Haylee - CEO and Entrepreneur

I have had the privilege of working with Stew for over 15 years, going right back to the very early stages of my own leadership and management career.

Over that time, my own journey has grown significantly. I have now owned my business for seven years and employ over 120 people across 11 businesses. Stew has played a genuinely important part in that journey. His influence has helped shape many of the foundational leadership principles, communication techniques and approaches to managing people and conflict that we still use across the group today.

One of Stew’s greatest strengths is his ability to make people really think. He encourages self-reflection in a way that is constructive, positive and incredibly impactful, helping people recognise how their own behaviours, communication and actions influence those around them. He has a rare ability to challenge people while still making them feel supported, which is incredibly powerful when developing leaders and teams.
What has always stood out to me is how much Stew genuinely cares about the businesses and people he works with. He takes the time to understand the organisation, the individuals within it and what is really happening beneath the surface, rather than simply delivering generic leadership training.

Whether working as a coach, mentor, workshop facilitator or leadership trainer, Stew brings a huge amount of experience, insight and authenticity. His work has had a lasting impact on me personally, on our leadership teams and on the growth and development of our businesses.

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Stew to any business or leader looking for meaningful support with leadership, communication, culture, conflict management and personal development. He has been an invaluable part of our journey, and I am incredibly grateful for the impact he has had over so many years.