Alan Utley

I help leaders create space for humanity at work - so they can grow their people and their business

Travels from San Antonio TX, USA

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Speaks on:

Authentic Leadership

Culture Transformation

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Keynote

Workshop

Audience members say

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Alan captivates audiences with his unique approach to cultivating "fanatical grace" in workplace cultures. He transforms complex concepts into actionable strategies through insightful stories and visuals that attendees compare to TED Talks, helping leaders shift from "fixing, forcing, and fearing" to "forging, flowing, and freeing." His precise yet empathetic style creates an atmosphere where participants feel both challenged and hopeful, equipping them with practical tools to implement grace-centered leadership immediately.

Key Audience Outcomes

Participants felt inspired and equipped to lead with more compassion and conviction.
Attendees gained valuable insights on grace and how to implement it in the workplace.
Participants learned practical ways to self-reflect and grow as individuals and team members.
Attendees felt hopeful about transforming their workplaces into gracious and productive environments.
Participants reshaped their attitudes and remembered to pause and think with grace more often.

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Alan's Bio

Alan Derek Utley is an HR Leader, Speaker, and Coach—and the creator of the leadership movement known as Fanatical Grace. With 25 years of experience transforming workplace cultures from the inside out, he equips growth-minded founders, executives, and business owners with the tools to lead without becoming the kind of boss they once fled. Alan is the founder of My Coach Next Door LLC, where he blends hard-won HR insights with energizing keynotes and coaching programs that spark real, human-centered growth. His framework, Fanatical Grace, challenges the toxic patterns of perfection, pressure, and power—and replaces them with transformational strategies rooted in authenticity, accountability, and trust. Known as the “Mr. Nice Guy who gets things done,” Alan helps leaders create the kind of culture they always wanted to work in—one where people thrive and results follow.

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Alan Offers the Following Talks

Authentic LeadershipCulture Transformation

The Grace Advantage: Three Shifts for Transforming Thriving Teams

Recognize and interrupt toxic leadership patterns before they take root
Apply three practical mindset shifts to lead with authenticity, trust, and accountability
Build a culture where people thrive and results follow—without burning out your team (or yourself)

Alan's Links and Media Mentions

@mycoachnextdoor

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