If you’re here, something in you already knows it’s time for a change.

Not a surface-level adjustment.
Not another burst of motivation.
A real shift — the kind that begins quietly, in the place where your truth has been waiting for you to catch up.

My work is about helping you return to that place.

People come to me when they are capable, intelligent, and self-aware… yet something in their life feels subtly misaligned. They’re ready to stop negotiating with fear. Ready to stop performing versions of themselves. Ready to build a life that feels coherent, grounded, and honest.

Together, we examine the internal architecture shaping your decisions, relationships, patterns, and sense of self.
We clarify what’s true for you.
We dismantle what’s been getting in the way.
And we create a structure that supports the life you actually want — not the one you’ve been managing.

You will be deeply supported.
You will be challenged.
You will be seen.
And you will grow in ways that become impossible to ignore.

If you feel the pull toward this work — even if it’s just a whisper — reach out.
Let’s talk and see if this is the right fit for where you’re heading.

I look forward to meeting you.
— Stephen

Stephen Thomas is a transformational guide and facilitator who helps high-functioning, sensitive leaders realign their lives from the inside out. With a decade of emotional intelligence and leadership training experience — including his time as a lead trainer with Next Level Trainings — he has supported hundreds through identity shifts, emotional unlayering, and major life transitions.

Stephen brings a rare combination of grounded presence, intuitive clarity, and relational depth to his work. He listens beneath the surface, perceives what’s unspoken, and helps clients see the internal structures shaping their decisions, relationships, and self-concept.

His approach integrates emotional attunement, truth-telling, and creative design, guiding clients to rebuild their inner architecture with intention and integrity.

Beyond coaching, Stephen is the director of Shakedown Circus and a multidisciplinary creative whose artistic work deepens his understanding of human experience.

There comes a moment when the life you’ve been managing can no longer contain the person you’re becoming.

Not because anything is wrong,
but because something in you has become unmistakably honest.

My work meets you at that moment.

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WHAT THIS WORK IS

This is not mindset coaching.
This is not motivation.
This is not behavioral optimization.

This is structural transformation.

We examine the internal architecture shaping your decisions, your relationships, your patterns, and your self-concept.
We dismantle what no longer fits.
We rebuild from truth instead of fear.

This work is intimate.
It’s relational.
It’s honest in ways you may have never allowed yourself to be.
And it changes you, from the inside, outward.

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THE PATH OF THIS WORK

Our work unfolds in three phases:

1. Excavation

You begin to see the internal scaffolding you’ve been living inside.
The emotional agreements you’ve made.
The patterns you’ve been performing.
The truths you’ve quieted.

2. Reconstruction

We interrupt and release what’s outdated.
We build new frameworks based on clarity, integrity, and self-respect.
You start making decisions from your actual self, not your protective self.

3. Integration

Your inner world stabilizes.
New boundaries become natural.
Your identity expands.
Your life reorganizes around the person you’re becoming.

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WHICH CONTAINER IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Both of my containers use the same method:
the difference is depth, duration, and season.

THE 3-MONTH CONTAINER

For the person who is ready for a breakthrough.

You choose this if:

• You’re at a threshold moment
• You can feel your old identity cracking
• You’re ready to tell the truth you’ve been avoiding
• You need clarity, direction, and internal coherence now
• You want a direct and immediate shift

This container restructures the foundation.

THE 6-MONTH CONTAINER

For the person who is ready for a full identity reconstruction.

You choose this if:

• You are in an active life transition
• You’ve outgrown your old architecture
• Your patterns run deep
• You want sustained, evolving support
• You want a new identity that doesn’t collapse under stress
• You don’t just want change; you want stability, depth, and permanence

This container restructures not just the foundation,
but the entire internal house.

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THE EXPERIENCE

You will be challenged.
You will be witnessed.
You will be supported.
You will be held accountable to the version of yourself you’ve always been inching toward.

This work is not always comfortable.
But it is always liberating.

Every client is different, but our work may explore:

• Identity deconstruction + reinvention
• Emotional attunement and self-regulation
• Releasing old narratives and internalized expectations
• Boundary clarity
• Nervous system architecture
• Leadership of self
• Truth-telling, both inward and outward
• Vision building that comes from alignment, not pressure
• Rebuilding self-trust
• Expanding capacity for being seen, held, and expressed

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THE NEXT STEP

If something in you is waking up,
Trust that.

Let’s have a conversation and see which container matches the season you’re in.

Click on “Contact”

Schedule a conversation.
No pressure.
All possibility.

“Working with Stephen has been one of the most impactful decisions I’ve made in recent years. I came into our sessions feeling overwhelmed with the demands of my career and the deeper desire to live a life aligned with my values. Through our time together, I’ve gained clarity, confidence, and the tools to speak up for myself with honesty and courage.

What makes this coaching experience different is the way it blends grounded accountability with emotional intelligence and deep reflection. We didn’t just talk about goals… we explored the why behind them, the limiting beliefs holding me back, and the vision of a life I actually want to wake up to. From navigating complex relationship dynamics to redefining my role at work, I’ve made tangible changes I’m truly proud of.

Most importantly, I’ve learned to trust myself. To show up with integrity. To set boundaries. To move with purpose, even in uncertainty.

If you’re looking for a someone who sees the whole person… mind, heart, body, and spirit and can hold space for growth, truth, and transformation, I can’t recommend Stephen enough. He has truly helped me see myself, be myself, and step into a level of confidence I was always afraid of. Using my voice to express my authentic self.”

Nick Stevens – Project Manager

“Stephen is a gifted and loving leader! He has a gift of listening not only to what you are verbally saying, but his natural intuition also picks up on what you are not saying. Therein lies his coaching magic! You will not find a more authentic, honest, and committed person to work with!”

Sheryl Fiedler – Entrepreneur

“Stephen is an honest and charismatic man, with an inherent listening capability and a genuine desire to see everyone around him grow. My experience with him has been one of understanding and support. I encourage everyone that has the chance to act now and transform their lives with him.”

Annie Woods – Life Coach

“Stephen is an amazing person but beyond that he has endless insight! He has the ability to look at situations differently, from angles that might be elusive to the person who is in the heat of the moment. He has done so for me on many occasions and he is someone I always want in my corner. I trust and love him, he is extremely gifted, and he gets results!!!”

Nile Woodson – Entrepreneur and Restaurateur

“Stephen’s approach to coaching is incredibly effective. My personal experience was that he challenged me in a way where I felt 100% supported, which I think is one of the unique qualities he brings as a coach. He held up the mirror for me to get a good look at my own value. I show up differently in my life as a result of knowing him.”

Christina Clark – Philanthropic Fundraiser

“Stephen Thomas is an extraordinary life coach. He is loving and powerful, holding his coachees accountable, and pushing them to reach their greatest potential. I am consistently impressed with his commitment to making a difference and the degree to which he cares about his student’s results. I cannot recommend him more highly!”

Chris Hawker – Life Coach and Entrepreneur

“Stephen is one of the most insightful, loving, creative, rigorous leaders I’ve ever had the pleasure of being coached by. He ALWAYS holds me high and always comes from a place of love and compassion. He challenges me to take an honest inventory of myself and challenge my existing thoughts and ways of being. If you’ve never hired a coach before, don’t hesitate another second. Stephen will without a doubt support you in creating the life you desire!”

Liz Koehler -Development Coordinator and Consultant

“If you are looking for a life coach that will push you to be the best you can be, Stephen is your person. He listens and listens and gets to the root of what’s holding you back and then asks the questions that need to be answered in order to take your life to the next level. If you are ready to live the life you have always wanted to live, give Stephen a call. He will support you in maximizing your potential to be the best you, you can be.”

Jon Hawker – Business Owner

“Stephen is a professional! He listens carefully and provides spot on feedback. He is able to coach into the possibilities that I was not able to see for myself. Stephen supported a platform of my vision and goals, not giving the answers, but offering direction. His style is direct and supportive and I highly recommend his coaching program!”

Geni Henderson – Real Estate Agent

“Stephen is a perfect coach for me. He stands for me living in my vision and supports me in creating greatness in my life. He creates a space that allows for total honesty and vulnerability. It’s amazing how even a five minute talk with Stephen can shift the rest of my day/week into one of leadership and breaking through any barriers in my way.”

Chris Brown – Senior Business Developer

“Stephen is a beautiful soul and makes the world a brighter place. His passion for life and positive energy is magnetic. I love the way his presence in a room provides an immediate calmness and warmth. He always brings an enlightening perspective and I trust him completely.”

Audrey Buss – Social worker

If you are interested in discussing coaching packages, send Stephen a message here.