Meet Justin Winstead

We recently connected with Justin Winstead and have shared our conversation below.

Justin, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

Overcoming imposter syndrome is an almost daily challenge. I constantly guard against feelings of inadequacy, doubt, and insecurity; otherwise, I will become complacent and not reach my potential.

For me, the most powerful antidote to battle imposter syndrome is gratitude. When I take time to reflect on the gains, celebrate wins, and show thanks for whatever is good in life and business, the internal voices of negativity and fear are quieted. With refreshed excitement and confidence, I become encouraged to move forward to new heights.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am on a mission to ignite a movement of Improvers. Improvers are people who intentionally invest in their own personal and professional growth while making the world a better place.

I help aspiring leaders and faith-driven professionals become Improvers primarily through three formats:

1, One-on-one executive coaching
2, Team workshops and keynotes
3. Content delivery (written and video)

What is most rewarding for me through this is inspiring others to recognize their potential, helping them discover their purpose, and equipping them to become productive at living it out. As people do this, they see a positive change in their growth, influence, and impact.

I am currently most excited about the release of my book, “Become an Improver” this fall. Become an Improver is both an invitation to adopt this idea of excellence and a guidebook of practical steps to making life better at home and the office. Emphasizing the balance of gratitude and growth alters trajectories for people personally and professionally and I know this book will serve many.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

For those who are early in their journey of personal and professional growth, I would encourage development in three main areas:

1. Your inner circle
2. Your vision and goals
3. Your habits

Developing a healthy inner circle will have the most significant positive impact on your trajectory. Your daily decisions and actions are the result of the stories you tell yourself and the attitudes and beliefs you choose to hold, which are largely the result of those people you spend the most time with. A better inner circle creates a better inner voice, which leads to better decisions and better results. Want to level up your life? Level up the voices you let speak into it.

Having a written vision with specific goals is paramount to success. When I was young, I underestimated the detrimental impact of being vague, impatient, and unclear about my desired future. As I have matured, I have become more purposeful and strategic with my time, energy, focus, and resources. Taking the time to step away from the day-to-day may feel counterproductive, but it’s one of the most effective rhythms one can implement.

Identifying and implementing healthy habits is the clearest pathway to sustainable and exponential results. In a world that focuses on outputs, the best among us know that one must also give attention to the inputs. The daily, weekly, and monthly inputs are the best indicators of the results you will achieve over the years and decades. If you desire the fruits, take care of the roots. Developing healthy habits is watering the roots of your personal and professional life and will lead to results over time.

Looking back over the past 12 months or so, what do you think has been your biggest area of improvement or growth?

Over the past 12 months, my biggest area of growth has been realizing the power of slowing down. I have come to realize that some things might be efficient but not effective. In fact, trying to increase the speed of certain things can actually be counterproductive. For example, rushing the natural chemistry of a relationship doesn’t help create bonds; it prevents bonding from occurring. Similarly, trying to force creativity or hurry along innovation can stifle the energy needed for creative and innovative thoughts and actions.

This was most clear one day after an early and extremely busy morning followed by an extensive lunch meeting. Thankfully, my afternoon was clear, and when I returned to the office, I decided to lie down for a quick break. I must have been more exhausted than I realized because I fell asleep for over thirty minutes.

When I awoke, I was shocked and felt a little guilty since I had never “slept on the job” before. Then I realized, “I own the place; it’s my sofa. Plus, I’m a busy entrepreneur and deserve the break!” I immediately went over to my digital dry-erase board and began to brainstorm, jotting down thoughts, ideas, and notes that almost seemed to have been “downloaded” to me while I was napping. The content developed that afternoon would lay the foundation for my book outline, a coaching course, several keynotes, and social media content.

Since then, I have prioritized resting during the middle of the workday, especially when I need to be extremely strategic or creative. Similarly, I have become more intentional with slowing down expectations on new product or service rollouts and, more importantly, developing stronger relationships.

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