
A.C. Pickard
Emotion mastery coach for high-performing adults in Lake Elsinore, California
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemStress and overwhelmMindset and habitsEmotional intelligenceConflict and difficult conversationsStrategy and decision makingCouples and marriage |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Dating coach |
| Based in | Lake Elsinore, California, United States |
| Credentials | BS; Academy of Coaching Psychology; Life Coach Training Institute; Transformation Academy |
A.C. Pickard is an Emotion Mastery Coach in Lake Elsinore, California. A.C. helps high-performing adults handle emotional reactions, stress and relationship conflict. Clients often do well in many areas of life but want to respond differently at home, at work or within themselves. A.C. created the M.A.S.T.E.R. Method, which builds emotional awareness, emotional regulation, self-leadership and practical skills. A.C. is also an author and writes articles on pausing before reacting.
What A.C. helps with
A.C. works with capable adults who keep running into the same emotional patterns. Clients do not need to know the exact problem before they start.
- Repeated arguments with a spouse
- Replaying past events and emotional reactions
- Job stress and feeling drained by work
- Overwhelm and deciding what deserves attention
- Setting boundaries
- Focus and self-trust
- Knowing what to do but not doing it
- Decision-making and personal growth
Who A.C. works with
A.C. works with capable adults who are doing well in many areas of life. Something keeps happening at home, at work or within themselves that they want to handle differently. Clients often deal with relationship conflict, stress, overwhelm and emotional reactions.
How A.C. works
A.C. uses the M.A.S.T.E.R. Method, which A.C. created. It combines emotional awareness, emotional regulation, self-leadership and practical skill-building. Sessions start with the real situations the client faces. Together they get clear on what is happening, find the automatic reactions or patterns in the way, and decide where the client has influence and what to do next. The aim is to build skills clients can use in everyday moments when things get hard.
Background and qualifications
A.C. Pickard is a life, relationship and leadership coach based in Lake Elsinore, California. A.C. holds a BS and trained through the Academy of Coaching Psychology, the Life Coach Training Institute and Transformation Academy. A.C. is the creator of the M.A.S.T.E.R. Method and an author. A.C. also publishes articles on emotional reactions and self-leadership under pressure.
A.C. Pickard pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- One-on-one coaching
- Individualized coaching program
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The CoachVouch take
A.C. created the M.A.S.T.E.R. Method, which focuses on changing how clients respond in the moment, not only on self-awareness.
Best for high-performing adults who want to stop reacting on impulse and handle conflict and stress with more clarity.
Common questions
How much does A.C. Pickard charge?
Coaching with A.C. runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message A.C. from this page for an exact quote.
What does A.C. Pickard help with?
A.C. Pickard helps with repeated arguments with a spouse, replaying past events and emotional reactions, job stress and feeling drained by work and overwhelm and deciding what deserves attention.
Is A.C. Pickard certified?
A.C. Pickard lists: BS; Academy of Coaching Psychology; Life Coach Training Institute; Transformation Academy.
Do I need to know my exact problem before starting with A.C. Pickard?
No. A.C. starts with the real situations you are dealing with and works from there to find the patterns behind them.
What is the M.A.S.T.E.R. Method?
It is A.C.'s coaching method. It combines emotional awareness, emotional regulation, self-leadership and practical skill-building.
How do I contact A.C. Pickard?
Send A.C. a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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