MEET THE TEAM
Expert Coaches
Hayley Surya (she/her)
CEO
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 She’s on a mission to dismantle outdated industry norms, elevate coaching standards, and ensure that excellence, equity, and transformation are non-negotiable.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.
Sophia Casey (she/her)
Sophia Casey, MCC, is a globally respected executive coach, transformational leader, and industry icon known for creating powerful, results-driven transformation at the highest levels. As the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of the International Coaching & Leadership Institute Rising (ICLI RISING), she has trained and mentored thousands of coaches worldwide, shaping leaders who operate with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
With decades of experience across government, corporate, and entrepreneurial sectors, Sophia brings unmatched depth to leadership development. From overseeing large-scale federal training initiatives to coaching executive teams across industries, her work bridges strategy, emotional intelligence, and sustainable performance. Named a Top Transformational Coach by USA Today and a Gold Award recipient by Coach Awards, she is widely recognized for her ability to elevate both people and systems.
A Master Certified Coach and 8-time bestselling author, Sophia is deeply committed to advancing the coaching profession with integrity, rigor, and heart. Her work empowers coaches to master their craft, lead with purpose, and build impactful, values-aligned businesses that create lasting change.
Trey Henderson (he/him)
Lead Trainer
Grounded in the belief that clients are inherently capable, Trey emphasizes self-care, mindfulness, and continuous improvement as cornerstones of success. He challenges students to push beyond assumptions, explore new perspectives, and build confidence in their coaching practice. His teaching style is known for clarity, rigor, and an engaging presence that makes learning both practical and inspiring.
Passionate about equity and inclusion, Trey ensures that every learner feels seen and supported while being stretched to their full potential. At Radiant, he is dedicated to upholding ICF standards and guiding coaches to embody excellence at every stage of their journey.
Eric Edwards (he/him)
Eric Edwards is a U.S. Air Force veteran with 21 years of distinguished service, and a leader in resilience-building for individuals and organizations. Throughout his military career, Eric excelled as an Education & Training Manager and Master Resilience Trainer, developing programs that fostered mental fitness, teamwork, and transformational leadership. He holds degrees in Religion and Education & Training Management, and is currently completing his master’s in Pastoral Counseling.
At Radiant Health Institute, Eric serves as a faculty member, mentor coach, and resilience facilitator, offering steady guidance and real-world wisdom. He specializes in resilience-building, values-driven leadership, mental fitness, and holistic personal development. Eric has trained and mentored thousands across the military and coaching fields, making him a trusted guide for students at every level. His unwavering commitment to growth, inclusion, and results helps others rise to their full potential and lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Ewelina Bindarowska (she/her)
Melissa Barnett (she/her)
Melissa Barnett is a proud Mexican-Hispanic woman, mother of five, and a passionate advocate for educational equity. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and principal across private, public, charter, and tribally-controlled schools, she has dedicated her career to empowering youth and communities. As a first-generation college graduate and lifelong South Phoenix resident, Melissa champions spaces where growth, accountability, and radical self-acceptance can thrive. Her coaching approach blends real-world wisdom with a deep belief in each person’s capacity to heal, shift, and lead.
Melissa’s work is profoundly influenced by her mentor, Lourdes “Lulu” Rodriguez, whose fearless authenticity continues to inspire her. Driven to carry Lulu’s legacy forward, Melissa supports individuals from all backgrounds as they navigate personal growth, life transitions, and parenting. She specializes in equity-driven education, family dynamics, and cultivating courage, clarity, and accountability. Melissa’s coaching is infused with warmth, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to helping others author their own stories of healing and success.
Tamara Williams (she/her)
Tamara Williams is the Founder and Director of Innergetic Wellness Center and a wellness practitioner specializing in integrative, root-cause healing. Her work blends preventative care, mental wellness, and holistic practices to support sustainable, whole-person health.
With over a decade of experience in life sciences and healthcare IT, Tamara bridges science-backed frameworks with hands-on modalities including Osteopathy, Applied Kinesiology, Rebound Therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She supports clients and students in addressing physical and emotional stress by working with the body’s innate intelligence and capacity for healing.
Tamara’s integrative approach is especially impactful for corporate leaders and coaches in training, supporting nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and sustainable performance under pressure. By addressing stress patterns at their root, her work helps leaders make clearer decisions, lead with presence, and cultivate psychologically safe, high-functioning teams—skills that directly translate into effective, ethical, and embodied coaching practice

