Journal

DASA: How Partnerships and Impact became one team…
“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”.

Team Coaching: A Journey through the G.R.O.W.T.H. Model
“Let’s be honest—most teams don’t need more meetings, dashboards, or another away day with Post-its and platitudes.
What most teams need is a moment of truth.
A pause.
A deep breath.
A chance to see themselves clearly—above the surface and beneath it.”.

Giving Voice to Good People: A reflection
“Yesterday, I shared a short video introducing a model that’s emerged through years of coaching good people leading great things.
In the video, I spoke about something I see time and again in my work with leaders across sectors: the profound importance of voice.
Not just speaking. Not just messaging.
But the deeper, more human journey of finding your own voice, sharing it with integrity, and making space for others to find theirs.”

Fire & Legacy - Stefan’s Week-notes 25/04/2025
“This week felt rich with connection and future-facing energy. I adored a session I held with a leader and influencer in the digital space—someone shaping bold ideas in bold spaces. We explored their longer-term vision and how their current work connects deeply to that purpose. Together, we uncovered how their platform could become a playing and prototyping ground for future strands of impact. It was one of those sessions that reminded me why I love this work: vision, purpose, and play all in the mix”.

Stefan: Lead So Radically They Wonder Why
“…Lead so radically they wonder why.
This small shift in wording speaks volumes. Radical leadership isn’t about being louder or more dominant—it’s about being rooted in who you are and how you show up in the world. It’s about showing up in a way that challenges and supports others to step into their best selves.
But here’s the thing: Many good people, leading great things, forget to look inward…”

Your Career Path: From Exploration to Legacy
“…helping good people who aspire to lead great things traverse the intricate stages of their career paths. Each journey is distinct, shaped by individual experiences, aspirations, and values. However, a common progression unfolds—from exploration to legacy—where each stage enriches the next, creating a tapestry of growth and impact”

Coddiwomple - Stefan’s Week-notes 01/02/202
“This week, it has been truly empowering to write an article on the importance of facilitative leadership and its role in overcoming organisational stagnation and fostering meaningful change”.

Stop Holding Back: Leadership
“Many leaders struggle with the responsibility of guiding change, often feeling trapped in outdated hierarchical structures that prioritise status over facilitation. This fear of being seen as authoritarian leads to circular conversations lacking clear direction, creating frustration and stifling meaningful change.”

Journey - Stefan’s Week-notes 25/01/2025
“This week has been a bit of an ebb and flow, like the sea—gentle highs and lows, each moment bringing something new. Here’s a quick rundown:
I’ve decided to make my Weeknotes shorter moving forward. It’s been cathartic to write in long form, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s taken the time to read the details. But it feels like it’s time to lighten many facets of life now, and that includes this little practice of reflection”

Optimism - Stefan’s Week-Notes 18/01/2025
“As a coach, my belief is that the growth we gain from leaning into challenges and lessons is where life is at. This mindset encourages optimism, persistence, adaptation, and confidence and in turn empowers clients to push beyond their limits and perform at their best.
Optimism isn’t about ignoring reality—it’s about believing that growth is always possible. A positive perspective transforms potential into achievement”.

Faith - Stefan’s Week-Notes 10/01/2025
“Amidst these reflections, I’ve come to understand that embracing faith fosters a sense of peace. This peace arises when we accept the unpredictability of life and surrender to a higher will. In this acceptance, transformation becomes possible; it paves the way for us to evolve into versions of ourselves that are more resilient and adaptable”.

Constitution - Stefan’s Week-Notes 14/12/2024
"Constitution, in its broadest sense, refers to the mental and physical endurance we all possess. Our constitution originates from a combination of genetic predisposition, upbringing, and life experiences. From a young age, we acquire the foundations of resilience through challenges faced in our environment, be it in the form of academic struggles, sporting competitions, or social interactions. The lessons learned during these formative years shape our ability to cope with adversity and adapt to change".

Outside - Stefan’s Week-Notes 07/12/2024
““When you witness how ecological diversity enhances resilience and adaptability in nature, you may become inspired to advocate for similar principles within your organisation.
Biodiversity, much like a well-functioning corporation, thrives on variety and collaboration, suggesting that a diverse corporate environment can lead to greater innovation and problem-solving abilities”

FEAR- Stefan’s Week-Notes 30/11/2024
“Female leaders possess unique experiences that foster collaboration, inclusivity, and empathy—qualities essential in today’s complex landscape. Increasing their representation in leadership roles not only promotes equity but also ensures that women’s voices are heard in critical discussions, shaping policies that positively impact communities”.

Taper - Stefan’s Week-Notes 15/11/2024
“This week I read a brilliant article on Decision-making in the Broadening perspectives on risk article from the British Psychological Society. What particularly stood out for me within the context of decision making and preventing group bias were the elements of a ‘critical friend’ and ‘reflective practice’. As a coach; thats just the world I believe we should all be operating in”

Absorb - Stefan’s Week-Notes 09/11/2024
“Think, “I want to serve the country” and “I want them to have a service which serves their needs” kinds of good people and “I want to help the NHS be the service we all know and want it to be”.

Activist* - Stefan’s Week-Notes 2/11/2024.
“Societal Focus. What this means for me, is that they can at least unconsciously connect the work they do and the change they want to make to everyone in ‘their’ society i.e. their team and organisation and explain this to those around them. The real growth, through coaching comes in being able to consciously do this across their organisation developing a string foundation for sector wide and cross sector influence”.

Advocate - Stefan’s Week-notes 25/10/2024
“if someone believes really strongly that we should do something, whether it's the assistant producer or the executive in charge, we generally do it. Enthusiasm trumps apathy."

Simplicity - Stefan’s Week-notes 20/10/2024
“I know that I usually cant sleep when I sense a crescendo of creative, life and work elements coming together and when growth is taking place”
