Keynote speaker and expert on human-centered leadership, belonging, workplace culture
When culture breaks, growth stops
Lead with strength.
Build healthy culture.
Spark lasting growth.
Organizations Alan Has Served
Fanatical Grace™
The Leadership Framework for Human-Centered High Performance
Too many teams are running on fear, forced performance, and burnout disguised as ambition. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Fanatical Grace™ is my leadership framework designed to transform toxic patterns into thriving cultures—without sacrificing results.
Built from 25 years in HR leadership—and forged in the fires of real-world pressure—this model challenges the flawed belief that performance and people are at odds.
At its core are three imperfect but powerful leadership shifts:
- From Fixing to Forging
Let go of control and start building with your team—not at them. - From Forcing to Flowing
Ditch the pressure tactics. Create momentum through clarity, trust, and aligned energy. - From Fearing to Freeing
Stop leading from fear. Start creating space for creativity, ownership, and courageous accountability.
This is more than a framework. It’s a movement—redefining what it means to lead well.
Meet Alan
I’m Alan Derek Utley, owner of My Coach Next Door, LLC, HR executive, leadership speaker, and culture crafter on a mission to spark transformative growth by creating space for humanity at work.
For 25 years, I helped organizations—from scrappy startups to global corporations—lead through crisis, fix broken cultures, and unlock performance under pressure. I’ve supported frontlines and C-suites alike. I’ve been in the rooms where trust breaks, morale sinks, and leaders freeze.
And I’ve helped rebuild those rooms.
But the real shift started with a crisis of my own—one that showed me how powerful work can be when leaders stop performing and start showing up with grace. That moment led to a 30-day deep dive into what makes a team thrive. And it became the foundation of Fanatical Grace™—my leadership framework that helps people lead better without losing themselves in the process.
Today, I speak, coach, and lead workshops to help leaders:
- Build high-performing teams without burnout
- End toxic patterns before they start
- Make space for accountability and humanity
If you’re ready to lead differently—start here.
MAKE GRACE FANATICAL™
and spark fanatical growth
"Not only was the topic of grace relevant to our team, but your delivery had a profound impact. You paved the way for deeper conversations and connection throughout the day. You truly are one of a kind."
Clarissa F., Executive Director
Take the Fix–Force–Fear Assessment
When pressure hits, your leadership defaults kick in. But are they serving you—or sabotaging your team?
The Fix–Force–Fear Assessment, rooted in my Fanatical Grace™ leadership framework, is a free, fast self-assessment that helps you uncover your default leadership pattern and where you have room to grow.
You’ll learn:
- What’s behind your instinct to fix, force, or fear your way through leadership challenges
- How to shift toward more intentional, grace-based leadership
- Where to start making space for growth—in yourself and your team
Already used by founders, executives, and HR leaders to spark meaningful change.
