Steve Strange

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DISC Type : DS

Founder at Springboard Leaders Ltd

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Steve Strange is an executive leadership coach and the founder of Springboard Leaders Ltd. With 35 years of experience spanning military, diplomatic, and commercial sectors, he is a Chartered Engineer (FIET) and former Submarine Officer. People who have worked with him describe him as an exceptional, professional, and emotionally intelligent leader, committed to delivering on his promises.

He leverages his unique background in high-stakes environments, like serving on a nuclear submarine, to help mid-career professionals navigate career transitions and enhance their leadership. Steves coaching focuses on building high-performance teams and improving personal productivity in demanding settings.

Unique fact: Steve draws on his experience working under constant pressure in a steel tube under the ocean—a nuclear submarine—to inform his leadership coaching.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Calm

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Mid-Career Development
Helps mid-career professionals facing career plateaus reconnect with their purpose and reframe their leadership approach for advancement.
High-Stakes Leadership
Frequently draws parallels between the pressures of modern leadership and his high-stakes work as a former nuclear submarine officer.
Leadership Transitions
Focuses on the uncomfortable but necessary shift from being a technical expert to seeing the business as a whole.

Media Appearances

Steve has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Founder at Springboard Leaders Ltd
7-2023
Director of Engineering - Saudi British Defence Cooperation Programme (SBDCP) at BAE Systems Saudi Arabia
1-2018
Executive Coach at Thrive Partners Ltd
9-2021 - 11-2023
Non Executive Director at Critical Operations Group LLC
9-2022 - 8-2023
Director of Engineering at BAE Systems SDT

Education

2004 - 2005
PGCE (Post 16) from University of Plymouth
2010 - 2011
MSc from University of Portsmouth

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Exp : 7 Location : Plymouth, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Springboard Leaders Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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