Patrick Thean
CEO and Co-Founder, Rhythm Systems; CEO Coach and Author · Rhythm Systems, Inc.
Strategy execution · CEO coachingBeyond Business31 yrs in EO
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Bio, fun facts, conversation starters, and the best ways to connect.
About
Patrick Thean is CEO and Co-Founder of Rhythm Systems, a strategy execution company that helps CEOs and leadership teams turn plans into measurable execution rhythms. He is a CEO coach, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author known for the Think Plan Do process and work with high-growth companies.
Who You Should Meet
Your top suggested 1:1s, matched on complementary needs, shared ground, and proximity.
Melissa Simkins
- You can help Melissa with: collaboration on leadership-conditioning content or an EO session
- Melissa can help with what you're looking for: exploring AI integration into execution systems
- Both building in coaching consulting
Philip Vervloesem
- Philip can help with what you're looking for: exploring AI integration into execution systems
- You can help Philip with: feedback on AI-driven planning tools for enterprise supply chains
- Both building in software saas
Greg Crabtree
- You can help Greg with: exploring AI tools for financial coaching and follow-up
- Greg can help with what you're looking for: exploring AI integration into execution systems
- Both authors
Orlando Saez
- Orlando can help with what you're looking for: exploring AI integration into execution systems
- Both building in software saas
- Orlando is new to the chapter — be their welcome
Robert Clinkenbeard
- You can help Robert with: exploring how AI can support coaching accountability and follow-up
- Both building in coaching consulting
- Shared craft: leadership coaching
On LinkedIn
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Fun Facts
- Rhythm Systems describes Patrick as an award-winning entrepreneur, USA Today bestselling author, and world-renowned strategy execution expert
- Advantage Books lists him as CEO of Rhythm Systems and co-author of The Journey to CEO Success
- Podcast material notes he founded his first company in his 20s and grew it onto the Inc. 500.
Conversation Starters
- Ask about what most CEOs get wrong after the strategy session is over
- Ask about the Think Plan Do process and how he helps leadership teams create execution cadence
- Ask about coaching CEOs through growth, misalignment, and valuation increases
- Ask what he learned from founding a company in his 20s and later coaching high-performing CEOs.
EO Leadership
- President - 2000/2001 - Local Leadership Position