International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC)
15+ years Enterprise Sales Experience
10 years Project Consulting Experience
Certified ICF Professional Coach- Solutions Academy PCC training
Certified ICF Professional Coach- ACA Coach Academies ACC training
Certified Holistic Career & Life Coach – Institute for Career Coaching
Certified Health Coach – Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Resilience at Work Assessment Debrief Certification- Sloan Group
BS Economics, Business Administration Northern Illinois University
This is my story
Hi, I’m Audrey, and I’m a Career, Leadership, and Wellness Coach with Ama La Vida.
I’m a dedicated career and wellness coach with experience helping individuals find balance and fulfillment in their professional and personal lives. My mission is to empower my clients to achieve their career goals while maintaining a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
With a background in corporate America (20 years in Financial Services and Consulting) and coaching certifications in Career, Life, and Wellness, I bring a unique blend of practical career strategies and holistic wellness practices to my coaching. I’m a certified ICF professional career coach (PCC) and a certified wellness coach, which allows me to address both the career aspirations and the well-being of my clients.
My coaching approach is client-centered and integrative, focusing on personalized strategies that align with each individual’s values and goals. Whether you’re looking to navigate a career transition, elevate your career development and leadership skills, enhance your work-life balance, or boost your overall well-being, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I believe that true success comes from aligning your career with your passions and living a balanced life. I use a variety of tools, including strength assessments, confidence-boosting exercises, mindfulness techniques, and goal-setting frameworks to help my clients thrive both personally and professionally.
I understand the demands and expectations placed on professionals today:
- Navigating corporate politics and managing up
- Managing your professional development and network
- Wanting to advance in title and experience
- Career and life transitions
- Effective career exploration and job search strategies
- Trying to balance personal and professional lives
- Feeling burnt out and stressed and not engaging in self-care
- Re-entry into work after a career break
I Serve
Leaders who:
- Are first-time and mid-level (Director and VP’s) managers, who seek coaching to develop their communication skills and leadership abilities, and advance within their organization
- Want to increase their effectiveness as leaders by refining decision-making, problem-solving, and delegation skills
- Aspire to grow in their careers and need guidance in getting promotions, managing up, networking, and taking on new challenges
Professionals who:
- Are looking for career direction and support
- Are in career transition and need help identifying transferable skills, exploring new industries, and developing a plan for a successful transition
- Require practical strategies for networking, resume writing, LinkedIn branding, interview skills, and salary negotiation to stand out in the job market – I have helped my clients secure interviews and job offers from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Snowflake, Stripe, Squarespace, Abbott, CNN, Bloomberg, Reuters, 538 News, TED, and many others.
- Are experiencing burnout, downsizing, or guidance on rebuilding their careers
- Are in college or recent graduates who seek assistance enriching their communication skills, identifying their strengths, exploring career options, and developing job search strategies
People who:
- Are returning to work after a career break
- Are new parents juggling the demands of work and personal life
- Are looking to improve their health and wellness
- Want to feel confident in their abilities and build self-belief to pursue their passions and goals.
My Coaching Approach
As a coach, you will find that I am easy to talk to and open up to. I have a passion for helping others connect and move forward from wherever they are today. I partner with my clients with empathy and kindness, to increase confidence, self-awareness, growth, and create a life that is more fulfilling.
I begin by understanding your career and life objectives, strengths, and values. Throughout the coaching journey, I provide guidance, resources, and tools to help you increase your confidence in career development and job search strategies.
Outside of coaching, I’m a wife, mother of 2 college students, avid yoga enthusiast, pickleball player, and lifelong learner committed to personal growth and helping others achieve their full potential.
What my clients say
“I had my year end performance review and it went so, so well. The feedback I received was that amidst a year of complete chaos, I shined, controlling what I could with a smile on my face. I know without a doubt, Audrey played a huge role in that. I want to thank Audrey as it has been a year of leadership growth for me and I couldn’t have done it without Audrey’s coaching support.” – Molly M.
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“My experience with Ama La Vida has been extremely beneficial in redirecting my life and career goals so that I am now on a path towards a solid career in art, something I never would have imagined before my coaching with Audrey. The process allowed me to identify what drives me and how to take the aspects of my life that give me joy and turn that into my actual work. I cannot thank Ama La Vida and Audrey enough for helping me find this direction.” ~ Peggy G.
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“Working with Audrey has changed my entire outlook on my career journey. Audrey has shifted the way I view what is possible for me, helping me to expand my understanding of networking, making a change and championing my core skills. Not only is she thoughtful during our sessions, but I know Audrey keeps me top-of-mind throughout each week, sharing links and article notes whenever she sees something I might find helpful or useful. Audrey is sweet and sincere, and has had a tremendous impact on how I feel about my growth and ability to one day transition to leadership. I wish everyone could work with her and see the impact she can have on their future.” ~ Jackie K.
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“Audrey’s professionalism, kindness and knowledge are some of the reasons why I highly recommend her as a coach. Audrey’s incredible talent for reading people and showing empathy have helped me feel comfortable opening up so I can move forward. After a coaching session with Audrey I always feel inspired.” ~ Mary S., Special Services at Greater Chicago Title Company
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“Audrey is absolutely amazing. She has helped me completely turn my life back around. She is friendly and genuinely cares about my success. Her kindness and positive attituded is contagious and just what I needed to lift my self up to become what I always was. I am so excited to have her guidance.” ~ Shala D., Senior Payroll Administrator at PayTech
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“Audrey took the time to coach and mentor me during my journey of finding a new path in my career. She truly listened to what I was looking for, asked me thought-provoking questions, and gave extremely sound advice. Her positivity, uplifting attitude, and industry knowledge were key in sending me in the right direction for my new role. She is also has a very genuine, honest, and caring personality. I continue to seek out Audrey’s guidance time and time again, and would recommend her coaching in a heartbeat!” ~ Molly C.
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“Working with Audrey helped me regain my confidence and rebuild my self-esteem. We met twice a month and I decided to increase the frequency to also include celebrity sessions with Cindy who was phenomenal. At the time my mental health was also struggling due to burnout and I was stuck in a rut but fast forward to now, I received over 15 interviews, and I was happily overwhelmed, I was turning some down. I received 3+ offers and in the end, the choice I made felt in my best interest keeping in mind the work-life balance and low stress. I also learned to let go! Very important. Audrey helped me be true to myself than be desperate. The work we did has equipped me with my future job changes as well.
My self-care habits also improved, I stuck to my well-being goals and started working out, meditating, and taking care of myself because I had two fantastic coaches helping me through my rough patch. The best thing is that ALV HAS TONS of resources, their career module is AHMAZZINGGG!, It made me reflect deeply and helped me be more patient. I knew that I didn’t want to rush this process. Also, Audrey helped me seek guidance from other Coaches as well when needed and provided me with amazing webinar recordings that truly helped while doing my homework.
I highly recommend this” ~Mehar M.
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“ALV changed my life! Seriously. I was skeptical at first but I am so grateful my coach, Audrey, helped me find my passions and go for them! This program is for everybody looking to hone in on a career they love. 😀” – Austin P.
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“I was hesitant to try a coach but now I recommend it to all my colleagues and friends! My coach, Audrey, helped me think through the life changes I wanted to make and then pushed me when I would have hesitated at key moments. My life today is substantially better than when I started this process. I wanted to choose my next job with intention and Audrey’s support and guidance helped me find a great position.” – Alex N.
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“I have loved working with Audrey – she has truly changed the way that I see myself, and how I put aside time to think about my career and life. I am so much better for all of the time I’ve spent getting to know her – and I’m grateful to the huge, positive impact that ALV has had on my life. THANK YOU!” – Jackie K.
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“Thank you, all for the help! I am a data-focused decision maker that was struggling to make a decision on my own. Audrey was able to pull her many resources together to get me in the right direction. There’s no way, I could have the knowledge & resources she has, you can definitely tell this is her specialty and that she puts the time and work into it. I am currently looking for work and hope to work with Audrey again so she can coach me in my new job, more on the softer people touches, rather than data. Thank you again.” – Sabrina J.
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“My coach was absolutely incredible and helped me on all the stages of my process. I couldn’t have done it without her!” – Amanda S.
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“I’m excited to share some very happy news with you – yesterday I was offered a position as a Peer Support Specialist. I’ll be guiding others through their mental wellness journeys using my own lived experience with anxiety and depression. I’ll be earning more than I have been as a school bus driver, and the company offers benefits. I owe much of my success to you – you were knowledgeable, patient, kind, and full of resources. You helped me put other pieces of my life together by referring me to other coaches as well. For the first time in my life I’m feeling empowered, confident, and excited for my future.”
