Linda Stephens-Jones, MSW, PCC
Linda Stephens-Jones, MSW, PCC, is a distinguished executive coach, mentor, and author dedicated to empowering senior leaders, business owners, and high-achieving professionals who are people of faith. With over a decade of experience in life and executive coaching, Linda provides faith-integrated guidance that helps clients navigate complex challenges, overcome decision fatigue, and achieve greater fulfillment and impact in their personal and professional lives. She specializes in leadership development, team and organizational coaching, and personal growth strategies, creating safe and transformative spaces for her clients to thrive.
Before establishing her coaching practice, Linda served a remarkable career in the United States Air Force, where she led family support programs, strategic communications initiatives, and command-wide readiness programs both stateside and overseas. Her extensive background in federal service, combined with her expertise in clinical social work, equips her with a unique perspective on leadership, resilience, and organizational dynamics. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, and a Certified Christian Life Coach, she integrates faith, values, and practical strategies to help clients achieve clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth.
Linda’s commitment to service extends beyond coaching. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., serving on boards and philanthropic initiatives supporting education, social action, and human rights. Recognized as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Raleigh, NC, and honored with multiple civilian service awards, Linda continues to inspire and mentor emerging leaders. Passionate about lifelong learning, personal development, and faith-driven leadership, she empowers others to lead with authenticity, purpose, and transformative impact.
• Professional Certified Coach
• Certified Group Coach
• Certified Christian Life Coach
• Certified DISC Consultant
• Breakthrough Coaching Master
• Certified Professional Life Coach
• Coaching Culture Mentor Coach
• Certified Human Behavior Consultant
• University of Alabama – Master’s Degree, Clinical/Medical Social Work
• Talladega College – Bachelor’s Degree, Clinical/Medical Social Work
• Antioch Baptist Bible Institute – Diploma, Biblical Studies
• Christian Coach Institute – Certified Professional Life Coach & Professional Coaching
• Co-Visioning LLC – Breakthrough Coaching Master
• 2025 Top 15 Coaches in Raleigh, NC Metro
• Soroptimists International “Woman Helping Women” Award
• Career Civilian Service Award
• Meritorious Civilian Service Award
• Exceptional Civilian Service Award
• International Coaching Federation
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Northern Virginia Delta Education and Community Service Foundation
• Triangle Chapter Talladega College National Alumni Association
• Children, Civil Rights & Social Action, Economic Empowerment, Human Rights
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to establishing authentic, trusting relationships with my clients. By meeting them where they are and integrating faith into their professional and personal growth, I create an environment that allows them to reach levels of impact and fulfillment they may not have thought possible.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I’ve received is to consistently practice what I teach. By doing the internal work myself and modeling authenticity, I not only improve my own life but also create a more credible and effective space for those I coach.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be authentic in practicing what you teach, invest in your personal growth, and do the internal work. This career not only allows you to impact others but also evolves your inner self, making you a more effective and grounded coach.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Trust, authenticity, lifelong learning, faith, and building meaningful connections are central to both my work and personal life. I prioritize creating environments where clients feel safe to explore, grow, and achieve more than they initially imagined.