Through his speaking, writing, and coaching, Trevor Blondeel works with manufacturers to remove roadblocks by connecting the top to the shop floor. 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. 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!