Every leader shapes culture. The only question is whether it’s by design or by default.

I help founders and leadership teams create cultures that sustain both performance and the people delivering it. Cultures that protect health, humanity, and trust while driving long-term impact.

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Why culture matters

A company’s culture isn’t just a set of value statements. It’s how decisions are made under pressure. It’s the stories people tell when leadership isn’t in the room. It’s the everyday signals that either unlock potential or drain it.

In high-growth environments, culture can evolve faster than leaders can keep up. Without intentional design, the result is often burnout, disengagement, and high turnover. Even in teams full of talent and drive.

What we’ll work on

Every business is different, but together we might:

  • Clarify the values and behaviours that will scale with your business

  • Build leadership alignment so decisions are consistent and trust is strengthened

  • Create rituals and practices that reinforce wellbeing and performance

  • Identify and shift cultural patterns that limit potential or fuel burnout

  • Equip managers to sustain their teams’ energy and engagement over the long haul

  • Measure cultural health alongside business performance so you can track both

Ways we can work together

Depending on your needs, we might work together through:

  • Leadership team sessions to align on culture vision, values, and behaviours

  • Facilitated workshops to embed new ways of working across teams

  • 1:1 founder advisory to help you lead the change with clarity and confidence

  • Culture health audits to measure and track progress over time, using targeted assessments to identify the shifts that will have the greatest impact

We’ll design the right approach for your stage, goals, and context.

  • “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 PsyScale

Let’s design a culture that fuels growth without burning people out.