Graduate Certificate in Executive & Professional Coaching, University of Texas at Dallas
MA Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University
BBA, Economics & Finance, Gonzaga University
This is my story
Hello & welcome! I’m Cait Swamy. My purpose is to help people uncover their strengths, build confidence, and lead authentically. My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and designed to create measurable, real-world impact for individuals and teams.
Over the years, I’ve coached 200+ leaders ranging from early career professionals to C-suite executives, across 20+ profit and non-profit organizations both domestically and internationally. One thing I’ve observed repeatedly: regardless of role or level, the number-one challenge holding leaders back is imposter syndrome. Helping people overcome self-doubt, claim their accomplishments, and step fully into their potential has become the cornerstone of my coaching philosophy.
Before coaching full-time, I spent nearly a decade leading global talent development programs at a Fortune 50 company. This experience, combined with my 1:1 coaching and workshop facilitation, taught me that the strongest organizations are those where employees feel connected—to their work, their leaders, and each other. Furthermore, it reinforced my belief that personal growth is both an individual journey and a strategic imperative.
My Coaching Approach
I take a holistic, strengths-based approach to coaching. Clients describe me as both supportive and challenging—I hold space for self-discovery while ensuring accountability and action. As a maximizer, I help clients amplify their innate talents so they can lead, work, and live at their highest potential. My coaching cultivates connection, confidence, and clarity while delivering meaningful, measurable results.
I coach individuals to:
- Step confidently into leadership roles, whether they’re first-time managers or seasoned executives
- Strengthen communication and executive presence to influence, inspire, and lead effectively
- Navigate career growth, pivots, and entrepreneurial ventures, aligning work with their strengths, values and purpose
- Overcome imposter syndrome, fear of failure, or self-doubt in both professional and personal life
- Gain clarity, confidence, and self-awareness, especially during major life transitions, periods of uncertainty, or pivotal life stages
- Establish healthy boundaries, overcome burnout and build habits that support long-term success and fulfillment
Whether working with individuals or teams, my goal is always lasting growth, real-world application, and measurable impact.
Who I Serve:
- Executives refining presence, influence, and impact — gaining clarity, confidence, and strategies to lead high-performing teams
- First-time managers stepping confidently into leadership — building executive presence, communication skills, and the habits that drive team success
- Mid-career professionals navigating growth and the often under-supported middle stage of their careers — strengthening influence, decision-making, and career trajectory
- Emerging leaders developing their authentic style — cultivating self-awareness, leadership confidence, and skills to inspire and motivate others
- New Mothers & parents navigating career growth alongside family life — balancing leadership, identity, and personal fulfillment in ways that feel aligned and sustainable
- Career changers and entrepreneurs building purpose-driven careers — clarifying vision, aligning work with strengths, and taking actionable steps to make transitions successful
- Individuals navigating life transitions, including major changes, periods of uncertainty, or pivotal milestones — gaining clarity, resilience, and tools to manage change effectively
- Anyone seeking growth in confidence, mindset, boundaries, overcoming burnout and finding personal fulfillment — building practical strategies for sustainable personal and professional success
Beyond Coaching
When I’m not coaching or leading workshops, I’m fully immersed in family life with my husband, two sons, and our sweet pup. I’m passionate about wellness, meditation, urban hiking, weightlifting, and cooking—always seeking ways to nourish both body, mind, and soul. You’ll often find me arranging flowers, tending my ever-growing collection of houseplants, or creating a warm, inviting space filled with natural light, fresh blooms, and the soulful sounds of vinyl records.
Lifelong learning is at the heart of who I am. Whether it’s reading (I aim for 65 books a year!), practicing daily mindfulness, exploring astrology, or engaging in creative rituals, I believe in the power of continuous growth. I also love puzzles, games, and making art with my kids, because I firmly believe that play is productive. I also believe reality TV is a masterclass in Leadership and so balance it all with a healthy Below Deck obsession.
These passions fuel my coaching because life isn’t just about achievement; it’s about creating meaning, alignment, and fulfillment. When we show up as our best selves, we inspire those around us to do the same.
Ready to maximize your potential? Let’s connect!
What my clients say
“Cait is a fantastic coach to work with! You can tell she cares about you as a person and not just a client which sets her apart from my other experiences. She asks thought provoking questions that truly helped me to better understand myself and how to move forward. Cait is the epitome of servant leadership and I left that experience feeling more confident than ever in this next stage of my career.” – Teaira S.
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“Before I started working with a coach, I was skeptical that it would lead to measurable results. I was so wrong. Within just a few sessions of working with Cait, I started operating with more self-awareness and personal vision. Caitlin has an incredible talent for asking both thought-provoking and clarifying questions. I walked away from every session feeling more energized, empowered, and equipped to address my challenges. In particular, Cait not only helped me identify my key strengths, but also created space for me to better understand how I could cultivate these strengths. I view my time working with Cait as invaluable to my personal and professional growth. If you are ready to invest in yourself and reach your next level of success, I cannot recommend Cait highly enough as a guide and champion to help you get there.” – Stephen B.
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“My time coaching with Cait was one of the best moves that I made professionally and personally that impacted my career and the way I thought about growth. She has an unbelievable ability to hold space for whatever you’re feeling and experiencing. She asks the right questions that lead you to coming up with solutions for yourself. I felt completely at home talking with Cait and was able to be completely honest with her and myself about my career and thoughts. Cait helped me during a huge leap in my career and changed my life for the better.” – Madison W.
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“Working with Cait has been educational, fulfilling, fun, and effective. We had a rapport the very first moment we saw each other on the Zoom call. Cait showed me how to be a great coach. She was always welcoming, present, listened deeply, and provided a safe space for me to explore and grow! Her example of how to be an effective life coach helped me to experience what it could be like for me in my own coaching practice – once I finish my professional training. Cait maintained a great balance of having appropriate professional boundaries while still being very approachable. I honestly looked forward to every session with her and always went away satisfied. Simply and honestly, Cait is just a wonderful human being and a great coach! I will miss her.” – Kathy L.
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“Working with Coach Cait has been truly life-changing. When I started my coaching sessions with Ama La Vida, I was feeling extremely frustrated and burnt out from my job, but I had no idea what to do next. Cait helped give me the courage to do what I had been dreaming of, which was leave my role and take a career break to spend time focusing on myself, my passions, and what I’d like to do next. I am so grateful for the kindness and compassion she showed me each session while also pushing me out of my comfort zone. I was able to learn a lot about myself personally and professionally, and I landed a new job that I’m incredibly excited about!” – Kathryn W.
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“Cait is the best. She’s very engaging, personable, and genuine which were all very important when seeking guidance from someone you don’t know. Cait also finds ways to challenge you that helps you see things from a different lens. Words can’t express enough how much I appreciate the time and effort she dedicated towards me. Thank you Cait and continue positively impacting others lives in that special way you do.” – Leon H.
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“I came across Ama La Vida when I felt overwhelmed by my professional situation. Cait is a fantastic coach, she knows how to push you gently and help you arrive at your own conclusions while sharing helpful tools and resources. I know I’m now on a better path because of the work I’ve done with Cait, and know I will come back to her for coaching as soon as I’m able to. Highly recommend Cait if you’re trying to sort out your next career move.” – Andrea R.
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“In the past year of my journey with Ama La Vida, I have grown tremendously as a professional and as a person. The work with my incredible coach helped me better put work into focus as just a part of my life, identify which career track I want to be on, identify my personal strengths, and give me the push/accountability to pursue (and achieve!) my goals.” – Timothy B.
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“ALV is absolutely worth the investment. My coach has helped me navigate several different career issues including job searching while pregnant, setting up a mat leave policy at my new job and a lot more. I can’t recommend their services enough.” – Kristin S.
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“ALV has provided good feedback and resources. I enjoyed meeting with Cait and felt motivated after each session.” – Susan M.
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“Cait Swamy was a wonderful coach for me! She helped me uncover so much about myself in a short period of time.” – Anthony N.
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“Working with Cait has been a transformational experience. I have gone from being unclear about which path and projects I wanted to focus on in my next chapter, to having a clear, confident and excited mindset to achieve the goals I now have defined! Cait was warm and easy to talk to, while asking questions that challenged me to think through and solve my roadblocks. She provided tools and frameworks as needed, and also reminded me to celebrate my wins! I’d highly recommend working with Cait and ALV.” – Anna D.
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“I am richer for the experience of working with Cait. We have worked together off and on over the last year or two and every minute of her coaching was invaluable to me. Besides being a great human being, Cait is loving, insightful, smart, creative, a great listener, and always genuinely cared about me. She helped me to free myself from past cultural conditioning that I allowed to keep me hidden even from myself. Today, I feel ready to live according to my “original blueprint” easily and effortlessly. I know this partnering with Cait was no accident! It is one of the best gifts from the Universe I could have received. For this very reason, I know I am so much more able to serve the world in ways I still have yet to discover. I am so grateful I found Ama La Vida but especially Cait!! If you’re looking for someone who is adept at transformational experiences, choose Cait. You will not regret it!!” – Kathy L.
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“Cati was so great! She always had good tips and ideas for me to work on in between our sessions. She helped me find clarity in a time when I had no idea what I wanted to do with my career. Very glad I found ALV!” – Mackenzie H.
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“Cait Swamy is an incredible coach and I feel so grateful to have had the chance to work with her! I didn’t know what to expect from coaching but Cait was able to ask me such thought provoking questions and to help me really think about what goals I wanted to accomplish and how to get there. Through the coaching modules, I was able to really get insight into myself and what I wanted. In the end, I moved into a next step that was where I needed and wanted to be! Highly recommend!!” – Michelle N-L.
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“I can’t say enough good things about Cait Swamy and the Ama La Vida team. Not only was Cait always so kind and welcoming, but she really listened and was able to provide clear guidance despite all of my blabbering. She was 100% focused on me on my goals which I really appreciated since sometimes that’s not the case. She really is a gem of a person and a truly incredible coach! And whenever I needed assistance with my account, Ama La Vida was always super responsive, helpful and kind. Honestly, the best customer service I think I’ve ever experienced.” – Cady
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“The biggest thing I learned has been perception of others doesn’t matter, it’s what I need to be my best. At the end of the day, you drive your career.
For those hesitant to do coaching know that it is always good to get another outside perspective on things and coaching allows you to get an opinion from someone that has no stake in your career/life. They will give you an unbiased opinion that you can not replicate elsewhere.” – Matthew M.