Keynote Speaking

Be Engaged.

Feel Empowered.

Communicate with Trust.

TIFFANY MENKE, President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce

“We have been holding our business conference for four years and have featured nationally-known television personalities, to successful authors, to sports celebrities. This year, we heard time and time again from attendees, Justin is by far the best speaker our audience has heard at our conference. His message and delivery holds the attention of the audience and they leave wanting even more.”

Tiffany Menke | President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce

Speaking Programs

Learn to Lead Better


All of Justin’s keynote programs are 60-minutes of high-energy, actionable content that will challenge how you lead, love, and communicate. All programs can be delivered in-person or virtually. 

60-Minute Duration

Delivered In-Person

Delivered Virtually

Keynote Topics

Actionable Programs that Drive Change


It Starts With You!

The trust you build begins with the presence you own


Leadership isn’t about you—but it starts with you. If you want to be a great leader of others, you must first be a great leader of yourself. Your confidence and energy send a message before you ever say a word—and that message either builds credibility or erodes trust. In this highly interactive keynote, leaders will explore the impact of their leadership presence, confront the #1 trait that holds them back, and discover how their body language speaks louder than their words. This session will get you out of your seat, make you laugh, and empower you to communicate with more self-trust in all parts of your life.

WARNING: You’ll never look at yourself—or your leadership—the same way again!


Program Objectives

  • Highlight the three factors of a leader's credibility
  • Identify who you are at your best
  • Discuss the #1 trait that holds all leaders back
  • Demonstrate the impact your presence has on building trust

MAKE THE FIRST MOVE

Six Moves Great Leaders Take to Build Trust With Others 


Trust doesn’t get an off day. It is the differentiator between average and exceptional leaders, thriving and struggling organizations. It’s how you earn credibility, create experiences that move people, and build relationships that keep people coming back again and again. This interactive keynote will challenge everything you think you know about trust and give you a new lens on how to build it with intention. A workplace of trust and belonging shouldn’t be the exception—it should be the standard. The best leaders don’t sit back and wait for trust to happen—they make the first move and build it. So, are you ready to make the first move?

BE WARNED: You'll never look at trust and your relationships the same way again!


Program Objectives

  • Understand why trust is money and your biggest competitive advantage
  • Explore ways to build trust in yourself
  • Learn the three factors to building trust with others
  • Highlight the 5 attributes of toxic workplace cultures
  • Discuss the three questions you need to be able to say "YES!" to in your relationships

The High-Impact Manager

How the best managers grow people and drive performance


Being a manager is hard. Some days, it sucks. But the best managers know it’s worth it—because they change lives. In today’s workplace, every company is competing on the employee experience, and the managers who prioritize it will outperform their competitors. The problem? Most managers are thrown into their role without any formal training on how to bring out the best in others, leaving them to figure it out on their own. This high-energy keynote challenges managers to rethink how they lead by focusing on four essential moves: building authentic relationships, setting clear expectations, leaning into performance conversations, and recognizing what’s right. High-impact managers don’t just manage people—they move people. They are catalysts for change, champions of people and performance, and the key to an organization’s success. This program is their roadmap to becoming the kind of leader people want to work for—and never want to leave.


Program Objectives

  • Build authentic relationships that foster trust and connection
  • Set clear expectations so employees understand the "what" before the "how"
  • Lean into performance conversations that drive awareness and accountability
  • Recognize what's right to reinforce behaviors that build culture

The Coaching effect

How the Best Managers Unlock Potential and Drive Lasting Results


Being a great manager isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions. Giving people solutions might seem efficient, but without a shift in mindset, employees often revert to the same behaviors that hold them back. This interactive keynote challenges leaders to rethink how they communicate by mastering four repeatable coaching skills that drive stronger performance. Through real-time practice and live coaching demonstrations, leaders will learn how to ask better questions, foster accountability, and inspire lasting change. Coaching isn’t just a leadership skill—it’s a competitive advantage. Make it yours.


Program Objectives

  • Learn what coaching is and what it's not
  • Explore the role of "leadership presence" in coaching
  • Master four repeatable coaching skills for any conversation
  • Model coaching in real-time and see it modeled on stage

SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

Watch Justin in Action

Rave Reviews

Audiences Love Justin Patton

"In just minutes, Justin shattered my expectations. Justin’s energy and excitement are highly contagious, and it carried over throughout the event."

"We needed a keynote to start the event that would bring energy, passion, and insight. Justin did all of those things. Justin Patton is amazing."

"I just got done listening to Justin speak, and I will tell you it was one of the most invigorating and insightful things I’ve ever heard."

"Justin Patton is an awesome speaker. If you’re looking for someone to inspire and motivate your leaders, Justin is your person."

Get Your Guide To Being a Manager

who doesn't suck


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