About Patrick Whalen, M.A.
A Short Biography
Patrick D. Whalen, M.A.
Brief History
I was raised in Omaha, Nebraska as the youngest of five children in a single-parent household. After dropping out of technical school and university in my twenties, it took me until the age of 33 to find my purpose and a spouse. My life changed when I attended a Steven Covey seminar in Des Moines, Iowa. I became focused as a corporate trainer and training development manager, committed to catalyzing change in people's hearts and minds to help them reach their fullest potential.
I have stayed true to my mission, even turning down jobs that offered more money and power. Education was important to me, and I went back to university in my mid-40s to complete my first degree in Organizational Communication, followed by a Master's in Business Management at 48. However, I experienced some health issues at the age of 54 and retired at 57.
Marcia J. Whalen
Peanut
My wife, Marcia, and I got married in 1995 and don't have any children, but we have had various cats throughout, with our current baby being Peanut. Marcia loves animals, boating, puzzles, and bird-watching, while I enjoy dabbling in cooking, video production, hobby electronics, and home automation.
Today
I have been recognized as an expert in developing curricula, training, and presenting. With over thirty years of experience in corporate and university educational markets, my primary focus was creating comprehensive training programs for new employees.
Nowadays, I provide affordable, high-quality online training courses that help individuals acquire new skills and abilities. Most of my time is spent coaching and mentoring people through the MY DESTINY Program.
I am capable of delivering content in various formats, from in-person and online, to on paper and on-screen. One of my goals is to make learning accessible to everyone.