David Craig Utts, MS
Education
University of Maryland
BA, Psychology 1977-01-01 - 1980-01-01
American University
MS, Organizational Development 1988-01-01 - 1990-01-01
Mastering the Art of Professional Coaching (MAPC)
Coaching Certification, Coaching 1992-01-01 - 1994-01-01
New Ventures West Coaching Certification
Coaching Certification, Coaching 1995-01-01 - 1996-01-01
The Leadership Circle Certification
Certified in The Leadership Circle Profile and Leadership Circle Leadership Training Curriculum, 2002-01-01 - 2004-01-01
The Center for Healing
Trauma Informed Coaching Certification, Coaching and Trauma 2021-09-01 - 2021-12-01Work Experience
DAVID CRAIG UTTS LEADERSHIP ALCHEMIST, Co-Creator of RELM
Current
DAVID CRAIG UTTS LEADERSHIP ALCHEMIST, Co-Creator of RELM
Unfazed Under Fire Podcast
Current
Unfazed Under Fire Podcast
Conscious Capitalism Twin Cities
2018-08-01 - 2021-06-01
Conscious Capitalism Twin Cities
Howard Technology Council
2013-01-01 - 2016-04-01
Howard Technology Council
Conscious Capitalism Central Maryland, An Initative of HCEDA
2014-10-01 - 2016-03-01
Conscious Capitalism Central Maryland, An Initative of HCEDA
Columbia Academy of Executive Leadership
2009-09-01 - 2010-10-01
Columbia Academy of Executive Leadership
Executive Skillworks, Inc.
1996-04-01 - 1999-12-01
Executive Skillworks, Inc.
US Office Products
1988-04-01 - 1996-03-01
US Office Products
Skills
Summary
I’m David Craig Utts. Leadership Alchemist. Transformation Catalyst. Master of Influence. For over 27 years, I’ve partnered with executives and leadership teams to unlock more profound impact, elevate performance, and return to the kind of leadership that energizes both the leader and those they serve. Here’s what I’ve learned: Most leadership development approaches put the cart before the horse by focusing first on growth strategies, frameworks, or mindset shifts, skipping over the state of being from which all fundamental transformation flows. That’s why I co-created the Resilient Leader Method (RELM)—a breakthrough approach that resets the internal operating system of the leader first, enabling everything else to take root. It’s not a program. It’s a return to your most powerful expression. My clients don’t just learn new tactics—they reclaim clarity, energy, and leadership presence in ways that ripple across their organizations. They stop managing leadership and start embodying it. Whether you’re stepping into a bigger role, navigating change, or simply sensing it’s time to evolve, my work meets you at the intersection of clarity, courage, and capacity. My methods are practical, grounded in neuroscience and organizational psychology, and deeply human. At the center is a core belief: how you show up in one moment reflects how you lead everything. Real change starts from the inside out—and fast transformation is possible when you start from the right place. I’ve worked with hundreds of senior executives across industries, helping them sharpen their leadership brand, elevate trust across teams, and lead with purpose and presence. I’ve also spent 6 transformative months in India studying Eastern philosophy and moved to Minnesota for love after 60+ years in Maryland. If you’re a high-performing leader ready to move beyond burnout, surface-level change, or status-quo results—and into your next level of expression—let’s connect. The clarity, focus, and power you need is already within you. My work helps you access it—quickly, deeply, and sustainably.
