“Meeting Stefan was a transformational moment for us. A change programme had been ongoing across the Leadership Team for two years, small gains had been made but the most significant behavioural changes were yet to come. We realised that we needed someone with a fresh perspective who we could have a professional relationship, ask difficult questions, and help us address our challenges head on”.

“Stannah’s engineering function was already delivering. But with an increasingly complex global market, emerging competitors, and a shifting internal landscape, the team saw an opportunity to go further: to bring new products to market faster, and to work more efficiently.

The invitation was to support the team in sharpening their strategy,”.

“Tensions with a senior colleague added to the challenge. While this leader brought clarity and ambition, the counterpart lacked self-esteem, creating misalignment and clashes. Externally, stakeholder relationships were strong. Internally, the influence and narrative weren’t yet being harnessed to shape culture and drive delivery from within.”.

“The weight of expectation in those first months was significant. There was a clear internal drive to prove worth—to deliver results that would silence doubt and demonstrate capability. But through coaching, the MD began to recognise that performance alone wouldn’t be enough. They needed to lead with presence, clarity, and conviction.

The 90-day plan became more than a strategy—it became a mirror.”.

“The challenge wasn’t just technical—it was personal. While widely respected for their expertise and quiet integrity, they weren’t always heard in the rooms where the biggest decisions were made.

A desire to influence ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and climate change as a long tern career trajectory was the ‘target’…”

“Behind the surface success, a deeper tension was present: a sense that their methodology wasn’t yet fully formed or aligned with their identity.

They didn’t just want to be effective—they wanted to be congruent. The search wasn’t only for a model. It was for a voice, a stance, and a way of working that could evolve into something with lasting impact.”.