Build Trust. Get Results. — Lead With Trust Executive Consulting
Build Trust.
Get Results.
James and Stacie bring a complementary powerhouse of expertise — he builds the external partnerships and revenue engines; she builds the internal trust and people infrastructure. Sustainable results only come when both are working together.
Stacie
James
Not a resume. A true representation.
We use a model of the behaviors and factors that drive trust to assess what your organization actually needs in an executive leader — then define the behaviors that matter in each search. The result isn't a stack of credentials. It's the right person.
Our search is trust-model driven. Before we source a single candidate, we assess the key trust factors your organization needs — Self-Trust, Team Trust, and Organizational Trust — and define the behaviors that must show up in the leader you hire.
Head of HR
Led by Stacie
The HR executive who builds culture — and trust.
Stacie brings 30+ years inside HR leadership, 20 years on stage as a keynote speaker, a 7-year podcast run, and deep community roots through SHRM, DisruptHR, EEVOZ, and HX Exchange. She knows what great HR leadership looks like from the inside — and she knows the people.
Head of Revenue / Sales / Business Development
Led by James
The revenue leader who earns trust before closing deals.
James has spent his career building and leading high-performance revenue organizations. His vast network of professionals who drive results means he isn't searching from a database — he's calling people he knows, who know the work.
Every placement includes 6 months of bi-weekly coaching — included.
Led by the Lead With Trust team. Not an add-on. Part of the commitment.
The gap opens at month three. We stay through month six.
Most organizations declare onboarding complete right when the real challenges begin. The new leader is navigating culture, building trust with their team, and facing obstacles no job description prepared them for. That's exactly when they need support — and when most companies have already walked away.
Our bi-weekly coaching sessions keep the Lead With Trust team in the room — helping the new leader adjust, navigate obstacles, and build the trust behaviors that make them effective. And they give your organization early warning signals, accountability checkpoints, and the ability to course-correct before small friction becomes a costly failure.
For the new leader
A trusted partner to process challenges, sharpen trust behaviors, and accelerate the adjustment that determines long-term success.
For the organization
Early warning signals, structured accountability, and a support system that protects your investment — before small issues become expensive exits.
Why this matters — the data
30–50%
of executive hires fail within 18–24 months
Across multiple independent methodologies
Months 3–6
is when failure signals appear
Right when most companies consider onboarding "done"
89% / 60%
attitudinal & culture-related root causes
Not competence — exactly what coaching is built to address
6.75×
better retention for coached leaders
Coaching ROI of 5–7x closes the gap in the first 90–180 days
Every search begins with a trust assessment — because the right leader isn't just qualified. They're trusted. And then we stay to make sure they succeed.
Start a conversationConsulting that turns strategy into execution.
We partner with executive teams and boards to build the infrastructure and relationships that make growth sustainable — not just achievable.
Strategic Partnerships & Revenue Growth
Build large-scale, long-term revenue partnerships from the ground up. From prospect pipeline to 8-figure contract execution, we design the systems and relationships that compound over time.
Strategic Planning & Board Advisory
Management consulting for nonprofit boards and executive leadership teams. From governance design to fundraising strategy, we bring board-level experience and in-seat execution credibility.
Organizational Development & Workforce
Design the people infrastructure that sustains growth — talent pipelines, workforce development programs, change management, and the accountability systems that make culture measurable.
Executive Coaching & Leadership
Support leader transitions and team performance with science-based coaching frameworks that build the behaviors organizations need to scale.
Trusted Advisor Sales Methodology — Sales Training & Coaching
Equip your sales team with the frameworks and behaviors that build lasting client relationships. We train and coach leaders to sell through trust — not pressure — driving higher close rates and long-term retention.
Change Management & Corporate Communications
Navigate organizational change with clarity and confidence. We design communication strategies that build alignment and reduce resistance at every level.
Practical, measurable, and people-centered.
We combine science-based strategy with intense organizational courage. Our framework is simple and proven:
- Accountability without blame
- Leadership behaviors people follow
- Science-based strategy with organizational courage
- Measurable culture and performance outcomes
When leaders build trust, results follow.
In healthcare, hospitality, education, and high-growth companies, trust isn't soft — it is the operating system. Organizations that invest in trust-based leadership outperform their peers on every measurable dimension: retention, revenue, culture, and resilience.
James and Stacie have each spent 25+ years in senior executive roles — not as outside observers, but as practitioners who have led through the hard moments and built the systems that last.
Start the ConversationWhat our clients say
"Lead with Trust partnered with our leadership team to build a strategic partnership framework that generated over $60M in new contracts within a single year. Their ability to align internal teams while driving external results is unmatched."
Bob Sanowski
CTO, Dignity Health
"Lead with Trust helped our leadership team align on priorities, build accountability structures, and communicate change in a way that actually stuck. The results were measurable and the culture shift was real."
COO
Healthcare Organization
"The workforce development program they designed gave us a repeatable pathway to develop internal talent and reduce our cost-per-hire by 85%. It transformed how we think about people as a strategic asset."
Allen Plunkett
CEO, Phoenix Staff
How much trust does your organization actually have?
Test4Trust is our proprietary diagnostic tool that measures trust across every level of your organization — using both internal and external feedback to give you a complete, honest picture.
Most leaders assume trust is present. Test4Trust reveals where it's missing — and exactly what to do about it.
Take the Test4Trust AssessmentTakes 10–15 minutes · Results reviewed with James or Stacie directly
Self-Trust
How well do you trust your own judgment, values, and capabilities as a leader?
Team Trust
How effectively does your team operate with transparency, accountability, and psychological safety?
Organizational Trust
How deeply do your people, partners, and stakeholders trust your organization?
Full-scale measurement — not just what you think, but what others experience.
Ready to strengthen leadership and execution?
Schedule a consultation with James or Stacie. We'll discuss your goals and recommend a clear next step.
Let's talk about what you're building.
Tell us a bit about your organization and what you're working to achieve. We'll respond within 1–2 business days and connect you with James or Stacie directly.
What to expect:
- 1We review your submission and match you with the right advisor.
- 2You receive a personal response within 1–2 business days.
- 3We schedule a 30-minute discovery call at your convenience.
- 4You receive a clear recommendation — no obligation.