Meet Amy Stephens

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Amy Stephens is the founder of Arif Consulting, where she partners with leaders and organizations through speaking, consulting, coaching, and leadership programs that strengthen judgment, reduce decision drag, and improve execution during periods of complexity and change.

With a background spanning Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, and PwC, Amy brings deep experience in organizational change management, organizational development, and leadership effectiveness. Her work blends systems thinking with a human-centered lens — helping leaders focus on the conditions that actually shape behavior, not just the behaviors themselves.

Founder-Led Delivery Model

Founder-Led. Intentionally Scaled.

Amy leads all client relationships and remains the primary advisor on every engagement. When scope or timing requires additional support, she partners selectively with experienced consultants who align with Arif Consulting’s values, frameworks, and expectations for excellence.

This approach ensures depth, continuity, and clear ownership — without compromising quality.

Credentials & Frameworks

+ Founder, Arif Consulting (est. 2017)

+ Author, Practicing Bravery with MOXIE

+ ICF ACC | Prosci Certified | Genos Emotional Intelligence

+ Creator of the MOXIE Framework: Mindset, Ownership, Execution, Integrity, Empathy

+ Founder, Arif Consulting (est. 2017)

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