About Stephanie & The Observatory
Most people live in reaction mode.
They scramble to respond to the latest crisis, the loudest trend, the nearest deadline.
But real strategy requires distance. It’s about pulling back far enough to see the quiet signals, the overlooked patterns, the shifts others miss until it’s too late.
That’s what I built The Observatory for.
Each month, subscribers get one signal, one lens, and one move — a clear vantage point above the noise. It’s not about consuming more information. It’s about creating a decision-making playbook that compounds over time.
Alongside The Observatory, I also publish Beyond the Backlog, a weekly blog where I explore the stories, research, and cultural shifts shaping how we work and build. Think of it as the place where big ideas are tested, reframed, and expanded.
And because not every insight needs to wait for long form, you’ll also find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Medium, and Bluesky, where I share fast sparks, experiments, and frameworks in progress.
Together, these spaces form a rhythm:
Weekly blog essays for depth and storytelling.
Social posts for curiosity and conversation.
The Observatory for clarity, perspective, and strategic application.
Behind all of it is me, Stephanie Muxfeld — strategist, operator, and pattern spotter. My work blends business, culture, and behavioral science into frameworks leaders can actually use.
If you’re curious, ambitious, and ready to think bigger, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to The Observatory. Welcome to Beyond the Backlog. Welcome to the vantage point.
