Leadership and communication
Workshops
Transform Your Team with Proven Leadership Training
With nearly two decades in law enforcement — including SWAT command and detective work — Justin W. Atherton delivers workshops that are interactive, practical, and results-driven.
These aren’t lectures; they’re immersive experiences where leaders practice high-pressure decision-making, sharpen communication, and build cultures of trust and accountability.
Dignity in Leadership (4-Hour Intensive)
Leadership isn’t just about strategy — it’s about how you show up. This powerful half-day workshop equips leaders to regulate emotions, command respect, and create cultures where dignity drives performance.
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Key Outcomes:
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Learn how emotions shape leadership decisions and presence.
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Practice communication habits that reinforce clarity and respect.
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Build trust and accountability through applied dignity principles.
Perfect For: Mid-level and senior leaders who need immediate tools for leading with integrity in high-stress environments.
How to Get to the Damn Point
Based on Justin’s forthcoming book, this workshop helps leaders eliminate wasted words and sharpen their communication. Using the WAVE Method (Words, Awareness, Verify, Engage), participants learn to strip away weak language, lead with intent, and deliver high-impact messages.
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Key Outcomes:
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Master concise, confident communication.
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Identify and eliminate sabotaging language habits.
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Role-play high-stakes conversations for practice and feedback.
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Align words with intent to build credibility and trust.
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Format Options: Half-day intensive or full-day immersive session.
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Perfect For: Leaders and teams who want to stop rambling, reduce wasted time, and increase decision-making speed.
Proactive Leadership (2-Day)
This two-day program gives leadership teams the foundational skills they need to lead proactively, not reactively. Participants explore the neuroscience of decision-making, emotional intelligence, and the unspoken power of nonverbal communication.
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Key Outcomes:
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Master emotional regulation and trust-building strategies.
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Learn to recognize and interpret microexpressions and nonverbal cues.
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Build engaged listening and empathetic communication habits.
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Leave with a toolkit leaders can use immediately to strengthen culture.
Perfect For: Command staff, executive teams, and high-level groups seeking a deep-dive into applied leadership skills.
Proactive Leadership (3-Day)
Designed for leadership teams who want to go beyond the fundamentals, this extended program dives deeper into self-awareness, resilience, and the belief systems that drive leadership effectiveness.
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Key Outcomes:
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Expanded mastery of emotional and social intelligence.
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Advanced microexpression training with practice and feedback.
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Tools for optimism, accountability, and resilience under pressure.
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Strategies to lead teams through adversity while building trust and clarity.
Perfect For: Executive-level teams who want not only skills, but mastery of proactive leadership.
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Testimonials
Tamara Wheat
Assistant Manager
Texas Department of Public Safety
"Justin’s focus on effective communication, conflict resolution techniques and building trust within our team was particularly relevant to our role. His practical exercises provided valuable tool for handling difficult interactions and managing team dynamics”
Jeremy Q
Owner and Founder at DOT Red
"Justin’s supported my journey as a leader in my personal and professional life, where I had doubts about being front and center, and now I can choose to stand in it. I highly recommend Justin."
Annissa Geil
Designer
"He's going to be the next Tony Robbins."
Steven B
Writer
"Thanks to Justin's recommendations, I now live with more focus, clarity, and objectivity. I've learned to better handle my emotions in negative situations. He's also helped me see the value of setting clear, attainable goals.
I believe the main way that he helped me was through providing a new perspective on my life. I had been stuck in a rut for several years, and Justin's coaching helped me to get out of the ditch I was in and back onto the highway."
Martha Diarte CSM, CAPM
"I have sought Justin's support for workplace concerns and best practices in conflict resolution. There has been an uptick in not only work productivity but a connectedness I now have with my work team, that would have not been possible if I had a coach that didn't have the high level skill set of what I would title Master coach. I would happily discuss his coaching services and style with anyone who is seeking to move into the next level in your life!"