We are kicking off a new series called “9 Cool Jobs to Put On Your Radar.” Many of our clients come to us to support their journey to discover a new career path through our signature ALV Method coaching program. We’ve seen time and time again that it can be challenging to identify creative new job […]
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Earning my black belt in taekwon-do was a true test of my strength and confidence. As with any goal, my journey to black belt had its ups and downs, and learning how to channel my inner bad-ass guaranteed my success. The following 4 strategies to channel your inner bad-ass will keep you feeling motivated and focused with any goal […]
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For years, researchers and business analysts alike were baffled by the success of leaders who weren’t traditionally seen as capable of achieving greatness – perhaps they weren’t the smartest on paper, or they weren’t the loudest and most engaging person in the room. We’ve now been able to hone in on that “secret sauce” behind some of […]
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The traditional office environment is disappearing with remote teams and the gig economy taking over. Recent studies show that 63% of employers have remote workers, and Gallup research indicates that those workers and spending more and more of their time working remotely. This talent structure has many benefits: flexibility, time saved not commuting, can hire […]
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Here at Ama La Vida, we are no strangers to the unpleasant, anxiety-inducing, and downright scary feelings that the job search can bring on. For one, we’ve built our business on coaching people through important career transitions. But we’ve also done it ourselves! (If you haven’t read our story, now is a great time to do so. The […]
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The job search in and of itself is a job! It requires commitment in time and mental efforts: scheduling your calendar to reflect the job search, connecting with your network, writing emails, drafting your documents to send to possible employers, and the list continues. The time you spend to nourish yourself during your efforts to […]
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Erin had a career in Hollywood for many years, and in 2011 she decided to leave it behind to pursue something new. She wasn’t really sure what she wanted to do, but she moved to Chicago in 2012 and started working for a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who needed help marketing his business. Even though […]
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The coach training world is confusing, convoluted and extremely difficult to navigate. We get questions all the time from coaches who would like to join the ALV team but don’t yet have their coaching credential. We are happy to provide guidance to help explain the industry and help you find the best coaching training program […]
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Have you ever been to an improv comedy show? The nature of these performances is that the entire scene is on the fly, and the actors continue to deliver no matter how absurd or unbelievable the content or scenario becomes. The troupe works collaboratively as they dive fully into their work, not letting denial or […]
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Well done! You’ve made the decision to invest in yourself and sign up for coaching. This is an incredible step toward achieving your goals. Kudos to you! This is where the fun starts, and it is also where your work begins. Your coach will do everything in his/her power to support you, but there are […]
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