Welcome to Ignite 5.

Guiding Impact-Driven Leaders to Optimize Performance, Accelerate Growth & Thrive

Our Manifesto

Together, as a community, we are impact-driven leaders who refuse to settle.

We rise above the challenges of life to embrace our full potential.

We fuel our minds, bodies and souls for peak performance.

We live with intentionality, lead by example, transform lives, and change the world.

PURPOSE

(The Why)

To empower leaders and organizations to thrive with intentionality - building fit, fulfilled lives and scalable businesses that create lasting impact.

MISSION

(The What We Do & Who It’s For)

Leading by example, we equip growth-minded executives with proven systems that combine peak human performance and AI-powered systems to scale faster, achieve more, and inspire others to live their best life ever.

Core Values

The Ignite 5 Driving Beliefs

CELEBRATE LIFE

Life is meant to be lived to the fullest. We create adventures and make memories with our loved ones. We celebrate our freedom and live the life we’ve always imagined.

BE THE CHANGE

Global change doesn’t come at once. It’s a wave. Building before it breaks. We go forth to light, love and serve. We are the change we wish to see in the world.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

Living with positive enthusiasm and uncompromising integrity, our behaviors inspire humanity to take actions that bring about change.

TAKE CONSISTENT ACTION

We take massive action, living life like a marathon, completing consistent daily actions, in pursuit of our long-term goals.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Learn. Earn. Return. We are dedicated to constantly learning. Our offerings delight our clients. We give to those in need to leave a lasting positive impact on the world.

Our Vision

Ignite 5 is the world’s most trusted partner for accelerating growth through high-performing people and high-performing systems powered by AI. We empower leaders and organizations to thrive in business and in life.

By 2037, as the global leader in performance and growth transformation, our thriving community and programs will have positively impacted over 100,000 leaders and companies worldwide - helping them scale smarter, live with greater vitality, and multiply their impact.

Our events, retreats, and immersive experiences will unite health, adventure, leadership, and innovation - creating environments where leaders reset, refocus, and reignite their mission.

Through the Light the Future Foundation, we reinvest a portion of all revenue, providing 7 figures of annual residual philanthropy to advance faith-based health, education, and leadership initiatives in underserved communities.

Executive Leadership Team

Patrick O’Donnell

Founder, CEO, Chief Performance Advisor

Patrick O’Donnell is a Speaker, Author, and Host of the Live Fit Ignite Change Podcast, as well as a devoted husband and father. He’s ranked in the top 0.1% in the world for lowest pace of aging by the DunedinPACE score.

He helps impact-driven leaders and organizations accelerate growth through high-performing people and high-performing systems powered by AI. He is the creator of the Fit Life Protocol and a leading implementer of the Elite Execution System (EES), frameworks that have empowered thousands of executives and companies to ignite peak performance and scale predictably.

His track record includes tripling the revenue of an 8-figure home builder, leading campaigns for Fortune 500 well-being programs, and serving as Chief Experience Officer at DLP Capital, where the firm grew from $500 million to $5 billion in assets in his five years with the firm. He has guided organizations implementing EES to achieve 300%+ growth within three years, while also working with professional athletes and executives to enhance energy, engagement, and longevity.

After spending a year traveling the world with his wife and two boys, they now live in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Caroline Duncan, MD, FMCHC

Chief Health Coach

Dr. Caroline is a Medical Doctor, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and passionate advocate for holistic healing and lifestyle medicine. After seeing the red tape and over prescribing of medication in traditional medicine, she transitioned into functional and longevity medicine to provide root-cause solutions to help clients to live longer, better lives.

As Chief Health Coach, she blends medical expertise with coaching precision to guide clients toward optimal wellness through evidence-based protocols and a personalized approach. With over 7 years of post-doctorate experience in private healthcare, she’s helped individuals improve biomarkers, reduce reliance on medication, and reclaim peace of mind. Her coaching combines advanced labs, cutting-edge research, and holistic lifestyle shifts to deliver sustainable, measurable results.

Dr. Caroline lives in Charleston, SC and is committed to helping individuals reverse aging, unlock vitality, and thrive in all areas of life.

What Are Our Clients Saying About Us?

Click to See Client Success Stories

"My sugar levels went down to a normal range, I dropped 3 belt sizes and lost 17 pounds, while increasing lifts in the gym. It's important to live and enjoy life."

Jeff T

"After hitting 45, I found losing weight a struggle. I am so thankful that this taught me how to live in a healthier way. I also appreciated the mindset portion. I reduced my body fat percentage by 10%. Thank you."

Stacey P

"We went through the program together and this really was life-changing for us. It’s the healthiest we’ve been in years. We lost weight, feel better and look forward to sticking with it for a lifetime."

Joe & Terry K

"In my 40s, my testosterone level increased naturally to 771, I’m in better moods, improved lifts in the gym, and body fat dropped from 11% to 7%. Thank you!"

"This was wonderful. Thank you! Doing this program together allowed us both to get healthier. Not only did we lower blood pressure naturally so we could reduce medication, the accountability also helped us complete items around the house!"

Janet & Lynden

"I wasn’t in the shape I was before, and with my son getting older, I wanted to lead by example for him. I hit 405lbs on the bench, hitting a lifetime PR in my 40s. The accountability piece played a huge part in me meeting that goal for sure!"

Jason