“Networking” often brings to mind stuffy suits, formal events, and exchanging business cards like candy. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? Here at Ama La Vida we like to embrace creative networking strategies that involve thinking outside the box to make building connections more enjoyable and effective! In today’s career landscape, […]
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The decision to quit a job is a significant one, often fraught with mixed emotions. While it might seem like the only escape from a toxic work environment, burnout, or career stagnation, it’s worth exploring other options before making a drastic change. This blog post will delve into five strategies to help you reevaluate your […]
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Creating a fulfilling career requires more than just a day-to-day approach. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the practical aspects of crafting a clear career plan. By envisioning where you want to be in five years and establishing long-term goals, career planning becomes a tool that directs your path to professional fulfillment. What is […]
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“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross It’s pretty common that most of us feel pretty confident when we do something well, or get positive feedback, or someone […]
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So, you’ve decided you’re ready to work with a life coach, you’ve met the right person to be your coach, and your first session is scheduled. Now what?! Today, we’ll go over what you can expect from your first life coaching session. Of course, this will look different for every coach depending on their style, […]
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Over the last few years, the conversation around mental health has been shifting from silent and stigmatized to open and commercialized and everything in between. I, for one, am so glad we’re starting to talk about mental health. It’s not just about being healthy or struggling with mental illness, there is a big area in […]
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If you’re here, maybe you’ve just googled, “What do I want to do with my life?” or “I feel stuck and don’t know where to start” or “Why should I hire a life coach?” Welcome, you’ve found the right place. Life coaching has been gaining momentum over the last few years and is carving its […]
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5 Things To Do Now Instead of Quitting Your Job By now, you’ve probably heard of The Great Resignation – 33 million Americans quit their job since the spring of 2021. However, this doesn’t mean everyone quit their jobs to go live off the grid and never work again. The reality is, most of us […]
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Over the last few weeks, many of my clients have wanted to talk through how to re-enter social situations. As Covid-19 lockdown restrictions lift, we have to manage the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with it. So today, I’m sharing 5 tips to support you in re-entering the social world as things begin […]
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You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: setting boundaries is really important. Many of the issues my clients bring to coaching are in some way related to their boundaries. Specifically, their lack thereof. Boundaries can seem complex and nebulous, which makes them hard to define and implement for a lot of us. So […]
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Let’s start with a question: Would you rather break up with someone or tell a coworker that you’re bothered by something they did? In a survey, most people picked the dumping over the difficult work-related conversation (No Hard Feelings, pg. 139). In my opinion, there is something seriously wrong with that data point. How can […]
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Let’s talk about “the one”. “I want to find my “dream job”” is probably the most popular sentence I hear as a life and career coach. (Hint, there is no such thing). We are so focused on finding that “dream job” because it’s a story that’s been ingrained since childhood. Or even before we were […]
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