It’s difficult to open up when creating because so many initial concepts aren’t quite strong enough to stand up to judgement in the early stages. Pat’s years of coaching individuals to release their authentic voices into the world whether on stage, in a boardroom, or in a living room, have been so meaningful because he focuses on supporting the essence of that creative voice. Pat engages without ego and without judgement so even the most casual conversation can become just the spark of encouragement needed to take the next step with an idea or an emotion.

—Lauryn Franzoni
Strategy and Organizational Development Advisor

My work as a marketing consultant often required me to make regular presentations to clients and also to other audiences about the art of promotion. The prospect always filled me with dread and my communication was always less than inspired. And yet I knew I could be better at it.

Pat Bonavitacola taught me how to tap into my natural talent as a storyteller. His emphasis on relaxation, on finding the story within myself, on creating ways to relate to my audiences — all unloosed a wave of invention in me so great I began to look forward to giving talks — which, by the way, went from bland to entertaining.

 

—Sam Bittman
Berkshire Marketing; Independent Marketing Consultants

Pat has a talent for coaching that awakens the human spirit. He can direct a person in subtle ways that makes one understand the very best of ways to make something “click” and stick. He goes into a person’s head and finds and gives direction in an open-eye experience, and in the most creative and explainable ways. Pat allows to let surface our inner facets that are buried, and gives us a long lasting, encouraging path(s) to find creative and artistic solutions.

 

—Harryet Candee
Actor, Artist & Publisher of The Artful Mind Artzine