Ana Paula Cota New York, New York
Leadership Coach, Career Coach, Executive Coach
Psy. M, CPC, Energy Leadership Index–Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)
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New York, New York 10001
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- Hourly Rate: $150 to $200 US Dollars
- Training: Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
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About Me
A Brazilian-born world traveler based in New York, I feel lucky for the eclectic career background and education that have provided me with a broad perspective and set of skills to support my driving passion: human development.
From very early in my professional life, and after navigating the world of politics, non-profit, and the beauty industry, I learned how effective professionals embodied specific qualities involving emotional and social intelligence along with powerful communication abilities.
I have also witnessed enough burnout, toxic leadership, and the "I can't wait for Friday” syndrome, often stemming from work environments that are not conducive to thriving experiences.
While my clients come from various industries, they often share similar challenges related to performance and time pressure, adaptability to change, chronic stress, boundaries, and work or peer engagement.
To help them, I developed the CHANGE method, a six-chapter program that integrates the science of peak performance, emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and mindfulness to facilitate positive behavior transformation. Its mission is to support individuals' specific goals and progress while staying attuned to the subtle interplay of continuing growth and lasting wellbeing.
My approach focuses specifically on the emotional content of behavior and high performance in sustainable development through mindful performance solutions.
Things you can expect to work on:
Emotional resilience
Habit and action mapping
Self-leadership skills
I hold a professional coaching certification from iPec, an ICF accredited program, a MA in Psychology and Education from Columbia University, and a BA in Communications.
I'm also a long student of meditation, Flow (the science of peak performance), and yoga which I’m certified to teach.
Random fun facts: I once accidentally cooked for Almodovar and David Burn at a friend’s house part, ran a marathon without training, and have 68 cousins.
Reviews
6 reviews (5.0)
Ana demonstrated exceptional insight into my goals, and helped me to focus on what I wanted to achieve in my career. Her ability to provide a fresh perspective when I needed it was invaluable, and allowed me to approach challenges in new and creative ways. I would highly recommend Ana to anyone looking to gain clarity and direction in their career. Ana's expertise, guidance and support have been instrumental in helping me to achieve my goals, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her.
Jessica M.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Ana, whom I would consider an exceptional career coach. Ana truly went above and beyond to help me achieve my professional goals. From the very first session, I was impressed by her ability to listen carefully and really understand my unique situation and challenges. It was clear that she genuinely cared about my success and was committed to helping me achieve it. Throughout our sessions, Ana provided invaluable direction, inspiration, and guidance, helping me identity my strengths and areas for growth. She was always supportive and encouraging, but also pushed me to challenge myself and step outside of my comfort zone. What really set Ana apart was her focus on development and building confidence. She did just give me a list of tops and tricks to help support my goal of public speaking/presenting amongst peers and senior leadership - Ana really took the time to understand my long-term goals and helped me create a personalized approach in achieving them during our sessions. Whether we were discussing specific opportunities or simply working on building my confidence and skills, Ana always has practical and actionable advice or resources that were tailored to my needs. Thank you, Ana, for your guidance and support, I feel more confident and prepared to step in front of a large group to present and continue to gain the exposure I know I deserve. Through your dedication, expertise and recommendations I walk away a stronger and more confident woman, leaders and professional.
Kelly Valiente
My time spent with Ana and the Change method in many ways was life saving. When I found Ana, I was both a new mom and a new professional in a leadership position. I felt like I was losing myself emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Through my coaching sessions with Ana and the modules in between, Ana helped me create my own tool box of resources to help myself out of the chaos and back into a balanced life. Ana listened with compassion and knew exactly what to ask to help me go deeper and to help me realize my own strengths and areas of growth. Ana is a real coach who understands that change only comes from within and who taught me how to care for myself with methods that I still hold onto and use months after our sessions ended. I am forever grateful to Ana for her compassion, wisdom, and commitment to helping me live into my full potential as a mother, professional, and human being.
Becca
As a woman, banker, working for a top firm in NYC, I often felt the pressure of working in an essentially male dominated environment. When we first started working together, Ana helped me mapping out what was preventing me to be at my best potential. Together we drafted a plan and implemented it by breaking down to daily activities. It required commitment but her method is very efficient and her background and expertise, the perfect fit to help me address specific concerns. As an example, I could see huge improvement in my communication style to an often intimidating audience. She also guided me through reevaluating long standing beliefs that were holding me back. Overall it was a pleasure to work with Ana - Having a professional like her guiding you through development is critical if you are set to play your best game and be at your best.
Tatiana Franco - banker at JP Morgan Private Bank
Ive been working with Ana as my coach on and off for the past three years. I often use her skills when I need to shake things up, expand my perspective on a challenging situation, or make difficult managerial decisions. Ana effectively helps me get out of my comfort zone, pushing me to explore aspects of my leadership style that I had trouble fully comprehending and addressing. One example was how to recognize the affects of the pandemic on my teams production, work-life balance and overall well being. The potential for burnout was becoming increasingly evident and Ana helped me to develop strategies to address their needs within a fast-changing work environment.
Anthony P, Executive Managing Director, New York
I have been working with Ana Paula since 2020, when our company started to implement new programs regarding mental health and well-being. Ana Paula is a highly committed person and has a deep knowledge of methods and techniques to improve our capacity to concentrate and live in the present, such as flow (peak performance). I would highly recommend her and the outstanding work that she delivers. She knows how to influence both individuals, teams and clients. I would not hesitate to work with her again, any time the opportunity presents itself. She would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Sandra Mesquita
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