
Trevor Blondeel
Retention, engagement, and performance hinge on leadership. Too often, leaders tell, rather than discuss. Trevor reveals how deeper conversations clarify expectations, build trust, and create accountability connecting the top to the shop. Let's be curious, foster meaningful dialogue, and engage!
Through his speaking, writing, and coaching, Trevor Blondeel works with manufacturers to remove roadblocks by connecting the top to the shop. Over 25 years of working within the manufacturing industry, he learned from experience that successful organizations are built on engaged team members who are accountable for their actions and continually improve their skills. It sparked a passion for developing leaders in manufacturing that allows individuals and teams to reach their full potential. He took what he learned and started his own business, Manufacturing Greatness to share best practices. His process is built on changing behaviors one at a time, resulting in systems that work every day. Clients utilize his speaking, coaching and advisory services to increase performance, productivity, and profits.
He energizes clients through active listening by asking powerful, agitating questions that can sometimes be raw and take them out of their comfort zones. This allows them to grow as leaders and be more confident in their communication and work. His processes involves applying systems that work every day and brings practical results. Clients who have worked with Trevor include Energizer, Nestle, Magna, Nucor and many more.
Trevor started his bi-weekly podcast Mindfulness Manufacturing in 2019, and has amassed tens of thousands of listeners and is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally. Available on podcast platforms everywhere, or on his website with insightful articles and book reports.
Trevor holds an Honors Bachelor of Business and is certified as a manufacturing leadership coach with the Center for Executive Coaching. He also holds a Professional Coaching Certification with the ICF and is certified and active as a Genos Emotional Intelligence practitioner. As the president of the Kentucky chapter, Trevor loves learning and sharing in the community of the National Speakers Association.
A Canadian who now lives in Louisville, Kentucky, he enjoys spending his free time travelling, following sports, working out, and visiting local eateries. He loves to get invited to pick-up hockey games with old timers!
Through his speaking, writing, and coaching, Trevor Blondeel works with manufacturers to remove roadblocks by connecting the top to the shop. Over 25 years of working within the manufacturing industry, he learned from experience that successful organizations are built on engaged team members who are accountable for their actions and continually improve their skills. It sparked a passion for developing leaders in manufacturing that allows individuals and teams to reach their full potential. He took what he learned and started his own business, Manufacturing Greatness to share best practices. His process is built on changing behaviors one at a time, resulting in systems that work every day. Clients utilize his speaking, coaching and advisory services to increase performance, productivity, and profits.
He energizes clients through active listening by asking powerful, agitating questions that can sometimes be raw and take them out of their comfort zones. This allows them to grow as leaders and be more confident in their communication and work. His processes involves applying systems that work every day and brings practical results. Clients who have worked with Trevor include Energizer, Nestle, Magna, Nucor and many more.
Trevor started his bi-weekly podcast Mindfulness Manufacturing in 2019, and has amassed tens of thousands of listeners and is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally. Available on podcast platforms everywhere, or on his website with insightful articles and book reports.
Trevor holds an Honors Bachelor of Business and is certified as a manufacturing leadership coach with the Center for Executive Coaching. He also holds a Professional Coaching Certification with the ICF and is certified and active as a Genos Emotional Intelligence practitioner. As the president of the Kentucky chapter, Trevor loves learning and sharing in the community of the National Speakers Association.
A Canadian who now lives in Louisville, Kentucky, he enjoys spending his free time travelling, following sports, working out, and visiting local eateries. He loves to get invited to pick-up hockey games with old timers!
Deeper Conversations: Getting Results, Working Together, and Sticking Around
Format: Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Manufacturing Leaders
- Leaders wanting to connect to the shop floor
The audience will leave with:
- Why telling people what to do doesn’t work—and what does
- How deeper conversations create trust, accountability, and engagement
Retention,...
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SWT Group
On-Site
J.C., President, SWT Group
Verified @swtgroup.comTrevor is incredibly relatable in his presentation style, which allows the audience to connect with him instantly. By sharing personal stories and showing vulnerability, he builds a stronger bond with the room, grounding his message not in theory, but in real, practical experiences that truly resonate.
Corrigan Electric
On-Site
T.C., President, Corrigan Electric
Verified @corriganelectric.comTrevor is a dynamic presenter who listens while he facilitates, guiding the conversation in a way that helps you reach your own conclusions. Through his work on Emotional Intelligence, he challenged us to reflect, grow, and take meaningful action.
Lanex
On-Site
Z.L., Vice President, Lanex
Verified @landscapefx.comTrevor’s relatable and humble approach, combined with his deep experience, made a strong impact on our team. Bringing him in from the outside gave us an eye-opening perspective and a fresh lens to help move our company forward.
Energizer
On-Site
L.A.R., Director of Operations, Energizer
Verified @gmail.comRelatable and dynamic, Trevor delivers powerful, actionable messages that leaders can apply immediately. His storytelling and presence transform how teams connect and perform. His message truly resonated.
JMP
On-Site
R.F., General Manager, JMP
Verified @jmpmetals.comTrevor is deeply aware of everyone in the room and takes the time upfront to ensure every presentation leads to a positive, purposeful outcome,which it always does. He’s in tune with the audience, understands personalities, and asks the right questions to spark real discussion. Rather than talking at us, he talks with us, creating aha moments that shift how we think, feel, and show up, leaving us with tools, clarity, and a deeper awareness of ourselves and those around us.
NSG Group
On-Site
D.K., Manufacturing & Technical Director at NSG Pilkington, NSG Group
Verified @nsg.comTrevor brings both credibility and passion, grounded in real manufacturing experience. He’s lived the struggles, celebrated the wins, and reflected on what he’d do differently. He has a strong knack for listening and a willingness to challenge in a constructive way, asking, “If there’s an issue, what are we doing about it?” His confident, curious approach helps uncover what’s really going on, pushes people to think differently, and ensures the audience walks away changed, no punches pulled.
Organigram
On-Site
A.L., General Manager, Organigram
Verified @organigram.caTrevor is a relatable speaker with a strong understanding of the manufacturing world, backed by real experience and personal stories that resonate. His down-to-earth delivery encourages audiences to listen, take notes, and walk away with actionable insights they can apply immediately.
Harding, Shymanski & Company
On-Site
B.K., Vice President, Harding, Shymanski & Company
Verified @hsccpa.comAt our companies' seminar, Trevor did a masterful job of engaging our clients in an enthusiastic talk about the importance of communication and caring when interacting with each other, especially in the workplace.
Spartenburg Steel Products
On-Site
M.W., President and CEO, Spartenburg Steel Products
Verified @ssprod.comTrevor presents with curiosity, humor, and an engaging style that keeps the audience actively involved. By asking the right questions and reading the room, he draws out real problems and tailors the session to drive meaningful outcomes.
On Time Precision Componets
On-Site
K.H., President, On Time Precision Componets
Verified @gmail.comTrevor was highly professional and knowledgeable, delivering his message in a way that kept everyone engaged and involved from start to finish. He didn’t just talk he created a comfortable, interactive space that felt natural and never rehearsed.
Dance Studio Owners Association
On-Site
C.P., Mastery Coach, Dance Studio Owners Association
Verified @soulconnexion.caTrevor Blondeel is the real deal. He’s passionate about inspiring people to manufacture greatness within their business, brings thought-provoking insights with integrity, and connects deeply through well-researched, customized content that motivates audiences to lead with curiosity and drive results.
Nestle Anderson
On-Site
J.H., Assistant Factory Manager, Nestle Anderson
Verified @us.nestle.comTrevor was highly professional in his delivery. Well-researched, clear, and focused entirely on the audience. He used thoughtful, probing questions to spark reflection while keeping the session fun, engaging, and right on time, managing distractions with ease.
SWT Group
On-Site
K.R., Director of HR, SWT Group
Verified @swtgroup.comTrevor is a passionate, detail-oriented speaker who comes fully prepared and deeply connected to his message. Whether through his podcast, leadership sessions, or keynotes, his calm presence and unique presentation style inspire and resonate with every audience.
Bolair
On-Site
G.H., Vice President, Bolair
Verified @bolair.caTrevor brought a warm, inviting, and non-judgmental presence to our company workshop, casual yet always clear and concise. His passion and approach made it easy for our team to engage and open up in a meaningful way.
Nucor Steel Louisville
On-Site
J.B., Maintenance Supervisor, Nucor Steel Louisville
Verified @nucor.comTrevor brings a great energy to the table, and his firsthand experience in operations makes it easy to connect with him and trust that he truly understands our reality. He helped our team settle in quickly by genuinely taking the time to know us and meet us where we are when he presented.
Penske Logistics
On-Site
J.G., Senior Operations Manager, Penske Logistics
Verified @penske.comTrevor was highly receptive to the specific needs of our team, ensuring all stakeholders had a meaningful voice and impact. He aligned seamlessly with our core values and mission, delivering both a high-level perspective and practical, day-to-day tools we could immediately apply to drive results.
NSG
On-Site
J.M.A., Coating Technical Manager, NSG
Verified @nsg.comTrevor’s methods were refreshingly different from anything I’d experienced before—he quickly made the team feel comfortable and engaged in a way that’s rare. His ability to open up authentic dialogue not only elevated our immediate session but created lasting impact that’s made us more effective as a team.
Nucor Steel WV
On-Site
J.L., Maintenance Manager, Nucor Steel WV
Verified @nucor.comTrevor is excellent at engaging everyone in the room, bringing forward subjects and ideas that push people to think more deeply. His approach helps individuals better understand themselves and the colleagues they’re working with, creating stronger connections across the team.
Vivid Impact
On-Site
J.W., President, Vivid Impact
Verified @vividimpact.comTrevor has a unique ability to respect every viewpoint while honing in on key conversation points that matter most while he presents. He encourages people to go deeper in their thinking, creating validation, sparking richer group dialogue, and pushing individuals to become better versions of themselves. All while using data and presence to leave us thinking differently long after the session ends.
Crossover Solutions
On-Site
M.F., President, Managing Partner, Crossover Solutions
Verified @xosol.comTrevor created something truly special, a safe, trusting space where my team of manufacturing executives and professionals could open up and explore the human side of transformation. This kind of meaningful dialogue is often overlooked in our operations-driven environment, especially during the high-stress periods we regularly face in manufacturing.
Nucor Steel
On-Site
N.T., Vice President and General Manager, Nucor Steel
Verified @nucor.comTrevor’s energy and engagement immediately sparked excitement across our team during the Holland personality workshop. His curiosity-driven approach and thoughtful questions made it clear he wasn’t just there to talk. He was there to help us reflect, take action, and lead differently the very next day.
Nucor Madison
On-Site
P.M., Division Manager, Nucor Madison
Verified @nucor.comTrevor led a powerful Holland personality workshop for our entire leadership team, from the general manager to front-line supervisors. He was very intentional in making a meaningful connection with the audience, creating a space where people felt seen, engaged, and ready to grow together.
Magna CBAM
On-Site
A.B., HR Group Manager, Magna CBAM
Verified @magna.comTrevor brought incredible energy and passion to our live leadership session, combining his deep expertise with an empathetic, coach-like approach that truly connected with our team. His ability to engage a large group while challenging and inspiring them set him apart as both a subject matter expert and a trusted leader.
Kentucky Safety and Health Network
On-Site
B.T., President, Kentucky Safety and Health Network
Verified @nucor.comTrevor’s keynote for the Kentucky Safety and Health Network at the Safety and Health Governor's Conference was impactful and inspiring, blending powerful personal stories with practical insights on communication, curiosity, and connection. Attendees praised his ability to touch hearts, challenge thinking, and provide tools to foster safer, more positive workplace interactions
Built to Finish
On-Site
S.P., Founder, Built to Finish
Verified @stevenpivnik.comTrevor delivered an engaging, energetic, and thought-provoking talk at our Built to Last book launch in Manhattan. His message was not only memorable and touching but left our audience deeply inspired to take action
PharmaChoice
Virtual
J.S., Manager, PharmaChoice
Verified @gmail.comTrevor’s program helped us understand the difference between offering feedback and delivering criticism. As a new leader, I had been hesitant to speak up, fearing resentment from my team. Through Trevor’s sessions, I learned how to approach difficult conversations with empathy and clarity—and in doing so, build trust instead of conflict. The format pushed me to think deeply, share openly, and grow alongside peers who also chose to be there. This wasn’t just another program—it was a high-impact leadership experience.
ERL Inc
On-Site
D.W., Director of HR, ERL Inc
Verified @erlinc.netTrevor delivered exactly what our leadership team at ERL needed—a message that wasn’t just insightful, but actionable. His ability to connect the top to the shop in a relatable, down-to-earth way created immediate engagement. What stood out most was his skill in asking the right questions to spark deeper conversations—he didn’t lecture, he invited us in. The trust and openness among our managers following his session was undeniable. Trevor’s session wasn’t just a talk—it was a turning point for how we work together as a team.
SISHRM
On-Site
A.J., Director of Programming, SISHRM
Verified @riverbendgroup.bizTrevor keynoted our Spring Conference and exceeded our expectations in how he engaged all our members. This is the second time we have had him speak, and he always gives us actionable insights and ties this into what our challenges are in our field. I love how he encouraged us to keep asking questions and not just talk about ourselves because I think everyone can benefit from being more curious and less judgmental.