MEET THE TEAM

Expert Coaches

Dez Stephens (she/her)
Founder

ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC)
Dez Stephens is the visionary founder of Radiant Health Institute, a global social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives through holistic education, impactful coaching, and meaningful media. A credentialed coach, published author, and expert trainer, she is known for her deep insight and unwavering commitment to empowering others.

Since 2005, Dez has been at the forefront of professional coaching. In 2012, she launched Radiant Coaches Academy, training and certifying over 1,200 students across 20+ countries. Under her leadership, the academy achieved ICF-accredited status in 2014, solidifying its reputation for excellence. In 2017, ICF Tennessee recognized her contributions with the prestigious PRISM Award for advancing the coaching profession.

Dez holds a Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential from ICF and earned her life coach certification from Guiding Mindful Change in 2005. A true leader in the industry, she continues to elevate coaching on a global scale.

Surya Sol(she/her)
CEO

ICF Master Certified Coach (PCC)
Hayley "Surya" Johnson is the powerhouse CEO of Radiant Health Institute, disrupting the coaching and holistic education industries with her bold, no BS approach. A trailblazer in high-ticket sales, transformative leadership, and business strategy, she is redefining success by making coaching education accessible, profitable, and truly inclusive for diverse learning styles and backgrounds.

With over $500K in high-ticket sales closed and record stats for growth in engagement and enrollment, Surya doesn’t just talk about impact. She creates it. She’s on a mission to dismantle outdated industry norms, elevate coaching standards, and ensure that excellence, equity, and transformation are non-negotiable.

As a neurodivergent and spiritually gifted leader, Surya seamlessly integrates subconscious reprogramming, energy work, and holistic healing into coaching education. She is not just shaping the future of coaching. She’s leading a revolution.

Iman Abrishamchi (he/him)
Intl' Director of Education

ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) and EMCC EIA-accredited coach
A powerhouse in the coaching industry. Iman operates at the highest levels of excellence. A sought-after mentor, organizational behavior strategist, and HR development expert, he is dedicated to shaping the future of coaching.

With an MBA, a DBA, and credentials as a Professional Scrum Master (PSM1), Iman blends business acumen with agile innovation, transforming leaders and organizations with a precision few can match.

A TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, and the visionary Director of Education at Radiant Health Institute, Iman doesn’t just teach, he architects transformative learning experiences. His impact extends beyond training; he is a thought leader and industry trailblazer, actively mentoring, developing cutting-edge curricula, and elevating the coaching profession on a global scale.

Alexis Foster(she/they)

CERTIFIED HOLISTIC COACH
Alexis Foster is a certified Holsitic Coach, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher and Tarot Reader with over 5 years of experience helping individuals connect with their intuition and personal power. Through Tarot, energy work, and coaching, she guides spiritual seekers and professionals in integrating mindfulness and self-discovery into their daily lives. Her mission is to create transformative experiences that inspire clarity, confidence, and alignment on the journey of personal and spiritual growth.

Trey Henderson (he/him)

ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
With over 19 years of experience in the Commercial, Public Sector, and DoD markets, combines multiple frameworks with deep listening and insightful questioning to catalyze transformative growth. Grounded in the belief that clients are inherently capable, he emphasizes self-care, mindfulness, and continuous improvement to help clients “become more comfortable with the uncomfortable.” Trey challenges individuals and teams to push beyond their assumptions, look at new perspectives, and achieve impactful results. What’s your edge? I’ll help you cross it.

Izabela Marić (she/her)

CERTIFIED HOLISTIC COACH
& YOGA TEACHER
As a certified holistic coach and yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience, Izabela is dedicated to helping clients live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives through mindfulness and self-care practices. With many years of experience leading international retreats, she has been an Education Ambassador for Europe and a Radiant Trainer in three languages since 2020, soon to be a PCC.

Viki Cumberbatch (she/her)

ICF ASSOCIATE Certified Coach (ACC)
Victoria Cumberbatch is an ACC coach dedicated to empowering neurodiverse folks in shifting from living in tension to intention. Her approach is informed by somatic experiencing, trauma sensitivity, ontology and human design!

Taamisah Mitha (she/they)

CERTIFIED HOLISTIC COACH
Taamisah Mitha is an Integrative Wellness coach, Career Development practitioner and Trauma-informed Yoga teacher. Taamisah is a real human first, with a real, authentic, compassionate, reflective and empowering approach. As a coach, she journeys with individuals as they come to know their deepest values and truths and build a life guided by their inner wisdom.

Svemir Vranko (he/him)

CERTIFIED HOLISTIC COACH
Svem is pedagogist and a Certified Holistic Coach on his way to PCC. Sound Healing and singing are his passions together with helping people achieve their full potential through vibration & frequency. Svem is also helping achievement of state of equilibrium through self reflection, somatic based methods, meditation, healthy food and light yoga practice.

Ali Hendry (she/her)

Ali Hendry (she/her)
Ali is the Course Lead for the ICF Relationship Coach Certification, bringing over 2,000 coaching hours and a deep passion for inclusive, ICF-aligned coaching practices. She is currently pursuing her MCC credential. A TEDx speaker (“Survivor’s Guide to Jealousy”), relationship columnist for DIVA Magazine, and non-monogamy educator on a global dating platform, Ali blends expertise with heart in everything she does.

Her academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, diplomas in counselling and NLP, and certifications in relationship and DEIJB coaching. Formerly a trained performer and comedy improviser, she infuses joy, flow, and grounded presence into her teaching.

Outside of coaching, Ali volunteers as a “Human Book” to promote understanding across identities and leads menopause awareness training across the UK. She lives by the coast, where she enjoys daily Pilates with her teenage daughter, coastal runs, and reading memoirs by marginalized voices.

Dr Katrina Sheena (she/they)

ICF ASSOCIATE Certified Coach (ACC)
Dr. Katrina Sheena Smyth is a credentialed ACC coach, researcher, and founder of Sacred Arts Flow and Sacred Hedge Grove. With a doctorate in philosophy specializing in artistic processes and alternative learning methodologies, they integrate coaching, earth-based wisdom, and intuitive practices to support artists, makers, and seekers in deepening their creative practice. As an ordained priestess with over 20 years of experience in meditation and yoga, they provide an inclusive and supportive space where individuals can navigate creative cycles with confidence, cultivate sovereignty in their expression, and bring their visions into form with clarity and trust.

Sara Ušić (she/her)

CERTIFIED HOLISTIC COACH
I’m a Neuronutrition expert, Holistic & Chakra Coach, and NLP Master specializing in subconscious reprogramming, emotional eating, and mindset transformation. I help individuals break free from limiting patterns, build confidence, and create lasting change. Through my mentorship program Neuronutrition as a Compass and one-on-one coaching, I integrate science-backed nutrition, energy healing, and mindset work in a safe, supportive space. True health isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about what you think, feel, and believe. Let’s transform from the inside out!

Ewelina Bindarowska (she/her)

ICF ASSOCIATE Certified Coach (ACC)
Ewelina Bindarowska is a trauma-informed Intentional Creativity® Coach, Wayfinder, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner, and mission-driven Holistic Business Coach. With a rare blend of corporate consulting experience and soul-centered coaching expertise, she guides clients through transformational journeys rooted in creativity, inner alignment, and purpose.

Her coaching integrates expressive arts to unlock inner wisdom, Wayfinder tools to foster clarity and integrity, and trauma-informed IFS practices to facilitate deep, sustainable change. Ewelina empowers individuals to navigate life transitions, dismantle internal barriers, and embody their purpose with confidence and authenticity.

More than a coach, Ewelina is a fellow traveler—committed to wholehearted living and embracing life’s challenges as catalysts for growth. She believes that every experience carries meaning, and that through intention and presence, we can transform even the most difficult moments into powerful stepping stones on the path to who we are meant to become.

Support Team

Surfy Sheffield

FINANCIAL ALCHEMIST & FLOW CONSULTANT
Surfy Sheffield is a fluid and dynamic financial consultant with a strong background in finance and a degree to match. His diverse passions span from martial arts and fashion to inter-dimensional energies, creating a unique blend of expertise and insight. With an infectious drive and a talent for bringing clarity, flow, and transformation, Surfy is a powerful force within Radiant.