I help people navigate change—at work, in life, and within themselves.
For more than a decade, I worked inside fast-paced tech start-ups in the US and Germany. I know what it’s like to operate in uncertain environments, to juggle competing priorities, and to question whether the work you’re doing is truly working for you.
Today, I coach reflective professionals, emerging leaders, and teams to help them get unstuck, find clarity, and move forward—calmly and confidently. My focus is simple: creating more good moments at work and in life, more often.
Rooted in reflection. Committed to meaningful change.
Whether I’m coaching individuals or facilitating teams, my work centers on one belief:
When people feel safe, heard, and valued, they can think clearly and make better choices.
I blend coaching, facilitation, and reflection tools to help people clarify their goals, communicate more effectively, and take meaningful action. My work is grounded in mindfulness, practical frameworks, and a calm, non-judgmental presence.
“In the middle of our always-on, go-go-go world, it was really refreshing to pause and reflect… One thing that really stuck with me was Stephen’s reminder to reconnect with nature. I can see how much it really helps me recharge and stay focused.”
– Michele Z, Workshop Participant
Why Work With Me?
My background bridges engineering, customer experience, and human well-being:
- ICF ACC-certified coach, including hundreds of hours of training and client experience
- 12+ years in tech start-ups in the US and Germany
- Lifelong learner in leadership, feedback, and organizational psychology
- 200-hour certified yoga instructor – Sacred Fig (2019)
To support my own self-awareness and development, I’ve engaged in High Performance Coaching (2021), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2016), psychotherapy (2020-2024), and ongoing coaching and supervision (2022-present).
I understand the realities of fast-moving workplaces—and the quiet need for clarity and calm beneath it all. My clients tell me I challenge them with kindness and I am soft but firm.
What Drives Me
I believe in creating spaces where people and teams can thrive—where inclusion, trust, and curiosity are the foundation of meaningful, productive work.
My vision is simple: more love and belonging for every human being.
Curious to work together?
Organizations I’m Proud to Partner With
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Coach, Facilitator, and Meditation Teacher, Freelance
1:1 coaching (private, company-sponsored, or AVGS-funded)
Leadership + team workshops (topics such as psych safety, emotional intelligence, feedback)
Cohort design and facilitation for mission-driven programs
2022 – PRESENT
Guided Focus Facilitator, Caveday, Global
Since no one really taught us to work, we use tools like monotasking and breaks (!) to find flow and deep work.
2024 – PRESENT
After Sales & Partnerships Manager, Oxa by Nanoleq, Berlin, Germany
I initiated the product support for Oxa, a revolutionary smart breathing coach.
2022 – 2024
Interim Customer Experience Team Lead, Ada Health GmbH, Berlin, Germany
I organized the customer support processes for Ada, which develops digital platforms to enable people to access healthcare.
2021 – 2022
Head of Customer Service / Business & Market Dev., Quantica GmbH, Berlin, Germany
I explored and communicated potential uses of Quantica’s new technology.
2020 – 2021
Team Lead, Customer Support, Product Documentation, Global Localization
Formlabs GmbH and Inc., Boston, MA, USA and Berlin, Germany
Formlabs manufactures 3D printing systems. My role evolved as the company grew 10x. I scaled and managed customer service and product documentation.
2014 – 2019
Sales and Marketing Communication Specialist, Ecovative Design LLC, New York, USA
Ecovative develops fungi-based, grown-material technologies. I supported a small business development team to find and secure opportunities for revenue.
2012 – 2014
EDUCATION
ACC Coach Certification
2024
ICF Coach Training
2022-2023
Mental Health First Aid Training
2022
200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training with the Sacred Fig
2019
Mergelane Leadership Camp, Conscious Leadership Group
2018
M.S. Technical Communication
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY, USA
Teaching Assistant: Product Design & Innovation I, Inventor’s Studio
Study abroad: Denmark Technical University (DTU)
2009 – 2013
