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Stop wasting 
time in a job you don’t love

Get one-on-one coaching to navigate your career with confidence.
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OUR CLIENTS GET  RESULTS

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"My coach helped me identify my strengths and clarify goals in ways I never had before. Through their guidance, I gained the confidence to navigate job transitions, tackle interviews, and negotiate higher salaries. Most importantly, I overcame self-doubt and learned to embrace opportunities with confidence"
— Jon
+20k salary increase
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“From our first session, my coach helped me break free from compartmentalizing my life, leading to a newfound sense of freedom and fulfillment. Now I've found an incredible nonprofit role that aligns with my strengths, manage my own publication, and speak at prominent events.  I'm thriving as a whole human in all areas of my lifE— I owe it all to Ama La Vida."
— Badiana
+30k salary increase
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"After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, I wanted to find my 'work of the heart' - meaningful, full-time work making a real difference in people's lives. Ama La Vida and Coach Audrey provided the perfect balance of tools and guidance while giving me the freedom to create my own path."
— Audrey
+11k salary increase

We’ve helped employees from leading companies build personalized plans for their professional goals.

HOW IT WORKS

A few ways a personally-paired career coach from Ama La Vida helps you take the next step
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Create your career roadmap
Together, you and your coach will create a personalized plan based on your unique needs, timeline, and priorities to make intentional choices about what comes next.
Land your dream job
Feel calm and ready to nail your interviews and negotiate like a pro for the compensation you deserve.
Build your first 90-day plan for success
Your coach will help set you up for success in your first 90 days with the tactics and strategy you need to make a great first impression.
Crush your annual review
Prepare for your annual review or upcoming promotion cycle with an Ama La Vida expert by your side.
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Our mission is to

democratize coaching and make it accessible for all who need it

As former burned out management consultants, we had done all the "right" 
things on paper, but still felt our hearts 
and minds needed more. Starting Ama  
La Vida was our "aha moment" and we want to help you find yours.

Meet Your Career Success Team

Connect with our hand-selected team of 60+ ICF-certified coaches who blend proven expertise with personalized guidance to help you achieve your career goals.

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Lauren Bonheim

Life-First Career and Leadership Coach

I partner with successful professionals who sense there's something more out there to design an authentic life, career, and relationships that light you up from the inside out.

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Eric Goeres

Career and Leadership Coach

I guide driven professionals to turn career pivots into breakthroughs, drawing from my journey from PBS assistant to media president.

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Sherry Trebes

Career and Leadership Coach

I partner with corporate professionals who are ready to move from overwhelmed to energized, helping you find purpose and balance while building the career you deserve.

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Hillary Bennett

Career, Health, and 
Life Coach

I help working moms move from surviving bedtime to thriving in both work and life, guiding you back to your dreams while mastering the art of work-life integration.

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Elliott Davis

Career Coach

I’ve been where my clients are—stuck in self-doubt and overthinking. Now I use that lived experience, plus my diverse business background and Harvard education, and a whole lot of humor, to help them get unstuck and move forward with intention.

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Donia Allen

Career Coach

I coach mission-driven professionals—especially women, creatives, and leaders of color—who are navigating career transitions, growing into leadership, or seeking more alignment between their work and values.

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frequently asked questions

What is Ama La Vida career coaching?
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We pride ourselves on balancing long-term vision with the quick wins and short-terms goals that are keeping you up at night. We believe that transactional coaching (i.e., a coach who just gives you what you’re asking for) will lead to transactional results.

Our coaches will challenge you with unexpected insight into your current state and arm you with new strategies and new skills to help you reach both your short- and long-term career objectives.
What makes Ama La Vida different from other career coaching services?
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We pride ourselves on balancing long-term vision with the quick wins and short-terms goals that are keeping you up at night. We believe that transactional coaching (i.e., a coach who just gives you what you’re asking for) will lead to transactional results.

Our coaches will challenge you with unexpected insight into your current state and arm you with new strategies and new skills to help you reach both your short- and long-term career objectives.
Is career coaching just for finding a new job or getting job search help?
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We pride ourselves on balancing long-term vision with the quick wins and short-terms goals that are keeping you up at night. We believe that transactional coaching (i.e., a coach who just gives you what you’re asking for) will lead to transactional results.

Our coaches will challenge you with unexpected insight into your current state and arm you with new strategies and new skills to help you reach both your short- and long-term career objectives.
What if I need more than just career coaching?
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We believe that in order to drive consistent results, all of our coaching work must be anchored in process. Our key methodology is ADIT: Assess, Discover, Implement, Transition.

Our methodology and coaching techniques are rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience, and we've refined them through years of successful client work.

We utilize this methodology to create both quick wins and sustainable, long-term results.
How long should I expect to work with my coach?
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We believe that in order to drive consistent results, all of our coaching work must be anchored in process. Our key methodology is ADIT: Assess, Discover, Implement, Transition.

Our methodology and coaching techniques are rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience, and we've refined them through years of successful client work.

We utilize this methodology to create both quick wins and sustainable, long-term results.
How much does career coaching cost?
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We believe that in order to drive consistent results, all of our coaching work must be anchored in process. Our key methodology is ADIT: Assess, Discover, Implement, Transition.

Our methodology and coaching techniques are rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience, and we've refined them through years of successful client work.

We utilize this methodology to create both quick wins and sustainable, long-term results.
What is your coaching methodology?
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We believe that in order to drive consistent results, all of our coaching work must be anchored in process. Our key methodology is ADIT: Assess, Discover, Implement, Transition.

Our methodology and coaching techniques are rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience, and we've refined them through years of successful client work.

We utilize this methodology to create both quick wins and sustainable, long-term results.
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