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Affordable + Accessible Professional Coach Trainings for 10 Years Now!
Affordable + Accessible Professional Coach Trainings for 10 Years Now!
Coaching for Humanity, Not Just the Few
Coaching for Humanity, Not Just the Few
At TimeCoach Academy, we believe professional coaching is not a luxury. It is a human capacity, a way of being, and a skillset that can elevate individuals, organizations, and communities across the world.
For too long, high-quality coach training has been financially out of reach for many. Since the early days of the coaching profession, access has often been limited to those with significant resources, creating barriers for talented, purpose-driven individuals who feel called to serve but cannot justify the cost.
We are here to change that.
TimeCoach Academy was founded on a simple but powerful premise: when coaching becomes more accessible, humanity benefits. When more people are trained in presence, deep listening, ethical awareness, and transformational dialogue, we collectively shift how we lead, relate, and care for one another.
Affordability is Not a Compromise. It is a Commitment.
Our programs are intentionally designed to be financially accessible without compromising depth, rigor, or professional standards. We challenge the assumption that quality must come at a premium price, and instead focus on delivering exceptional, ICF-aligned training in a way that more people can say yes to.
Accessibility is Global by Design.
We welcome students from around the world, across cultures, professions, and life paths. Whether you are beginning your coaching journey or deepening your practice, you will find a learning environment that honors diversity, lived experience, and multiple ways of knowing.
Compassion at the Core.
Beyond skills and credentials, we center compassion for humankind. Coaching, as we teach it, is not only about performance or outcomes. It is about presence, dignity, and the ability to meet another human being with respect and curiosity. This ethos shapes everything we do, from curriculum design to how we hold space in every session.
A Different Kind of Coaching School.
TimeCoach Academy is not only preparing coaches. We are cultivating practitioners who see coaching as a responsibility to contribute to a more conscious, connected, and equitable world.
Because when coaching becomes accessible, transformation is no longer exclusive. It becomes collective.
Iman Abrishamchi, MCC [he+his]
TimeCoach Academy Founder
TimeCoach Academy Founder
Iman Abrishamchi, MCC is a Master Certified Coach (ICF), EMCC EIA–accredited practitioner, mentor coach, and organizational behavior specialist with extensive global experience in coach education, assessment, and leadership development. He and his team at TimeCoach Academy serve as instructors for this program, bringing deep expertise in competency-based coaching and professional standards.
As an ICF PCC Credentialing Assessor, Iman evaluates and certifies coaches in English, Farsi, and Arabic, supporting quality, rigor, and consistency across the global coaching profession. His work reflects a strong commitment to ethical practice, coaching excellence, and the advancement of professional coaching worldwide.
Iman is formerly a faculty member of Beckett McInroy (BMC) CoachME, where he mentored and trained aspiring and established coaches, leaders, and executives across diverse cultural and organizational contexts. His professional background spans human resources, organizational behavior, and business strategy, supported by an MBA and ongoing doctoral studies in business administration.
In addition to his coaching and academic leadership roles, Iman is a Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), a TEDx speaker, and a podcast host, recognized for translating complex organizational and leadership concepts into practical, impactful learning experiences.
ACC Pathway!
ACC Pathway!
PCC Pathway!
PCC Pathway!
MCC Pathway!
MCC Pathway!
TimeCoach Academy offers three progressive ICF-accredited coaching pathways designed to support coaches from foundational development through master-level professional practice. Each program integrates evidence-based learning, experiential coaching practice, reflective inquiry, ethics, mentor coaching, and human-centered development.
Level 1 Coaching Program (ICF Level 1 | ACC Pathway)
Level 1 Coaching Program (ICF Level 1 | ACC Pathway)
The Level 1 program is a 94-hour foundational coaching education designed for individuals beginning their professional coaching journey. This 6-month pathway introduces coaching as both a disciplined skill set and a way of being, emphasizing awareness, inquiry, active listening, ethics, and embodied presence.
Participants engage in live training sessions, peer coaching, reflective learning, mentor coaching, and practical coaching application while developing competency in the ICF Core Competencies. The curriculum integrates frameworks such as ACT, Positive Psychology, Neuroscience, and Phenomenology to support both personal and professional growth.
Graduates are prepared to pursue the ACC credential and begin coaching with a grounded, ethical, and experiential foundation.
Level 2 Coaching Program (ICF Level 2 | PCC Pathway)
Level 2 Coaching Program (ICF Level 2 | PCC Pathway)
The Level 2 program is a 180-hour advanced coaching education designed for practitioners seeking deeper mastery, precision, and professional rigor. This 12-month pathway expands coaching beyond foundational competence into advanced relational intelligence, systemic thinking, ethical discernment, and sophisticated coaching application.
Participants explore advanced methodologies including Gestalt, Narrative, and Systemic Coaching while engaging in observed coaching, mentor coaching, reflective supervision, ethics case analysis, and real-time coaching integration.
The program emphasizes awareness over technique and supports coaches in refining their capacity to work skillfully with complexity, transformation, and diverse client systems.
Graduates are eligible to pursue the PCC credential and emerge as highly skilled, ethically grounded, and professionally mature coaching practitioners.
Level 3 Coaching Program (ICF Level 3 | MCC Pathway)
Level 3 Coaching Program (ICF Level 3 | MCC Pathway)
The Level 3 program is a 75-hour advanced master-level coaching pathway designed for experienced coaches pursuing MCC-level development and professional mastery. This program supports coaches in refining presence, discernment, coaching depth, relational precision, and transformational partnership at the highest levels of professional coaching practice.
Participants engage in MCC-level mentor coaching, advanced supervision, observed coaching assessment, reflective dialogue, and sophisticated inquiry into coaching as a developmental and relational discipline. The curriculum emphasizes coaching presence, systems awareness, ethical complexity, and mastery of the ICF Core Competencies at the MCC level.
Rather than focusing solely on methodology, Level 3 cultivates the coach as the instrument of coaching, supporting greater subtlety, consciousness, and transformational impact across individuals, teams, organizations, and global systems.
Graduates emerge prepared to pursue the MCC credential with greater confidence, maturity, and professional depth.
For more information or to inquire about enrollment,
please contact Dez Stephens, MCC, at dezstephens@yahoo.com, +1-615-598-7730.
For more information or to inquire about enrollment,
please contact Dez Stephens, MCC, at dezstephens@yahoo.com, +1-615-598-7730.
Meet TimeCoach Academy's International Coaches
Meet TimeCoach Academy's International Coaches
Dr. Katrina Sheena Smyth [she/they]
[The North of Ireland]
Embodied Leadership Coach + Researcher
Dr. Katrina Sheena Smyth [she/they]
[The North of Ireland]
Embodied Leadership Coach + Researcher
Dr. Katrina Sheena Smyth is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), researcher, and facilitator with over 700 coaching hours and more than 12 years of facilitation experience. She holds a doctorate in Philosophy, grounded in arts-based research, and serves as an ICF Ambassador for the Life, Vision + Enhancement Communities of Practice.
Her coaching focuses on embodied leadership development for creative and purpose-driven professionals, supporting clients to lead with presence, integrity, and alignment.
As a trainer with TimeCoach Academy, Dr. Smyth integrates her research and embodied practice to guide emerging coaches in cultivating genuine presence, ethical clarity, and professional competence. Her teaching emphasizes coaching as both a discipline and a lived experience, bridging theory, practice, and self-awareness for sustainable impact.
Betty Fang [she/her]
[New Zealand and Singapore]
Eco-Somatics Coach
Betty Fang [she/her]
[New Zealand and Singapore]
Eco-Somatics Coach
Betty Fang is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Eco-Somatics Coach who supports individuals in cultivating deeper awareness of the body, mind, and their relationship with the natural world. Her work integrates somatic intelligence with ecological consciousness, inviting clients into experiential practices that foster presence, insight, and meaningful personal growth.
As a trainer with TimeCoach Academy, Betty creates grounded, reflective learning environments where students and clients can safely explore patterns, expand their range of choices, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Her approach emphasizes embodied awareness, supporting lasting transformation through the integration of inner experience and the wisdom of nature.
Izabela Marić [she/her]
[Croatia]
Certified + Credentialed Holistic Coach
Izabela Marić [she/her]
[Croatia]
Certified + Credentialed Holistic Coach
Izabela Marić is a certified Holistic Coach and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), as well as the founder of Verbasana Yoga Studio + Yoga Academy. With a rich background in transformational practices, she brings an integrative approach that blends coaching, mindful movement, breathwork, and embodied presence.
Izabela has extensive experience leading international coaching and yoga retreats, creating immersive environments where individuals can deepen self-awareness, build confidence, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. Her work supports clients and students in aligning mind, body, and purpose, fostering sustainable growth and holistic wellbeing.
As a trainer with TimeCoach Academy, Izabela offers a grounded, warm, and empowering presence, guiding emerging coaches to develop both professional skill and embodied awareness. Her teaching reflects a commitment to coaching as a holistic, lived practice that supports meaningful transformation across personal and professional domains.
Kimberley Bertrand [she/her]
[Canada]
Holistic Life + Leadership Coach
Kimberley Bertrand [she/her]
[Canada]
Holistic Life + Leadership Coach
Kimberley A. Bertrand is a Certified Holistic Life and Leadership Coach, 200-hour E-RYT Yoga Teacher, and Level 2 Reiki Practitioner with more than 25 years of professional experience, including 17 years in senior executive leadership. She brings a powerful integration of corporate expertise, holistic wellbeing, and practical coaching experience to support individuals in creating meaningful and sustainable transformation.
Her work focuses on self-leadership, mindset, wellness, and aligned action, helping clients and students navigate change with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Kimberley is especially passionate about bridging the gap between professional success and personal wellbeing, supporting individuals in leading from a place of authenticity and balance.
As a trainer with TimeCoach Academy, Kimberley creates supportive and empowering learning environments where aspiring coaches can deepen their skills, build confidence, and expand their impact. She is currently working toward her ICF credential, further strengthening her commitment to excellence in coaching practice and education.
Marie Rodriguez [she/her]
[USA]
Leadership Transformation Coach
Marie Rodriguez [she/her]
[USA]
Leadership Transformation Coach
Marie Rodriguez is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and enterprise change and capability leader with a Master’s in Applied Leadership and Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Her work spans global leadership development and organizational transformation, where she has designed and implemented systems that strengthen decision-making, alignment, and execution across complex, fast-paced environments.
With a strong foundation in both strategy and human development, Marie supports leaders in translating vision into action, building clarity, resilience, and sustainable performance. She brings a practical yet deeply human-centered approach to coaching, helping individuals and teams navigate change with confidence and intention.
As the founder of Active Lotus, Marie leads experiential leadership retreats that integrate coaching with meditation, breathwork, and yoga-based practices, including Kundalini, vinyasa, and restorative modalities. Her work emphasizes nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and aligned leadership as essential components of effective performance in today’s evolving landscape.
Marie also serves as an instructor with Amarya, where she teaches Business Fundamentals and supports emerging coaches and leaders in bridging strategy with real-world application.
Soulara Sevier [her/she]
[USA]
Shamanic Executive Function Coach℠
Soulara Sevier [her/she]
[USA]
Shamanic Executive Function Coach℠
Soulara Sevier is a certified Shamanic Executive Function Coach℠, Reiki Master Teacher, keynote speaker, and Founder and CEO of Soul Suite Wellness™. With over 25 years of experience spanning psychology, cardiac nursing, and integrative healing, she brings a highly specialized and innovative approach to leadership and performance.
Her work focuses on supporting high-level leaders, particularly in femtech and precision medicine, to resolve the root patterns of burnout while expanding leadership capacity and restoring nervous system coherence. Through her proprietary methodology, Soulara integrates executive function coaching, trauma-informed leadership strategies, and biologically intelligent performance frameworks to help clients navigate complex, high-pressure environments with clarity and authority.
Soulara is known for her ability to bridge science, energy medicine, and leadership development, creating transformative experiences that support both individual wellbeing and organizational impact. Her work empowers leaders to build high-trust, sustainable cultures while advancing innovation without compromising personal or collective health.
Matalya Onuoha[her/she]
[Canada]
Certified Human Design Strategist + Mindset Coach
Matalya Onuoha[her/she]
[Canada]
Certified Human Design Strategist + Mindset Coach
Matalya Onuoha is a Certified Human Design Strategist, Mindset Coach, and founder of Rewrite Coaching, where she supports women in building businesses aligned with their natural energy and design. Her work focuses on helping clients move from purpose to profitable offers with clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth.
Certified in Human Design, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Neuroenergetic Encoding, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and hypnosis, Matalya brings a multi-modality approach that integrates identity-level mindset work with practical, embodied transformation. Through her signature CLARITY to PROSPERITY Framework™, she guides women in packaging their expertise into aligned programs and launching with intention.
With a professional background spanning coaching, corporate benefits and retirement analysis, and entrepreneur development, Matalya combines strategic insight with intuitive alignment. She is also a workshop facilitator and podcast host, known for her direct and empowering style that helps clients move from stuck to launched.
Matalya is currently pursuing her ICF credential, further deepening her commitment to coaching excellence and professional standards.
Elissa Kennedy [her/she/ally]
[USA]
Interdisciplinary Transition Coach
Elissa Kennedy [her/she/ally]
[USA]
Interdisciplinary Transition Coach
Elissa Kennedy is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who brings an interdisciplinary, evidence-informed approach to coaching, grounded in adaptability and lifelong learning. Her work integrates positive psychology, neuroscience, somatics, systems thinking, and holistic wellbeing to support individuals navigating transitions in an increasingly complex and evolving professional landscape.
As a mentor coach and facilitator, Elissa designs interactive, experiential learning environments that help coaches deepen their presence and effectiveness with clients. She is passionate about advancing the integration of research and coaching practice, serving as Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships for the ICF Sacramento Chapter and as an ICF Ambassador for the Coaching Science Community of Practice.
Elissa is also a dedicated community leader, known for building inclusive networks that foster connection, leadership development, and collaboration. Through her work with the Women’s Business Center of Sacramento, she has developed and delivered programs that support entrepreneurs and professionals in building resilience, confidence, and strategic vision.
Her approach is deeply rooted in values of diversity, social equity, and reciprocity. Elissa creates empowering spaces where insight emerges, confidence grows, and meaningful, lasting change becomes possible.
Dez Stephens [she/her]
[USA]
Holistic Coach + Educator
Dez Stephens [she/her]
[USA]
Holistic Coach + Educator
Dez Stephens is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation, coach educator, and social entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in coaching and transformational leadership. She has trained and certified coaches in more than 25 countries and is the founder of Radiant Coaches Academy and co-founder of Amarya.
Her work bridges professional coaching with humanitarian impact, including co-founding initiatives that provide grief-recovery coaching in Central America. Dez is also a published author of The Qualitarian and a documentary film producer focused on social and Indigenous issues.
As a trainer with TimeCoach Academy, Dez brings a globally informed, heart-centered approach that integrates ethical practice, embodied awareness, and real-world application, supporting coaches in developing both mastery and meaningful impact.
Svemir Vranko [he/him]
[Croatia]
Holistic Coach + Sound Healing Practitioner
Svemir Vranko [he/him]
[Croatia]
Holistic Coach + Sound Healing Practitioner
Svemir Vranko is a Croatia-based Certified Holistic Coach, yoga teacher, and sound healing practitioner with more than two decades of experience integrating coaching, bodywork, movement, and contemplative practice. His work bridges science, embodiment, and energetic awareness, offering a deeply integrative approach to personal transformation and wellbeing.
Trained at the Diamond Light School for Massage and Healing Arts in San Francisco, and certified in the Romanowski and Yumeiho methods, Svemir weaves together deep tissue bodywork, breathwork, and sound therapy to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and holistic healing. He is recognized as a pioneer of sound healing in Croatia, having studied with Jonathan Goldman in Hawai'i.
His diverse career spans luxury wellness settings in Dubrovnik, psychiatric and holistic clinics in Ljubljana, and international retreats and trainings across Europe. He is also co-creator of the YOMAD Yoga, Music + Dance Festival in Rovinj and served for nearly a decade on the board of Verbasana Yoga School in Zagreb.
Svemir holds a 300-hour yoga teacher certification, a Magister of Education from the University of Zagreb, and has studied at The American University in Washington, DC. In addition to his work in coaching and healing, he is co-founder of the Greenergo Association, reflecting his broader commitment to innovation, sustainability, and conscious living.
Binu Prasad [he/him]
[UAE]
Holistic Leadership Mindset Coach
Binu Prasad [he/him]
[UAE]
Holistic Leadership Mindset Coach
Binu Prasad is a former Global Chief Human Resource Officer with over two decades of experience partnering with business leaders, professionals, and individuals across global markets to drive transformation, performance, and personal evolution. His work bridges executive leadership with deep inner development, supporting individuals in moving from reactive patterns to conscious, high-impact living.
As a Certified Holistic Mindset Coach, breathwork practitioner, and energy coach, Binu integrates neuroscience-based coaching, meditation, Kriya Yoga, and emerging modalities such as Rapid Transformation Therapy (RTT). His approach is designed to facilitate deep rewiring of the mind, enabling sustainable behavioral change and expanded self-awareness.
Binu is the creator of the Discover–Analyze–Nurture (DAN) methodology, a holistic framework that supports transformation across mind, body, and energy. Through this work, he helps clients break limiting beliefs, reprogram subconscious patterns, and cultivate clarity, resilience, and purpose.
Through his platform, LeadWithBinu, Binu extends leadership beyond traditional models into self-leadership and mind leadership, blending science with inner awareness to unlock human potential at its highest level. His core belief is simple and powerful: when the mind is rewired, transformation becomes inevitable.
Sally Mayberry [she/her]
[USA]
Executive Resilience + Culture Coach
Sally Mayberry [she/her]
[USA]
Executive Resilience + Culture Coach
Sally brings deep experience at the intersection of strategic communication, marketing, and organizational culture. Having navigated the complexities of large-scale, high-stakes environments, she understands the pressures leaders face in demanding, fast-moving organizations. Her work is dedicated to humanizing the workplace by helping individuals bridge the gap between professional performance and personal well-being.
As an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Certified Resilience HeartMath® Coach, Sally offers a distinctive blend of practical expertise and evidence-based emotional intelligence. She supports clients in navigating stress, complexity, and decision fatigue by cultivating physiological coherence and a grounded sense of inner ease. Her approach is rooted in the belief that when individuals feel truly seen, centered, and resourced, they are able to lead with clarity, authenticity, and meaningful impact.
Born and raised in Germany and now based in the United States, Sally brings a global perspective shaped by a lifelong commitment to personal growth, resilience, and human connection. Whether designing innovative engagement strategies or holding confidential space for executive reflection, she is known for her warm, steady presence and her ability to create environments where insight and transformation can emerge naturally.
Teh-Hau Chua [he/him]
[Canada]
Career Coach
Teh-Hau Chua [he/him]
[Canada]
Career Coach
Teh-Hau Chua is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), experienced engineer, and supply chain professional who specializes in helping technical professionals accelerate their career growth and transition into leadership roles. With a strong background in complex, global environments, he brings practical insight into navigating organizational dynamics, cross-cultural collaboration, and high-performance expectations.
His coaching focuses on supporting individuals through management transitions, strengthening communication across cultures, and empowering introverted professionals to thrive in diverse workplaces. Teh-Hau combines strategic thinking with empathy, helping clients build confidence, lead with clarity, and translate their expertise into meaningful career progression.
Based in Canada, Teh-Hau is committed to supporting professionals in unlocking their potential and leading with authenticity in today’s evolving global landscape.
Angela R. Curry [her/she]
[USA]
"Coach Curry"
Angela R. Curry [her/she]
[USA]
"Coach Curry"
Angela R. Curry, known as “Coach Curry,” is a Certified Career Consultant and Business Coach with over 18 years of coaching experience. As a Holistic Career Strategist and Business Consultant, she partners with clients in a thought-provoking, client-centered process that fosters self-awareness, clarity, and purposeful action.
With a professional foundation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Angela brings strong business acumen and strategic insight to her coaching, while maintaining a non-directive approach that honors each client’s autonomy and vision. She supports individuals in identifying their values, strengths, and aspirations, empowering them to confidently walk, talk, and embody success at every stage of their journey.
Angela is also a Certified Highlands Ability Battery Affiliate, integrating objective assessments with coaching presence to deepen insight, support informed decision-making, and facilitate sustainable, client-defined growth. She is deeply committed to ethical practice, confidentiality, and creating supportive partnerships that help clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Interest-Free Payments Available!
Interest-Free Payments Available!
Group Coaching Mastery (40 CCE Hours)
Group Coaching Mastery (40 CCE Hours)
The Group Coaching Program at TimeCoach Academy is a 40-hour advanced training designed to develop mastery in facilitating transformational group environments.
This program reframes group coaching as a dynamic system rather than a scaled version of one-to-one coaching. Participants learn how to work with the collective intelligence of a group to generate insight, awareness, and sustainable change.
Core Philosophy
Core Philosophy
Transformation accelerates in relational fields. Growth is amplified when individuals see themselves through others.
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
Designing psychologically safe group environments
Facilitating collective awareness + co-creation
Applying Systems Thinking + Group Dynamics Theory
Working with emotional + relational data in real time
Structuring sessions with both rigor and flexibility
Methodology
Methodology
Live group facilitation practice
Reflective rounds + collective inquiry
Use of metaphor, paradox, and strengths-based interventions
Neuroscience-informed session design
Outcome
Outcome
Participants develop the ability to lead groups with precision, presence, and adaptability, creating environments where insight emerges naturally and transformation is sustained through shared experience.
Language of Coaching (Jiva Language | 40 CCE Hours)
Language of Coaching (Jiva Language | 40 CCE Hours)
The Language of Coaching program is a 40-hour advanced course grounded in phenomenology and the philosophy of human experience. This program develops the coach’s ability to work with language as a tool for awareness, differentiation, and transformation.
Drawing on thinkers such as Merleau-Ponty, Levinas, Heidegger, and David Bohm, the course bridges deep philosophical inquiry with practical coaching application.
Core Focus
Core Focus
Language is not just communication. It shapes perception, identity, and possibility.
What You Will Experience
What You Will Experience
Phenomenological inquiry practices
Deep listening + embodied awareness
Reflective and generative dialogue
Case studies + supervised coaching
Dyadic and triadic practice structures
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Increased precision in questioning and reflection
Ability to work with meaning, not just content
Enhanced presence and relational depth
Capacity to facilitate insight through language
Approach
Approach
Participants do not simply learn concepts. They embody them through lived coaching conversations, integrating theory with real-time practice.
Outcome
Outcome
Graduates are equipped to conduct deeply transformative coaching conversations rooted in awareness, presence, and philosophical rigor, aligned with professional coaching standards.
Online classes are delivered in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, Croatian, Russian, Mandarin, Hindi, Farsi, and Arabic, ensuring an inclusive and globally accessible learning experience.
Online classes are delivered in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, Croatian, Russian, Mandarin, Hindi, Farsi, and Arabic, ensuring an inclusive and globally accessible learning experience.
For more information or to inquire about enrollment,
please contact Dez Stephens, MCC, at dezstephens@yahoo.com, +1-615-598-7730.
For more information or to inquire about enrollment,
please contact Dez Stephens, MCC, at dezstephens@yahoo.com, +1-615-598-7730.
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