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Design a work life that makes you feel alive. Work, lead, succeed without losing yourself. 

Career, business & leadership coach for professionals, leaders, business owners & creatives.

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About Stephanie

I'm a career, business and leadership coach with global senior experience in the premium fashion industry, supporting people to work, lead and succeed without losing themselves. What drives me most is helping people feel genuinely empowered in their own lives - not just clearer about what they want, but truly convinced they can make it real.

I'm based in Aerdenhout, a short walk from woodland and a short cycle from the beach. I'm half English, half Greek, and spent my early childhood in Greece. I have two young children, who are a constant reminder and motivator to pause, reflect and keep learning and growing, both in how I live and how I work. And everyone who is close to me knows that I like nothing more than a deep, meaningful conversation.

My career in fashion took me across a range of brands, product areas and international environments, and over time into senior leadership roles with global scope. I was part of exciting projects, worked with talented people, and experienced the progression and recognition that I was striving for. I loved much of it – coaching team members and peers, working on business strategy, collaborating with creatives. Working alongside creative teams has been central to my career, giving me a deep understanding of the dynamics and tensions that shape creative industries.

But I also experienced the other side – the pressure, the relentlessly high expectations, the intensity of driving results in high-performing environments. I saw first-hand how this shapes team dynamics and working cultures, and how easily it tips into patterns that impact wellbeing, psychological safety and effectiveness. At times I was on the receiving end of an unhealthy corporate culture. At times I contributed to it. What became increasingly clear to me was that strong results don't have to come at the expense of integrity or wellbeing – in fact, the most effective teams are built on healthy, supportive cultures.

The third field approach.

My work is guided by one overarching question: what does it mean to live and work in a way that feels fully alive?

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About third field

At third field, I partner with professionals, leaders, business owners and creatives to create meaningful and lasting personal, professional and business growth.

The third field method brings together reflection, curiosity and creativity with structure, analysis and practical tools – the space to think deeply, and the structure and momentum to make things happen.

I believe real growth starts with awareness and honest reflection, understanding what's actually happening before deciding what's next. As a thinking partner, I help you see patterns, explore new possibilities, and turn insight into clear, practical steps. The process is always co-created and fully tailored to you: how you think, how you work, how you best reflect and grow.

I think of my role as having three parts. As a thought facilitator, I offer questions, tools and rich attention, to create a helpful structure for your creative thinking. As your champion, I bring genuine empathy and validation, a judgement-free positive regard, and together we celebrate your progress. As your challenger, I ask the difficult questions, offer opportunities to reframe your thoughts, and hold up a mirror to help deepen your self-reflection. 

There is something powerful that happens when people reflect, connect and create together. A shared space where new ways of thinking, working and being become possible. That’s the space we work in: the third field.

Explore more about the third field coaching packages.

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    Creative strategy

    imagining boldly, acting purposefully

    Creativity opens up new perspectives and possibilities, helping you see beyond the current reality. Strategy turns those possibilities into meaningful, deliberate action – aligned with your goals and values. Together, they let you explore boldly while moving forward with purpose.

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    Conscious awareness

    seeing clearly, understanding deeply

    We start by understanding what's really happening – slowing down enough to notice patterns, assumptions and underlying dynamics, so there's genuine clarity before any forward movement. This requires honest self-reflection, vulnerability and gentle challenge.

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    Intentional alignment

    choosing truthfully, moving intentionally

    We focus on what's actually right for you. Not what pressure, habit or expectation dictates, but a deeper sense of coherence between what you value, who you are and the choices you make. Because the right direction is yours to define, not inherit.

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    Courageous agency

    acting with ownership, moving forward

    We turn insight into thoughtful action. You move forward with a stronger sense of direction, ownership and trust in your own ability to shape what comes next. You are the architect of your future and the work life that you want to lead.

This work goes deeper than solving what's immediately in front of you. It's a process of developing your capacity to grow. We use tools, frameworks and ways of thinking that create real transformational change, and that give you the ability to navigate the next challenge independently.

The influences of third field coaching

My work draws from a range of established psychological and coaching approaches, allowing me to adapt to the person, context and challenge.

At the core is a simple belief: you are already capable and resourceful. You have the capacity for growth and change, even if that doesn't feel accessible right now. The approaches I draw on include

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You can explore more about my coaching approach here.

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Career Coaching

Helping professionals take ownership of their career progression, professional fulfilment and long-term sense of purpose at work.

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Business Coaching

Helping founders and owners in design–led industries grow their businesses in conscious alignment with their values.

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Leadership Coaching

Helping leaders foster high–performing teams in a way that feels close to who truly are, while promoting healthy working cultures.

Explore working together.

An intro call is a low-commitment way to ask questions, explore whether coaching is the right next step for you. We explore your situation, clarify what you’re looking for, and align on how we would work together.

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