Ama La Vida
Membership-based career coaching with a team of 60+ coaches
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchInterview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer clarity and purposeLeadership developmentPurpose and directionWork-life balance |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Chicago, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | ICF-certified coaches |
Ama La Vida is a career coaching membership that matches each client with one coach from a team of 60+ ICF-certified coaches. It helps people who feel stuck decide what comes next in their careers and then make the move. Members get one-on-one sessions, 8+ group coaching sessions each month, and eCourses. The company also offers executive coaching, outplacement, and leadership workshops for corporate partners.
What Ama helps with
Ama La Vida helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about their career path. Coaching covers both quick wins and a long-term career plan.
- Deciding what to do next in a career
- Career change
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Interview skills
- Job search
- Building a long-term career plan
- Finding work that fits personal values
- Rebuilding confidence after job changes
Who Ama works with
Clients are people who feel stuck or lost in their careers and want a clear direction. Some have switched jobs for years without finding the right fit. Others want job search help or a long-term plan. Companies also hire the team for leadership development, outplacement and executive coaching.
How Ama works
Each member is matched by hand with a coach by a relationship strategist. The match is based on goals, personality and requests. Members choose how many sessions they want each month. Coaches use Coaching Maps, a process used with thousands of members, and tailor it into a personal plan. Members can also use Celebrity Sessions, which allow sessions with any coach on the team. Group sessions, a Slack community and eCoaching programs give support between sessions. Methods draw on positive psychology and neuroscience.
Background and qualifications
Ama La Vida is a coaching company with a team of 60+ certified coaches. Coaches go through a vetting process and training in the company's own methods, processes and technology. The team is ICF-certified. The company says it has helped thousands of members work out what is next in their careers. It was named to the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing startups in 2023 and 2024. It also serves corporate partners with leadership assessments, workshops, facilitation and offsites, and consulting.
Ama La Vida pricing
Programs and services
- Monthly coaching membership with one-on-one sessions
- 8+ group coaching sessions each month
- Celebrity Sessions with any coach on the team
- The ALV Career Method eCourse
- Quit Your Imposter Syndrome eCourse
- Free 30-minute consultation call
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The CoachVouch take
Clients are matched by hand with one coach from a team of 60+ and can book Celebrity Sessions with any other coach on the team.
Best for professionals who feel stuck and want a long-term career plan with steady support each month.
Common questions
How much does Ama La Vida charge?
Coaching with Ama runs $125 to $175 an hour. Message Ama from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ama La Vida help with?
Ama La Vida helps with deciding what to do next in a career, career change, resume and cover letter writing and interview skills.
Does Ama La Vida coach online?
Ama is based in Chicago, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Ama La Vida certified?
Ama La Vida lists: ICF-certified coaches.
How does Ama La Vida match clients with a coach?
A relationship strategist matches each client by hand based on goals, personality and requests. Clients who book a call get the match live on the phone.
Is Ama La Vida only for job searching?
No. Coaches help with resumes and interviews, and also build long-term career plans that start with self-discovery.
How do I contact Ama La Vida?
Send Ama a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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