Patrick Fagan

Behavioural Science, Culture & Human Performance

Headshot of Patrick Fagan, behavioural science and human performance keynote speaker,

Patrick Fagan is a pre-eminent applied behavioural scientist and the definitive authority on how unconscious cues shape institutional performance. A Sunday Times bestselling author and former Lead Psychologist at Cambridge Analytica, he operates at the high-stakes intersection of data psychology and human choice. Patrick deconstructs culture not as an aspirational statement, but as an observable system of habits, incentives, and behavioural nudges. He advises global brands and political campaigns on how to move beyond "culture drift" by aligning leadership signals with measurable outcomes. His work proves that in volatile markets, organisational resilience is built through the disciplined application of social science rather than mere sentiment.

On stage, Patrick is intellectually electric and provocative, translating complex cognitive biases into a practical roadmap for executive decision-making. He provides a rigorous framework for building trust and engagement, demonstrating how small, repeated signals from leadership determine whether an organisation’s strategy succeeds or stalls.

Signature Keynotes

  • Why behaviour, not belief, defines organisations.

  • What actually drives motivation at work.

  • How everyday decisions shape culture.

  • Using evidence to improve performance and wellbeing.

  • Making culture operational.

The Fagan Effect

Culture becomes measurable, intentional, and actionable.

Audiences gain the ability to:

  • Understand culture as a pattern of behaviours

  • Identify why engagement initiatives fail

  • Align incentives with stated values

  • Design environments that support performance and wellbeing

  • Use evidence to guide leadership decisions

Why Book Patrick

Patrick Fagan is trusted by leaders who want culture to be something they can work with, not guess at. His insight resonates with senior teams responsible for performance, retention, and organisational health.

He brings intellectual rigour without abstraction.

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