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Justin Pickens - Speaker

Justin Pickens | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Justin Pickens

Justin Pickens | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Revitalize your teaching passion and create lasting generational change with Justin Pickens, speaker, educational catalyst.
Justin Pickens | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Purpose
Mental Health
Growth Mindset
Purpose
Mental Health
Justin Pickens
Justin Pickens | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Revitalize your teaching passion and create lasting generational change with Justin Pickens, speaker, educational catalyst.
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At East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, Justin Pickens delivered one of the most powerful talks we’ve ever witnessed and in all my years of attending I've never seen a speaker receive a standing ovation…until Justin. His message moved students to tears and left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. | Addie Whitehead, Camp Counselor | |
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About Justin Pickens

Adverse Childhood Experiences speaker informed by lived experience
Advocate for trauma-informed school leadership
Founder of Thrive with Five educator framework
Justin Pickens transforms educational outcomes by helping teachers rediscover their purpose and impact. With 13 years of experience as a teacher and coach, Justin overcame significant childhood challenges that could have led to incarceration or addiction, instead channeling those experiences into his work as an educational catalyst.

After briefly exploring opportunities outside education, Justin returned to his true calling with renewed focus. He has dedicated his career to empowering educators who face burnout and diminishing motivation in today's challenging educational landscape.

Justin specializes in helping teachers reconnect with their original passion for education while providing practical strategies to create positive generational change. His approach combines personal resilience techniques with evidence-based teaching methodologies that address modern classroom challenges, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Justin seamlessly works humor in his speeches to make educators laugh, cry and leave encouraged. Audiences leave with concrete tools to reignite their educational purpose, practical methods to connect meaningfully with challenging students, and renewed confidence in their ability to create lasting positive impact beyond the classroom.

Book Justin to transform your educational team from merely surviving to genuinely thriving while creating ripple effects that will benefit generations to come.
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How can I book Justin Pickens for my next event?  

Email justin.pickens@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Justin Pickens available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Justin Pickens's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Justin directly.

What topics does Justin Pickens specialise in?  

Justin Pickens specialises in discussing overcoming adversity, education and teaching, empowering individuals and more.

What is Justin Pickens's speaking style like?  

Justin delivers heartfelt, powerful talks that inspire and move audiences. His sincere, relatable style leaves a lasting impact, encouraging educators to reconnect with their purpose and make a difference.

Does Justin Pickens offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Justin Pickens offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Drawing from his remarkable journey from childhood adversity to educational excellence, Justin Pickens equips teachers with practical strategies to reconnect with their purpose, overcome burnout, and create lasting impact for students from all backgrounds. Book Justin today to transform your educational team from merely surviving to genuinely thriving while creating positive ripple effects for generations to come.
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At East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, Justin Pickens delivered one of the most powerful talks we’ve ever witnessed and in all my years of attending I've never seen a speaker receive a standing ovation…until Justin. His message moved students to tears and left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. | Addie Whitehead, Camp Counselor | |
Justin’s sincerity resonated with our staff members, and each day this week, I've had numerous peers express their appreciation for the opportunity to hear his inspiring story. It was both meaningful and timely and I can't tell you how much it was appreciated by all [...] | Jeff Wilkie, Principal | Webb City High School |
An incredibly powerful message for our staff to hear, reminding teachers of the impact they have for students in their day-to-day lives. We heard so much positive feedback from teachers that felt like Justin’s message was one of the best they’ve heard as educators. | Cody Witte, Principal | Tonganoxie High School |
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Justin’s story is one of resilience, overcoming trials, and pure inspiration. Since I started speaking in 2018, I have never seen a group of teachers cry like they did today. | Alex Demczak, Author | |
At East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, Justin Pickens delivered one of the most powerful talks we’ve ever witnessed and in all my years of attending I've never seen a speaker receive a standing ovation…until Justin. His message moved students to tears and left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. | Addie Whitehead, Camp Counselor | |
Even though it was designed for teachers… there was something in it for everyone. | M&i Braithwaite, Teacher | |
At East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, Justin Pickens delivered one of the most powerful talks we’ve ever witnessed and in all my years of attending I've never seen a speaker receive a standing ovation…until Justin. His message moved students to tears and left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. | Addie Whitehead, Camp Counselor | |

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