WRITER. RESEARCHER.
mediator. THOUGHT LEADER.
SPEAKER.
I AM a researcher, coach, and business philosopher who HAs spent the past two decades exploring the intersection of self-respect and transformation.
The cost of concealment today hinders transformation. When we are Tangled, our identity is fused with our position. We prioritize protection over progress. This leads to:
Defensiveness instead of dialogue.
Collapsing into the "role," making objective strategy impossible.
A lack of pro-social behaviour that stalls collective evolution.
Untangled is the achievement of presence without defence. By utilising the Self-Respect Reset, leaders move into a state of awareness where they no longer need to over-identify with their "suit" or their status.
The result is a culture of Pro-Social Sovereignty:
Communicating with clarity because there is nothing to hide.
Engaging with others based on the mission, not the hierarchy.
The ability to remain present and effective in the moment before a crisis creates "meaning" or panic.
The secret to transformation isn't a new protocol. It is a fundamental shift in the way we achieve outcomes.—
Steph Davis
WELCOME
THE OFFICIAL LINE
I’m a Doctor of Philosophy candidate in Social Science and Humanities, researching the role of self-respect in personal and professional growth.
With a Master of Behavioural Science in Business Justice and Conflict Resolution, I’ve spent 20+ years working across six countries and 150 markets, coaching leaders, designing transformation models, and delivering over 10,000 hours of large-group facilitation.
My expertise lies in helping individuals and organisations navigate change, cultivate resilience, and create cultures where people thrive.
I believe that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about how we show up, the questions we ask, and the way we treat people. Self-respect is at the core of every meaningful transformation, and my mission is to help people develop it from the inside out.
the bottom line
“You have mastered success, now what about meaning?”