Episode 180: Patrick Hardy on Designing any Disaster

An episode of the SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar podcast, hosted by Vinay Kumar, titled "Episode 180: Patrick Hardy on Designing any Disaster" was published on February 26, 2026 and runs 51 minutes.

February 26, 2026 ·51m · SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar

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Send us Fan Mail “Prepare for a disaster, and you'll never experience one.” Between setting the world record for 28 hours of nonstop CPR, building emergency shelters with LEGO blocks, and evacuating 240 cats in 90 minutes, Patrick Hardy aka Disaster Patrick’s mission is to push the edge of what’s possible in preparing for disaster. Not your typical disaster expert, keynote speaker and author of the book ‘Design Any Disaster’ , Patrick brings in real, actionable insights from the forefron...

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“Prepare for a disaster, and you'll never experience one.” Between setting the world record for 28 hours of nonstop CPR, building emergency shelters with LEGO blocks, and evacuating 240 cats in 90 minutes, Patrick Hardy aka Disaster Patrick’s mission is to push the edge of what’s possible in preparing for disaster. Not your typical disaster expert, keynote speaker and author of the book ‘Design Any Disaster’ , Patrick brings in real, actionable insights from the forefront of the world’s toughest disaster challenges.

Patrick’s 20 years of hands-on experience and crisis-related certifications have translated into universal techniques of personal leadership which make it possible for people from any background regardless of life situation or even disability to become elite disaster responders. His lessons keep people safe, focused, and ready to face any crisis head-on. Hit play for his lowdown on how you can go disaster-free in life if you prepare for it right!

[03:08s] Patrick’s genesis story

[06:30s] Disaster management by corporates versus by communities versus by individuals

[17:51s] On his book ‘Design Any Disaster’ and preparing for a disaster

[29:34s] Readiness of disaster management organizations today

[40:32s] Wishlist for disaster management: “Prepare for a disaster, and you'll never experience one.”

RWL: Read Patrick’s book ‘Design Any Disaster’

Find out more about Patrick’s work at www.disasterpatrick.com

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