Bayley & Bender

Bayley & Bender We help organizations around the world increase their growth, profitablity and productivity by helping them hire, develop and retain top performing talent.

Pat Bender is the President of Bayley & Bender. Prior to co-founding Bayley & Bender, Pat worked for IBM Corporation. In her first year with IBM, she achieved Rookie of the Year by selling 140% of quota and went on to claim top performance awards for the next ten years - a rare accomplishment. For four consecutive years, Pat was in the top 2% in performance at IBM and was honored with four Golden

Circle Awards. Her final year at IBM, Pat earned the distinguished award as the Top Sales Representative in the country. As a manager, Pat built and trained a sales force, which finished as the top team in the country. Whether working with steel workers from Baltimore, Maryland or Corporate & Government Executives from all over North America, England, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, India, Brazil, Argentina, Uraguay, Chile, Spain, France, Vietnam, Thailand, Canada, China, and working with the blind, Pat brings awareness, fun, creativity and insight into her programs. This is probably one of the reasons she is a popular keynote speaker on a number of international cruises including the former Seabourn Sun, Seabourn Spirit, QE2, Crystal Harmony, Oceania, Silver Sea, Celebrity Cruise Line, Azamara and Sea Dream Yacht Club Cruise Lines. She holds a B.S. degree from the University of Maryland. She is a Certified Behavioral Analyst (CPBA), Certified Values Analyst (CPVA) and Certified Trimetrix Analyst (CAIA). Pat often speaks about the behavioral styles and values that affect individuals, Corporate America and the Federal Government. She is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), The American Society and Training Development (ASTD), Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM), Training Officers Conference and a former member of the Womens Leadership Council for the United Way of Central Maryland. Specialties:Team Building, Leadership Development, World Class Selling, Leadership Excellence, Take Action Seminars, Training, Leadership Seminars for the Chinese with interpreter, Leadership Training and Team Buidling for the Blind, Coaching, Facilitator, Key Note Speaker, Awareness Is Power Process, Take Action, Career Choices, Interviewing Skills, Time Management, Supervisory and Management Training, Communications, Conflict Management.

06/14/2026

Today was Knock On Wood tap studio showcase. Darren Wilson is our teacher and he is phenomenal. Enjoy the show. I loved every person in our class.

🎉 Congratulations to Tony Velasquez, recipient of the 2026 Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award! One of my favorite pa...
06/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Tony Velasquez, recipient of the 2026 Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award! One of my favorite parts of presenting this award is that the recipient never knows it's coming. Tony was completely surprised. The Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award recognizes individuals who lead by example, inspire others through their actions, and make a lasting impact on the people around them. Through his leadership, commitment to learning, dedication to helping others, and continued support of professional development, Tony exemplifies these qualities every day. What made the afternoon even more special was celebrating with his daughter Isabelle and his dear friend Liz. Congratulations, Tony. You passed the HEART Test in a heartbeat. ❤️

https://conta.cc/4vFrJYW🎉 Congratulations to Tony Velasquez, recipient of the 2026 Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Awar...
06/10/2026

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🎉 Congratulations to Tony Velasquez, recipient of the 2026 Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award!

One of my favorite parts of presenting this award is that the recipient never knows it's coming. Tony was completely surprised.

The Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award recognizes individuals who lead by example, inspire others through their actions, and make a lasting impact on the people around them.

Through his leadership, commitment to learning, dedication to helping others, and continued support of professional development, Tony exemplifies these qualities every day.

What made the afternoon even more special was celebrating with his daughter Isabelle and his dear friend Liz.

Congratulations, Tony. You passed the HEART Test in a heartbeat. ❤️

Email from Bayley & Bender June 8, 2026 Awareness Is Power®   Press Release Tony Velasquez receives the Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award! The surprise presention begins. Greetings! On June 8, 20

06/10/2026

Congratulations Tony Velasquez! He received the Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award June 8, 2026.

Congratulations! Tony Velasquez ❤️🏆Today, I had the privilege of presenting the Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award t...
06/10/2026

Congratulations! Tony Velasquez ❤️🏆
Today, I had the privilege of presenting the Bob Bender Leadership Excellence Award to Tony Velasquez.

This award is not about titles, positions, or accomplishments. It is about character.

Recipients must pass the HEART Test:
❤️ Happy & Humble
❤️ Energy & Empathy
❤️ Ask Questions & Listen & Be Available - Long After the Sale is Made
❤️ Read Tones & Voices & Build Rapport
❤️ True to Yourself - Awareness & Trust

Tony demonstrates these qualities every day. His positive attitude, humility, empathy, awareness, and ability to connect with others make him truly deserving of this recognition.

Congratulations, Tony, and thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many people.

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Today, I had the privilege of presenting Tony Velasquez with the Bo...

It was the most special birthday filled with love from all of you and topped off with an exquisite dinner at the Annapol...
06/04/2026

It was the most special birthday filled with love from all of you and topped off with an exquisite dinner at the Annapolis Yacht Club with my sister Mary. Thank you Mary. What a great idea! Love it. Thank you Adam for taking such great care of us. Thank you AYC! You made it special!

We got the VIP treatment last night at the Annapolis Yacht Club, thank you Adam! We love you. ❤️😊🙏
06/04/2026

We got the VIP treatment last night at the Annapolis Yacht Club, thank you Adam! We love you. ❤️😊🙏

Best birthday ever celebrating with my sister! Thanks to everyone for wishing me happy birthday! ❤️🙏😊
06/04/2026

Best birthday ever celebrating with my sister! Thanks to everyone for wishing me happy birthday! ❤️🙏😊

06/01/2026

What Are You Listening For Today?

This weekend, I walked out on the pier and was reminded of something simple, yet powerful:

Listen.

Listen to the birds.
Listen to the wind.
Listen to the peace.
Listen to what is possible.

One of my favorite principles is the Law of Belief:

Whatever you believe with feeling becomes your reality.

Just as we can’t see the wind but can feel its presence, we may not always see what’s coming next in our lives. Yet when we believe, trust, and move forward with faith, new possibilities begin to appear.

Sometimes the answers we’re looking for aren’t found in doing more.

Sometimes they’re found in slowing down long enough to listen.

What are you listening for today?

Awareness is Power® 💖

Resilience Possibility

Some days are magical.Today was one of those days.I had the opportunity to spend time with an exceptional leader and cam...
05/29/2026

Some days are magical.

Today was one of those days.

I had the opportunity to spend time with an exceptional leader and came away energized, encouraged, and grateful.

Awareness is Power®

✨ Mix Abundance, Joy, and Magic in 2026 ✨



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