Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach
Justin Patton
Trust Architect
Helping leaders and organizations build the type of trust that keeps people coming back.
5 Award-Winning Books
Five books, each recognized with multiple literary awards.
Forbes Coaches Council
Featured 35+ times in Forbes for leadership expertise.
Certified Speaking Professional
Highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association.
US Chamber Faculty Member
Teaching at the Institute for Organization Management since 2015.
Press & Media Features
Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Authority Magazine, and local media.
YOUR PRESENCE IS MORE THAN POSTURE.
IT'S A PROMISE.
A promise to lead with self-awareness, build real trust, and be the kind of leader people want to follow.
I help leaders stop managing from authority - and start leading through trust.
Every leader says trust matters. But few understand how to actually build it - especially when it's hard. I work with executives and managers to challenge how they lead, how they communicate, and how they show up - because your presence is either earning trust or eroding it. There is no neutral. This work is emotional. It's messy. And it's real.
When leaders get it right, they create teams that perform better, communicate deeper, and stick around longer.
That's what trust delivers.
That's what I teach.
Trust Starts Here.
Trusted by Event Planners
Loved by Audiences
Justin Patton is a speaker your audiences will beg to bring back again and again. As the first keynote speaker ever rebooked for AKFCF, Ignite Leadership, and MEA Energetic Women’s Conference, Justin has delivered lasting impact for over a decade with organizations like the U.S. Chamber and Taco Bell. His dynamic programs energize audiences, while making event planners look like rock stars. With long-term partnerships and ongoing workshops, he delivers real, lasting transformation.
Content That Resonates
Justin’s topics connect deeply, helping people lead better at work, at home, and within themselves. His message sticks because it matters — personally and professionally.
Actionable Follow-Through
Inspiration fades — action transforms. Justin ensures every attendee commits to one breakthrough step and reinforces it with 90 days of follow-up.
Best-in-Class Interaction
Justin’s high-energy storytelling and interactive experiences make every attendee part of the program. His learning maps ensure takeaways last.
Turn Trust Into Your Competitive Advantage
TRUST STARTS HERE
Begin your journey with proven frameworks and transformative experiences that help leaders create the type of trust that becomes their greatest competitive advantage.
Keynote Speaking
A high-energy, memorable presentation that engages an audience, challenges them to think differently about their leadership presence, and gives them the insights they need to take immediate action.
Half-Day Workshops
Leadership and communication skills workshops dig deeper into one particular topic, allow leaders to practice relevant concepts, and receive personalized feedback.
Leadership Coaching
I coach leaders around leadership presence and empower them to show up more of who they are at their best. Find out if leadership coaching or a monthly coaching retainer for your organization is the right fit.
High-Trust Culture
Doesn't Happen By Accident
Self-Trust
Togetherness
Transparency
Tact
You cannot lose when trust is your endgame.
Leaders who build trust create workplaces where people feel valued, are engaged, and take greater ownership — leading to stronger collaboration, higher performance, and customer experiences that keep people coming back. That’s what we work to build.
Our approach? A proven framework built on transparency, tact, and togetherness — helping leaders turn trust into their biggest competitive advantage.
Hear What Justin's
Clients Are Saying
Jodi Ann Ray
President & CEO of the Texas Society of CPAs
"Justin was fantastic. Our members were highly engaged – which is difficult to do in a virtual event. We will definitely be inviting Justin back again."
Frank Spear
Founder of Spear Education
"I was incredibly impressed with Justin. The energy he brought to the process, and the level of engagement with the audience was simply as good as I’ve ever seen – if not better."
Stacey Bonnie
Director of Corporate Services for MEA Energy Services
"Justin is genuine – you can feel his authenticity. He has the ability to connect with his audience at a level that all professional speakers desire, but very rarely achieve."
Aidan Hay
Senior VP of Operations for the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
"Justin brought energy. He brought passion, and he totally energized the room. He reinvigorated our organization to take it to the next level."
Hi, Y'All. I'm Justin
When I was a young boy growing up on a farm in Mt. Washington, Kentucky, I always thought I’d be a lawyer. I’m not sure if it was because I loved talking or because I’ve never backed down from an argument. Heck, it might have been my realization that bailing hay and herding cows was not my calling.
Regardless, life had a different plan.
My dad unexpectedly passed away when I was 18. That event changed everything. As a result of not knowing how to deal with the pain, I emotionally disconnected and threw myself into my career. It took 12 years to have my wake-up call and reimagine how I showed up in the world.
I now have the privilege of taking all the lessons learned, all the training and certifications I’ve acquired, all the books I’ve written, and use it to help others reimagine how they show up in the world as well.
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