An Inspired Chat with Patrick Sutton of Reynoldstown

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Patrick Sutton. Check out our conversation below.

Patrick, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Being in that space where creativity meets strategy. For me, that looks like taking a complex people challenge—whether it’s helping a leadership team scale culture during hyper-growth or designing programs that make employees feel more connected—and turning it into something clear, impactful, and lasting.
On the other side, I also lose track of time when I’m storytelling—whether I’m writing, producing, or developing content that reflects real human experiences. What I’ve realized is that both sides fuel each other. My creativity sharpens my business strategy, and my business strategy gives structure to my creativity
Those are the moments I feel most at home in myself—when I’m building something that inspires, solves a problem, and leaves people better than they were before. That’s when the hours pass and I don’t notice, because I’m doing work that’s both deeply creative and deeply purposeful.”

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Patrick Sutton — a strategic HR advisor, talent leader, and creative entrepreneur. Over the last 15+ years I’ve helped startups and executives solve their most complex people challenges, from scaling culture in small startups to building leadership pipelines and navigating transformation. At the same time, I’m a storyteller — an award-winning filmmaker and soon-to-be author.(Why Be a Unicorn, When You Are A Legend) I am someone who celebrates the duality of creativity and strategy which defines me: I build things — teams, strategies, and stories — that create impact .”

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My mom.
Long before I understood my potential, before I had the language to articulate my ambitions or the courage to chase them—she saw me. Not just as I was, but as I could be. She was the guiding light. The quiet force behind every bold step I’ve taken. With words that felt more like prophecies than pep talks, she reminded me that the world wasn’t something to fear—it was something to shape me.. Something I had every right to belong to, lead in, and change.
She challenged me to never put limits on myself, even when the world tried to. When I second-guessed my place in the room, she reminded me that I belonged there. When I was dreaming small, she gently—and sometimes directly—nudged me to dream bigger. She didn’t hand me a blueprint. She gave me belief. She built a foundation rooted in values, voice, and vision.
And I carry that clarity with me every single day.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
You are not too much—you are more than enough.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
Authenticity.
In a world addicted to performance—online and offline—authenticity is a quiet rebellion. It’s the refusal to shrink, to assimilate, to over-filter. It’s how we honor our stories, our roots, our full selves without apology. I believe that authenticity creates trust in leadership, adds depth in your storytelling, and freedom in the community you join. It allows people to be human first—before titles, trends, or expectations.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people will say that I a decent human-being who truly strived to celebrate not only myself but others. As a professional, I hope that my legacy will be that I was the kind of leader who solved hard problems without losing sight of the human side. For all the creatives and those that have worked with me on a creative project and audiences who have seen my work, I hope they say that I was the kind of storyteller who made people feel seen. Lastly, I want people to say I created space for others to thrive, that I left them better and that I lived with intention. For me, that’s the ultimate measure of success.”

Contact Info:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-sutton-/

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