Justin Atherton

Justin Atherton is a former SWAT breacher, detective, and training Lieutenant who spent two decades in law enforcement before founding Confidence Unchained, a company dedicated to helping first responders and leaders master emotional regulation and communication under pressure.

Justin’s been in the chaos, led teams through it, and now he teaches others how to stay calm, clear, and in control when it matters most. His work focuses on building the kind of emotional resilience that keeps you effective at work and connected at home.

He’s also a TEDx speaker — his talk, “The Suspect Within: How to Interrogate Yourself,” dives deep into how the words we use reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Justin brings a powerful mix of tactical experience, emotional intelligence, and straight talk about what it really takes to lead yourself before you lead anyone else.

He is also the author of the upcoming book; "How to Get to the Damn Point."