Liane Stephan

Liane Stephan is a leadership coach, expert in digital transformation, and co-founder of Awaris, a specialized consulting firm. She has worked with major European corporations to implement mindfulness and mental agility programs. Stephan focuses on the intersection of technology and human consciousness, helping leaders navigate the "always-on" digital culture.\n\nShe is the co-author of Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way (with Rasmus Hougaard). Stephan argues that in the digital age, the most scarce resource is attention and the most valuable skill is compassion. She provides data showing that compassionate leaders drive higher engagement and performance. Her work offers a practical roadmap for "unlearning" management habits that lead to burnout.