Trust to Lead™
A ten-module executive program for firefighters, company officers, chief officers, and aspiring leaders ready to stop controlling and start multiplying.
Course Overview
Built for leaders who multiply, not control.
Promotion gets you the seat. Trust gets the crew to follow. This program closes the gap.
- Self-paced — fits a shift schedule
- Diagnostic assessments throughout
- Reflection workbook and action plan
- Trust to Lead™ certificate of completion
Who it's for
- Chief officers — Leading culture across shifts and stations.
- Company officers — Translating standards into daily crew behavior.
- Aspiring leaders — Preparing for the leadership identity shift before promotion.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Diagnose the leadership patterns running your station
Build trust as an operational discipline
Break the micromanagement cycle
Delegate without losing the standard
Hold accountability that actually sticks
Develop officers who develop officers
Lead culture change without losing the room
Multiply leaders instead of followers
10 Module Overview
The full Trust to Lead™ curriculum.
The Leadership Identity Shift
From doer to developer — what changes when you take the seat.
Trust as an Operational Discipline
Why trust is a tactical asset, not a soft skill.
Breaking the Micromanagement Cycle
Diagnose the trap and step out of it permanently.
Delegation Without Drift
Hand off work without losing the standard.
Accountability That Sticks
Standards held without breaking the relationship.
Coaching the Crew
Develop people through the shift, not after it.
Leading Change
Move organizations without losing the room.
Crew Conflict and Hard Conversations
Address friction before it costs you.
Building a Leadership Pipeline
Develop the officers who'll replace you.
Your Trust to Lead Action Plan
Translate the program into 30/90/365-day behavior.
Your Instructor
Built by a career fire service leader.
Derek Funyak has served as a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, assistant chief, and deputy chief.
Every module is grounded in fire-service scenarios, written for officers who need practical tools, not abstract management theory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions, answered.
Who is Trust to Lead™ for?
Company officers, chief officers, and aspiring leaders who want to break the cycle of micromanagement and multiply leaders.
How long does the program take?
Self-paced. Most students complete the ten modules in 8 to 12 weeks while working a normal shift schedule.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes — a Beyond the Badge Leadership certificate of completion is issued for promotional files and continuing education records.
How is this different from Officer Ready™?
Trust to Lead™ focuses on the leadership identity shift from controller to multiplier. Officer Ready™ focuses on the competencies a new company officer needs once they take the seat.
Pricing
One investment. The whole program.
One-time payment · lifetime access
- All modules and lessons
- Fire service scenarios in every lesson
- Reflection workbook and knowledge checks
- Capstone action plan
- Certificate of completion
Built for the work.
Every lesson is designed to translate directly into the next shift and the next promotion.
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