Stig Stover Coaching

14/09/2026

Powerful Conversations

I must admit, the recent media exposures of concerns by many key people inside of ‘‘The world of AI’’ has had me rattled.

As a process engineer by training I have some insights into very early and non-sophisticated Machine Learning principles, it was all very exciting and full of promise.

The emerging control technology was aimed at stabilize complex and multivariate problems, reducing error rates - waste and improving performance overall.

What seems to now be happening is that a much more complex and advanced artificial intelligence realm is developing, at a rate that is even hard to fathom.

It is all happening so fast that those that are in the classic and traditional sense placed in positions of managing everyone’s best interest are hardly able to keep up with the development.
Machine learning on steroids (or maybe rather on Terra Watt scale of computing power), machines are now training machines - increasingly faster…….

I feel that there has probably never been such a need for human interactions, conversations, coaching and mentorship.

More in todays blogpost
https://www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/9-1

09/09/2026

Get in now, this will be a great event!

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 International Men’s Day Breakfast!

Across Tasmania, men are making a difference every day. They’re raising families, mentoring young people, coaching local teams, volunteering in their communities and looking out for their mates.

International Men’s Day is a chance to recognise the positive contribution men and boys make to our families, workplaces and communities. It’s also an opportunity to get together people who care about the wellbeing of men and boys.

This year’s theme is The Future is Everyone. A reminder that the future isn't shaped by one person or one organisation. It's shaped by all of us.

When we support men, we help shape a better future for the next generation.

So, whether you work with men, develop policy, lead a workplace, support your local community or simply believe this work matters, come along and be part of it.

📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
☕ International Men’s Day Breakfast
🎟 Tickets are on sale now
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/international-men-s-day-breakfast-2026

08/09/2026

The Subtle Power of an Analog experience!
It took me a few days to realise why I had such a profound experience when my wife Anna took me to a surprise night at the Theatre.
Hobarts ‘The Playhouse Theatre’ production Shakespeare In Love.
What I am realising is the profoundly rare (in my life) truly analog presentation by real people, no filters - no digitally Generated wizardry
Raw and real, gorgeous acting and a truly creative , simple, dynamic and effective stage prop setup.

More in todays blog post:
https://www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/9

22/08/2026

I am reflecting on a string of observations of Ruptures emerging across the world as well as more locally, nations, states, communities, organizations, workplaces.

Once noticing it is hard to not keep seeing and paying attention to what seems to be going on, and what it might mean in a Macro as well as Micro level - If anything?

Maybe also worth making a note of the Chinese Zodiac for 2026, the Fire Horse. This is occurring every 60 years and is associated with purge (chaos even) and change, probably all random or what..?

How easy is it not to get drawn into all the drama and upset triggered and amplified by news and social media channels
Much is real and painful impacting our sense of security and certainty, and some is speculative and on the surface of it designed to create fear and uncertainty.

Come join me in my reflections in todays full blogpost:

https://www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/8-1

04/08/2026

Investing in the Essential Relationship
Winter silence at North West Bay on a Sunday morning.

Todays image is taken during a recent planned and prepared Date with my wife and business partner Anna.

I would like to share an experience I am living into with great gratitude and respect.
A deliberate and prioritized sequence of facilitated dates using the principles of John Gottman’s book ‘Eight Dates - Essential Conversations for a lifetime’.

It all started by a dear friend sharing that he and his wife had decided to give the book and its proposals a go as something to do together.

I never followed up with him on where this went for them, so I can only talk about how I and we have experienced this journey together.

I invited Anna to join me in this process and made a commitment to take on the mental and practical load of planning and organizing the dates, as I have to admit that this is typically something I am more than happy to let Anna take care of..!

Check out the full post here:

www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/8

04/08/2026

Important message

27/07/2026

Dawn at Blackmans Bay, southern Tasmania.

Holding the Space

Good morning, afternoon or evening wherever you are in the world when reading these words.

Have you ever heard anyone referencing Holding the Space, and what might that even mean to you?
What is it all about and what are possible applications?
I have learned about this principle at its significance through participation in (and facilitation of) safe and powerful Men’s group sessions.
The principle applies to all situations where we are in the presence of others, in particular one on one settings.
It is quite the opposite of what most of us are trained to consider conversation and interactions, pause and think about what I might mean here...
The most challenging part of Holding the Space for another person is to stop and pause our own critical brain and automatic response mechanism.
It is almost the exact opposite of a debate or an argument, our role is to grant the other person the privilege and safety to speak truthfully about what is on their minds.
No Response (apart from any clarifying questions), no fixing, no solutions, no judgement.
Just Holding the Space for another person, and truly Hear and See them. Listen.

I am discussing this in more depth in todays blogpost, come join me for a couple of minutes please:
https://www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/7-2

19/07/2026

Breathe.

What better practice to engage with when it comes to managing pressures and stress?
It sounds so simple and so naive even... It is NOT!
Using some basic methods to divert focus away from the vortex of thoughts and worries ruminating around in our minds is extremely powerful and important.
You may already be aware, and maybe occasionally even having a go at various times when the brain and thoughts are really revving up.

When I reference Practice, I am pointing to a regular process where we consciously set up a situation and time to just be with ourselves and use Breathing to give our brains a rest.
Can you afford to give yourself 30 minutes of self care practice?

Remove yourself briefly from any distractions like phones, music, social media, other people, notifications etc
Quiet and comfortable, lying down or sitting in bare feet with the soles of your feet on the ground surface.
Notice how our body and mind is slowly exhaling and our pulse is slowly settling down….

Check in on today's blog post, a simple practice example
https://www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/7-1

06/07/2026

I am here noe, only because I did the test 12 years ago. Just Do it!

06/07/2026

Emotions - Let Them Flow

FIFA World Cup, The Beautiful Game is well and truly underway and for anyone caring for the game and their national representatives performance it is a rollercoaster of emotions.

Since I am so incredibly privileged to hold citizenship of Norway and Australia, I have been able to ‘‘ride both horses’’ up to now.
So sorry to see the Socceroo’s bow out already, BUT now all the attention is directed on cheering my native Norway soldiering on into the next stage.

Facing England in the quarterfinals - who would have dared believing in this a year or two ago?

I am very conscious about the various emotions and energies surging in my body as it all pans out in high definition (thanks to SBS for a brilliant coverage!)
Expectations and hope has been building up for some time as the results from the qualifications and initial stage has kept moving…

Check out my blogpost, digesting the latest result and journey so far.

https://www.stigstover.com.au/stigs-blog/7

Image of me, my daughter Cathrine and granddaughter Aurora celebrating an amazing win over Brazil in New Jersey US.