Patrick Fagan
Behavioural Science, Culture & Human Performance
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
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Why behaviour, not belief, defines organisations.
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What actually drives motivation at work.
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How everyday decisions shape culture.
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Using evidence to improve performance and wellbeing.
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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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