“Stephen has been instrumental in shaping my academic and professional journey”

  • "As a young Honours student, I was lost in the enormity of starting a project, getting meaningful research done and writing a thesis under time constraints. Steve gave such warm personalised guidance and empowerment... Steve has been instrumental in shaping my academic and professional journey and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking life-changing support in navigating the challenges of tertiary education."

    POON-YU KHUT
    Honours and Masters student

  • "Steve has an incredible ability to connect with anyone - young or old!... He was amazing at being able to help me refocus on the things you can control... Wouldn’t have got through my PhD without him and his patience!"

    CAITY BRIDGES
    Honours and PhD Student

  • "He [Stephen] instilled in me a framework for rational decision making and motivated free thinking. Stephen helped me with goal setting, establishing a blueprint for both my student and professional life and engaged with me along the journey to both push through challenges and enjoy the successes."

    LACHLAN JOLLY
    Honours and PhD student

  • "Throughout my academic journey, Stephen exemplified unparalleled dedication and support, making him an exceptional mentor... His empathetic nature fostered a supportive environment where I felt valued and understood... I am immensely grateful for Stephen's mentorship and guidance. His impact on my academic and personal growth is invaluable."

    MARIA KASHERMAN
    PhD student

  • "Stephen's mentorship is unparalleled in its ability to inspire and motivate students... Stephen is one of the most caring and empathetic supervisors that I have ever had the pleasure of working with... I highly recommend Stephen's mentorship to new students seeking guidance in the Australian tertiary education system... His expertise and insights will prove valuable to anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of the education system. I strongly endorse his services and believe that students would greatly benefit from his mentorship."

    SUSITHA PREMARATHNE
    Honours and PhD student, Postdoctoral Researcher

  • "Stephen has also been a great sounding board for ideas and has helped re-direct my focus and to set realistic goals when projects were not going to plan. I have benefitted immensely from Stephen’s encouragement and constructive feedback and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a coach/mentor."

    MARIYAM MURTAZA
    Postdoctoral Researchers