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.
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.