Bron Stephens

Executive Coaching

For women seeking clarity and confidence without burnout

Women Uplifting Women

Traditional leadership was built in boardrooms that excluded women — and it still shows. My coaching is about dismantling outdated leadership models by giving you the clarity and confidence to lead like you.

I work with NFP & SME CEOs, Senior and Executive Women to provide the space and time needed to sort through the conflicting feedback, high pressure day-to-day and isolation to create the clarity and confidence you need to lead like you.

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From trying to fit in, to embodying inspirational leadership with clarity, confidence, and purpose

My programs are built by a woman, for women — grounded in research, shaped by evidence based, real-world leadership, and designed to deliver genuine transformation.

These programs are about more than just confidence or strategy — they’re about dismantling a system that’s quietly exhausting women at every level.

Research shows that women are leaving the workforce in record numbers — not because they can’t lead, but because they’re tired of leading in ways that feel misaligned. Burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing — these are symptoms of a system built to reward dominance, detachment, and constant availability. And for too long, women have been contorting to fit that mould.

Women are not little men, so they shouldn’t be encouraged to lead like them. It’s time to lead differently. 

These programs give you the tools, clarity, and support to lead as your whole and powerful self — with femininity, ambition, empathy, and boundaries.

Because the patriarchal system doesn’t serve anyone — not men, not women, not the next generation. But the system isn’t broken — it’s working exactly as it was built to and we have the opportunity to change it from the inside — simply by leading as ourselves. And women aren’t broken either — it’s time we led as our whole selves and made space for power with, not power over.

Not sure which one’s right for you?

Book a free Coffee Date and we’ll figure it out together — no pressure, no awkward sales pitch. Just clarity.

You're not the problem. The model is.

If you’ve been made to feel like you’re too much, not enough, or never quite the right kind of leader — I see you. These programs are designed to break the mould, not women. Let’s build the kind of leadership the next generation doesn’t have to recover from.

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I have come away with practical steps I was able to implement immediately to address challenges and a renewed sense of confidence…

~ Claire J ~

What you have given me has truly boosted my confidence and shown me how accomplished I am for any step challenges that may be presented my way.

~ Amita L ~

The coaching also helped me to see where I was stuck in business from my own self-sabotage vs a skills/knowledge gap.

~ Lorna R ~

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Leadership Strategist?

A leadership strategist goes beyond traditional executive coaching. While coaching remains the heart of the work, it’s paired with strategic insight, education, and evidence-based practices that uplift both the individual leader and the broader organisation.

Think of it as coaching with extra firepower: yes, there’s space for deep reflection and mindset work, but also practical tools, strategic planning, and mentoring to strengthen leadership capability, decision-making, and organisational impact.

Whether you’re navigating a pivot, shaping culture, or building a future-ready leadership pipeline — a leadership strategist helps you lead with clarity, not just confidence.

How do I know if it’s the right time for me to be coached?

Knowing your goal or feeling ‘ready’ isn’t a prerequisite for coaching. Sometimes it’s simply knowing something isn’t right and wanting to figure out what. Coaching can be messy and part of the process is sorting through the ‘spaghetti’ in our heads to figure out our goals.

The only prerequisite to coaching is being ready to invest the time and effort in your growth. If you’re happy with the status quo, don’t want anything to change and everything is going ok, now is not the time for coaching. 

What’s the difference between coaching and mentoring?

Great question — they’re related, but they serve different purposes.

Coaching is focused on helping you find your own answers. It’s reflective, forward-focused, and grounded in the belief that you already have the insight — you might just need space, the right questions, and a bit of support to uncover it. Coaching builds clarity, confidence, and capability from the inside out.

Mentoring, in the way I practise it, is less about war stories over coffee and more about sharing structured, evidence-based approaches to leadership that actually work. It’s about passing on proven strategies, research-informed tools, and real-world perspective — especially when they can shortcut the trial and error.

In my work as a leadership strategist, you’ll get both: powerful coaching to unlock what’s already within you, and structured mentoring to strengthen your leadership with tools that support both you and your organisation.

I want to work with you, but I am looking for something different, do you offer custom programs?

I can, let’s book a free call call and talk through what you’re looking for to see if I can help you.

This feels like a big time and/or financial commitment, what guarantees do I have?

You’re right — this is a big commitment. You spend a huge part of your life at work, and investing in making that experience better is absolutely worth it. You are worth it. And what you discover about yourself through this work won’t just shift your leadership — it’ll ripple into every part of your life. I promise.

While there are no guarantees in life, I do offer this: if after the first two sessions you don’t feel like it’s the right fit, I’ll refund you in full. No awkwardness, no hard feelings. I also have a fee-free cancellation policy — if at any point you’re not getting value from our work together, you can walk away.

I'm not yet a senior or executive leader, will you still work with me?

Whilst my primary focus is on women who are already senior, executive and C-Suite leaders, I also support women who are aspiring to senior leadership as their next promotion. Book in a strategy call and we can discuss if I’m the right coach for you or I can refer you to a better fit from my network. 

Why do you also work with Founder CEOs?

Because building a business is one thing — leading it well as it grows is a whole new game.

Founder CEOs often start out wearing every hat in the business. But as the team grows (usually around that 8–12 person mark), things shift. Suddenly, it’s not just about the product or service — it’s about people, leadership, vision, and strategic direction. And that can be deeply confronting. The role changes, the pace quickens, and the old ways of working start to hold the business — and the founder — back.

That’s where I come in.

Through The Strategic Way, I support clarity-driven CEOs — founders or otherwise — who are navigating this critical stage. We work together on leadership strategy, team dynamics, decision-making frameworks, and the mindset shifts needed to stop doing and start leading. It’s structured, evidence-based, and built to grow with you — because your business needs your leadership, not just your hustle.

Powerful Leadership

A 3 month structured program to provide clarity, confidence and powerful ambition. Perfect for high performing women ready to stop playing small and start leading powerfully — without burning out.

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A bespoke coaching subscription designed for C-Suite and CEOs where you call the shots to get clarity on what matters most to you. Designed for regular support with flexibility to focus where you need.

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