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Stephen Vaughan

Executive Contributor

Leadership Development Expert

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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Stephen Vaughan

Leadership Development Expert

Stephen Vaughan is a founder & MD of Fabric Learning, a Master Facilitator, NLP Master Practitioner & Executive Coach with over 20 years’ experience, working with leading organisations across the world such as L’Oreal, PepsiCo, Kellogg, Diageo, Microsoft, Meta & Fujitsu, as well as some of the world’s leading professional sports organisations.
 
He is a Leadership Development expert, researching, designing & delivering programmes, recognising that organisational growth & engagement occurs through individuals & teams. He also lectures on several Undergraduate & Post Graduate degree courses on Leadership & Entrepreneurship.
 
Stephen assists businesses & individuals to gain the skills, strategies & knowledge which makes change feasible, manageable & profitable, working in true partnership, fully embedding himself in the cultures & inner workings of all.
 
He has an enthusiastic & entertaining style, challenging & empowering individuals to achieve increased performance & results, deliberately encouraging a sense of fun, which makes effective learning a far more enjoyable & sustainable experience.
 
Stephen has been researching for a PhD, entitled Resilience in Leaders & is due to complete in the Autumn of 2025. He hopes that this research will bring innovation & new ideas, enabling Leaders to enhance their abilities in this fast changing & challenging business world.
 
His background is in Professional Sports & Academics, with nearly 20 years’ experience. Stephen has an extensive working knowledge of what is needed to develop World Class Business Leaders & Teams, along with the requirements of everyone involved. A large part of his motivation for developing people to extend their performance capabilities, comes through coaching team-based sports at a professional & international level.
 
If you'd like to get in touch with Stephen, to see how he can support you or if you just want to catch up & chat, please reach out through steve@fabriclearning.com

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How Good Are You on a Bad Day?

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Leadership Self-Efficacy – Building Success and Resilience

Success shapes how we see ourselves, and as leaders, that self-perception matters. Yet leadership often demands big-picture thinking, long-term strategies, visionary goals, and initiatives that may...

Happiness and Resilience – The Everyday Connection

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The Golden Cracks of Leadership – Building Resilience Through Kintsugi

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Stephen Vaughan

Leadership Development Expert

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Stephen Vaughan

Leadership Development Expert

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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