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Make a Great Day.

You can have a good day. You can have a bad day. But you can always choose to make a great day — the idea at the heart of Stephen's TEDx talk, and of everything Pillar Leadership does.

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Meet Stephen

Leadership coaching built on real experience

With leadership experience ranging from military, small business, non-profit, and church settings, Stephen has developed proven principles and strategies for leading at a high level. He is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, the US Army Ranger School, and Asbury Theological Seminary.

His aim is to help leaders live an integrated and intentional life bringing hope and positive transformation wherever they go.

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Four Options to Best Serve Your Needs

1

Keynote Speaking

Story-driven keynotes for conferences, retreats, and events — including "Make a Great Day."

2

1:1 Coaching

60-minute private sessions, 2–4 times per month, catered to your goals.

3

Team Development

Workshops and speaking built around your team's unique growth needs.

4

Strategic Consulting

A full-service partnership to reach your next level of growth and impact.

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