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Fanatical Grace™
The 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—HR executive, 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.
"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 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
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