Steph trained and started her career as a lawyer, then moved into firm strategy and management. She now has over 25 years of experience in organisational development, strategy and leadership across global professional services. She has coached and mentored individual leaders as well as developed and designed programmes for high-potential senior business services professionals, and prospective and newly promoted partners.

As a consultant, she has advised senior stakeholders and practice leaders in national and international law firms, Big 4 accounting and government. Steph teaches organisational culture and knowledge management with the UNSW School of Law and Justice, and consults on leadership and executive development to Sydney Executive Plus, an initiative of the University of Sydney Business School.

As a coach, Steph helps leaders focus on what matters most: what to prioritise and what to let go of. She guides leaders in developing high-performing cultures and collaborative relationships that align with organisational purpose, and in setting boundaries and standards for their teams and themselves. Stephanie works with all levels of leadership, from senior to new and emerging leaders, including those grappling with thorny leadership challenges and building cohesive, high-performing teams. Steph works to solve the common challenges of leaders, including:

• Preparing and positioning for the next level of leadership
• Adjusting to new levels of leadership
• Moving from technical expert to people leader, and from peer to manager
• Understanding and navigating organisational dynamics at a new level: influencing down, across and up
• Refocusing teams on new priorities and lifting performance
• Preparing for tough conversations
• Remaining grounded personally while delivering results at the next level

Her approach is grounded in deep practical experience of navigating complexity and delivering meaningful change in volatile environments. Steph believes that personal wellbeing and high performance are one and the same, and she helps experienced and future leaders develop the clarity to bring their best and thrive through change.

Known for her warmth, humour and realism, Steph balances a human touch with high expectations and stretch. She gets to grips quickly with complex challenges and brings insights that reveal unexplored alternatives. Her practical, outcome-focused approach helps leaders keep an eye on the bigger picture as they steer through daily pressures and priorities.