Let’s Fix the ‘Hardest Talk' With Your Family
Your Family Business Future Starts With a Conversation
Want an event that leaves your audience inspired, equipped, and ready to act? Patti Durand brings 27 years of farm succession expertise and the relatable warmth of a trusted advisor to every stage. Her keynotes and workshops transform ‘awkward conversations’ about family business transitions into actionable, hope-filled plans—blending real-life stories, practical tools, and humour that resonates with all audiences.
Whether it’s a keynote on The Future Leader - The Successor's Guide to Family Business Leadership principles or a hands-on workshop for participants, Patti delivers unforgettable takeaways: clarity, courage, and the language to lead.
Expert Speaking Topics
Business Succession Doesn’t Have to Break Your Family
Booking Patti means your event will:
✅ Engage with stories that feel like a kitchen-table chat.
✅ Equip attendees with scripts and frameworks they’ll use immediately.
✅ Empower the next generation to step up with confidence.
Communication Habits Sabotaging Your Family
Fix the hidden pitfalls in family communication—like assumptions, silence, and defensiveness—that derail trust and business success. Walk away with scripts to reset conversations.
How to Step Up Without Stepping on Toes
Stop waiting for permission to lead. Learn actionable strategies to influence decisions, earn respect, and build credibility—even if you’re “just” the successor.
Unlocking Inclusive Succession Planning
Why successors often feel like outsiders—and how to shift family dynamics so everyone feels heard, valued, and ready to collaborate on the farm’s future.
Why Audiences Love Her?
Canadian Family Business Succession Planning Speaker
Book Patti If You Want:
✅ Inspiration without fluff.
✅ Tools families use immediately.
✅ A speaker who’s farm-tough and heart-soft.
Credentials That Matter
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27 year agribusiness expert & certified Family Enterprise Advisor
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Raised on a family farm (hog/seed operation) + professional agrologist
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400+ families guided through tense transitions with actionable tools
What Makes Patti Unique
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"I’m tired of watching families hurt each other."
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Delivers "put-to-work-tomorrow" strategies
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Unforgettable storytelling
Why Audiences Love Her
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Interactive & custom
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Energizes audiences from coffeeshops to keynotes
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Leaves attendees and listeners changed
Speaker Contact
Book Patti Durand for Your Next Event or Podcast
Ready to turn your event into a catalyst for fearless family conversations?
Fill out the form below, and Patti’s team will respond to discuss your vision.
Whether it’s a keynote, workshop, or podcast interview, she’ll tailor her message to your audience’s toughest succession and communication challenges.
Let’s make your event unforgettable!
Patti on Stage
Watch Patti’s dynamic speaking style in action—where family business succession wisdom meets relatable storytelling.
