Disaster Preparedness with Patrick Hardy
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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with emergency management expert, Patrick Hardy. The discussion focuses on Patrick’s path into emergency management and disaster preparedness and how this has evolved into a passion and thriving business. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the power of grit and perseverance, the importance of maintaining a sense of control and self-efficacy when disaster hits, the importance of eliminating dependencies in a disaster, and how to empower people to take action in a disaster.
When disaster and disruption strike there are few voices in the world as knowledgeable as Patrick Hardy. Whether you’re reading his book Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency, or seeing his talks live, Patrick’s wealth of experience proves that he is the man with the plan to help you navigate and prevent disruptions. Not only is he a graduate of FEMA’s Advanced Academy, but Patrick has gone on to gain numerous certifications such as FEMA’s Master of Exercise®, Certified Emergency Manager®, Certified Risk Manager®, and Master Business Continuity Professional®.
Drawing from his deep expertise in disaster preparedness and response, Patrick Hardy equips audiences with practical strategies to break the Crisis Creation Chain, educating people on how to eliminate disasters by turning disruptions into opportunities.
Patrick actively collaborates across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to empower individuals to bolster their resilience and prevent minor disruptions from escalating into full-blown disasters. Having successfully led, managed, and advised teams around the globe through the greatest natural, technological, and security emergencies an organization or community can face, Patrick understands how proper leadership based on simple core principles can prevent a disaster from ever happening at all.
His first book: Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency was released late Spring 2023.
To learn more about Patrick, please visit:
www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.com
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