A blend of saying “Yes” and embracing the roller coaster.I’m grateful for the many experiences that have shaped me into who I am today. My life has been a blend of saying “Yes” to opportunities and embracing the roller coaster of risks, learning, and growth. This has brought me a wealth of experiences and life lessons that I enjoy sharing while supporting people’s own growth journeys.

My professional career spans over thirty years in the energy industry where I have earned a respected reputation for my leadership and contributions in the industry. I have taken risks in my career by taking jobs outside my expertise at times, which required household moves with my husband and two children. Having lived in Louisiana, France, and Malaysia, each move brought with it invaluable lessons in adaptability. Navigating unfamiliar territories alongside my family broadened my perspective and strengthened our bonds. These experiences taught me the importance of embracing diversity and being a globally-minded leader.

Raised in a lower-middle-class family, I learned the value of resilience and resourcefulness from an early age. Witnessing financial struggle, mainly when my father lost different jobs, left a profound impact on me, and shaped my understanding of the importance of ambition and financial independence. Setting aspirational goals and believing you can achieve them has been one of the key motivators in my life. This means putting in the effort, learning new things and getting out of your comfort zone. Financial independence is a core element I have put focus on which has supported positive career changes, speaking up, and advocating for others, notably when it requires professional courage.

Through my upbringing and having worked with many different leaders during my career, I have formed a strong set of leadership values centered around authenticity, empathy, and creating an environment of psychological safety where every individual feels valued and heard. I have had the privilege of leading global multibillion dollar businesses and as the CHRO supporting over 140,000 employees. Utilizing these experiences, I now serve as a Board Director on public and private companies’ boards.

With Blue Sky Ambition, I believe everyone has potential to set their ambitions high and achieve more in both their personal and professional lives. I’m driven by a passionate commitment to support people in coaching and helping them attain their desired goals, and I enjoy sharing lessons through the College Intern Playbook, articles, and podcasts.

Together, let’s aim high and achieve more.

Stephanie Cox

Three decades of executive leadership.

Stephanie began her career at SLB, where she spent 28 years in a progression of executive operational and functional roles, including leading North American operations from Houston, Asia Pacific operations from Kuala Lumpur, and serving as CHRO from Paris and Houston. She then joined Wood Group as Executive President of Global Operations and CEO of Americas, leading diverse, high-performing teams across multi-billion-dollar operations with a people-first approach.

She now serves as a board director on public and private company boards, including Alliant Energy, Technip Energies, Terra CO₂, and Xplorobot, bringing expertise in executive transitions, operations, strategy, transformations, and talent. She is an NACD.DC-certified director and holds the Certified High Performance Coach (CHPC) designation from the High Performance Institute, adding a research-backed coaching methodology to the judgment and credibility she built across a global operating career.

A unique, inspirational leadership style.

Through my upbringing and working with many different leaders, I formed my own inspirational leadership style, one that emphasizes authenticity, empathy, and psychological safety. Authenticity is about leading as your full self, real and not performed. Empathy means listening intently and actively to truly understand. And psychological safety is creating environments where every individual feels valued and heard.

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Recognized as one of Hart Energy Oil & Gas Investor’s 25 Influential Women In Energy

50 Most Powerful Women in Oil & Gas

Recognized by the National Diversity Council as on of the top 50 most powerful women in Oil & Gas.

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Client Testimonials

A Practical Roadmap for Meaningful Impact

Stephanie helped me turn my ambition into a practical roadmap, giving me the clarity and confidence to lead with real impact. What made her coaching special was that she never looked at my career in isolation: she built a path around my professional goals and my life as a mother and a wife.

Carola R. – Coaching Services

Intentional Leadership & Executive Presence

She has helped me become a more intentional leader by challenging my thinking, strengthening my executive presence, and provided practical guidance.

Feras F – Coaching Services

Relevant & Deeply Credible

Stephanie understands my context and challenges immediately, making every conversation relevant and deeply credible

Kate V. – Coaching Services

An Exceptional Perspective on Leadership

Stephanie is an exceptional executive coach whose counsel has been fundamental in my professional development journey. She provides a distinctive perspective.

Executive – Take AIM

Stephanie Brings Clarity to Chaos

Stephanie is a one of a kind leader, an excellent listener and communicator. She brings a different and fresh perspective to the conversations. Through her thoughtful approach she walks you through the situation or challenge until getting to the best possible outcome. Since starting my journey with Stephanie, my career has evolved in ways I could have never gotten to on my own without her guidance. She prepared me to face difficult conversations at work and coached me prior to those encounters. I am more confident in myself and in my career path and know how to advocate for myself. Stephanie brings clarity to chaos.

M Diaz. – Coaching Services

I Strongly Recommend Stephanie

Getting to know and work with Stephanie has truly been transformational. Navigating the complexities of career transitions and leadership can prove difficult, and having Stephanie’s guidance has proven invaluable. Stephanie consistently provides a broader perspective and offers effective strategies, yielding a deeper understanding of any situation. I particularly value Stephanie’s keen ability to listen for understanding, provide constructive feedback and ask thought-provoking questions. I appreciate Stephanie’s positive impact on my career decisions and credit Stephanie’s insights, support and clarity to help me reach my career goals. I strongly and enthusiastically recommend Stephanie.

Deborah – Coaching Services

I’ve Unlocked My Potential

Stephanie Cox is an exceptional executive coach whose counsel has been fundamental in my professional development journey. Leveraging her extensive experience as a respected executive and board member, Stephanie provides a distinctive perspective during our coaching sessions. Her discerning guidance, steadfast support, and methodical approach have empowered me to overcome challenges, realize my potential, and attain remarkable career growth. I am profoundly grateful for her mentorship and wholeheartedly recommend Stephanie to individuals seeking transformative coaching experiences.

Max N. – Coaching Services

Take Your Career to the Next Level

I have had the pleasure of witnessing Stephanie mentor and coach senior executive women inside a community of support that we belong to. She has a way of bringing reflective inquiry that spawns new perspectives in all of our meetings. Her natural capacity to coach, along with her extensive leadership experience would make her an incredible coach for anyone who wants to take their life or career to the next level.

Kim C. – Coaching Services

What a Gift!

I have the pleasure of knowing Stephanie through our joint affiliation with a professional organization supporting women in leadership. Stephanie is sought out for her advice and guidance for a few critical reasons: 1) she listens intently and actively, 2) she makes thoughtful and thought-provoking inquires to help others grow, 3) she has a calm yet inviting demeanor, and 4) her ability to draw on her rich and diverse leadership and life experiences to offer valuable, insightful, and actionable advice. Whenever I meet with Stephanie, I feel I’m in a safe space, and that I’m receiving her full and unguarded attention, even though I know she, herself, is a busy professional. What a gift!

Meg M. – Coaching Services