Alan Derek Utley

HOW ALAN unlocks human capacity

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

Leadership under pressure—redefined.

When pressure rises,

most leaders default to the same playbook:.
Tighten control. Push harder. Reinforce power.

It feels productive.
But it quietly limits performance.

Alan reveals why—and introduces a better way:

The Fanatical Grace™ Framework
A human-centered approach that helps leaders create the conditions where people—and performance—actually thrive.

Keynote | In-Person | Virtual
Workshop | Half-Day | Full-Day

Audience: Leaders, HR, Entrepreneurs

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Designed Teaming™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

Turn groups into teams that actually work.

Most teams aren’t built.
They’re assembled—and expected to perform.

Without a clear design for how the work gets done, even talented teams struggle.

Alan introduces a practical alternative:

Using the power of CliftonStrengths®, teams learn to perform better together—by aligning strengths, clarifying roles, and designing how work actually flows.

Workshop | Half-Day | Full-Day

Audience: Leaders, Teams

See what this looks like in the room

Not Just a Keynote. An Experience Your Team Will Feel.

This isn’t theory—it’s what leadership looks like under pressure. Watch how Fanatical Grace™ helps leaders shift out of survival mode and create cultures where people and performance thrive.

Not Just a Workshop. A Team Experience That Actually Works.

Most teams don’t fail because of effort—they fail because they were never designed to work.

This isn’t theory—it’s what teamwork looks like under pressure. Watch how Designed Teaming™ turns a group of individuals into a team that knows what winning looks like and how to get there.

Meet Alan

I’m Alan Derek Utley—HR executive, keynote speaker, and founder of Culturate Advisory.

For 25+ years, I’ve worked inside organizations navigating the same pressures, complexity, and leadership challenges my clients face today—from frontline teams to executive leadership.

I’ve been in the rooms where trust breaks, performance stalls, and leaders are expected to have answers in moments that don’t come with a playbook.

That experience shapes how I show up.

My work is practical, human, and built for real-world leadership—helping leaders handle tough moments better and helping teams perform the way they’re supposed to.

Unlock Human capacity

Most teams aren’t underperforming because of talent.

HOW ALAN unlocks human capacity

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

Designed Teaming™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

See what this looks like in the room

Not Just a Keynote. An Experience Your Team Will Feel.

Not Just a Workshop. A Team Experience That Actually Works.

I walked away feeling both inspired and equipped to lead with more compassion and conviction. I highly recommend bringing Alan in if you're looking to create meaningful cultural shifts in your organization.

Organizations Alan Has Served

Meet Alan

I’m Alan Derek Utley—HR executive, keynote speaker, and founder of Culturate Advisory.

Alan brought powerful energy to the stage. He packed his session with practical insights that professionals can immediately apply.

Everything You need to Bring Alan to Your Team

Let's talk about what you're Building

How can Alan help your organization?

Alan Derek Utley

Unlock Human capacity

Most teams aren’t underperforming because of talent.

HOW ALAN unlocks human capacity

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

Designed Teaming™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

THE GRACE ADVANTAGE™

See what this looks like in the room

Not Just a Keynote. An Experience Your Team Will Feel.

Not Just a Workshop. A Team Experience That Actually Works.

I walked away feeling both inspired and equipped to lead with more compassion and conviction. I highly recommend bringing Alan in if you're looking to create meaningful cultural shifts in your organization.

Organizations Alan Has Served

Meet Alan

I’m Alan Derek Utley—HR executive, keynote speaker, and founder of Culturate Advisory.

Alan brought powerful energy to the stage. He packed his session with practical insights that professionals can immediately apply.

Everything You need to Bring Alan to Your Team

Let's talk about what you're Building

How can Alan help your organization?

Alan Derek Utley

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