Stephan K. Thieringer is a globally recognized executive coach, human innovation pioneer, and founder of the Human Innovation Garage. Ranked among the world’s top coaching experts, he empowers leaders and organizations to create lasting behavioral change through psychological safety, team alignment, and transformative leadership. Named a 2024 Top Global Thought Leader and a Top 30 Global Coaching Guru in 2023, Stephan shares this distinction with industry icons like Jack Canfield and Tony Robbins.

Known as the “Pioneering Face of Human Innovation,” Stephan’s work focuses on helping individuals understand how beliefs and environments influence behavior—then guiding them to design a better life through intentional change. His accolades include the World Human Resource Conference’s Top 101 Coaching Leaders and the 2012 World Education Award for Visionary Leadership in Economic Development.

A former MIT Global Strategy advisor and IEEE contributor, Stephan has a rich background in technology, venture capital, ed-tech, and luxury hospitality, with ventures spanning Europe, North America, Africa, and India. He’s also a Forbes Council Member, TIE Charter Member, and an active mentor with organizations like MassChallenge.

Originally from Stuttgart, Germany, Stephan now resides in Boston, where he continues to lead and inspire global changemakers.