Professional Development & Coaching

Empowering Growth Through Strengths and Talents.

Using the Gallup CliftonStrengths framework, we help individuals and teams discover what makes them naturally talented—and how to turn those talents into consistent performance. Our workshops and coaching sessions shift the conversation from fixing weaknesses to amplifying what's already working.

Grow with Guidance

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Strengths Foundations

A 3-hour interactive introductory workshop on strengths-based development for teams

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Strengths for Thriving

A full-day intensive experience that connects strengths to well-being

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Individual Coaching

A one-on-one strengths discovery and development

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Lead with Strengths

A private leader coaching plus team session

What Our Clients Say

  • —T.S., Higher Education Executive

    “During the coaching session, Amada was incredibly helpful in bringing clarity and focus to my personal and professional strengths. Through thoughtful questions and insights, she helped me understand my top strengths not just as labels or categories, but as tools I could intentionally use and apply every day, especially during challenging moments.

    Most importantly, Amada encouraged open dialogue and created a safe space for me to share my thoughts and ask questions. I look forward to my next session!”


  • —S. Salam, Higher Education Leader

    As a higher education professional, working with Amada through the CliftonStrengths framework was genuinely valuable. The coaching was thoughtful, reflective, and well aligned with the realities of academic and student-centered work.

    Rather than treating CliftonStrengths as just an assessment, Amada helped me make real sense of how my strengths show up in leadership, communication, and decision making. The conversations increased my self-awareness while also giving me practical ways to apply my strengths more intentionally in my work.

    I would highly recommend this coach to professionals looking to gain insight into how to connect their strengths with real-world applications.”


  • —J. Lee, Non-Profit Executive & Entrepreneur 

    Amada's StrengthsFinder coaching helped me feel confident during my job interview and ultimately get the offer! Amada thoughtfully walked through my assessment and provided examples of how my Strengths would align with my new role. Then she answered all of my questions, especially regarding the Strengths that could potentially be misconstrued. She gave me the language to easily explain my Strengths to anyone who may not be familiar with SF

    Amada's ability to empathetically listen to her clients and tailor her session based on their needs is a gift. I've learned so much about myself from her coaching and feel empowered to embrace my unique strengths professionally and personally.”


  • —R. Torres, Data Scientist and Policy Expert

    “My coaching session with Amada was a meaningful experience that helped me clearly see how my top strengths work together and how I can use them more strategically to support my long-term career goals. For the first time, I was able to intentionally connect my strengths to a role I can actively work toward, which brought a sense of clarity and direction. Since our session, I’ve found it easier to identify projects that align with my strengths, allowing me to be more thoughtful and selective about the work I take on. Even when my role in a project feels ambiguous, I now have greater confidence in identifying the strengths I can contribute and how I can add value.”