"Patrick describes himself as a ""recovering lawyer."" His career has included being a litigation lawyer, arbitrator, mediator, policy analyst, project manager and conflict management consultant. After an extensive private sector career, Patrick worked with several departments in the Canadian federal government. In addition, he has volunteered in many capacities. Working in so many roles across sectors, Patrick has forged strong relationships and connected people and groups across spheres of involvement and platforms of change. His passion lies in the enhancement of relationships and problem-solving. In his spare time, living by the ocean on Prince Edward Island, Patrick embraces a healthy, active lifestyle and has begun work on The Collaborator's Toolbox as a companion to this book."