Trevor Blondeel

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. 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. 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 enjoys learning and sharing in the community of the National Speakers Association.

Most Requested Programs

Deeper Conversations: Getting Results, Working Together, and Sticking Around

Retention, engagement, and performance all come down to leadership conversations. Too often, leaders focus on telling people what to do instead of having the deeper conversations that drive results. When communication stays surface-level, teams become disengaged, productivity suffers, and turnover increases.
Leaders play a critical role in bridging this gap— build trust, foster connection, and create a workplace where employees want to stay and thrive. In this keynote, Trevor will share how deeper conversations transform teams, improve collaboration, and drive long-term success.

If you’re ready to help leaders communicate more effectively, boost team performance, and build a culture where employees stick around, this session is for you. Let’s change the conversation and drive real results.

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

Testimonials

"Trevor 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. - Dee Wurm, Director of HR, ERL Inc

Trevor 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. - Amanda Janssen-Director of Programming, Southern Indiana SHRM

At our recent 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. - Brant W. Kennedy-Vice President in the Accounting and Auditing Department at HSC; Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Companies

Trevor provided great content and thought-provoking messages for showing up and connecting. He is relatable, and the interactive style provides tools that leaders can apply immediately. - Laverne A Roberts Director of Operations Energizer