I have had such an amazing experience with Ama La Vida. From the very start when I first talked to…read moreJustice Lawson, I knew this was the right move. Justice talked me through the whole process and was so honest and easy to talk to. I am so thankful to Justice for making the decision so easy. Not only was I able to build a professional online presence, but also build my confidence and self-love as well. Coach Peggy Wu is amazing, she brings her background as a life coach into her career coaching. When I started with Peggy I was struggling to see myself as a professional. We talked about more than just my job experience and she helped remove some of my mental blocks. Peggy has been such a great source of support in the past few months. I would email her on some of my lowest days and her words always put me back on the right path. I even did two celebrity sessions with Lisa Allie. With Lisa, we went through line-by-line of my resume and she told me what was good and what needed improvement. My resume has never looked better and people are often impressed. Lisa also helped me with LinkedIn and taught me useful tools for how to get the most out of it! on top of all of that, I have completed many helpful modules. The modules are like career-focused therapy. I really feel that everyone at Ama La Vida is focused on you as a human being. Your mental health and well-being will be prioritized. I can not put a value on the experience I got out of this service as I don't know where I would be today without it. I know this post is super cheesy but I wasn't paid to say any of this and have been sincerely blown away by my experience with Ama La Vida. When I first joined I didn't expect much but at EVERY step of the way I have been met with so much positivity and support.

I got behind on my coaching sessions which were about $200 a session, definitely expensive, and you…read morecan't cancel you have to keep paying $100 a month to keep the money that you already put into them usable. It was also really hard to get a coaching session set up because everything is through email and most of the coaches available sessions are weeks ahead of time. Not a great experience and I wouldn't recommend them.

I have been so impressed with Nick's level of care and detail that he brings to his work and…read moreclients. I worked with him during a difficult stage of my career, and he not only helped my manage and elevate that next step - but did so while building my confidence and coaching on life goals that go beyond the workplace. I've never had a moment with Nick where's he's not been flexible to my timelines or met me where I am to help calibrate my thinking. It was the best investment I've made in myself!

Before working with Nick, I had recently undergone several significant life changes. Nick was…read moreinstrumental in helping me focus, prioritize, and maintain motivation throughout. Working with him was everything I needed and more, as his guidance provided exceptional results. Leveraging Nick's techniques and tools, I landed an interview with almost every position I went after. Those initial interviews led to multiple interviews and, ultimately, multiple offers. As a result of working with him, I landed a senior-level position in an exceptional organization with a sizable compensation increase and a sign-on bonus. It was so much more than simple job coaching. Nick is incredibly grounded and intuitive to your needs. Even things you didn't realize you needed at the time. In addition, he only takes on a certain number of clients, so he is accessible. I recall many early-morning calls, late-night texts, and impromptu Zoom meetings throughout my job search journey. My results were outstanding, and it is one of the best investments I have ever made in myself.

I'm a student at Wright in their Women's leadership program (SOFIA) and I have taken a number of…read moreother courses in their career program, their couples program, and in their social and emotional intelligence training program.  I have found their programs to be both motivating and practical, helping me make solid changes in my life.  For example, I am in commission sales in a male dominated industry.  I have gotten practical advise on how to connect with my boss and male colleagues, earned bigger commissions, and how to negotiate for the initial package.  I got married for the first time in my 50's, and it has been much more challenging than I expected.  The couples program has helped my husband and I actually have productive fights, that come to resolution more quickly, and help us feel closer and more connected.  I have met other professional women who I can lean on when I need support in my couple, with my stepdaughter, and in my daily professional challenges. I have also appreciated how the Wright Foundation has adapted to the pandemic.  I have done several weekend events that have been very impactful, as impactful as events I have done offsite, and I didn't have to leave my own home!  The best of both worlds.

Very cult like. Owners are not good people. They make you feel good and then suck you in to their…read morecourses. Please don't go there

I was in desperate need of a career coach because I was looking to make a career shift that will…read morebring me and happiness and fulfillment. While doing some research, I came across Teresa's business profile on Yelp. After looking it over and seeing what she has to offer to her clients, I immediately knew that I wanted to work with her. I am happy to say that Teresa went above and beyond my expectations of what a great career coach can do for me. Through her career fulfillment program I was able to identify my interests and passions and ultimately, I was able to choose the career path that is right for me. As for the job search portion we were able to have a few sessions where I was able to create a rough draft of a brand new resume. Teresa provided me with a lot of help and feedback with that and now I am pretty confident with the draft that I currently have. I plan to work with Teresa more in the very near future so that I can brush up on my interviewing skills with her. I truly feel that my time spent with Teresa is a smart and invaluable investment and I know that I will find a fulfilling career as a result of my time spent working with her.

Teresa was so easy to work with regarding my job search. She was able to my many questions I had…read morefor someone that is starting to get back on the hunt. Its been 2 years since I've looked at my resume so I've been so hesitant to start the updating process. Teresa had valuable tips for me to use on my resume and interviews, fingers crossed. If you're looking for guidance for your job search, resume or interview, give Teresa a call. You won't regret it. Bianca

Okay, I read a bunch of stuff on their website, and spoke to a woman at the center who was really…read morevery nice. But once I see stuff like "Where is God in your job search" on a website I back away. Well, nowhere, thanks. No faith based orgs. need apply.

I highly recommend this organization! In fact, I will tell anyone about Career Transition Center…read more(CTC) that will listen to me! I have utilized the services of this great organizations several times over the past few years after my lay-offs. In fact, CTC, was the first place I reached out to! Between the programs, presentations and the job coach, it made a big difference in my search and in finding my ideal position.

I can't say enough awesome things about Ioanna. When I was looking for someone to talk to I was in…read moreneed of some relationship coaching and I am so happy I found Ioanna. My boyfriend then (Husband now) went to Ioanna for couples coaching. We both wanted to get married but were having trouble taking the next step. Ioanna was great at helping us move forward with things and we are now happily married. I have been going to her on and off for two years and she is a wonderful lady. I continue to see her now for life/career coaching. She really truly listens and offers up great suggestions and guidance. She is very genuine and you get a true sense that she really cares. Every time I speak with her I feel more relaxed and empowered. She has really been a positive influence in my life. She has flexible hours and the Lincoln Park location has a parking spot!

This woman is fantastic. She listens and offers input. Her advice is straight forward and she…read moreusually peppers in some personal anecdotes. She's flexible in appointments; you can meet at her Lincoln Park office in her home or downtown. If you go to the Lincoln Park location, you will usually get the pleasure of her 25 pound cat, "Itty Bitty" sitting on the couch during the session. I cannot recommend her highly enough. And once you are done working through your demons, she is also a life coach and can help you focus on how to achieve your goals for your future. Now that's what I call a one stop service center.

My first advice is if you're debating doing this and wondering if it's worth it and you've now…read morefound this review, it shows that this means something to you, and I encourage you to invest in yourself! Trust me, I had the same thoughts. As someone who just completed their Discovery Package, I can tell you first hand that it is sooooo beneficial. Neha has helped me learn to see things that I've done naturally all my life as strengths that I now capitalize on. And if you don't know what those are, she will literally take you on the wildest self discovery journey to find strengths that are true to you. She has taught me to reframe my thinking, to question my negative thoughts, and to show up from a place that is non judgmental (I can literally hear her telling me, "No judgement!"). You might be looking to make huge changes in your life, but even if you aren't, I still recommend this. I am walking out with a new sense of self, a plan for how I show up in my own life (post weekly, eye opening calls with Neha), a new found confidence in understanding what I value, and tools for when I'm unsure of myself. The great thing about Neha is that she challenges you and guides the way, but she never tells you what to do (and if you're like me, you wanted her to just tell you what you should do!). Instead, she helps you discover your thoughts and feelings on your own along with a plan of action moving forward, which has served me so much more than being told what I should do. The people around us can give us encouragement, advice, and reassurance, but if you're looking to find more of that within yourself, I could not recommend Neha more. And yes, I could continue gushing about her for 10 more pages.

I have a nonprofit organization and Neha was our Keynote speaker for our Galentine's Brunch. The…read moretheme was "Loving your Authentic Self," and we spoke about sensitive topics such as sexual and domestic abuse. Neha did an excellent presentation that allowed our guests to really dig deep. She helped our guests see how they view themselves and how we can love ourselves and others better. I received a lot of great feedback about Neha, our guests loved her presentation and her friendly personality. I am a fan of Neha on a personal and professional level. She is so easy to talk to, down to earth, passionate, and professional. I love that she supports women and is always cheering you on. If you are looking for a coach to help you in your business, Neha is the real deal! :)