“oday, I want to turn the lens to you: the challenges you’re facing, the systems you navigate, and the legacy you’re shaping.

Because leadership isn’t just what you do. It’s who you become - and how the work you steward shapes everything around you.”.

“Yes - Yesterday was my 49th birthday.

Which means I’m stepping into my fiftieth year.
Where did the time go?

In my head, I’m still 25 - young, strong, driven like nothing I’ve ever seen to succeed. Other than my Dad, maybe. And importantly, driven to serve others. I always was.

The day felt like a pause point”

“2025 asked more of me than I expected. It gave me permission to name the ambition that’s been there all along – stewardship. And it gave birth to this photo… a reminder of perseverance, grit, and leaning in alongside others. Onwards”

This Christmas reflection explores twelve ways the civil service could better steward its work, focusing on creating conditions that enable learning, courageous leadership, and long-term continuity. It is written with care for the institution, respect for its people, and a belief that meaningful reform starts by changing conditions, not blaming individuals.

I’m Stefan.

A father, son, brother, and lifelong student of what it means to lead well. My work sits at the intersection of identity, systems, and stewardship. And almost every week, someone asks me a version of the same question:

“How could you help me?”

“I’ve often wondered how best to introduce myself to those who reach out via LinkedIn - or to those I feel compelled to connect with. What follows feels like a decent starting point. If there’s enough here to intrigue or interest you, then I’ve succeeded. And if not, I’d genuinely welcome the chance for you to ask what you’d really like to know about me and the work I do - or simply what I get up to when I’m not thinking about stewardship, coaching, and transformation”.