Steve questions the status quo seeking to develop strategy that when effectively implemented results in positive change and a culture of continuous improvement.

Steve has worked in risk management and as an investigator for over 25 years, in both the public and private sectors, and brings a wealth of experience to the COACHIO team. He has significant experience as a senior leader, and has an MBA from the University of Waikato.

Steve has a focus on system design, employee engagement and culture development and has studied Just Culture in the USA. Also a qualified coach and project manager, he applies a design thinking approach and works collaboratively to develop solutions that work. Steve is intrigued with the unique qualities of each person and has a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. He is driven to examine factors that lead to certain behaviours and how they effect organisational outcomes.

Steve has a great desire to learn and to continuously improve is currently researching the neuropsychology of risk perception and response. He is able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena and by nature, automatically thinks of new and different ways to do things. He has led teams in the development of award winning innovative safety solutions and his passion is thinking about what can be designed today that will have a positive effect on tomorrow.