I had a great time working with Adam. During the complimentary initial session, we went over expectations to make sure we were a good fit, he asked me to think about why I wanted to meet with him, and I had an idea of what things I needed to do to make the most out of our next two sessions. During our two hour-long sessions, we went over my spending versus income. He helped me look at my spending from various perspectives and encouraged me to put together a budget that I feel really good about. Before coming to Adam, I was having quarterly panic attacks late at night, whenever a large bill would come in, about how I was going to get through the next few weeks. I feel much better having worked with him and feel that I have the tools to spend more responsibly, analyze my spending habits, and put together rainy day funds to plan better for the future. read more

While we didn't end up moving forward together for now, Adam really helped me clarify my goals and feel a bit more grounded as I embark on the (super overwhelming) journey of trying to understand and manage my finances. His approach is warm, patient and non-judgmental. Thank you Adam! read more

I came into my work with Adam feeling fuzzy and unsure of myself in regards to my finances, especially during conversations with my partner, who is very confident and methodical with money. I knew I wasn't going to make any movement around this on my own, as I tend to go into paralysis around topics like finances (and financial decisions) that seem in the least bit complicated or time-consuming to me. With Adam's support, I did my due diligence to face exactly what was happening with my money in all aspects. He offered clear, nonjudgmental, gentle support -- both emotional and logistical. He helped me dig deeper into my "stuck places" around money, vision into what I wanted, and offered much-appreciated hand-holding around some of the basic tasks (spreadsheets, calculations, tracking systems, budgeting) that just needed to get done, despite my resistance! Because of my work with Adam, I feel like I'm on firmer ground. I have clarity about my financial situation and more confidence around how I want to use my resources. I also experience less worry and shame when money conversations come up with my partner. Finances are a vulnerable subject for many of us, and Adam's perfect balance of empathy and "get 'er done" was exactly what I needed to push through my fears and paralysis to a new level of financial awareness and confidence. read more

I really appreciate the work I did with Adam. His initial free consult alone was so useful in coming up with a plan to get me started, and I really like that his rates are much lower for ongoing work for 2/3 months. His approach of tackling "both the numbers and the feelings" meant that I could slow down and feel through stuff when needed but also make quick progress. Adam is great at holding non-judgmental space and asking great questions/offering helpful reframes. He was also flexible in terms of including my partner in a few sessions, which really helped our collective relationship with money. He's very responsive and helpful via email as well, between sessions. I've come away from this work feeling empowered about handling money, with a clearer sense of what I'm excited to do on my own and where/how I need further help. If you're ready to tackle your money demons and make real progress towards self-empowerment and self-esteem in this realm, I highly recommend working with Adam! read more

A Finance guy with emotional intelligence has been a dream come true! Adam goes well beyond support with the numbers of finance. In our work together, I had several breakthroughs regarding blocks in receiving, scarcity, my own value, and wealth itself. In the bigger game of life, you would be well served by having Adam Koren as a Financial Coach. read more

Adam is a truly fantastic practitioner and coach. He has a beautiful and rare blend of counseling/therapeutic approach with getting practical in a supportive way. He is an incredible listener, thought partner, and honors the person (you!) in the process. I could not recommend Adam enough. If you're ready and willing to gain clarity and inspiration around your finances, I would put my full faith and trust in Adam Koren. read more

Adam is super nice and seems like a great financial coach for individuals or couples. We did the first free consultation with him virtually and it was an hour long session where he got to know our financial situation and goals, then he laid out what he could offer us. We ultimately decided not to go with him and opted for a more traditional financial advisor who could recommend investment options. Adam would be great for people who are uncomfortable and new to managing their finances. He is like a financial therapist. He is very patient, a great listener, and really positive. If this sounds like a service that you'd be interested in, I would highly recommend Adam. Also, his rates are very reasonable. read more

Adam brings great listening, powerful insights, lots of care, and wonderful humor to our calls! He is a staunch supporter of me living the life I want. Through his gentle reminders, I've become better at focusing my time and energy on what really matters to me. Also, he's super organized and has incredible integrity: if he says he'll do something, he does it. He has been a role-model for this way of being, and he has also been a support for me when I needed someone I could count on. His wisdom runs deep. Even though his focus is finances and productivity, he has helped transform the relationship I have with my inner critic. Thank you Adam for the great work you're doing! read more

Adam is an incredibly kind, compassionate, and caring financial consultant. He's the kind of person who really puts you at ease and has you feel comfortable opening up about the things that we usually don't talk about with others. Adam not only addresses the mundane ("How do you track your finances?" "How often do you do this?") but he also addresses the subtle emotional undercurrents. His curiosity about why I do the things I do has really helped me by bringing things into the light that had been hidden from view. He's a skillful guide and I trust him fully. read more

For decades I had a huge aversion to tracking and organizing my finances, both in my personal life and in my sole proprietorship. The main reason I had this aversion was a vague sense that I was probably wasting more money than I cared to admit both personally and in my professional practice, and I had shame about facing the music. The irony of course is that my aversion to facing it was making the problem much worse--which made me want to avoid the problem more, and on and on in a downward spiral. Luckily for me, one day a few years ago I was sitting in a theater waiting for the performance to start, and I happened to chat up the guy sitting next to me. At some point I asked him what he did, and he said he was a financial organization coach. A lightbulb went off in my head. This is exactly what I needed- a coach to hold my hand through the psychologically daunting task of actually facing the numbers of my personal and business expenses, tracking them, and setting up budgets. Also providing accountability that I actually do it. I asked for his card, and soon after the man from the theater, Adam Koren, gave me a very helpful and generous free initial consult. True to my pattern, I procrastinated and stuck my head in the sand for nearly another year around this issue before pulling the trigger and hiring Adam. And I am so so so glad I finally did. I started working with Adam in April, and now by early January, my life has completely transformed around this issue. I have extremely organized and well-categorized tracking in Mint, I have monthly budgets, I'm looking at comparative monthly and yearly charts, and I feel totally in charge of my personal and business numbers. Even more important, I don't feel shame about it any more! It wasn't some deep psychological process we went through (it was relatively painless) but just Adam's gentle, encouraging presence to guide me to do this each month, plus his knowledge of many of the psychological pitfalls people have around it, and his practical knowledge of tracking and budgeting, made it about as easy as it could have been for me. Plus, simply having the accountability to have to do the tracking before each call forced me to do it, rather than procrastinating as I used to. (By the way, one tip he gave me about budgeting that made it a zillion times easier for me to set up, was this: I only need to set up budgets in Mint for categories I need/want to cut down. For example, I'm trying to cut down food expenditures, so I need to set up a monthly budget for food--but I don't need to track a monthly budget for, say, clothing, because I don't spend that much on clothing and it's not something I feel I need to cut down. I still can see all my expenditures on all categories--including clothing--and each month I analyze monthly income vs. expenditures overall. But I'm only actually setting bonafide budgets for about 10 categories I've identified where I'd like to trim down. This turned budgeting from a daunting task I'd been avoiding for decades, to an easy one that is actually kind of fun for me to look at because it's not overwhelming. This is only one of many, many high-quality reframes Adam has given me.) It's only the first week in January and all my business and personal bookkeeping from last year is already done-- and I'm ready to file my Schedule C self-employed tax return. I cannot emphasize enough what a huge shift this is for me. My usual pattern for two decades has been to scramble a year's worth of expense tracking around October 7th, a week before the deadline from my inevitable extension! I would also only do business tracking, not personal, as that was what needed to be done in that week. Not this year. I just texted my tax guy, who has been used to these shenanigans from me for two decades, "Believe it or not, I'm going to file my taxes very early this year." He said, jokingly, "I'll believe it when I see it." I replied, "Well you're going to see it soon! When's your next tax appointment? I'm ready to file!" I'm saving about five hundred dollars a month now just from increased awareness about my expenses and trimming things that aren't really providing value (without feeling like I had to go on a restrictive "crash diet" around spending.) So the coaching has paid for itself just on purely financial terms. But much more important to me, I feel like decades of shame has been lifted from me around this issue. A huge weight has been taken off my shoulders by transforming financial disorganization into organization, and I feel like so much mental and emotional bandwidth has been freed up just by handling this one area of my life. I am so glad I chose that seat in the theater! I shudder to think how I might have never solved this problem for the rest of my life, had I chosen just one seat away. If you struggle with the same issue I did around financial disorganization, I can't recommend more highly that you work with Adam right away. read more

If you could use some support looking at your finances and thinking about money, I highly recommend Adam Koren. My tax person has unfortunately went awol =and I was stressing about it. I called Adam and he talked with me, really helped calm me down and get my action plan together. Adam brings a lot of compassion, empathy and strategic thinking to the process and I can't recommend him enough. read more

I know that health coaches are not magicians, and aren't trying to be magicians, but, well, Adam is kind of a magician! I began working with him with a goal of creating more structure in my life, and specifically around a very concrete task - using to-do lists. Our coaching rapidly delved into deep topics, the history that led me to this place, what I saw as my own blocks, etc., though always with an ear to the good, to the positive. It was this focus on the good that led to a personal breakthrough for me. I've always been great at organizing my computer files. I can find old documents from 5 years ago in minutes! But to-do lists were truly overwhelming. Like I felt like I was drowning every time I tried to make one - it was terrible! With the simple insight into the similarity of these tasks, the connection between the organizational styles, how good it feels to know what is left to be done and when I'm complete, abracadabra - a small miracle. I'm so grateful and 100% recommend this man, not just on finances, but for broader structure/organization/life coaching. It was a joy! read more

Adam's counsel has repatterned decades of my personal neglect habits. As a result, I've internalized a kind and firm presence when dealing with my financial & personal affairs. Adam's gifts are seemingly subtle on the surface, and yet underneath his attention and presence is a mountain of care and curiosity that is quite rare to find. I experience Adam as an ally of the highest integrity & consideration, and recommend his work to anyone seeking to shift their relationship with their financial and personal affairs. read more

When I started working with Adam, I was unsure about where my money went each month, how to track everything, and even how to wrap my head around the whole process of tracking everything or setting a budget. Through our conversations, Adam helped me identify some mental and emotional blocks that were preventing me from engaging with my income and expenses in a neutral way. After I cleared those blocks I was able to level-up my mastery of my own finances. Today I'm the head of finances at the company I co-founded, and I attribute some of the great transformations I've made around directly to my work with Adam. read more

Adam is an awesome coach! I find him to be a clear communicator, compassionate listener, capable structure creator and authentic supporter of my success. He also has a great memory which he has used to help me find connections between things I'd said months ago and something I'm presently struggling with. I recomend his coaching highly. read more

I recently began working with Adam and, while we've only had a few sessions so far, the shifts already happening in my relationship to money is profound. Adam seamlessly blends practical, grounded financial strategy, with deeply compassionate, present and intuitive guidance to navigate the deeper layers of root chakra issues and relationship to money. I have felt seen, heard, and empathized with in the areas that have felt stuck and emotionally challenging. Adam has been able to point to the most potent aspects of what I am sharing, and gently invite deeper inquiry, always leading to a breakthrough that I can feel in my body. He has been proactively supportive and very generous with his time and energy. I have been working with a couple other people on my relationship to prosperity and making strides. When Adam joined my support team, I felt an almost immediate onset of momentum in the growth of my business. The things I had been working on in my other coaching relationships landed all the way into my root through my work with Adam. The first time I met with him I was working on a new business endeavor that required me to create a financial projection - something I had never done before. i was on the verge of shrinking away from the project entirely, and my one session with Adam gave me the confidence, simple tools, and support I needed to feel incredibly excited and empowered to dive in - and the endeavor ended up being a great success! I highly recommend Adam for anyone struggling with financial issues. I fully trust him to effectively guide folks' inner and outer work in this arena, on every level. read more

HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend Adam as a financial coach!! In one session we delved into some pretty huge fears and misconceptions I had about finances and the subsequent choices we make about them, and by the end of the call some extremely painful thinking was debunked and a huge cloud lifted for me. Adam is incredibly talented at getting to the root of your concerns if you are willing to be honest with yourself and with him - and he creates such an incredibly safe & comfortable atmosphere in which to share fears, doubts & worries! HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this very talented coach. read more

Adam is great at getting to the core of your issues quickly. He is supportive and a great listener.

You can absolutely entrust your financial concerns to Adam Koren's pristine coaching. He has a warm approach, breadth of knowledge, and a clear passion for empowering people to master their money. When I reached out to Adam, I was very much in debt and had a lot of burdening expenses arise. Adam was great about asking the right questions and keeping me accountable to the best actions to take to move my finances forward. I'd recommend Adam if you're looking for a financial coach who empowers you to be open and real about what's coming up. And the support extended beyond our sessions, which I deeply appreciated. His coaching made me feel encouraged and taken care of. Highly recommend his services. read more

I began working with Adam to develop financial goals and a budget, but our work together quickly turned into a whole lot more. He helped me to understand the different emotional sides of myself and how my financial habits were connected to them. He helped me to understand and accept the side of my self that loves to spend, which was the first step, for me, in opening my self to receive more financial abundance. My work with Adam was a pivotal part of my self growth, and because of his help, I have become a stronger person emotionally, financially and mentally. Thank you Adam! read more

Working with Adam has tangibly moved my life forward, and I am someone who has been doing personal growth work for decades and "seen it all". I perceive his work as being marked by patience, caring/compassion, and clear presence and tracking of what is going on for the client. My favorite part about working with Adam however is his constantly surprising and innovative insight - the way he helps me see something I had not been seeing. This often involves approaching stuck points from a new angle, especially integrating parts of myself that may be resisting moving forward by letting them have their say and release their tense hold. It's been remarkably effective, and I recommend his services to anyone seeking to move forward with their finances, clearing out email, and - given his wide range of coaching skills - other issues as well. read more

When I came to Adam I was just done being a hot mess with my time and task management. I had schedule conflicts, I was apologizing all the time, I couldn't stay on top of what everyone was expecting, let alone get to the things I really want to move forward. Now, after just four or five sessions I'm totally on top of all the stuff I need to get done... EVERY DAY. I don't have schedule conflicts anymore, I don't apologize anymore. And I'm taking that big turn to get oriented to the large projects I WANT to move forward. It's been night and day in just two months. I can't recommend Adam highly enough. He met me right where I am, with acceptance, ease and laughter. He makes addressing this stuff easy and finds ways of calling the more powerful sides of me forward without dissing the rest of me. If you need to get on top of your life, Adam is the right place to start. read more

Adam was a godsend for my business. When I was facing some tough financial decisions he walked me through the challenging task of figuring out the numbers that could help me determine the best course of action. When it got overwhelming he recognized the moment I was feeling that way and we paused. Working with money can be emotional as it hits that survival place, and he was keenly attuned when that spot was getting poked. With patience and grace he used his adept coaching skills to have me come back to a sense of calm, where I could begin again with a rational and objective mindset. At the end of just one session I was clear on what my options were and felt confident that I would be making a decision with every possibility carefully examined. Not to mention that I felt serene and happy afterwards! Best money spent for my business all year! read more

Adam has an uncanny ability to take what you're struggling with and synthesize it into action steps. To get to the core of the issue and help you to come up with viable solutions that are tailor made to your particular situation. I found him to be personal, nonjudgmental, and motivational. I am so grateful for the free one-hour session he offered. After speaking with him only once I feel I have more clarity on how to move forward with financial woes and confusion that has bogged me down for the past 5 years. read more

Adam has the rare combination of a big heart and a head for finance. He has a deep insight into the human/emotional side of finance. He helped me deal with financial matters that I had been putting off for years. With a mix of compassion, integrity and understanding, he patiently helped me turn my attention towards what I had been avoiding, and helped me set up a schedule for completion. He also introduced me to tools and techniques that eased the burden of tracking my finances. Adam offers a unique service that is sorely needed in this money-driven world. read more

Adam is amazing! I had so much shame, stress and embarrassment around being an adult in my 40's who was afraid to face her personal money and retirement fears. It was all so scary and embarrassing that I had my head in the sand for years -- even as a seemingly outwardly-confident, self-employed person... I was so ashamed that I didn't "get it" that I never asked for help. I tried to call Vanguard, I cried. I tried to log-on to online accounts, I couldn't remember passwords or there were other online frustrations, and I'd just overheat and quit. I needed help, but it's weird to ask your friends to please come over and help you do your basics, right? Please help me set up Mint. Please help me figure out how much money I need to save. Please help me figure out how much money I have leftover after business expenses... and on and on and on... So much to do! It all seemed to stressful and overwhelming. Then my brain would fog or I'd overheat from the stress. I even have a business book keeper and I cry when I ask her questions. It's weird, right?! But it's a thing. So I needed help, and I was embarrassed that I did. But you know what, we are not born knowing how to handle this stuff, and we're all busy with our work, lives, etc... Another life coach recommended Adam because he specializes in "financial hand holding" and his support of me and my needs has been so incredibly valuable. Adam has been been working with me weekly and it's AMAZING to have a professional friend help me. I call him my money therapist. If you need support in doing the scary/frustrating/confusing to-do's of your money-related life, I recommend Adam's help highly! He's such a pro, and this investment in his help has already paid off more than I can measure. Just the relief from the fear and shame is priceless. PS: Adam's rates are great! read more

Adam brings a combination of a strategic mind, a grounded presence and a huge heart. I felt safe sharing the confusion, shame and difficult feelings I'd been holding inside around certain aspects of my finances, which I was avoiding. Adam listened with compassion and zero judgment. He asked great questions and quickly got a grasp on my situation, while offering lots of empathy along the way. He then skillfully guided and supported me through a process to help me gain more clarity and acceptance around how to move forward. I walked away feeling lighter and clearer. I recommend Adam to anyone who needs financial hand-holding, especially if you have areas of your finances that you've been avoiding. read more

Adam is very skilled at getting down to the root of the challenge and supporting me in moving forward. He took a very complex, multilayered situation and helped me make sense of it on my terms. Adam is a great coach and I am looking forward to working with him again in the future! read more

I am so grateful for Adam's kind and compassionate presence as we sat down in the middle of my financial issues. We worked together for many months, during which time he helped me organize and pay off debt, get bills set up on auto pay, create budgets and spending plans, and so many other financial tasks that felt overwhelming. As if running my own business wasn't enough... staying on top of all the accounting and bookkeeping, and every other financial aspect was more than I bargained for. Adam walked me through every step of the process with calm and present attention. He helped me find solutions that work for me, thus growing my confidence and financial security. I am now debt free, have an excellent credit score, and have a new relationship with money. Thanks Adam, I could not have done it without you!!! read more

Adam is a gifted financial counselor who has helped guide my wife and me to a unified, conscious and collaborative approach to managing our finances. He's helped us navigate different cultural backgrounds to achieving the clarity we've always sought. We are better teammates because of Adam. :) read more

I have a serious problem with procrastination, avoidance, and impulsivity, all of which spell trouble for my finances. Adam's steady warmth and acceptance, combined with just the right questions, opened space for me to look at what I need to do head on. He helped me brainstorm some smart strategies not just for dealing with my money, but also the other things I really want to get done. When we hung up the phone I felt lighter and more optimistic about everything! read more