Why Stage2?

SPARK #1

See the Real Challenges
An experienced outsiders perspective will help you understand all the reasons you are stuck. Not just the easy ones to see.

SPARK #2

Innovate to Change Everything
Don't use all that creativity and effort to just solve the problem. Use the changes to boost your results everywhere.

SPARK #3

Sell the Changes
Don't just announce the new direction, sell it! That way everyone buys in - customers, team members, even you!

Stage 1 thinking can't light Stage 2

...and you don’t have to do it alone.

Stage 2 is not just a metaphor to me! I live 16 miles from the launch pads on Florida’s Space Coast. Out here, rockets go up every few days. And every single one follows the same principle: the first stage gets you off the ground… but it’s not built to take you the rest of the way.

I’ve spent my career helping leaders, teams, and organizations through that same transition:

Leading global organizations negotiating billions of dollars for Oracle and Dell.
Co-founding a 7-figure advisory firm now serving 25% of the Fortune 500.
Working with people who were exactly where you might be now - stalled, frustrated, and ready for something more.

Here’s the cheat code: most problems aren’t just about operations, skills, or market conditions. They’re also about perception and alignment. How customers see you. How your team understands the mission. How your organization sets boundaries and priorities. How you show up when it is time to lead. Fix only the surface issue, and you’ll be back at it again in six months. Change the story, align the people, and make the change stick? That creates the thrust that gets you to the next successes.

That’s where I come in. I help you see the real challenge clearly, create solutions that go beyond “patching things up,” and use the momentum of solving one problem to transform everything around it.

And we don’t just light the engines - we make sure everyone’s on board. Not with spin, but with clear, simple, “of course we should do this” logic that gets people moving in the same direction.

From deep-tech startups to Fortune 100 giants, I’ve helped organizations break into new markets, realign teams, simplify complex sales processes, and reignite growth.

If you’re ready to stop pushing harder with the same fuel, and start igniting your Stage 2, I’m ready to help you break through.

How We Work...

Every breakthrough starts with Discovery to really understand your goals, your challenges, and the forces at play.

From there, we move into Innovation, exploring new angles, designing smart solutions, and making the critical decisions that will move you forward.

Then comes Communication, where we build clarity and alignment so every stakeholder sees the value.

Finally, we hit Ignition to execute with precision and momentum.

Along the way, I blend coaching, mentoring, consulting, and fractional leadership - giving you the insight to see the path, the skills to navigate it, and the leadership to make sure the change takes flight.

"Our team was a mess, the old group ran things but didn't get the new conditions. The new group was powerless to hold off the crash. Stephen developed a comprehensive understanding based on his experience, credibility, and listening skills. The solutions became obvious the way he articulated them."

David S. (Country Managing Director)

"We hadn't gotten anything through the process in weeks. Stephen's approach is based on his own pivot from 'succeed at all costs' leadership to a real understanding of situation, challenges, and the lowest risk approach to finding solutions that really worked for us."