Stephen Walters

About Stephen & AskStephen

Helping You Become the Best Version of Yourself.

I’m Stephen Walters, founder of AskStephen, a mentor and coach with more than 38 years of experience working with people, businesses and teams.

Throughout my career, one thing has remained constant: people have far more potential within them than they often realise.

My role is to help you unlock that potential.

AskStephen is built around a simple, human approach to mentoring and coaching. It’s not about telling you how to live your life or run your business. It’s about creating a safe, positive space where you can talk openly, think differently, challenge yourself and find practical ways to move forward.

How I Can Help

1:1 Mentoring & Coaching

Personal one-to-one sessions focused entirely on you. We can explore where you are now, where you want to be and what may be holding you back. Together, we turn thoughts into practical actions and help create greater clarity, confidence and direction.

Business Mentoring

Supporting business owners, directors and leaders through the realities of running and growing a business. From leadership and decision-making to structure, communication, relationships and personal effectiveness, I provide an experienced and independent perspective.

Leadership & Team Development

Helping leaders understand themselves and the people around them better. I work with individuals and teams to strengthen communication, trust, accountability, confidence and working relationships.

Board & Meeting Facilitation

Providing independent chairing and facilitation for businesses and leadership teams. I help create the right environment for open conversations, difficult subjects, clear decisions and agreed actions - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be heard.

Workshops, Education & Speaking

I work with businesses, universities, students and groups to deliver engaging sessions around personal development, entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, resilience, mindset and the skills needed for life and work.

The Four Corners

Much of my approach is centred around four key areas:

Structure • Purpose • Wellbeing • Positivity

I believe these areas are deeply connected. When we create greater balance between them, we give ourselves stronger foundations from which to perform, grow and enjoy life.

My Approach

There is no complicated formula.

I listen. I ask questions. I challenge when appropriate. I share more than three decades of experience, and most importantly, I help people discover answers for themselves.

Sometimes we need strategy. Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need someone to challenge our thinking. And sometimes we simply need a safe space to talk.

I call it unlocking your “internal pharmacy”  recognising that many of the tools we need to improve our confidence, resilience, mindset and direction already exist within us.

My job is to help you access them.

Whether you’re a business owner facing a difficult decision, a leader wanting to become more effective, a team that needs to communicate better, or simply someone who knows there is another level within you, AskStephen is about helping you move forward.

No judgement. No unnecessary jargon. Just honest conversations, practical support and positive action.

One conversation can change everything.

Stephen Walters
Founder, AskStephen
Mentor & Coach | Helping people become the best version of themselves.

My digital mentoring sessions are designed to give you dedicated time and space to focus entirely on you, your business, your career, your wellbeing, your relationships, your direction, or simply something that you need to work through.

There is no rigid script and no judgement. Every session is different because every person is different. We start with where you are right now and what is important to you. My role is to listen, ask thoughtful and sometimes challenging questions, share the benefit of more than 38 years of business and people experience, and help you see situations from a different perspective. The atmosphere is relaxed, confidential and supportive , a conversation rather than a lecture.

What Can You Expect?

You don’t need to arrive with everything worked out. In fact, sometimes the starting point is simply: “I’m not sure what I need, but I know something needs to change.”

That’s absolutely fine.

Together, we’ll unpack what’s going on, identify what’s really important and explore the things that might be holding you back. We may look at your structure, purpose, wellbeing and positivity, or we might concentrate completely on one immediate challenge or opportunity.

I won’t simply tell you what to do. I’ll help you think, question, reflect and find the answers that are right for you. I’ll challenge you when I think it will help, encourage you when you need it and provide an independent perspective when you’re too close to something to see it clearly.

What Will You Take Away?

My aim is that you leave the session feeling lighter, clearer and more positive about what happens next.

That might mean having:

•  Greater clarity around a decision or situation
• A different perspective on something that’s been holding you back
• Clear priorities and practical next steps
• Greater confidence in yourself and your decisions
• Actions that you can start implementing immediately
• Someone to provide accountability and challenge
• A renewed sense of purpose, direction and energy

Not every mentoring session needs to produce a ten-point action plan. Sometimes the most valuable outcome is clarity. Sometimes it’s making one important decision. Sometimes it’s having a conversation you’ve been unable to have anywhere else.

And sometimes it’s recognising that the answer was already within you.

That’s what I call unlocking your internal pharmacy, helping you access the confidence, resilience, positivity and potential you already possess.

Digital 1:1 mentoring sessions start from £300.

One hour. One conversation. Your space.

Let’s discover what could change.

What People Say About Working With Stephen

Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals at many different stages of their personal and professional journeys,  from entrepreneurs and business owners to CEOs, directors and senior leaders.

What matters most to me isn’t simply what happens during our conversations, but the difference those conversations make afterwards.

Here are some of the things people I have worked with have said:

Carole Osborne - Founder

"Working with Stephen helped Carole redefine her purpose and become a better leader for both her business and her team, while also giving greater consideration to her own personal wellbeing."

Jane Gurney - CEO

"Jane describes Stephen as “supportive, honest and encouraging” and highlights his authenticity, understanding of complex businesses and the confidence his ongoing support has given both her and her team."

Anna Tydeman - Head of People & Culture

"Anna describes Stephen as a positive influence who combines belief and encouragement with the willingness to challenge unhelpful habits and mindsets.

She particularly highlights his ability to make people feel heard and accepted, and the impact his support has had on her personal and professional growth."

Lucy Marks - Managing Director

"Lucy highlights Stephen’s combination of energy, positivity and business acumen.

Through their work together, she developed a deeper sense of purpose and direction, greater awareness of her strengths and weaknesses, and increased confidence in using her capabilities to drive her business forward."

Will McIlmoyle - Chief Technical Officer

"After working with Stephen for around two years, Will describes the positive impact on both his professional and home life, seeing Stephen not only as a coach and mentor but also as a source of inspiration."

Kathryn Hirst - Managing Partner

"Kathryn highlights Stephen’s ability to help navigate challenges while developing a growth mindset, confidence and resilience.

She particularly values the balance between genuine praise and constructive feedback and the impact this has across both professional and personal development."

Ellie Perkins - Entrepreneur

"Ellie describes Stephen as “encouraging, supportive and empowering.”

Through their business coaching work, she developed greater confidence in her own value, moved from thinking like a freelancer towards thinking like a business owner, developed her pricing and services, and improved her business processes."

Chris Onslow - Director

"Chris highlights Stephen’s ability, creativity, personal integrity and professional enthusiasm — qualities that have remained central to Stephen’s approach throughout his career."

Kristian Ikast - CEO

"Kristian highlights Stephen’s ability to combine attention to detail with high-level strategic thinking — moving comfortably between understanding the immediate issue and seeing the bigger picture."

One conversation can change everything.