter.
But I'm not precious about format.
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Need something faster and more focused? We can do an 8-week sprint.
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Want to start with real data about how your team sees you? We'll run 360 feedback first.
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Leading a team that needs to navigate complexity together? We can design something for all of you.
Let's discuss where you are and what actually fits you best.
Let's talk about what you're facing. 30 minutes, no pressure.
WHO THIS WORK IS FOR
Who I Work With
This work is for leaders who:
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Are navigating complex, fast-moving environments (e.g. tech, SaaS, consulting)
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Know they're capable of more but feel stuck in patterns they can't break alone
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Are in transition (IC → Manager → Director → VP) and need to lead differently
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Want a thinking partner who tells the truth, even when it's uncomfortable
- Value practical guidance over theoretical frameworks
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Are willing to do both the inner work (self-awareness) and outer work (skills, behaviors)
They have a few things in common:
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Fast-thinking, curious, and committed to growth
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Operating in complex, international environments
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Valuing practical guidance over theory
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Willing to do both inner and outer work of leadership
This work isn't for leaders who:
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Want someone else to solve their problems
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Aren't willing to look at their own patterns and blind spots
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Are seeking therapy rather than leadership development
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Expect quick fixes without doing the work
If you're committed to real growth - the kind that's uncomfortable but transformative - we'll work well together.
Patrick is an exceptional leader and coach. A rare partner who elevates both performance and people.
Abid Zaidi — Director, Customer Success, Microsoft
BOOK A FREE INTRO CALL
Let's find a Slot
to Get to Know Each Other.
Ready to Lead with More Clarity?
You don't have to figure this out alone. Let's talk about your goals, your challenges, and what meaningful leadership growth could look like for you.
Let's arrange a free 30-minute intro call. No pitch, no obligation, just a focused conversation about your specific challenge and whether coaching makes sense for you.
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We'll discuss the leadership challenge you're facing right now
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I'll share how I'd approach it (you'll get value even if we don't work together)
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If there's a fit, we'll talk about next steps
Check out my availability and book the date and time that works for you:
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