Speaking Engagements
Bring the Power of "Left of Bang" to Your Event
Patrick Van Horne, co-author of the acclaimed book Left of Bang and co-founder of The CP Journal, provides authoritative, insightful, and actionable presentations designed to empower audiences with strategic situational awareness and proactive preparedness.
With over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, Marine Corps officer, and public servant, Patrick delivers presentations and interactive discussions that transform how your audience thinks, decides, and prepares for uncertainty.
Three Ways to Engage
Patrick offers three distinct speaking formats designed to align with your event goals and audience needs:
1. Interactive Insight Sessions
Designed specifically for corporate events, client-focused gatherings, or executive-level meetings, these guided, facilitated discussions offer an engaging alternative to traditional presentations. Patrick combines the proven Left of Bang methodology with his facilitation skills to deliver dynamic, interactive conversations tailored for corporate audiences, ensuring meaningful dialogue, peer exchange, and actionable insights.
Interactive Insight Sessions include:
Pre-event Resource: Prepare your attendees with a concise overview that frames the session, sets expectations, and primes participants for dialogue.
Post-event Insights Article: A professionally crafted article that offers attendees a summary of key takeaways and actionable insights, ideal for corporate blogs and cross-promoted in The CP Journal.
2. Conference Presentations
Whether delivering keynotes, breakout sessions, or tailored webinars, Patrick provides professional associations, conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and mastermind groups with compelling, actionable presentations. Audiences walk away equipped to identify threats proactively, better understand the evolving threat landscape, and confidently position their organizations for the future.
Topics often include:
Situational Awareness in Complex Environments
Emerging Threats and Trends: Staying Ahead of the Curve
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: Applying the Left of Bang Mindset
Lessons Learned from Real-world Events and Case Studies
Conference Presentation Add-On: Organizations and conferences can showcase their commitment to attendee readiness with discounted subscription access to The CP Journal’s Academy and Watch Office, via a customized, co-branded landing page.
3. Podcasts and Interviews
Patrick regularly appears on podcasts and interview formats to discuss situational awareness, proactive decision-making, threat assessment, and the Left of Bang philosophy. Known for his articulate and insightful conversations, Patrick provides engaging content that resonates deeply with listeners and adds tangible value to your audience.
Pricing Information
Pricing for speaking engagements is customized based on the type of organization, event format, estimated time commitments, audience size, and scope of request.
Trusted by Professional Associations and Fortune 500 Companies
I have long been a fan of the “Left of Bang” approach as it has near-universal appeal in any security-related strategy. I have incorporated it into my cybersecurity discussions since being introduced to it years ago, and my organization has made it a cornerstone of our approach to delivering cybersecurity products and services to our customers.
After meeting Patrick Van Horne about 2 years ago, we found some opportunities to engage Patrick as a speaker at a number of our customer events. He did a great job understanding the threat and exposure landscape in the cybersecurity arena and was able to tailor his presentation and discussion perfectly.
He was able to deliver an important strategic message and approach to an audience he had not previously engaged with. Customers were drawn to the discussion, so much so that they regularly reference their “Left of Bang” strategy in conversations with their leadership.
If you have the opportunity to engage Patrick and put him in front of your customers or leadership, I suggest you seize it. He offers an important and timely discussion that you can take advantage of immediately. I can’t recommend him strongly enough.
- Todd Humphreys | Cybersecurity Go-to-Market Leader | WEI
Next Step: Schedule Your Conversation
Reach out today to learn how Patrick Van Horne can elevate your next event, podcast, or interactive session. Email: training@cp-journal.com