Stop wasting time in a job you don’t love
We’ve helped employees from leading companies build personalized plans for their professional goals.
HOW IT WORKS

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
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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.

Lauren Bonheim
I love working with professionals who have built successfulcareers but are asking, "What's next?" Whether you're stepping intoleadership, navigating a major opportunity, or redefining success on your ownterms, my role is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence—withoutlosing sight of the life you're building outside of work.

Eric Goeres
I've experienced career growth from nearly every angle—fromstarting as an assistant at PBS to serving as a media president. Thatperspective helps me coach professionals who are preparing for biggerleadership roles, navigating executive decisions, or simply ready to have agreater impact in their careers. Together, we'll create a strategy that helpsyou lead with confidence and purpose.

Sherry Trebes
Leadership isn't just about reaching the next title—it'sabout building a career that's sustainable, rewarding, and aligned with who youare. I work with experienced professionals who want to lead with greaterconfidence while navigating the opportunities and challenges that come withcareer growth. My coaching combines thoughtful reflection with practical actionto help you achieve meaningful, lasting success.

Hillary Bennett
Career success shouldn't come at the expense of everythingelse that's important to you. I help professionals pursue promotions,leadership opportunities, and career transitions while creating a version ofsuccess that also supports their health, relationships, and personalpriorities. Together, we'll build a career that feels both fulfilling andsustainable.

Melissa Shaprio
I coach experienced professionals through the moments that shape a career—stepping into leadership, navigating a transition, or getting clear on what they really want next. Drawing on more than a decade coaching everyone from mid-level managers to senior executives, I help you position yourself with confidence and turn ambition into a focused, strategic plan. My approach is practical, honest, and built for progress that lasts.

Donia Allen
I'm passionate about helping professionals make careermoves that are both meaningful and strategic. Whether you're preparing for aleadership role, expanding your influence, or looking for work that's alignedwith your values, I'll help you create a path that's authentic, intentional,and achievable. I believe the best career decisions happen when ambition andauthenticity work together.
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frequently asked questions
At Ama La Vida, we personalize our proven coaching process to give you reliable results that are tailored to you and your unique needs. We deliver this through our one-on-one coaching sessions, group coaching, and eCoaching programs.
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.
Your coach will help you identify areas for personal growth and opportunities for strategic planning that will support you in both your professional life and your personal life.
Our career coaching process starts with self-discovery to help you understand your passions, values, gifts and purpose. Because job satisfaction is really about fulfillment, growth, and work-life balance.
We also take this promise even further by offering Celebrity Sessions™ which let you use your coaching sessions with any of our coaches so you can benefit from each of their specialized expertise.
The team will use that information to personally match you with your perfect coach from our team of 60+ certified coaches.





