Patty Vogan Before becoming Founder and CEO of Victory Coaching, Patty fulfilled a childhood dream early in life when she moved to the South Pacific and the Kingdom of Tonga to open a scuba diving shop and sport fishing/whale watching tour business. She successfully operated the business for seven years before selling it. Patty’s fun and interactive style of presenting along with her compelling and lesson-oriented stories have made her a very popular and sought-after speaker nationwide. Aside from being a dynamic speaker and successful business coach, Patty has authored her first book, “Surf-VIVAL Handbook for Land & Sea” that uses her surfing experiences as a metaphor for life, is in the process of writing her second and is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine on the topic of Leadership. Patty earned a Master’s Degree in Psychological Sciences and continues to take classes and seminars to enhance her skills. She is also familiar with the day-to-day challenges of balancing work, family, and health. She remains very active as the Immediate Past President of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary and has been involved in numerous philanthropic organizations that are dedicated to partnering with leaders for the betterment of our world. She also balances her time to enjoy her favorite outdoor activities which include competitive sailing, surfing, golfing, cycling, scuba diving, and photography. Patty loves making a difference in people's lives. According to Patty, “Life is always a fun adventure, live it by design not default!”