Stephen Childs is one of North America’s most sought-after executive coaches, a globally recognized keynote speaker, and the author of Just Be Undeniable, a leadership book redefining what it means to perform at the highest level. With more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, including serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Stephen brings a powerful blend of executive expertise and science-backed coaching methodology to his work.

He earned a graduate-level Coaching Certification from Columbia University and holds the prestigious Global Fellow of Talent Management designation from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His contributions to leadership and talent development have earned global recognition, including the HRD World Congress 50 HR Tech Minds Award, being named among MSN’s Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2026, and receiving three American Business Awards for HR Executive of the Year.

Stephen’s coaching philosophy is rooted in one belief: sustainable high performance is not driven by motivation alone. By leveraging neuroscience, behavioral systems, and intentional habits, he helps leaders build the mindset and consistency required to make excellence automatic.