I’m an author, Human Change Specialist, NLP Master Trainer, coach and mentor based in Raglan, New Zealand.

For more than 30 years, I’ve helped people change the thinking, habits and patterns that keep them stuck, particularly when they’ve changed on the inside but their sense of identity hasn’t caught up yet.

I write about behaviour change, identity, resilience, communication, goal setting and the curious ways our minds construct reality. My articles are practical, sometimes provocative and usually sprinkled with humour, because human beings are peculiar creatures and personal development is quite serious enough already.

I’m also the author of Tiny House Diaries: Decluttering, Downsizing and Discovering What Matters Most. It tells the story of leaving conventional apartment living, spending six months in a tiny caravan with my dog and parrot, and eventually moving into a tiny house on wheels.

That experience gave me plenty to write about: adaptability, uncertainty, identity, belonging and what we actually need to feel secure and satisfied. Apparently, living in a very small space can lead to some rather large questions.

I’m a member of the New Zealand Society of Authors and continue to write, coach, mentor and explore what helps people create meaningful change without pretending to become someone they’re not.

You can find more of my work at Inside Your Mind and StephaniePhilp.com.