Dez Stephens, MCC

Credentialed Coach + Educator
International Retreat Facilitator
Humanitarian + Social Enterpriser
Philanthropist + Published Author
Documentary Film Producer

About Dez Stephens, MCC

A seasoned holistic coach, educator, and social entrepreneur since 2005, Dez Stephens is the co-founder of Amarya and former owner and CEO of Radiant Coaches Academy, part of the former Radiant Health Institute. She has trained and certified over 1,300 coaches across more than 25 countries. Dez also serves as the Dean of TimeCoach Academy, based in Spain, where she supports the delivery of ICF-accredited coach training programs designed to be both rigorous and globally accessible.

Rooted in early experiences of volunteerism and service, Dez integrates humanitarian leadership with professional coaching. Her work has spanned prisons, halfway houses, and international nonprofit initiatives, including co-founding efforts in Honduras such as the Melanie Gissell Foundation, where coaching is used as a tool for healing, resilience, and community restoration.

Beyond coaching, Dez is the author of The Qualitarian and a co-executive producer of the Emmy-nominated documentary End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock. She is also an executive producer of the upcoming film Nine Little Indians, alongside Shannon Kring, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tony Robbins, exploring the legacy of Native American boarding schools.

Affordable + Accessible Coach Training for All
Through innovative pricing models, pro bono initiatives, and international partnerships, Dez is committed to dismantling financial and systemic barriers to high-quality coach training and certification.

Growing Global Coaching Communities
From Central America to Europe and Asia, she cultivates inclusive coaching ecosystems that empower individuals to elevate their lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Select Highlights

• Founder, Radiant Coaches Academy (est. 2012): Trained 1,300+ students across 25+ countries; ICF-accredited; recipient of the ICF Tennessee Prism Award for scholarship-based training initiatives in Honduras

• Dean, TimeCoach Academy (Spain): Supporting ICF-accredited global training programs with an emphasis on accessibility and excellence

• Humanitarian Leadership: Co-founder of the Melanie Gissell Foundation; long-term volunteer with Tennessee Prison for Women; leadership involvement with EthicalCoach

Services + Offerings

Professional Coach Training
ICF-aligned certification pathways with specialized tracks including Wellness, Enneagram, Somatics, Mental Health, Systems Constellations, Spirituality, and Social Impact.

Holistic Retreats + Events
Immersive, trauma-informed experiences grounded in ethics, cultural awareness, and personal transformation, designed to deepen presence and expand leadership capacity.

Social Impact Coaching + Consulting
Programs that serve underserved and marginalized populations through compassionate, skill-based coaching frameworks.

Speaking + Media Engagements
Talks and collaborations focused on social entrepreneurship, holistic leadership, ethical coaching, and global impact.

Next Steps
Ready to step into coaching, expand your impact, or explore collaboration?

Schedule a 30-minute session
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Collaborate on impact
Partner on retreats, speaking engagements, or community-based initiatives designed to create meaningful change.