Justin Patton

Award-winning author and executive coach who empowers leaders to communicate with trust and create a workplace culture of belonging.

Expert on

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Body Language
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Motivation
  • Coaching

Fee Range

$12,000–$15,000

Travels from

KY, US

Justin Patton is a Leadership Presence Expert and award-winning author who challenges leaders to think differently about how they show up and build trust in the workplace and in their personal lives. His high-energy style, audience engagement, and applicable takeaways are what make him a sought-after keynote speaker across the world.

Justin has studied body language from a former FBI agent and coached senior executives, NCAA athletes, and contestants in the Miss America and Miss USA pageants. He is currently a faculty member for the US Chamber of Commerce, and a member of both the International Coach Federation and National Speakers Association.

IT STARTS WITH YOU: 3 BREAKTHROUGH STEPS TO PLAYING BIGGER IN LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS, & LIFE

Leadership is not about you, but it starts with you! Therefore, if you ever want to be an effective leader of others, you must first be a great leader of yourself! This highly interactive program has leaders explore the wake they leave, how their ego holds them back, and how their presence builds or erodes trust and connection in all their relationships. This program will challenge participants to look at themselves differently, and it will change how they lead and communicate in every part of their life. 

This program is perfect for:

  • ​High-performers looking to go into management
  • Mid-level managers who want to lead highly engaging teams
  • Senior management who want their leaders to take accountability in the organization

 

The audience will leave…

  • ​understanding who they are at their best
  • knowing the #1 trait that holds all leaders back and erodes connection
  • articulating the impact their presence has on trust

 

​This is my most-requested program due to the level of audience interaction and immediate take-aways that can be applied. Gail Zurek, CEO of the Visalia Chamber of Commerce said, “We knew we needed a keynote to start the event that would bring energy, passion and insight and Justin did all of those things. Even our toughest critics were taking notes, laughing, and engaged in what Justin had to say.”

If you are looking for a keynote that is going to challenge how leaders lead, love, and communicate in every part of their life then this is the one for you. 

YOUR ROADMAP TO TRUST: WHAT THE BEST LEADERS DO DIFFERENTLY

Trust is your most important competitive advantage, and the best leaders use their presence to earn and keep others’ trust. Join leadership presence expert and award-winning author, Justin Patton, as he guides you through the four crucial elements of trust, the #1 trait that erodes trust, and how to repair trust once it’s broken.

This program is perfect for:

  • ​leaders looking to earn and keep people’s trust

The audience will leave being able to…

• Understand how trust is your competitive advantage
• Discuss the costs of not having trust in your business and relationships
• Apply the four factors of trust in all their relationships
• Identify the #1 trait that erodes trust
• Explain how to repair trust once it’s broken

Brian Wanner, Director of Talent & Culture at Giant Food Stores said, “Justin’s Roadmap to Trust program helped our team refocus on trust to have better dialogue through a simple and applicable tool that our everyone can apply. Our application of this tool will help us make better decisions for our customers, communities, and team members.”

GAME-CHANGER: HOW TO USE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TO INVOLVE, INSPIRE, & INFLUENCE OTHERS

Emotional intelligence is the game-changer in our ability to involve, inspire, and influence others in all parts of our lives. Research has shown us that emotional intelligence is more of a predictor of success than IQ; however, we all know those leaders who rely more on their smarts than their character, who listen to be right versus to understand, and who fail to take people with them when making decisions. And the truth is, we can all be that person from time-to-time. In this highly interactive keynote, you will explore what emotional intelligence is, how it impacts all your relationships, the #1 trait that will prevent you from showing up your best, and the tactics emotionally intelligent leaders consistently use to communicate with stronger impact.

This program is perfect for:

  • ​Leaders who want to help their team increase their self-awareness and take more accountability for how they show up every day
  • Mid-level managers who want to learn how to lead with both head and heart
  • Senior leaders looking to communicate with stronger trust

 

The audience will leave being able to…

  • ​Define what emotional intelligence really is
  • Highlight the profound impact emotions have on trust & engagement
  • Explore repeatable EQ tactics you can use to create influence
  • Discuss the impact ego has on emotional intelligence

 

Deborah Burns, Director of Marketing at New England Inn Resorts and Association said, “We promised everyone a great session to end our conference, and he really blew it out of the water. He taught leaders how to be leaders of themselves as well as lead others.” 

UNFORGETTABLE PRESENCE: HOW TO SHOW UP, STAND OUT, AND SHAKE UP THE WORLD

Your greatest gift is your presence, and your presence is either opening or closing doors for you. Additionally, your presence will ultimately decide just how competitive you’ll be. Join award-winning author and leadership coach, Justin Patton, as he shares the difference between presence and leadership presence and reminds you just how powerful you are.

 

This program is perfect for:

  • ​leaders looking to communicate with stronger leadership presence

 

The audience will leave being able to…

  • Articulate the impact presence has on a leader’s legacy
  • Learn the three factors that make up your leadership presence
  • Debunk myths on leadership presence that will hold you back
  • Apply practical tips to communicating with stronger confidence

This program brings the audience’s viewpoints and participation center stage. Kathy Gosser, Director of Breakthrough University KFC said, “Justin’s session on leveraging and understanding body language in the business world was eye-opening. His engaging style coupled with his vast knowledge provided one of the best sessions we have had. Every person in the business world can learn from Justin!”