Brian Patacca

Brian is a life, career, and business coach and spiritual practitioner for creative individuals of all disciplines. In addition to guest teaching and speaking all over the world, Brian will be recognized by the state of California as a Reverend by the fall of next year. He is a Spiritual Practitioner in the tradition of A Course in Miracles and credits the work of Brene Brown, Anne Lamott, Pema Chondron, and Elizabeth Gilbert as foundations to his outlook on the world. With infectious energy and a no-nonsense approach, Brian Patacca brings a healthy dose of enthusiasm to a creative professional's career, life, and business. With natural candor and an education from Northwestern University, Brian arrived in New York City and quickly climbed the ladder as an advertising executive promoting Broadway shows. During this time, his path of career coaching was revealed. In 2001, he started Actor Salon, an accountability group and creative community for actors. Actor Salon has grown to include weekly in-person and virtual meetings in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, providing a community built on supportive group coaching and accountability that empowers creative individuals to get results. Notably, he coached two young actresses on MTV's Emmy Award-winning show "Made" in 2012, and has been a contributing expert for Backstage Magazine for over a decade. Brian has taught extensively in collegiate, corporate and spiritual forums, ranging from Northwestern University to the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association to The Actor's Centre in London. He has completed CTI's Co-Active Coach Training Program and Marianne Willamson's Teaching the Teachers training. In addition to extensive teaching and coaching, he is creator of the Intimate Income tracking tool for anyone who cares a penny about their pocketbook - to snag this free resource click here. Now based in Los Angeles, Brian coaches one-on-one and in Actor Salon, as well as nationwide in his new web-based course, Your Audition Magnet. He travels as an educator and speaker and continues to connect with clients who thrive at the intersection of art and commerce.