About Stephanie

Award-winning author, keynote speaker and performance partner to leadership teams.

Hey, I'm

Stephanie Bown

Performance curator. Author. Facilitator. Coach.

As a performance partner to leadership teams, I work with start-ups, scale-ups and leading market disruptors to fundamentally change the way leaders connect, align and inspire. I draw on my experience as an accredited YPO facilitator, company director (GAICD), award-winning author and performance practitioner to explore the collective capacity of a small group of people to create lasting positive impact.

Drawing deeply on systems thinking and positive psychology, I understand that when the real you stands up, your team can be better together.

You May Have Seen Or Heard Me In…

Stephanie's writing and commentary on leadership, culture and performance.

Ways We Can

Work Together

In Person Programs

High-performance programs for leaders and leadership teams — building high-performing teams and embedding high-performance habits.

Keynotes & Talks

Entertaining, evidence-based keynotes where neuroscience meets organisational psychology — with actionable insights for your audience.

YPO

A Certified Forum Facilitator (CFF) since 2018. Stephanie works with YPO groups to deepen Forum connections through fostering greater vulnerability, openness and trust.

Board & Advisory

Company director and trusted advisor to boards, founders and family offices. Bringing independent perspective and productive challenge to help directors and business owners align governance, strategy and culture for long-term performance.

ALIGN Online Program

COMING SOON!

Stephanie's two-day strategy process, delivered on demand and facilitated by your own internal champion. Build a Plan on a Page your team actually uses.

Experience, Expertise & Credentials

Award-Winning Author

Purpose, Passion & Performance was awarded one of Australia's top three leadership books in 2021. Curious, Connected & Calm was awarded top three business and leadership categories in 2025.

Qualified & Accredited

Graduate Australian Institute Company Directors (GAICD), Masters of Organisation Dynamics, First Class Honours in Neuropsychology and a Diploma of Positive Psychology. Accredited in Human Synergystics practitioner, Accredited coach and Accredited Genos Emotional Intelligence practitioner.

YPO Certified Forum Facilitator (CFF)

Working with Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) forums since 2018 to deepen connection through greater vulnerability, openness and trust.

Podcast Host

Host of The Culture Catalyst, conversations on the systems of leadership, culture and strategy that drive high performance.

What our clients are saying....

Who We've Worked With

"Stephanie Bown’s insight, humility, and ability to bring senior executives together has been incredibly valued for my business. Taking disparate thoughts, ideas, and values and consolidating them into a clear one-page vision for the organisation has set us up for success for the future. We engaged Stephanie on not only drawing up our vision and culture plan but also working with our senior executive team to continuously realign to those core values." Steve Kloss CEO at Pentana Solutions

“Steph has been a fantastic support in developing and delivering Feedback & Coaching workshops for our leaders. The content is engaging, easy to follow and strikes the right balance between interesting theory, frameworks and the opportunity to practise.” Ben Summons Former CEO, Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Stephanie has partnered with Spell to embed a culture of empowerment and ownership within an already highly engaged team of Spell Angels, working closely with the Founders, General Manager and HR Manager.

Stephanie teamed up with Stephen Ring and Michael Da Gama Pinto to help guide them in their analysis of business acquisition and growth, from a cultural and strategic alignment perspective.

Stephanie initially provided executive coaching to one of the Co-Founders of Australia’s fastest growing travel company, and was subsequently invited to help define their company values, vision and mission, and the culture plan to embed those values into everyday operations.

Stephanie worked closely with the senior leadership team on a number of projects to enhance culture and leadership across the business, including executive coaching for several senior leaders and the group’s founder, Shannon Bennett, and defining company purpose and values.

Stephanie has worked with the Byron Bay team to facilitate their annual retreat, bringing the global team together for three days to celebrate, align and rejuvenate, alongside personal coaching for several members of the group."

“I really enjoyed working with Stephanie while I was in the Novozymes OneHealth LT (leadership team). Stephanie has an amazing capability working with teams to combine leadership with culture and strategy – making it complementary and aligned with each other." Klavs Kirk, Biotech and Biopharma Leader, Denmark

“If you want to lead a high performing team, "Purpose, Passion & Performance" is the book to read. It unlocks 3Ps that serve as tools for engaging and empowering employees to reach their full potential. The book explains how to implement three keys system that contribute to high performance." Tina Ghafurian COO, Omorfia Group Co-Founder, Tips & Toes

"By engaging Stephanie Bown, we have been able to harness the creativity of our team as well as identify and leverage the strengths of each team member. We’ve been able to step out of the business to map out our strategies, goals and objectives and provide a clear road map for our team." Paul Santoro Former CEO Cygnett

Stephanie partnered with the Novas team to build a culture of coaching and feedback within the senior leadership team to support effective communication and execution of their 5-year strategic plan. This has included facilitated workshops and retreats; as well as monthly 1:1 coaching with the top 10 leaders of the organisation.

Stephanie partnered with the COO to develop the leadership, communication and professionalism of the 30+ Support Office staff, and to support them to sustain their strong culture through a significant period following their sale to Country Road Group in 2016.

The team gathered each year in their homeland town of Byron Bay for their annual retreat. Stephanie has been invited each year since 2017 to deliver keynotes on mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing.

Delivering quality services in the mining and industrial sectors, Bluefield engaged Stephanie to facilitate a one-day strategy planning workshop, resulting in a one-page business plan shared across the whole organisation.

Stephanie has delivered both keynote speeches to EO conferences and also facilitated workshops for EO Forums.

Stephanie facilitated a two-day strategy and planning workshop with the executive team in 2018, resulting in a one-page business plan that mapped their path forward as a new player in Australia’s insurance sector.

Stephanie worked with CEO Anthea Bosha to construct a new vision through a purpose discovery and strategy planning session, enabling the team to align on a detailed plan that set them on a new program of offerings and events.

A not-for-profit based in Byron Bay offering a safe haven for young women aged 12 to 24. Stephanie provided monthly mentoring to the General Manager over twelve months, helping set up clear job descriptions, performance plans and KPIs.

Stephanie facilitated several strategy and planning sessions, helping the board and senior management team align on priorities and best use their investment capital to grow sustainably over a five to ten year horizon.

Stephanie was invited to facilitate a strategy workshop with the board and senior management team, and to draft their one-page plan for the next two to three years.

Stephanie spoke at the Monash Business Awards, supporting the program’s focus on building business excellence by sharing the importance of innovation.

Steph facilitated a one-day strategy and planning workshop with the Founder and senior leadership team to clarify and align on their priorities to achieve their draft five-year vision.

Stephanie partnered with a senior leader to provide performance coaching that helped him gain clarity on both his personal and professional aspirations, and establish positive habits to support goal achievement. He has since been promoted within the company.

After joining Stephanie’s inaugural Mindful Leaders Retreat in Byron Bay, the CEO organised a retreat for his senior executive team, inviting Stephanie to run a session on living and leading mindfully. She has since delivered a keynote at their conference.

Stephanie facilitated a strategy and planning workshop for the senior leadership team, supporting their CEO to share his detailed vision and plan for the group over the following twelve months.

Stephanie serves on the board of LeaderLife, a Dubbo-based not-for-profit supporting children and young people doing it tough. Contributing her governance and leadership experience to an organisation helping young people build a sense of worth and purpose is some of the most meaningful work she does.

"I had the privilege of attending one of Stephanie's workshops and would recommend this to anyone looking to grow their potential. Her program was well planned with reading materials allowing pre-preparation leading to the workshop. The workshop was power packed, full of energy and deep dive collaboration. With well planned practice sessions, we bonded, brainstormed and emerged truly inspired by the learning." Kavita Diwaker, Talent Acquisition Leader IDP Education

"Steph help facilitate and teach the group I was with essential skills that I will take with me for the rest of my life. She's great at what she does and teaches in an empathetic way that makes you comfortable learning the skills you will need to go on to become a future leader. Thank you for all your help, Steph!"Jalil James, Producer & Senior Content Creator @ Luxury Escapes

"Stephanie's contributions to our company's strategic planning and senior leadership training have been invaluable to both the organization and its senior leaders. Over the past 3-4 years, she has consistently facilitated and delivered engaging sessions that have empowered our leaders and aligned our vision. Our organization has seen tangible benefits from Stephanie's guidance, which I wholeheartedly endorse. Working with her has been a genuinely positive and productive experience for our entire leadership team." Edwin Camilleri Head of Artificial Intelligence Candlefox

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About Stephanie

Hey, I'm

Stephanie Bown

You May Have Seen Or Heard Me In…

Ways We Can

Work Together

In Person Programs

Keynotes & Talks

YPO

Board & Advisory

ALIGN Online Program

COMING SOON!

Experience, Expertise & Credentials

Award-Winning Author

Qualified & Accredited

YPO Certified Forum Facilitator (CFF)

Podcast Host

What our clients are saying....

Who We've Worked With

Stephanie has partnered with Spell to embed a culture of empowerment and ownership within an already highly engaged team of Spell Angels, working closely with the Founders, General Manager and HR Manager.

Stephanie teamed up with Stephen Ring and Michael Da Gama Pinto to help guide them in their analysis of business acquisition and growth, from a cultural and strategic alignment perspective.

Stephanie initially provided executive coaching to one of the Co-Founders of Australia’s fastest growing travel company, and was subsequently invited to help define their company values, vision and mission, and the culture plan to embed those values into everyday operations.

Stephanie worked closely with the senior leadership team on a number of projects to enhance culture and leadership across the business, including executive coaching for several senior leaders and the group’s founder, Shannon Bennett, and defining company purpose and values.

Stephanie has worked with the Byron Bay team to facilitate their annual retreat, bringing the global team together for three days to celebrate, align and rejuvenate, alongside personal coaching for several members of the group."

Stephanie partnered with the COO to develop the leadership, communication and professionalism of the 30+ Support Office staff, and to support them to sustain their strong culture through a significant period following their sale to Country Road Group in 2016.

The team gathered each year in their homeland town of Byron Bay for their annual retreat. Stephanie has been invited each year since 2017 to deliver keynotes on mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing.

Delivering quality services in the mining and industrial sectors, Bluefield engaged Stephanie to facilitate a one-day strategy planning workshop, resulting in a one-page business plan shared across the whole organisation.

Stephanie has delivered both keynote speeches to EO conferences and also facilitated workshops for EO Forums.

Stephanie facilitated a two-day strategy and planning workshop with the executive team in 2018, resulting in a one-page business plan that mapped their path forward as a new player in Australia’s insurance sector.

Stephanie worked with CEO Anthea Bosha to construct a new vision through a purpose discovery and strategy planning session, enabling the team to align on a detailed plan that set them on a new program of offerings and events.

A not-for-profit based in Byron Bay offering a safe haven for young women aged 12 to 24. Stephanie provided monthly mentoring to the General Manager over twelve months, helping set up clear job descriptions, performance plans and KPIs.

Stephanie facilitated several strategy and planning sessions, helping the board and senior management team align on priorities and best use their investment capital to grow sustainably over a five to ten year horizon.

Stephanie was invited to facilitate a strategy workshop with the board and senior management team, and to draft their one-page plan for the next two to three years.

Stephanie spoke at the Monash Business Awards, supporting the program’s focus on building business excellence by sharing the importance of innovation.

Steph facilitated a one-day strategy and planning workshop with the Founder and senior leadership team to clarify and align on their priorities to achieve their draft five-year vision.

Stephanie partnered with a senior leader to provide performance coaching that helped him gain clarity on both his personal and professional aspirations, and establish positive habits to support goal achievement. He has since been promoted within the company.

After joining Stephanie’s inaugural Mindful Leaders Retreat in Byron Bay, the CEO organised a retreat for his senior executive team, inviting Stephanie to run a session on living and leading mindfully. She has since delivered a keynote at their conference.

Stephanie facilitated a strategy and planning workshop for the senior leadership team, supporting their CEO to share his detailed vision and plan for the group over the following twelve months.

Stephanie facilitated a strategy and planning workshop for the senior leadership team, supporting their CEO to share his detailed vision and plan for the group over the following twelve months.

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