Walter G. Patulski - Notre Dame All-American, 1971 Lombardi Award-winner for best college lineman, first-round draft pick by the National Football League's Buffalo Bills, and former lineman for both the Buffalo Bills and St. Louis Cardinals - knows something about motivation and success.

Recently named to Notre Dame's All Century Team and a candidate for the College Football Hall of Fame, Walt's vision has led him on a journey that begins and ends with one goal - happiness, however that is defined in one's life. From "Vitamins and Minerals for the Mind" his motivational cassette series for sales professionals, to his "Letter of Intention™," an innovative tool designed to assist individuals in defining, setting and achieving their life goals, Walt's inspirational words and examples demonstrate what's possible in our lives - and how we can achieve it.  (To order "Vitamins and Minerals for the Mind" or the "Letter of Intention™," please click here.)

A 1971 graduate of Notre Dame, Walt's passion extends to his current career as a Senior Vice President with a regional brokerage firm, where  he helps people manage their money so they can live with the freedom and ease that accompany a sound financial plan. Leading a team of highly experienced consultants, Walt develops strategies and personalized solutions to accumulate, protect and transfer clients' assets through a keen understanding of financial objectives and goals.  He's a twenty-plus year veteran of the securities and insurance industries and has received the designations of Chartered Life Underwriting (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFc) and Chartered Mutual Funds Counselor (CMFC).   

Walt is a recipient of the Key to Syracuse (New York) for his distinguished community service.  He served for six years as Commissioner of the  Syracuse Board of Education, and has also been a board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.  A member of the Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame, his inspirational speaking has been welcomed at Genworth Financial (a division of General Electric), Carrier Corporation, and First Niagara Corporation.  He has also recently been guest speaker at the National Football Foundation and the 2004 Notre Dame Fantasy Camp. 

Walt's passion for sharing his knowledge and inspiration is matched only by his passion for his children, bicycle, golf clubs, and scuba gear.

Contact Walt by e-mail (walt@waltpatulski.com) or by telephone at 

315.415.4547.