In this episode of The Purposeful MD Podcast, Dr. Laura Suttin welcomes Alan Utley, a speaker, coach, and culture crafter with 25 years in senior HR leadership. Alan shares his journey from accidental HR beginnings to pioneering the “Fanatical Grace” framework — a powerful approach to transforming workplace culture through humanity, accountability, and kindness.

This conversation is filled with laughter, honest reflection, and practical wisdom for any physician or healthcare leader navigating complex teams and high-pressure environments.

You’ll learn:

• Why “being nice” isn’t enough — and what truly compassionate leadership looks like
• How the Fanatical Grace framework helps teams shift from fear and pressure to trust and flow
• What physicians can do — even without formal authority — to influence their workplace culture
• How accountability and grace can coexist to foster high performance and deep connection
• A powerful example of parenting (and leadership) through presence instead of pressure
  
  
  

🎧 Bonus: Hear Alan and Laura take part in a live sample of his leadership style assessment!

Learn more about Alan and take his free leadership assessment: mycoachnextdoor.com

Connect with Alan here -

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/AlanDUtley | linkedin.com/company/my-coach-next-door/ | Instagram and TikTok: @MyCoachNextDoor | Email: alan@mycoachnextdoor.com