leading the way in Trust, Culture, and lasting Impact
a Trust-based solutions
That Deliver impact, Transform culture
& Drive results
Trusted by these leading organizations:
Cuyahoga County
LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland
State of Ohio
University of Southern California
Diabetes UK
Cleveland Clinic
National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP)
Shaker Heights Library
Educational Service Center of NEO
Mental Health America
Michigan Pharmacists Association
Ohio Children's Alliance
Trinity Health
Soul Yoga Institute
Willow Room Salon
Cuyahoga County LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland State of Ohio University of Southern California Diabetes UK Cleveland Clinic National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) Shaker Heights Library Educational Service Center of NEO Mental Health America Michigan Pharmacists Association Ohio Children's Alliance Trinity Health Soul Yoga Institute Willow Room Salon
Trust is not a soft skill-
it’s relational infrastructure
Every outcome you care about—engagement, retention, culture, performance—rises or falls on trust.
With AI reshaping work and burnout on the rise, trust is the difference between collapse and cohesion.
It strengthens relationships, boosts engagement, and ensures your values translate into measurable impact-creating resilient, high-performing teams and organizations ready to thrive in complexity.
trusted across industries
Katie Kurtz blends neuroscience, systems thinking, and trauma-informed expertise- a rare combination in today’s consulting landscape.
Her practical methodology and approachable style equips leaders and teams to repair relationships, build trust, and create meaningful, sustainable impact.
Struggling With Engagement, Turnover, or Collaboration?
Trust Is the Missing Link.
Backed by Neuroscience. Built for Real-World Results.
Trust is the missing link when teams struggle with low engagement, high turnover, poor collaboration, or fractured communication.
Katie’s TRUST™ Model transforms trust into a strategic advantage, strengthening collaboration, resilience, and organizational performance.
TRUST™ training and consulting services help leaders and companies understand stress, behavior, and relational dynamics-turning that understanding into stronger, high-trust organizational cultures that thrive.
Let’s Make caring Your Competitive edge
Katie works with professionals and companies who give a damn about doing business differently.
Through trust-based strategies, she helps you turn intention into measurable impact and transform culture into a real competitive advantage.
Here are some common Challenges leaders & Organizations Face-and How Trust Solves Them
Strengthening Culture & leadership
Problem: Inconsistent leadership behaviors slow collaboration and innovation.
TRUST™ Solution: By embedding trust practices across company culture, teams learn to communicate effectively, resolve conflict, and model relational intelligence.
Aligning
Values with
Action
Problem: Values don’t always translate into action.
TRUST™ Solution: Turn your mission and values into measurable impact with trust-driven strategies that strengthen brand identity and client loyalty.
Driving
Change & adaptability
Problem: Change initiatives stall and adaptation is slow.
TRUST™ Solution: A trust-centered approach prepares teams to navigate change confidently, strengthening resilience and accelerating results.
Boosting Engagement & Retention
Problem: Engagement and retention are low, and burnout is high.
TRUST™ Solution: Trust-centered workplaces make people feel valued, supported, and empowered, reducing turnover and improving engagement, performance, and wellbeing.
“I cannot recommend Katie enough”
“I have hired Katie multiple times to work with my team and students. You come away from each of her presentations feeling more confident and equipped. Every time I work with her I learn something new. “
- Shirin Eskandani
CEO, Whole Hearted Coaching
“Katie is a Trauma-Informed pioneer”
“Katie’s work and vision has the power to not only amplify the impact that practitioners and organizations have on their communities, but to completely transform the future of our world.
- Timothy Frie
Founder, National Academy of Neuronutrition
“10/10 - highly recommend”
“Katie is truly one of the best in the world of trauma-informed care and building trust. Her vibe, knowledge and experience really gives participants the space to show up authentically.”
- Carey Gibbons
LGBT+ Community Liaison, City of Cleveland
