The new synergy of business and well-being

Consulting

Human-Centered Everything

We have a golden opportunity to create a new way to work that respects our humanity while driving even greater business success.

Now is the moment to transform our experience – with fresh insight, trailblazing strategy, evidence-based well-being practices and a North Star in human-centered leadership – together.

WELCOME

Leveraging your strengths

Meet Stephanie

Stephanie Paislee is a trailblazing innovator who champions the interconnectedness of business strategy and well-being—this includes your well-being, too. The right hire adds immense value to your team and makes your life easier, while the wrong fit can cost an organization profoundly.

Stephanie leads with a human-centered approach to strategic hiring and the broader work experience, for greater success and a healthy work environment for us all.

Based in Los Angeles, Stephanie welcomes clients from across the U.S. She works with leaders and teams in the private and public sectors, nonprofits, and startups.

Current focus areas include a special interest in diverse-owned and led businesses, as well as lifestyle and wellness brands.

Expertise

Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership experience from five iconic brands, including Disney and Mattel, Stephanie understands the true drivers of success. Most importantly, she has developed her own vision and strategies to help clients achieve their goals. Steph’s athletic wisdom offers rare insight into teams, peak performance, and talent development.

Stephanie holds a Master’s Degree from Stanford University, where she was one of 12 people selected for a cutting-edge program in complex problem solving. Known for her strategic insight, holistic process, and lived experience, clients regard Stephanie as a relatable, trusted advisor for unparalleled results.

HIRING, MADE EASIER

The right team makes all the difference

A Tailored Approach

A typical engagement begins with Stephanie listening closely to your vision to design and lead a strategic, inclusive search for a senior leader, other key role, or team build.

For many, hiring is the hardest part. Stephanie makes the process easier, specializing in attracting the right people. She also provides personalized leadership coaching to ensure successful onboarding and a sense of belonging.

As your search unfolds, we often identify ways to strengthen further the environment the new leader will join. Each engagement is highly customized to create the most impact for your team, brand, and business.

Results

Stephanie’s strategic insight and consulting results in:

Stronger leadership vision
Better hiring and retention
A healthier work environment
Increased employee engagement
Elevated brand value
Higher innovation, creativity, and problem-solving
A landscape setting the stage for financial strength

Most of all, clients find new ways to grow and succeed, with more humanity – and even a renewed sense of joy – across the organization.

“For too long, wellbeing has been treated as an option. But the evidence is clear: when organizations put people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of their strategy, everything else improves — from innovation to resilience to business performance.”

–World Economic Forum, Thriving Workplaces Initiative

CONSULTING SERVICES

Thoughtful support for leaders and teams

TALENT &
HIRING

This signature engagement combines Stephanie’s strategic and inclusive hiring approach to attract and retain top talent—with a focus on leadership and key roles.

STRATEGY & CULTURE

Discover the power of human-centered business practices and work culture. Collaborate with Steph to strategize key operations and build a culture of humanity and excellence.

LEADERSHIP & WELL-BEING

Today's leadership is connected to well-being. Stephanie brings clients 25 years of experience at top companies, athletic wisdom, and her own lived experience.

BRAND & VOICE

Your brand narrative is the story that attracts top talent and your most important audiences. Steph helps you elevate your company voice to inspire and engage.

“Let's be honest; if you do the hiring part right, the management part becomes a whole lot easier.

...I really wish it hadn't taken us nine years to discover Stephanie's services.”

–Stephanie PT, DPT, MPH, Owner & Joseph PT, DPT, Owner

TESTIMONIAL

Real results. Extraordinary quality.

Stephanie PT, DPT, MPH, Owner
and Joseph PT, DPT, Owner

“My husband and I are both physical therapists who decided to open our own practice nine years ago. Although we are both trained in patient care from top institutions, we had no clue about how to run a business. There are many challenges to being small business owners, one of the biggest being the hiring process. Let’s be honest; if you do the hiring part right, the management part becomes a whole lot easier. The main problem with our staffing issues was caused by our previous hiring mistakes.

I really wish it hadn’t taken us nine years to discover Stephanie’s services.

Stephanie has the gift of being able to think outside the box and consider things from different perspectives. Anytime I brought an issue to her attention, she immediately did research and presented multiple options, sending me related links and resources along with her own thoughts and recommendations. Additionally, her ability to relate to both applicants and employers makes her a huge asset to any team, organization, or small business. Stephanie analyzed wording and structured the selection process timeline from these different points of view, ensuring that we made quality candidates feel valued and engaged, while increasing the likelihood that they would accept the position when offered.

Stephanie customizes all of her services, from editing our job posting and creating relevant interview questions to developing a hiring strategy that was focused on our company culture and the top traits we were looking for in an ideal candidate. She provided clear and tangible advice, down to exact wording when following up with our top applicants and what areas to focus on with our final hire when onboarding.

Because of Stephanie, we felt more confident that we were attracting quality applicants and we were able to make smarter decisions about which candidates should continue through the process. She listened with an empathetic ear when we hit bumps along the way, and she was able to quickly adapt to unexpected changes while remaining consistent with our goal and timeline. Stephanie was our voice of reason when we strayed from our original plan and kept us focused on making the right hire.

Ultimately, making the right hiring decisions simplifies almost everything else about running a small business.

For that reason alone, the services that Stephanie provides are truly priceless.”

Let's Connect

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PERSPECTIVES

The power of humanity at work

Employees who feel valued are more likely to stay

"Employees who feel valued and supported are more productive, more innovative, and more likely to stay."

– Harvard Business Review

"81% of individuals said they will be looking for workplaces that support mental health when they seek future job opportunities."

– American Psychological Association

81% of individuals want workplaces that support mental health

Workplace culture is the single biggest predictor of attrition

"A toxic workplace culture is the single biggest predictor of employee attrition—more than compensation."

– MIT Sloan Management Review

High ROI when investing in people's health and well-being

"Organizations that invest in their people’s health and well-being see measurable gains in productivity, retention, and overall performance."

–McKinsey & Company