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Hey there! I am an organisational advisor, systems thinker and story-teller. Through coaching, facilitation and advisory work I support professionals to align their lives and organisations with purpose. I hold an MBA from the University of Oxford, am a registered Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and have completed a Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship. I’m an advocate for personal development and mindful leadership with extensive experience helping individuals walk a path of authenticity. I’ve coached in professional settings, trained as a Chakradance facilitator and explored plant medicine for shifting perspective. I enjoy writing poetry, advocating for embodied stewardship of the rest of nature and furthering the consciousness of human beings. If you'd like to flourish in your purpose and are ready to turn your gaze towards inner development, you've found the right support.

Are you standing at a turning point in your life? Do you want change? Do you want to start something new, but aren’t quite sure how or in which direction to go? Then coaching is exactly the right thing for you! Together, we will define your core values, your vision, concrete goals, and a clear roadmap to success. My offering is aimed at all people who are ready for change and want to make an impact — whether founders, entrepreneurs, executives, employees or individuals who are still at the beginning of their careers. As a "Certified Values-Based Systemic Coach & Consultant (CAS/ISO/ICI)", I have optimized and refined my method over the years in order to ensure sustainable success and lasting happiness for my clients.

I am a certified ADHD coach with ongoing CPDs in Neurodiversity in Coaching, and an ICF-certified Executive Coach. I also work as a corporate speaker on Neurodiversity in the Workplace, supporting individuals and organisations to better understand and work with neurodivergent minds. Alongside coaching, I am a wellness practitioner specialising in stress management, nervous-system regulation, and mindfulness practices designed specifically for active, fast-moving minds. My work integrates evidence-based coaching with practical tools that support focus, emotional regulation, and sustainable performance. In addition to professional training, my work is informed by lived experience of ADHD and by parenting an AuDHD child, giving me a practical, real-world understanding of neurodivergent needs across life stages.

I'd love to help you discover and move towards your next exciting step, whether that's in career, side projects, hobbies, or any other area of life. I am fully trained in ICF methodology & my coaching is rooted in the philosophy that you can live multiple, diverse lives in one. My career spans tech sales leadership from big tech to scale-ups, but I've built it while working on side projects like a cooking school and surf camp, and picking up new loves like surfskating and dancing. I believe it's always the right time to explore and pivot.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Dr. Steven Crane, a seasoned life coach with a diverse educational background, including a Ph.D. in Holistic Life Coaching and multiple advanced degrees in organizational change, leadership, and business analytics. As a serial entrepreneur, I have dedicated my career to helping people by providing a clear roadmap to success. My approach is holistic, addressing personal development, faith, relationships, health, and career goals. With a focus on practical, no-fluff strategies, I have empowered countless individuals to achieve meaningful and fulfilling lives. Let's work together to create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique aspirations and challenges. Reach out to start your journey towards a brighter future!

I help parents go from feeling overwhelmed to feeling confident balancing the various roles they play in life along with their own wellbeing. I’m an ICF certified coach who loves helping people find practical ways to align their goals, daily actions, and mindset around what matters most to them. As a Coach and Co-Founder of Together We, I help people at transition points feel less alone and more confident. Whether you’re a new parent learning how to overcome overwhelm and find balance in your life or you’re someone wanting to reassess how your personal and professional goals align, I provide you with practical tools and techniques along with a space to rethink how your roles, relationships and routines are working for you and set goals that will kick-start long-lasting change. Topics I coach parents on include things like: * Coping with an increased mental load and decision fatigue * Managing feelings of guilt and dealing with societal expectations * Dealing with overwhelm and building confidence in balancing the various roles you play * Planning a successful return to work after having a baby * Setting boundaries and communicating needs * Identifying personal values as a foundation for all of the above

I’ve always believed that your career and your life are not two separate stories. My journey has had its share of challenges, and it’s those very moments that shaped how I coach today. I started my career while managing a chronic illness, learning early on how to advocate for myself and set boundaries while still delivering at a high level. When I decided to pivot into consulting, I didn’t have the typical background so I worked part-time on pro bono projects, built a case for my employer to sponsor my MBA, and did everything I could to create opportunities where there weren’t any handed to me. Through all of this, I never lost sight of balance. I made time for movement where weight training and daily walks became my grounding rituals. I prioritized staying connected with my family and friends, even during the busiest times. That balance wasn’t a luxury, it was a necessity. And now, I coach others to find that same alignment: between ambition and well-being, between big goals and small wins. If you’re navigating uncertainty, burnout, transitions, or simply want clarity on what’s next, I bring real-world experience, empathy, and actionable guidance to help you move forward with confidence and on your own terms.

I am a professionally trained Co-Active coach and corporate strategy leader with over a decade of experience working with high-performing professionals across consulting, technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. Alongside my coaching certification journey, I bring real-world leadership experience from management consulting and senior corporate roles, where I have supported individuals and teams through career transitions, high-stakes decision-making, and identity shifts. This dual lens of structured strategy and human-centred coaching allows me to meet clients both practically and emotionally - helping them clarify what they want, build confidence in their choices, and take aligned action. My coaching style is grounded in deep listening, curiosity, and accountability rather than advice-giving. I work especially well with mid-career professionals, emerging leaders, and individuals navigating change - whether that is a career pivot, burnout, confidence challenges, or a desire for greater purpose and fulfilment. Clients often describe our sessions as both grounding and energising: a space where they can think clearly, reconnect with their inner voice, and move forward with intention rather than pressure.

My journey through the fast-paced world of Big Tech, including over 15 years at Microsoft in leadership roles, taught me invaluable lessons not just about career success, but about creating a life with meaning and balance. I've seen many talented individuals excel professionally while feeling something was missing in their personal lives, or struggling to navigate big life decisions and transitions. As a Life Coach, I bring the same practical, results-oriented approach that defined my tech career to help you gain clarity and achieve your personal goals. My experience isn't just in product roadmaps and team leadership; it's in understanding human motivation, overcoming complex challenges, and the importance of a clear vision—for your life. I partner with you to: - Define what truly matters to you: We'll explore your values, passions, and what a fulfilling life looks like for you, cutting through the noise and external pressures. - Set and achieve meaningful personal goals: Whether it's finding better work-life harmony, navigating a major change, boosting your confidence, or pursuing a long-held dream, we'll create an actionable plan. - Build resilience and overcome obstacles: Life throws curveballs. I'll help you develop strategies to navigate challenges, learn from setbacks, and keep moving forward with purpose. If you're ready to take intentional steps towards a more aligned and satisfying life, I'm here to offer guidance, support, and accountability.

I work with people who are capable, reflective, and quietly uncertain about what they want next. Not in a dramatic, falling-apart way—more in the sense that the old story no longer fits, and the new one hasn’t come into focus yet. This kind of work often shows up around career pivots, identity shifts, relationship tension, or a growing feeling of misalignment that’s hard to explain to other people. My approach is conversational, direct, and grounded in pattern-spotting rather than pep talks. We slow things down enough to understand what’s actually driving your decisions, where you’re defaulting out of habit or fear, and what you’re avoiding naming out loud. The goal isn’t a perfectly optimized life plan—it’s clarity you can trust and choices you can stand behind, even when they’re uncomfortable or incomplete.