Patricia is a LinkedIn Influencer, which is a manifestation of Patricia’s expression as, not just a networker, but as a connector.

Patricia works at the intersection of individual and organizational transformation to increase positive impact. Positive impact comes from understanding the power of connection, relationships, and belonging.

Patricia’s focus is inspiring CPL’s growth through CPL Communities of Practice and CPL's signature programs. All CPL programs are dedicated to creating a world that works for all.

Patricia is co-author, The Art of Convening: Authentic Engagement in Meetings, Gatherings, and Conversations, and author, An Essential Guide: Convening Great Virtual/Hybrid Meetings.

In 2017, Patricia founded Whole Person Leadership for Women:, as a space for women to be nurtured, empowered, and transformed for their next-level leadership.

In 2018 she launched CPL Communities, a community of Art of Convening Graduates & allies to advance convening & purpose as purposeful leadership practices.

Patricia believes in the value of giving back to the community. Patricia is co-founder of the Conscious Business Alliance and served as a Founding Board member of Honoring Women Worldwide, Women's Congress for Future Generations Conferences and the Positive Coaching Alliance MN Chapter. She is a continuing active member of the National Coalition of Dialogue and Deliberation. She has also been an instrumental influence in the development and progression of three Waldorf Schools.

In Patricia’s free time she enjoys being the mother and stepmother of three wonderful people, grandmother of four amazing human beings—the reason to keep contributing to a positive future, neighborhood gardens, reading, and competing as a sprint triathlete. The YWCA Sprint Triathlon for Women is an annual goal!

Patricia Neal graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Elementary Education. Through her work and organizational experiences she found a passion for convening working with communities, communities of practice, organizations and companies around her. With 30+ years of working with entrepreneurial start-ups and community organizing, Patricia has had a broad experience in convening, marketing and organizational operations. Patricia held positions at Telemedia Communications, successfully launching two national magazines, Garden Way Mfg. Inc, and DeepRock Mfg. Patricia coached and prepared executives for the Thought Leader Gatherings and Transformational Leaders Collaboratory for 15 years.

Patricia is trained in and utilizes a variety of convening, facilitation, and community management methods. These include The Art of Convening Practicum Trainings and Certifications, Six Initiatives of Transformation, Coaching for ROI, C-IQ Conversational Intelligence for Coaches, True North Groups Institute, Twin Cities Rise Personal Empowerment Facilitator Training, World Café, ToP Core Competencies, Open Space, and Presencing/Theory U.

Cell: 612-889-5812

Office: 612-920-3039

Email: pneal@centerfpl.com

Linkedin: Patricia Neal

Schedule a meeting with Patricia: Click Here