Steven Coates

Steven Coates is an international keynote speaker and Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB) who captivates audiences with his unfiltered, authentic approach. With a personal story marked by adversity, addiction, and homelessness, Steven has transformed his lived experiences into powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, mental health, and entrepreneurship. His most remarkable achievement is not just personal recovery but building a thriving business empire and earning global recognition for his work in mental health advocacy.

Steven’s journey began with significant challenges. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, he left school without any GCSEs and found himself homeless at the age of 17. These early hardships forced him to develop resilience and adaptability at a young age. Refusing to allow his circumstances to define him, Steven relentlessly pursued personal and professional growth, eventually achieving the prestigious designation ofChartered Construction Manager (MCIOB). These formative experiences shaped his unique perspective, allowing him to deliver talks that resonate deeply with a wide range of audiences, from students to corporate leaders.

Throughout his career, Steven has built an impressive list of accomplishments. He is the founder of SS-Consultants, a compliance and project management consultancy that achieved £500K+ turnover within 18 months. His leadership and impact in the industry have been recognised with the 2025 Innovation and Excellence Award for Consultancy of the Year and the 2024 Global Recognition Award for Mental Health Advocacy. Steven’s insights have also been featured in major publications such as CEO Times, Digital Journal, and True Leaders Magazine. As a published author of ‘Thrive 360: A Cynic’s Guide to Self-Help’, he offers readers an honest and relatable account of his path from rock bottom to success. His speaking engagements have taken him across the UK, South Africa, and Pakistan, further cementing his reputation as a sought-after international speaker.

Hiring Steven means securing a speaker who offers far more than motivation. His topics, including overcoming adversity, mental health in high-pressure industries, neurodivergent leadership, business growth without a safety net, and genuine resilience, are both timely and vital. Steven delivers practical tools alongside emotional depth, ensuring audiences leave empowered and equipped to tackle their own challenges. With his candid storytelling and lived expertise, Steven offers transformative value for any event.