Build Trust. Get Results. — Lead With Trust Executive Consulting

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 — Lead With Trust co-founder

Stacie

James — Lead With Trust co-founder

James

$60M+New contracts in a single year
85%Reduction in cost-per-hire achieved
5Successful PE/VC exits as strategic advisor
25+Years each of senior executive experience

Consulting 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.

01

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.

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02

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.

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03

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.

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04

Executive Coaching & Leadership

Support leader transitions and team performance with science-based coaching frameworks that build the behaviors organizations need to scale.

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05

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.

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06

Change Management & Corporate Communications

Navigate organizational change with clarity and confidence. We design communication strategies that build alignment and reduce resistance at every level.

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Practical, measurable, and people-centered.

We combine science-based strategy with intense organizational courage. Our framework is simple and proven:

1Set the Vision
2Organize the Work
3Deliver Results
  • Accountability without blame
  • Leadership behaviors people follow
  • Science-based strategy with organizational courage
  • Measurable culture and performance outcomes
Our Philosophy

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.

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Client Results

What 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

Proprietary Assessment

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 Assessment

Takes 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?

Internal feedbackExternal feedback

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.

Get in Touch

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.

602-680-9359[email protected]
Serving organizations nationwide

What to expect:

  1. 1We review your submission and match you with the right advisor.
  2. 2You receive a personal response within 1–2 business days.
  3. 3We schedule a 30-minute discovery call at your convenience.
  4. 4You receive a clear recommendation — no obligation.