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"Amanda Escobedo has worked with me to re-center my personal and professional life. Her coaching style and insight is powerful. My stress level has dropped, my creativity has grown, and my outlook has improved drastically. Amanda has taught me that the the power has been in me all along, I just needed to unlock it. She provided the key, and helped me achieve the goals. Thank you Amanda!”
— ANTHONY C. | CEO | SEABREEZE SIDING & WINDOW COMPANY | AXEL BUILDING PRODUCTS
"Amanda was born for this! I recently hopped into a new leadership role while simultaneously pursuing my creative passions! Amanda met me right where I am, listened actively to what felt to me like a brain dump of all of the chaos in my mind and heart. She asked all the right questions and helped me sort through it all.
During our conversation, she took all of the disorganized files in my mind, filed them, and gave them back to me in an organized, prioritized, color-coded package of actionable next steps!
I was admittedly skeptical of the value a life coach could bring, but I was genuinely blown away!! She's extraordinary!"
— ALECIA B. | COO | HIGHSY
“I really enjoyed my coaching sessions with Amanda. Her approach was thorough, thoughtful, and tailored to meet my needs. She shared questions and lessons that helped me to shift my mindset and build better habits. Together we created a strategic plan to identify, prioritize, and achieve my personal and professional goals. Thanks to our sessions, I feel more focused, empowered, and ready to unlock my full potential.”
— LILLY WORKNEH | AWARED WINNING STORYTELLER, SPEAKER, AND STRATEGIST
“When I came to Empowerhouse, I needed help gaining clarity and designing the next chapter of my life. In the past, my catastrophic thinking, indecisiveness, and lack of focus and time prevented me from feeling inspired and planning. Since completing the Clarity Catalyst program, I definitely feel less anxious and more confident about the possibilities. I am now seeing myself more clearly, pulling out nuggets of my own wisdom to drive decisions, and am propelling forward through action.”
— JUSTINA W. | SCREENWRITER, DIRECTOR, ACTRESS
“I was looking for clarity in my career and I found Amanda! The concepts in the Clarity Catalyst program helped me figure out how to get out of my own way. The tools in the program are helping me stop overthinking, stop procrastinating, and simplify my decision-making. I now realize that Clarity is a journey, but I feel more relaxed about the process after completing this program. Amanda is an effective teacher whose humor makes the material resonate. I highly recommend at least taking an introductory meeting with Amanda to understand how this program would benefit you.”
– JR P. | SALES EXECUTIVE
“Before the Clarity Catalyst, I had never felt in alignment with my work or had a feeling like, “I was born for this.” I worked for a paycheck and jumped jobs a lot. My goal with working with Amanda in her coaching program was to figure out how to have a job that pays enough and has me feeling fulfilled, challenged, and motivated. Since completing the Clarity Catalyst program, I have gained so many tools and concepts that have allowed me to disconnect from the voices or perceptions in my head, drop the BS and anxiety, let go and surrender to what is out of my control, and connect more deeply to myself. I feel like a kid all over again, having fun, being in life, and not worrying. The feeling of leaving my job is no longer there and I’m realizing I’m right here right now for a reason. I now wake up super excited to see what is in store for me in the day instead of focusing on what I don’t have or what I’m uncomfortable with. I know I will get what I wanted from the beginning of this process, but I don’t feel pressured anymore. I trust that I am very capable, I won’t let myself fail, and I have completely reframed my life in a way that has me connecting to a higher vibrational energy instead of a depressing spiral.”
— LAUREN C. | MANAGING DIRECTOR | EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION FIRM
“Before coaching, I felt like I was too nice in my business and was the type of person others (i.e. vendors or other businesses) knew they could take advantage of, because of my cultural and language barriers. This often left me feeling disappointed and caused me to lose motivation in my work/my business. I worked with Amanda in her Coaching on the Fly sessions. During our power sessions, Amanda helped me shift my blame into an acceptance of the outcome and learning experience. I learned to identify what needed to change and how to move forward. Thanks to this program, I now feel more confident in my communication and have overcome my fear of losing connections.”
— ROYA J. | FOUNDER | SWEET SAFFRON LLC
“Coaching has been life-changing. Having done therapy in the past, I was interested in something future-oriented, with goals and measurable results. Amanda helped me to understand myself better, including underlying motivations and reservations. At the beginning, I couldn’t wait for the next session to “find solutions” but as we got further in, I started to identify the solutions more readily for myself. She introduced memorable techniques and visuals and established weekly milestones to help stay focused on goals.
Amanda has a gift for listening, unpacking, and helping others become better versions of themselves. She’s smart, professional, insightful, and infuses just the right amount of humor. When I started coaching, I was in the middle of a major career change and exchanged 40% of my salary to pursue a passion. Amanda helped me to maintain sight of my value and ultimately coached me through negotiations that resulted in a 40% pay increase less than two years later. Because of life coaching, my mindset has shifted, I respond differently to stress and anxiety, and I’m working through a series of practical goals in order to reach major ones that used to seem unattainable.
I’m so thankful for this experience and the impact that Empowerhouse Life Coaching has had in my life.”
— RACHEL K. | INTERIOR DESIGNER
“I recently moved into a Sales Leadership role and struggled to make effective decisions and have difficult conversations with my team. In the past, I was indecisive in everyday life and approached difficult conversations with assumptions. Since the Clarity Catalyst, I’ve gained impactful tools that have helped me feel more confident as a Leader. I am now more in tune with where my head and heart want to go and I now approach conversations more curiously rather than assuming. My sales reps clearly experience a shift as our relationships have improved.”
— MORGAN C. | SALES EXECUTIVE | ADP
“I’ve spent a lot of time working with different therapies but none has made as much impact as Amanda. When I first came to Amanda, I spent a lot of time in my head and couldn’t overcome my inner critic who made me live with stress and fear. I took her Clarity Catalyst class which gave me the tools to help me get out of my head. She is so personable and light-hearted, so it made the class really enjoyable.”
— JENNY N. | HR PROFESSIONAL
“When I came to Empowerhouse, I was at a point where my anxiety and stress levels were high and driven primarily by work. I found myself worrying about things out of my control and second-guessing most of my decisions. After being coached by Amanda, I learned I was applying emotions and meaning to circumstances. Amanda taught me the power in changing my narrative and beliefs. She provided practical tools, like her step-by-step process on how to Feel the Feels, in a way I could relate to and practice. It's been nice to have lessons that are concrete.”
— MEGAN S., | SR. MARKETING MANAGER | THERMADOR
“I came into life coaching feeling disconnected at work, and with the desire to articulate a vision for how to connect my career to my values and what energizes me. After a focused set of coaching sessions, including assignments between calls, I was able to identify how I was getting in my own way, which is the first essential move in the process of changing your mindset. I now have the framework I need to keep my momentum going toward a more connected, purpose-driven life. More specifically, working with Amanda helped me define prioritized action items for how to move forward--between pivoting my career via work changes vs. going back to school. Amanda has a vibrant yet calming energy and confidently guides you in articulating what's been holding you back and what needs to shift, step-by-step, to get where you want to go.”
— JULIA S. | SENIOR STRATEGIST | FUTURE BRAND
“Before I was coached, I felt stuck in my career – not knowing how to venture forward with my passions. After being coached by Amanda, I feel more determined to pursue my career dreams. I changed my thinking and no longer let my doubts hinder me from working towards my desires.
Through the time that I spent with Amanda, I learned to be aware of my thinking and not create doubts ahead of time. My tendency is to think of the different things that can keep me from achieving a goal that I have. For example, when I had a goal of updating my resume by a certain date, I would think my schedule is too busy to complete it in time. I learned in order to meet my goal, I need to set smaller and achievable goals such as scheduling times throughout my week to edit a portion of my resume. I learned to believe that I can achieve the goals that I set my mind to and then take practical steps to get there.”
— KAITLYN G. | SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
“Since welcoming my first baby, I completely de-prioritized my health. With a second baby on the way, I sought to understand how to be inspired and motivated about my health goals and establish a routine for my busy life. I needed a plan that was feasible and promoted physical longevity. Amanda helped me recognize that small wins are truly important to achieving my goals. Goals are fun when they’re big, but quantum jumps can be difficult! I often take aggressive approaches to reaching my goals which leads to burn out and short term success. Working with Amanda, she helped me arrange smaller objectives in advance and in a way which contributed to my bigger vision and a more precise landing on the victory.
Overall, Amanda taught me how to view things in a different light. For the first time, I thought differently and in a way that helped me achieve what I wanted. After working with Amanda, I now know what a better mindset feels like and I have the framework to continue to level up.”
— OTTO M. | SENIOR PLANNING ASSOCIATE | ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN
“Amanda is absolutely incredible. I personally have gotten counsel and guidance from so many women in my life but she stands out the most. She listens with an open heart and mind, she validates your feelings and never makes you feel ashamed of them. Amanda EMPOWERS and challenges your mind in a very powerful way. She makes you feel welcomed and valuable as an individual. I see that she loves to build confidence and hope into people's lives. Her passion to help others shows as she gives guidance through her career. I see that it's so much more than a career for Amanda. This is her passion and calling in life and she does an EXCELLENT job at it.”
— JEANELLE W.
“Amanda is an excellent life coach. From the beginning, she created an inviting and safe environment which is key and essential to these sessions. She seeks to understand with no judgement. Ultimately, I felt heard and empowered to believe in myself. I came into these sessions without direction and was filled with anxiety. My thoughts were scattered and my limiting beliefs were disguised. I didn’t realize the intensity and power my limiting beliefs had on me until these sessions. With our sessions completed, I feel prepared with the appropriate tools to help me move forward in life. I believe having a life coach is extremely helpful and useful! Highly recommend!”
— MELISSA G. | PROGRAM SPECIALIST | MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC.
“Since having my second child and going back to work full-time, I was looking for ways to manage my time so that I could stop feeling zapped. I dipped my toes into coaching podcasts and even signed up for a small-group coaching subscription, but noticed that I wasn't getting the results I wanted. I connected with Amanda and immediately realized that one-on-one coaching was the way to go for my learning style and schedule. She's got it down - she's funny, insightful, and when we have our sessions I can be honest with her and myself. We started with a problem-based approach, but through our sessions, we got closer to a "root cause" of why I feel so depleted. I still listen to the podcasts, but I can apply them so much more meaningfully with Amanda's coaching. If you're on the fence — plunge! It's so worth it, no matter what your goals are.”
— MADELINE B. | NURSE PRACTIONER
“Before Amanda, I often felt down on myself and experienced depression from my inflammatory arthritis. Since working with Amanda, I have had a different outlook. She brought the sunshine back to my life! I realized it isn't about the pain or my energy - it's about taking me out of my lows. Amanda's life coaching taught me how to redirect my focus on the things I don't want to change and what works really well in my life. When I'm feeling down, I now have the tools to snap myself out of a low really quickly. I now recognize a moment of defeat doesn't mean I've been defeated.”
— ROD E. | WELLNESS SPECIALIST
“Before taking the Clarity Catalyst program, I had trouble believing in myself and following through on my personal goals. I felt stuck and unmotivated. Since taking this course, this class has:
Revealed who I really am - I identified what I want and get through the things that slow down or stop my progress.
Given me the ability to coach myself - I now find clarity in any situation and uncover what really happened.
Helped me to discover and cultivate my intuition so that I can make more confident decisions.
As a result, I now find new and creative ways to create balance, reduce my stress, enjoy my relationships, and set up accountability for my goals. By the end of eight weeks, I reduced my glucose sugar levels and dropped 19 pounds. For the first time, I believe I can achieve my goals. This has and will be a continued contribution to my success.”
– VALERIE G. | KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN EMPLOYEE
“Before coaching, I was not sure where my next life chapter would take me. I had so many different paths swirling in my head which kept me up at night. Since completing the Clarity Catalyst program, I have gained self coaching tools that have helped me create more space to be in the present moment, listen to my intuition, and have patience that the path will review itself when the time is right. I loved the weekly mantras and was inspired to recommit to a daily meditation practice. As a result, I am more comfortable about sitting in the unknown, less stressed and anxious."
– LINDSEY D. | GLOBAL CONSUMER MARKETING LEAD | AFTERPAY
“When I came to Empowerhouse life coaching, I was an empty nester looking for clarity on my next chapter and wondering what I would do. After taking the Clarity Catalyst, I came to the realization that I have everything I need. I no longer look outside of me for something. Instead, I have self-trust and confidence to create my happiness and peace. I've also learned to have no expectations since my expectations were my ego, not love. I now meet people around me where they are and let go of trying to control the situation. I am happier and at peace.”
— GRACE S.