Embark on the transformative journey of Stephen Bruyant-Langer, a visionary author, leadership expert, and CEO. Following a pivotal moment in his career, Stephen forged a path to success as a top headhunter and top executive coach. Today, he stands as the CEO of The Personal Business Plan, a high-level executive coaching business with partners across 5 continents.
With a rich history in C-level roles at L’Oréal, The Coca-Cola Company, and as the Managing Partner at Korn Ferry, the world’s leading Executive Search and Talent Management company, Stephen offers a deep understanding of the corporate world.
An active debater and sought-after keynote speaker, Stephen has interviewed and advised thousands of ambitious individuals. His bestsellers, “
Your Next Career
” and “
The Personal Business Plan
,” reflect his commitment to sharing tools and tricks for career control and future success.
Stephen's Nordic leadership style emphasizes transparency and values trust and respect in client and colleague relationships. As an Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School, specializing in Strategic Market Management and Corporate Communication for over 25 years, Stephen brings a wealth of expertise to his leadership approach. He believes in the profound connection between teaching and leadership, encapsulated by the meaningful quote, “Teaching Is the Leadership of Learning.” In addition to his academic role, Stephen serves as a Supervisor at The Technical University of Denmark and an Associate at Møller Institute, Churchill College, The University of Cambridge. Recently, he completed the manuscript for his upcoming book The Existential Playbook, exploring meaning from philosophical, psychological, neurological, and strategic perspectives.
A dual citizen of Denmark and France, Stephen resides in the countryside near Copenhagen with his wife, embodying the strong family values that underpin his work: Life Ambition, Personal Reinvention, Learning Agility, and Courage to Commit. As a thought leader, Stephen brings unique insights into personal growth, personal branding, psychological safety, internal communication, organizational culture, and transparent leadership, all while embodying the essence of the Scandinavian spirit.