What does this mean for your organization?
Higher day-to-day engagement and ownership across teams.
Better performance and productivity without burning people out.
Reduced regrettable turnover and stronger retention of key talent.
About Us
Progressive Pathways Consulting helps organisations redesign culture so people move from compliance to ownership, and leadership behaviour truly matches stated values.
Led by leadership coach and culture strategist Anita Stephen, the practice works with education institutions, NGOs and corporates across multiple countries and cultures.
We combine culture transformation projects with leadership and executive coaching, so shifts in values and ways of working are supported by everyday leadership behaviour.
- Multicultural experience across the UK, Malaysia, Southeast Asia and other international contexts.
- Experience working inside education, non-profit and corporate organizations, where change is complex and multi-layered.
- A practical human-centred approach that balances performance, kindness and fairness against business ROIs.
Resources
Podcasts
Pathways to Thriving
The Pathways to Thriving podcast was created out of a desire to increase the diversity of voices we hear and learn from. It is a conversational-style podcast where leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs from all over the world share their transformative, resilient, and inspirational journeys. As we learn from their wisdom and best practices, we gain deeper insight and perspective on building workplaces and communities that are truly inclusive and equitable. The last question at the end of every episode is a podcast signature, giving guests the space to broaden and deepen the meaning of ‘thriving.’
Blogs
Pathways to Authenticity
Pathways to Authenticity is Progressive Pathway’s blog. It provides reflection on different issues impacting leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals ranging from self-doubt, preserving authentic voice in the age of AI, to creating empathetic workplaces and raising awareness on how leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals are affected by chronic illness or disability, among other real-world challenges.
Our Services
Our Founder
Anita Stephen
Hello, I’m Anita Stephen, the founder of Progressive Pathways Consulting. I work with organizations to redesign culture and leadership so teams are inspired, motivated and driven by trust.
I develop leaders who are creative and innovative, and who remain authentic while aligning their decisions with the vision, mission and values of the organization.
My work sits at the intersection of culture, authentic storytelling and diversity and inclusion. I focus on kindness as a performance lever: building high-trust, psychologically safe environments that protect wellbeing while supporting business productivity and retention — so this process isn’t for the fainthearted!
When leadership behaviour, values and the stories leaders tell line up, organizational culture is strengthened and teams become more committed towards producing stronger results. I help you achieve a more humane workplace to meet your business goals.
– Anita Stephen
What Our Clients Say
Client Testimonials
“As a coach, Anita listens, questions and partners with the client to explore their concerns. Once core issues have been identified, Anita works with her clients on tools and strategies to implement their goals. Throughout this process, Anita invites her clients to be honest and compassionate with themselves. She has the knack of identifying strengths, behaviour or traits that are often overlooked or downplayed. Anita is an excellent advocate and cheerleader for her clients and is innovative in her approach to solutions. If you seek clarity or change in your life, get in touch with Anita!”
“Hi Anita. I just wanted to tell you after our yesterday session: starting your coaching business has been such a fantastic thing to do not only for you but for the people who now have the opportunity to use your services. The session yesterday felt like pure magic. It’s like fog dissipated. Thank you! 🩷🩷🩷”
“Being coached by Anita helped me realize that my issue wasn’t a loss of capability—it was a symptom of boreout. She gently uncovered the negative narrative I had internalized and reframed my disengagement as a valid coping mechanism rather than a personal flaw. This shift in perspective made me feel more positive and accepting of myself. One of her most powerful outcomes was to focus on the victory rather than the struggle. Her sessions were warm, comfortable, and created a safe space to open up. Anita has a gift for identifying the core issue and guiding you to rewrite the story you’ve been telling yourself. She doesn’t just coach—she transforms the way you see yourself.”
“Working with Anita was a genuinely transformative experience. From our very first session, I felt heard and understood. She has a remarkable ability to listen and ask the right questions, helping me dig deep into what was truly holding me back. Instead of just telling me what to do, Anita empowered me to find my own solutions. She helped me identify my strengths—things I hadn’t even realized were powerful assets—and together we developed practical, actionable strategies. It’s not just about setting goals; it’s about learning the tools to achieve them with compassion and self-awareness. If you’re looking for someone who will be your biggest advocate and guide you toward real, lasting change, I can’t recommend Anita enough. She doesn’t just coach you; she partners with you on your journey to a transformative change.”
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