Understanding why good people create dysfunctional systems.

I help founders and leadership teams align how they lead with how people actually thrive.

Headshot of Steve Peralta wearing a beige long-sleeve shirt, sitting with hands clasped in front of him, looking directly at the camera.

Why bring me in

You want people to bring their best selves to work. You want creativity, energy, and genuine engagement. You want an environment where people choose to give their best rather than feeling forced to perform.

Here's what I've discovered: most toxic workplace patterns aren't created by bad people… they're inherited from ways of organising that made sense when humans were thought of as interchangeable parts.

These patterns run so deep we don't see them. They shape how we structure meetings, measure success, and relate to each other. Understanding these deeper currents is the key to creating cultures where humans can flourish.

I help organisations see what's driving their culture and work with those patterns rather than fighting against them.

How I work

Culture Assessment

What if the culture you're experiencing is a reflection of patterns you can't yet see? We create space for teams to discover what's driving behavior beneath the surface and what becomes possible when those patterns shift.

Leadership Team Sessions

Quarterly sessions designed to help leadership teams notice how they're already relating to each other and what emerges when they bring more awareness to those interactions. The culture you want often starts with conversations you're not yet having.

Founder As Cultural Architect

Every founder is already shaping culture through countless unconscious choices. We work together to develop your capacity to see how you're influencing the system so you can become more intentional about what you're creating, rather than just reacting to what you've inherited.

  • “We’ve worked with Steve for many years to support the growth and engagement of our people through what we call a ‘whole being’ approach. His authenticity and passion for people shine through — creating the trust and connection that are vital for cultural and individual transformation.”

    Susan Reis, People Effectiveness Executive at BSG

  • “I’ve learned so much from Steve on what it is to be a meaningful human leader. His culture sessions are right up there with my top career-defining moments and a lesson on how to turn up with authenticity and vulnerability.”

    Salome Legesse-Dunn, Chief Financial Officer at Unmind

  • “Steve embodies wellbeing and performance. He has a rare gift for holding space, challenging assumptions, and guiding people toward cultures that are not only high-performing but deeply human. He’s left a lasting mark on my growth as both a founder and a person.”

    Phil Mullan, Co-Founder of PsyCap

Ready to see what's actually driving your culture, and work with it more intentionally?