Steffi August Self Leadership Coach

Self-leadership starts within.

Not just with the words we speak to ourselves — but with the food we choose to fuel our body.

So often we eat on the run.
In front of the TV.
While scrolling on our phone.
Barely tasting. Barely noticing.

And yet… food is information.

It either gives us energy, clarity, and focus — or it slowly drains us.

Here’s the truth most people miss:

Eating well doesn’t take more time — it takes intention.

When we’re organised:
• We prep once and eat well for two days
• We bring a homemade lunch instead of grabbing “yellow food” on the go
• We add colour, variety, and ease — food that’s ready to eat

When I met my husband — my soulmate — he bought pies and takeaway every single day.

His health suffered. And so did his bank account.
We did the maths. It wasn’t worth it.

So, I started making big, colourful lunchboxes — made with love.
Cut-up fruit and veggies, ready to eat between jobs.

Little love notes in his lunch.
Fuel that worked for him.

The result?
- More energy
- Better health
- Less money wasted

And the savings? Golf gear — which made him feel even better 😉
If this post inspires you to make just one small change in how you eat — I’d love to hear it.

Share it here and inspire someone else.

And if you don’t know where to start — connect with me.
Being a coach is a privilege, and I love supporting people to live life fully, consciously, and healthily.

If you’re ready to transform how you think, speak, and lead — I’m here to support you.

Let’s connect.
Sometimes all it takes is one new conversation to open a new possibility.

And you never know what becomes possible when you give yourself permission to explore what’s next.

What Is Your WHY in 2026?

Let me ask you something — gently.

As you look toward 2026…
Do you feel a quiet pull toward something more?

A dream, a change, a direction that lights you up — yet somehow feels just out of reach?

Not because you don’t want it badly enough.
Not because you’re lazy.
And definitely not because you’re broken.

Often, it’s because your WHY isn’t clear enough yet.
And without a clear WHY, we hesitate.

We overthink.
We second-guess ourselves.
We stay busy… but stuck.

Here’s what I’ve learned — in my own life and through the people I work with:

- Your WHY gives you purpose.
- Your WHY becomes your anchor when things get tough.
- Your WHY is what keeps you moving when motivation fades.

When you know why you do what you do, you stop circling the same goals…and start moving forward with intention.

You don’t need more pressure.
You don’t need another motivational quote.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.

What you need is clarity.
A moment to pause.
To reconnect.
To remember what truly matters to you.

Because when your WHY is clear,
your decisions become simpler,
your confidence grows quieter but stronger,
and your next steps start to make sense.

So I’ll ask you again — and this time, really sit with it:

- What is your WHY in 2026?
- What gives your life meaning and direction?
- What will anchor you when things feel uncertain?

If this question stirs something in you, trust that.

I’ll be holding a free Online RESET to RISE masterclass on the 5th January, 6.30pm NZT where we gently explore this together — no pressure, no pushing, just space to reconnect with your WHY before the year takes off.

Have a fantastic start of 2026. Always remember, you are AMAZING!!!

As the Year Comes to an End…

The year is coming to a close, and many of us are starting to slow down ready for a well-earned break over the festive season.
Before the year wraps up, I want to pause and say a heartfelt THANK YOU.

Thank you to all the incredible humans I’ve had the privilege of working with this year — my students, my clients, my extended community.

Thank you for your trust, your openness, your courage, and your willingness to grow.

‼️ A special THANK YOU to my amazing clients and students.
This year, I’ve had the honour of supporting you to:

• find your voice and speak up with confidence
• strengthen your self-leadership
• shift mindset and inner dialogue
• navigate change and uncertainty
• communicate with clarity, presence, and impact

Watching you step into greater confidence — in business and in life — has been deeply inspiring.

I’ve met so many incredible people and businesses this year, and I’m truly grateful for every conversation, breakthrough, and moment of trust.

I’m excited to continue supporting you in 2026.
And as we move toward a new year, here’s something I know for sure:

- Without a clear WHY, we lose direction when things get hard.
- Your WHY is your anchor.
- It’s what keeps you going when motivation fades.

That’s why our first get-together for the new year is something very special.

FREE Online Masterclass – RESET to RISE
5 January 2026 - 6:30pm – 7:30pm (NZT)

This session is for anyone who wants to pause, reset, and reconnect with their real WHY — before the year rushes ahead.
Because when your WHY is clear, your purpose becomes steady…and your next steps become possible.

If this resonates with you, join the free masterclass https://www.steffiaugust.com/reset

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, joyful, and well-deserved festive season. 💛

Here’s to resetting, rising, and stepping into 2026 with intention.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, tired of the same patterns, or sensing that something needs to shift before 2026 arrives…
this masterclass is for you.

Rewrite Your Story, Reclaim Your Confidence
Monday 3.12., 6:30 pm NZT (Online)

In just one powerful hour, you’ll learn how to:
✨ quiet the inner critic
✨ release old stories
✨ reconnect with who you truly are
✨ step into the next chapter with courage and clarity

Don’t let another year pass while you stay where you are.
You deserve to rise.

Reserve your spot now and I'll see you Monday evening 😘

https://www.steffiaugust.com/rewrite-your-story

Free Webinar | Steffi August “It’s time for a change…” You’ve had that moment—the one where everything shifts. Maybe it was a life event, a challenge, or a sudden realization. You’re here because you know deep down: it’s time to rewrite your story and claim the life you deserve.

Calling all business owners and professionals who don’t like coaching.

Yes — you read that right.

If you think coaching is a waste of time…
If you believe you should “figure it out yourself”…
If you keep pushing but nothing really changes…

Then this message is for you.

Because here’s the truth nobody wants to admit:

Doing business alone is exhausting.
No accountability.
No structure.
No clarity.
No vision for where you’re heading next.

Just… repeating the same habits and hoping for a different result.
Summer is the BEST time to pause, reflect, reset and realign.

So I’m offering something different:

- A 6-Session Summer Coaching Special
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What have you got to lose?

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If you’re ready to step into the next level of YOU — message me. We design our lives through the power of choices.
Happy weekend 🙃

Face the Fear—and Do It Anyway...

When I was asked to support our local Graeme Di**le Foundation, I said yes straight away. I love supporting great causes in our community.

Then I found out what it involved… fundraising $1,500, not a problem at all. BUT also — jumping out of a plane!

My first thought: “OMG, really?” But I’d already said yes.

So, I took a few deep breaths, counted to three, and flipped my fear into curiosity.

Instead of asking “What if something goes wrong?” I asked,
👉 “What if this becomes one of the best experiences of my life?”

That single thought changed everything. My fear turned into excitement.

My WHY was so strong, I trusted myself to figure out the HOW. I jumped out of a plane… and it changed how I look at fear forever.

Sometimes, the scariest moments become our biggest breakthroughs.

And you know what? It was incredible.

Every second reminded me that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s taking action despite it.

What if you flipped fear into fuel?

Every time we share how we faced fear, we give others permission to rise.
What was your “jump out of the plane” moment? Share it below and inspire someone today.

If fear has been holding you back, I’ve got tools and strategies to help you flip it. Let’s connect—I’d love to show you how to face fear the Steffiness way.

36 Years Ago — The Wall Came Down...

Today marks 36 years since the Berlin Wall came down.

For 23 years and 7 months, I lived behind that wall in a divided country, in a world where freedom was only a dream.

In 1988, after 2.5 years of fighting, I was finally allowed to escape to West Germany. We were not allowed to take any money with us — only two suitcases and our 4-year-old daughter.

One year later, in 1989, I sat in front of the TV in Munich, tears streaming down my face. The unthinkable had happened.

The Wall — that symbol of separation, fear, and control — was coming down.

I can still feel that moment of freedom like it was yesterday.
But here’s the truth…

Not all walls are made of bricks and concrete.
Many of us live behind invisible walls — made of

🧱 self-doubt
🧱 fear
🧱 procrastination
🧱 stress
🧱 “I’m not good enough.”

So, let me ask you:

👉 What is your wall made of?

👉 When will you start taking it down — brick by brick — so you can live freely, on your own terms?

Being a coach is a privilege. I help people break through their invisible walls to find their voice, rebuild confidence, and reclaim their freedom within.

Because freedom doesn’t start outside. It starts inside.

If you’re ready to take your wall down, one brick at a time — Let’s connect.
Your freedom story starts here.

Everything Starts Within You...

“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily.”
– John Maxwell

Let that sink in for a moment.

So many people wait for the perfect time the new year, a new opportunity, or someone else’s permission.

But the truth is, the change you’re waiting for is already waiting for you.

Self-leadership begins within.

It starts with the stories you tell yourself every single day.

The thoughts you repeat become your beliefs.

Your beliefs shape your behaviour.

Your behaviour drives your results.

A few years ago, I coached a business owner who felt completely stuck.
She blamed the economy, her team, even the market.

But as we worked together, she realised her biggest challenge wasn’t out there it was in here.

Every morning, she told herself, “I’m not good with numbers… I’m not a natural leader… my team just doesn’t listen.”

And guess what? Her team mirrored her energy.

Once she started shifting her inner language, everything changed the numbers, the culture, the results.

When she began her day with gratitude instead of frustration, her team started showing up differently too.

That’s the power of self-leadership when you change the story within, the world around you changes too.

And yet… many of us keep replaying old stories that no longer serve us.
Stories of doubt, limitation, or fear.

What if today you decided to tell a new story?

One that says, “I am capable. I am consistent. I am becoming the person I want to be.”

You don’t need a perfect plan or a massive overhaul.

You just need consistency — the kind that builds quietly, day after day.

Because that’s what real growth looks like: steady, intentional, unstoppable.

3 Benefits of Leading Yourself First:

= Clarity: You stop reacting and start responding with purpose.
= Confidence: You trust your own voice and decisions.
= Consistency: You follow through on what truly matters.

As Simon Sinek says, “Success doesn’t come from what we do occasionally. It comes from what we do consistently.”

And as I always say, “When you lead yourself first, everything around you starts to shift.”

So don’t wait for the calendar to change.

Don’t wait for the “right time.”
Because the right time is now.
= Start small.
= Start today.
= Start with you.

Are you ready to rewrite your story and lead yourself to new heights?

Let’s connect and create the change you’ve been waiting for starting now.