Max’s coaching has been highly effective, proving to create significant results in my experience, and his empathy is second to none.
Peter Thorne
Technical Director - ActiveSG
70% of high performing individuals report consistent levels of dissatisfaction and lack of fulfilment. (Harvard Business Review, 2024).
Are you one of them?
CURRENT client list includes:
✔ CEOs leading high-growth companies
✔ Managers of billion-dollar funds
✔ Harvard University graduates
✔ World renowned futurists
✔ Professional athletes
✔ Hollywood film directors & actors on current Netflix series.
I work with a small number of private clients at a time because I’m on call for them full-time. This ensures every client gets my full focus — whether they’re evolving their worldview, navigating a major career shift, or operating at the highest levels of leadership.
Outcomes - the thing you actually come to coaching for - don't come from:
❌ hustle hacks ❌ accountability ❌ habits ❌ green juices ❌ alignment ❌ authenticity ❌ your “why” ❌ cold plunges ❌ “stepping into your power” ❌ quantum manifestation ❌ morning routines ❌ legacy
They come from a far deeper place most coaches themselves aren’t even aware of, let alone equipped to touch.
Put more simply:
Outcomes → Behaviours → Decisions → Thinking → Worldview.
Most coaches desperately try to change their client's outcomes by forcing new behaviours in the name of "accountability".
But behaviours aren’t the source, they’re a symptom.
At the root of every action is a decision.
Behind that decision is a pattern of thinking.
And behind your thinking is your Worldview.
Your worldview is the invisible lens through which you interpret everything: success, failure, business, and your whole sense of reality.
It shapes what you believe is possible, what you think you deserve, and ultimately, the outcomes you get.
Max’s coaching has been highly effective, proving to create significant results in my experience, and his empathy is second to none.
Max just wanted to reach out and say thankyou for putting aside a couple of hours to discuss ‘ME’ – it’s very rare that I am able to be fully transparent in regards to my life both professionally and personally. It really was quite refreshing and insightful. Post our meetings I have been able to reflect on the things we have discussed and really can see some areas I feel I have neglected and can give some more attention to, it was very easy to talk with you and look forward to our coaching session next week.
The role, the title, the income — it all looks great on paper.
But something feels off. You’ve outgrown your career, and you know it.
So do you keep pushing in a direction that no longer fits?
Or do you recalibrate — and finally align your career with who you actually are now?
My therapist told me I’d made more progress in the past 12 months than in the previous three years. That pretty much sums up the impact Max has had on my life. I’ve worked with coaches, therapists, and read more self-help books than I can count. But I kept falling into the same patterns and negative thinking. Eventually, I started to feel hopeless, like I just couldn’t change things no matter how hard I tried. So when I was referred to Max, I was pretty skeptical. But working with Max has been different. He’s incredibly well read, grounded in science, philosophy and real experience, and he’s not afraid to challenge you when you need it. He helped me see the old habits and thought loops that were keeping me stuck. I’ve started relating to my thoughts differently, built confidence by gradually facing my fears, and shifted my focus in life to what I actually want instead of being driven by fear. To be clear, this hasn’t been easy. There’s been discomfort, doubt, and a lot of work. But thanks to Max, I’ve finally made progress in areas I thought were impossible to shift.
Max I would like to give testimony to the series of Ontological coaching sessions you led with me. They have been deeply insightful and highly effective. The introductory format and written summaries are highly structured and illuminating, helping to crystallize concrete solutions to the specific issue we discussed. I plan to continue with them and will be recommending your service to several of my portfolio company founders.
I have been working with Max for 4 years now. Throughout this time Max has helped my family grow tremendously, both in our performance together and our mindset. It has been a pleasure working with Max as his passion and knowledge always come forth. His integrity and dedication speak volumes of his character and that is why I have always trusted his advice.
✔ Radically personal: Every session is tailored. No scripts, no templates.
✔ Brutally insightful: We will have conversations that you don't have with anyone else.
✔ Deeply invested: No one will care about your journey more than I will. That's my promise to you.
Max is super passionate about helping people achieve their business and personal goals. If you’re looking to get a better work life balance, Max has the tools to help with a clearly defined strategy to success.
We have had the pleasure of working with Max for the past 18 months. During this time we made some bold family decisions, home school our children, continue to grow and contribute to two growing companies remotely, move to Manly Beach Sydney, and expand our accommodation company which our daughters have had full emersion in from the onset, we encourage a business and entrepreneurial mindset, a customized process of learning business and relish in the abundance of questions of what they show individually show interest to. It’s been a beautiful experience and quite daunting at times, it’s been a process of elimination for what feels right for the family and what we are about and seeking moving forward. It has been a pleasure to share with Max and somewhat parallels with his coaching practice, business decisions we are making, and decisions to work with Max. One of our family values at the forefront is having deep meaningful relationships and the opportunity of time, conversations, and many questions. This is something we have come to experience with Max and respect and admire. We always look forward to a mutual relationship where we all grow and contribute to one another. We are firm believers that the right people turn up at the right times. A quote within the family and our business at the moment is, ‘When the student is ready the teacher appears’. Max has an innate ability to ask great questions and gives firm honest opinions also. An attribute that we admire and respect very much. Max needs to be on your team. It has been an awesome experience that is only just scratching the surface!
Max just wanted to reach out and say thankyou for putting aside a couple of hours to discuss ‘ME’ – it’s very rare that I am able to be fully transparent in regards to my life both professionally and personally. It really was quite refreshing and insightful. Post our meetings I have been able to reflect on the things we have discussed and really can see some areas I feel I have neglected and can give some more attention to, it was very easy to talk with you and look forward to our coaching session next week.
This is a private, complimentary conversation with Max Stephens — normally valued at $495 — designed for high performers ready to explore the next level of their career, business, or personal development.
Can’t find a suitable time?
Call Max directly on 0424 135 050 — he’ll take your call personally and do his best to accommodate you.
Not quite ready to book?
Email the team at [email protected] with your question
As a thank you for booking, you’ll also receive a free digital copy of Max’s bestselling book, What the F**k Do You Actually Want? — a multi-time 5-star reviewed title by Readers’ Favorite.
This is a private, complimentary conversation with Max Stephens — normally valued at $495 — designed for high performers ready to explore the next level of their career, business, or personal development.
Can’t find a suitable time?
Call Max directly on 0424 135 050 — he’ll take your call personally and do his best to accommodate you.
Not quite ready to book?
Email the team at [email protected] with your question
As a thank you for booking, you’ll also receive a free digital copy of Max’s bestselling book, What the F**k Do You Actually Want? — a multi-time 5-star reviewed title by Readers’ Favorite.