Justin Patton
CSP, PCC
KY, USTrust Architect | The go-to speaker on how to build trust in teams
If your team is burned out, ready for what's next, or just needs to be reminded of what they can do together —Justin Patton is the speaker you call.
He doesn't talk about trust as a buzzword. He teaches leaders how to operationalize it through small, repeatable moves that actually change how people feel, act, and perform—both at work and at home.
Justin is the creator of the “Trust Starts Here” framework, and his high-energy keynotes deliver a rare mix of deep insight, immediate usefulness, and drop-the-mic moments your audience will talk about in the hallways afterward.
Whether he’s teaching the body language of trust, coaching leaders to show up with more presence, or unpacking the leadership gaps that kill culture—his message is the same: It starts with you.
Why Clients Book Justin (Again and Again):
- Inspiring message to kick off any conference
- Practical takeaways your team can use tomorrow
- He gets real—and gets results
What Justin’s Clients Say:
"The #1 thing that stands out to me about Justin is that he is genuine. You can feel his authenticity. He has the ability to connect with the audience on a level that I think all professional speakers desire but rarely achieve. Justin’s content is relatable to every single person – no matter what their role is in their company. Justin received the highest ratings out of all of our speakers. His exceptional content, combined with his energy and humor, fully engaged our attendees. Hands down, I would recommend Justin to any association or company.”
— Stacey Bonine, Director of Corporate Services at MEA Energy Association
"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 at Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
A Few More Reasons to Trust Justin:
- Author of 5 award-winning books on leadership and trust
- Former head of national sales training at Anthem
- Has coached Fortune 500 execs, NCAA athletes, and Miss America contestants
- Faculty member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Authority Magazine
- Holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation—the highest earned credential from the National Speakers Association
Trusted By:
Ford Motor Company · GE Appliances · Yum! Brands · WM · Sleep Number · American Healthcare Association · Brinker International · Taco Bell · NCAA · Ahold Delhaize · Cargill · Women's Foodservice Forum
If you want to improve how your leaders show up, build trust, and communicate with more clarity, Justin will give them the tools—and the wake-up call—they didn’t know they needed.
If your team is burned out, ready for what's next, or just needs to be reminded of what they can do together —Justin Patton is the speaker you call.
He doesn't talk about trust as a buzzword. He teaches leaders how to operationalize it through small, repeatable moves that actually change how people feel, act, and perform—both at work and at home.
Justin is the creator of the “Trust Starts Here” framework, and his high-energy keynotes deliver a rare mix of deep insight, immediate usefulness, and drop-the-mic moments your audience will talk about in the hallways afterward.
Whether he’s teaching the body language of trust, coaching leaders to show up with more presence, or unpacking the leadership gaps that kill culture—his message is the same: It starts with you.
Why Clients Book Justin (Again and Again):
- Inspiring message to kick off any conference
- Practical takeaways your team can use tomorrow
- He gets real—and gets results
What Justin’s Clients Say:
"The #1 thing that stands out to me about Justin is that he is genuine. You can feel his authenticity. He has the ability to connect with the audience on a level that I think all professional speakers desire but rarely achieve. Justin’s content is relatable to every single person – no matter what their role is in their company. Justin received the highest ratings out of all of our speakers. His exceptional content, combined with his energy and humor, fully engaged our attendees. Hands down, I would recommend Justin to any association or company.”
— Stacey Bonine, Director of Corporate Services at MEA Energy Association
"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 at Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
A Few More Reasons to Trust Justin:
- Author of 5 award-winning books on leadership and trust
- Former head of national sales training at Anthem
- Has coached Fortune 500 execs, NCAA athletes, and Miss America contestants
- Faculty member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Authority Magazine
- Holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation—the highest earned credential from the National Speakers Association
Trusted By:
Ford Motor Company · GE Appliances · Yum! Brands · WM · Sleep Number · American Healthcare Association · Brinker International · Taco Bell · NCAA · Ahold Delhaize · Cargill · Women's Foodservice Forum
If you want to improve how your leaders show up, build trust, and communicate with more clarity, Justin will give them the tools—and the wake-up call—they didn’t know they needed.
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