Speaking - Pat Layton

Pat Layton is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and Calling & Clarity Coach who has spent more than four decades helping women rise from heartbreak, transition, and uncertainty into purposeful impact and courageous leadership.

Known for her powerful storytelling, practical wisdom, and deeply authentic faith, Pat brings a rare combination of spiritual depth, strategic insight, and real-life experience to every stage she steps onto. Audiences don’t just leave inspired—they leave changed, equipped, and ready to take action.

As the founder of multiple women-focused ministries and mentoring initiatives, Pat has equipped thousands of leaders worldwide, raised millions of dollars for nonprofit causes, and created transformational tools that help women move from confusion to clarity, fear to confidence, and
pain to purpose.

Whether speaking to ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, women in transition, or faith-based organizations, Pat delivers compelling, hope-filled messages that resonate long after the event ends. Her signature teaching style blends biblical truth, humor, vulnerability, and actionable next steps that empower women to embrace their calling and move forward with confidence.

Pat is the creator of A Woman’s Quest, a transformational coaching and mentoring experience for women seeking clarity, healing, and strategic direction for their next season. She is also the host of the Rest Quest Retreat, a sacred space designed to help women step away from noise and reconnect with God’s purpose for their lives.

She is the author of multiple books, including Surrendering the Secret, Healing a Woman’s Heart, and Life Unstuck, and is widely respected for helping women turn their life story into meaningful legacy.

If your audience is ready for more than motivation—if they are ready for breakthrough, courage, clarity, and lasting transformation—Pat Layton delivers an unforgettable experience.

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August 24-26 – Surrendering the Secret Annual Summit (Hosted event) – Atlanta, GA

September 20 – North Metro Church Women’s Conference – Marietta, GA

September 28-30 – Spark Media Conference (Workshop) – Houston, TX

October 13-14 – SHE SOARS (Keynote and Workshop) – Kennesaw, GA

October 17 – New Direction Women’s Center (Keynote/Private Fundraiser) – Pittsfield, MA

October 26-29 – Rest Quest (Hosted Event) – St Simons’ Island, GA

SPEAKING TOPICS

Pat has been “Honey” to her husband Mike for over 40 years, Mom of 3, Mother in “love” of 2 beautiful young women and “G” (grandmother) of 5. Pat and Mike recently relocated after a lifetime in Florida, back to her birth place, her sweet peach state of Georgia. Every spare moment that is not filled with “all of the above” is stolen for a few baby goats, a hobby farm or gathering some people for something!.

What Others are Saying About Pat …

Pat Layton combines Southern charm and seasoned leadership in her ministry as an author and a speaker. She has been both a moving keynote speaker and an informative workshop presenter at several Heartbeat International conferences. Pat reveals a powerful truth by sharing her personal journey of healing and calling to minister. Whether a banquet speaker, or women’s ministry keynote, you’ll enjoy Pat’s warm personality and revealing testimony.
Jor-El Godsey, President
Heartbeat International
Pat Layton was the keynote speaker at our annual fundraising banquet. She captivated the audience and delivered an inspirational message filled with biblical truth, hope, and compassion. Through her knowledge as a former pregnancy center director and her personal experiences, Pat Layton helped the audience understand the role of our center in the community which led to our must successful event.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Board Member/Event Team Leader
Sav-A-Life HOPE
Pat Layton’s story is heart moving. Her message and how she weaved her experience was nothing short of fantastic. I was fighting back tears. Thank you for inspiring us all to prioritize our efforts to help the half-dead!
Banquet Guest
Save-A-Life
Pat exceeded all our expectations, bringing humor, relatability, and genuine warmth to our events. Her extensive experience with her own ministry made her an ideal fit for ours. She delivered one of the most impactful appeals we’ve ever seen, helping us secure nearly ONE MILLION in gifts and pledges over three hardworking events. Pat was truly a blessing from start to finish.
Our guests were captivated by Pat’s story, and we continue to receive glowing feedback about her presentation. She expertly connected the audience to our ministry and highlighted the vital importance of our services to the community.
The tools Pat provided before the banquet, her personal communication with our Table Hosts, and her accessibility made her the most helpful and invested speaker we’ve ever had. We nearly doubled our fundraising from last year, even with the recent launch of our Building Campaign.
We shattered our fundraising record, and everyone was raving about Pat’s message, her story, her humor, and her genuine interest in our minist
Pat is a master storyteller, engaging the audience with her humor and humility. Our event received an excellent response from donors, making it our most financially successful event to date!
Pat speaks from the heart, and her sincerity resonated deeply with our donors. She shared personal stories with humor and relatability, leaving many attendees inspired and motivated with the sentiment, ‘We CAN do this!’
For guests carrying their own emotional baggage, Pat’s heartfelt transparency and candidness about her past provided comfort and encouragement to partner with God’s work in our ministry. She did an incredible job connecting with our guests and earning their trust.