The Trust Progression


Building Teams That Thrive

A powerful, one-day seminar designed to transform leadership and team dynamics by guiding organizations through The Trust Progression—a three-step approach to lasting success.

  • Lead by Jeff Utecht

    Understanding – Bridge generational gaps and foster deeper connections by recognizing diverse perspectives and leadership styles.

  • Lead by Joel Goldberg

    Trust – Cultivate a foundation of psychological safety and team-based trust to enhance collaboration and accountability.

  • Lead by Dan James

    Impact – Align teams with a shared purpose to create unified action, ensuring long-term success and measurable results.

The flow of the content was very good. It was very thought provoking and each of you had me evaluating where I am at, is my current impact positive or negative and gave me the energy to do better tomorrow!
— Small Business Leader
Jeff Utecht presenting on visual elements with attendees at a conference.
Joel Goldberg in a suit juggling a baseball with a smile, blue background.
Dan James in suit holding tennis ball on indoor tennis court.

What can you expect?

What People Are Saying

It is an all encompassing program that stimulates your thoughts about where YOU are at, what impact YOU can have, and the drive to immediately amend and improve YOUR process. The principals taught were very adaptable and applicable no matter what area of life you came from.
— Lead Manager @ Local Bank
Get ready to learn. Come ready to be involved and engage.
— HR Director
The environment is so impactful, trusting and pivotal to be in. Be ready to do some critical thinking with the mindset of being open to change!
— CEO of Manufacturing Company

Spend a day with three powerful speakers

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  • Founder of Jeff Utecht Consulting Inc.

    A global consultant, entrepreneur, and expert in generational leadership. With a career spanning over 20 years, Jeff has worked with organizations around the world to bridge generational divides and foster thriving workplaces. A Gen Xer with firsthand experience teaching Millennials and Gen Zers, Jeff brings a unique perspective on how the four generations in today’s workforce can collaborate effectively. His work has supported Fortune 100 companies, helped create onboarding programs, and guided leaders to embrace the evolving definitions of work, success, and engagement. With experience living in three countries, founding multiple businesses, and presenting at global forums like the UN, Jeff is here to inspire us to rethink leadership in a multigenerational workplace.

  • Founder of Joel Goldberg Media

    Joel Goldberg broke into the sports broadcasting scene by knocking on the doors of television stations, cold calling broadcast executives and sending out resume tapes in the 1990s.

    His career was never handed to him. Rather, it was the product of building connections and dedication, mixed with years of hard work. Joel has worked in four markets during a 30 year career, covering two World Series Championship teams and thousands of baseball games—not to mention multiple Super Bowls, NHL playoffs and NCAA March Madness basketball games.

  • Founder Story 19 Consulting

    Dan’s career began in the world of competitive tennis, coaching at five Paralympic Games and helping to develop the disabled tennis model in the U.S. This experience in elite sports provided invaluable lessons in resilience, adaptability, and tailored coaching—insights that now shape his approach to executive coaching and soft skills development. He believes in embracing failure as a catalyst for growth, understanding that each setback is an opportunity to learn and improve.

     

    Today, Dan specializes in guiding technically-minded professionals—data scientists, IT specialists, engineers, doctors, and more—who may be new to or unfamiliar with the world of soft skills. His programs, like the “Personalizing Your Voice” and “Translating Your Brilliance” workshops, are designed specifically to help these professionals communicate their expertise effectively, bridging the gap between complex ideas and everyday understanding.

     

    Dan’s mission is not just to impart knowledge but to help each individual find what resonates with them personally. He offers a structured, adaptive process that respects each participant’s unique perspective, empowering them to own their growth journey. He created Story 19 Consulting to help your team connect, communicate, and thrive in ways that last far beyond our sessions together.

Joel Goldberg:
Kansas City Royals Broadcaster

Dan James:
Gold Medal Winning
Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Coach

Jeff Utecht:
Educator and 20 Year Consultant

Trust Progression Sample Agenda

  •  Welcome and Opening Remarks

    • Meet Jeff, Joel and Dan

    • Overview of the day’s flow and objectives.

    • Icebreaker activity: "Your Leadership Journey in One Word."

  • Brief Overview:

    Explore generational traits and their impact on workplace dynamics, equipping leaders with strategies to bridge generational gaps. Participants will develop personalized approaches to leading multigenerational teams, fostering collaboration and maximizing team potential.

    Session Outcomes:

    • Explore generational traits and their impact on workplace dynamics.

    • Identify strategies for bridging generational gaps.

    • Develop personalized approaches to leading multigenerational teams.

  • Coffee/Snacks provided

  • Brief Overview:

    Empowers leaders to build authentic relationships that enhance collaboration, drive performance, and create lasting impact. By streamlining leadership approaches, participants will learn to remove barriers, boost confidence, and foster meaningful connections that inspire action and fuel long-term success.

    Session Outcomes:

    • Build authentic relationships that strengthen collaboration, drive performance, and create lasting impact.

    • Streamline your leadership approach to remove barriers, boost confidence, and inspire action.

    • Create meaningful connections that spark innovation, deepen accountability, and fuel long-term success.

  • Brief Overview:

    Effective soft skills must have a rooted foundation to be authentic and believable.  The greater embracing of “Impact” from the personal to the professional allows for accelerated effort, energy, and efficiency resulting in scalable outcomes.  Adding “Impact” to your soft skill tool belt is essential for every leader. 

    Session Outcomes:

    • Understanding your personal impact manifesting into consistent leadership

    • Embracing the impact of your job, team, company at 50,000 feet

    • Empowering impact from all avenues in a company culture

Booking now for 25-26

2025

Next available date is November 2025

2026

Now booking January and February 2026