About me
Hi, I’m Steffi August, a Transformational Self-Leadership and Communication Coach and Inspirational Speaker. I work with professionals and business leaders who are ready to elevate their mindset, master communication, and lead with confidence.
I empower individuals and teams to communicate with clarity, influence with purpose, and create cultures where people thrive. My passion is helping you transform obstacles into powerful opportunities for growth — because true leadership begins from within.
Recognised for Excellence.
Driven by Purpose.
Fuelled by Passion.
I’m proud to have been named BNI New Zealand Member of the Year 2025, but what truly lights me up is seeing others shine. My journey — from breaking through real and invisible walls — has taught me that success isn’t about titles; it’s about transformation.
I help professionals and business leaders FLIP self-doubt into confidence, FLIP fear into courage, and FLIP communication into connection. Because when people grow, businesses thrive — and confidence becomes contagious.
Why choose me?
Because I listen. Because I’ve been there. Because I truly care.
I know what it feels like to hit a wall — to wonder if there’s more, and to feel stuck between who you are and who you know you could be. That’s why I’m passionate about helping professionals and business owners transform self-doubt into self-leadership — and turn ordinary moments into extraordinary breakthroughs.
I’ll challenge you, champion you, and cheer you on as you discover your unstoppable self. Together, we’ll move your business from good to exceptional — and help you live and lead with confidence, purpose, and heart.
My own life-changing journey shaped the coach I am today. I’ve faced walls, broken through them, and learned that every challenge hides an opportunity — if you’re willing to look. That’s what I teach my clients: to flip obstacles into stepping stones and see life through a new lens of possibility.
I’ve had the privilege of coaching incredible people and teams across industries, helping them communicate with clarity, build confidence, and create change that lasts. My energy gets people talking, reflecting, and most importantly — acting.
Because here’s what I know: the light you’re looking for is already inside you. You just need the right mindset — and a little nudge — to let it shine.
Let’s elevate your communication, confidence, and culture — one conversation at a time.
My Journey – From Walls to Freedom
I was born in Dresden, East Germany — a city surrounded by walls, rules, and restrictions. For the first 23 years and 7 months of my life, I lived within the grip of socialism, unaware that the world could be any different.
But deep inside, a quiet voice whispered: there must be more.
At 21, that whisper became a roar. My partner and I longed for freedom — for our daughter to grow up in a world without fear. Escaping East Germany wasn’t easy. We were branded enemies of the state, watched by police for over two years, and forced to give up everything we had.
Then one day, with just 24 hours’ notice — on our daughter’s 4th birthday — we packed two suitcases and boarded a secret train to the West. We weren’t allowed to take any money, no certainty… only hope. But that hope was powerful enough to carry us toward a new life.
“I lived behind a real wall — but the one I had to break was within.”
In Munich, we began again. We learned to live, not just survive. Yet the dream kept growing — and with one spontaneous point at a globe, my finger landed on the South Pacific. That’s how we found our way to New Zealand — the land that captured my heart and became my true home.
From chef to entrepreneur, from heartbreak to healing, my life has been a journey of reinvention. I built a business from scratch, raised my children, and discovered my purpose: helping others transform pain into power.
I met my soulmate, beautiful years of love and laughter until tragedy struck, and his life was taken in a sudden truck accident. My world shattered… but my spirit didn’t. In my deepest grief, I discovered my greatest truth: I was still here for a reason.
“Life doesn’t happen to us; it happens for us — if we’re brave enough to see the gift inside the challenge.”
Today, that reason drives everything I do. I’ve turned my story into a mission — to help others break through their own walls, rewrite their story, and rise stronger than ever before.
“From breaking walls to building leaders — this is my mission.”