The Authentic Entrepreneur

"I have enjoyed the journey of Stephen's life and his interviewees. It's a stimulating read and achieves its main objective (which is what I try to tell my mentees at The Princes Trust), namely follow your dream and grasp opportunities as they appear through life. Failure is simply a learning and enhancing process as a path to happiness."

Michael Rosenberg OBE, Chairman Shefa Gems Ltd, Starcom Systems ltd, Co-Founder TVAM Ltd, Director David Paradine Productions Ltd

"I have been fortunate to know Stephen since the early days of my private equity career. His story and those of the others in his book tell the reader that you can be successful whilst simultaneously being a thoroughly decent person topped off with a sense of humour. Stephen's own varied career gives a sense of perspective and teaches us all to remain focused on the bigger picture in life."

Dan Adler, partner, Apiary Capital LLP

"Stephen's track record as a brilliant businessman is clear for all to see. But over the past 20 years, I have been equally impressed by his altruism and compassion. Few executives have the wisdom to understand that the spiritual and emotional side of business has a profound bearing on corporate success. His book is compelling, convincing and persuasive. In my view, it should be essential reading for all those who run businesses - or aspire to. Whether as a board member, executive coach or delighting audiences worldwide with his entertaining and thought-provoking keynote speeches, Stephen's balanced and harmonious world view is a positive force for good. He is an honourable man and I highly recommend him."

Paul Boross, The Pitch Doctor

"I don't think Stephen knew all the rules and laws of many sports, but in business, his genius and vision knew how to play every game. His quiet wisdom and knowledge became his partner, and he imparted that knowledge to many others as well as at boardroom tables."

Colin Turner, international sports consultant and commentator

"Stephen has been an ongoing inspiration for both myself and my approach to business. He carries a depth of understanding that has its source in his explorations of the notions of being, and springs upwards through his experience and success at the highest level of business. He manages to translate his deep understandings into applicable, practical strategies for business - which I have been lucky to have received from him personally. One of the few people I always look forward to meeting, as I know we could be discussing the pitfalls of spiritual neglect and commercial tactics in the one conversation!"

Diarmuid Moloney, CEO, Rotor Videos