Pat Williams is a basketball Hall-of-Famer, co-founder and senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, and a leading motivational speaker known for his insights on leadership and peak performance. Pat’s career spans decades in professional sports, including general manager roles with the Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and the 1983 World Champion Philadelphia 76ers. He has addressed executives at Fortune 500 companies like Coca-Cola, Disney, and IBM, and authored over 100 books, with his latest focusing on achieving peak performance.
Pat’s expertise helps organizations build resilient teams, foster effective leadership, and adapt to change in today’s fast-paced world. Drawing from his experience in sports management, military service, and personal challenges, he offers practical strategies for overcoming adversity, driving innovation, and sustaining high performance. His work has been recognized with the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award and inclusion among the 50 most influential people in NBA history.
Audiences leave Pat’s presentations with actionable tools for building trust, improving communication, and setting clear goals. He shares real-world examples from his NBA career and personal life, inspiring listeners to embrace teamwork and lead with integrity. Attendees also gain insights into balancing professional success with personal growth.
Book Pat Williams to inspire your team with proven strategies for leadership, resilience, and lasting achievement.
How can I book Pat Williams for my next event?
Email pat.williams@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Pat directly.
What topics does Pat Williams specialise in?
Pat Williams specialises in discussing basketball, motivational speaking, leadership and more.
What is Pat Williams's speaking style like?
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Does Pat Williams offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Pat Williams offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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