Justin Patton

Justin Patton is an executive coach, leadership presence expert, and award-winning author who challenges leaders to use their presence to communicate with stronger trust and deeper impact. He speaks on leadership presence, building trust through communication, and the habits that separate good leaders from exceptional ones. Justin is a faculty member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a member of both the International Coach Federation and the National Speakers Association.

Coaching Leaders at the Highest Levels
Justin’s coaching practice focuses on helping executives and emerging leaders develop the kind of presence that commands attention, builds trust, and moves people to action. His approach goes beyond presentation skills to address the deeper habits of communication, listening, and self-awareness that determine whether people follow a leader willingly or merely comply. His clients span Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and high-growth organizations.

Writing That Challenges Conventional Thinking
Justin’s award-winning books challenge readers to rethink how they show up as leaders, arguing that presence is not a personality trait but a set of daily practices anyone can develop. His frameworks have been embraced by leadership development programs nationwide. His keynotes deliver practical, research-informed strategies for leadership presence, building trust-centered communication, and developing the kind of personal impact that inspires teams to perform at their peak.

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.

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.

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.