Our profession needs whole human beings

not just competent accountants

Our mission is to guide accountants back to their wholeness.

We are emerging from a time in history where we know we can’t return to the way things were, yet we are uncertain of what lies ahead. As the world has changed, so too have our ideas for what makes for a meaningful life. The answers to these questions can’t be found in the regulations or best practices of another company.

The answers you seek are within.

Using a developmental coaching approach—that assumes you are the expert on your life and career—we create containers for transformation. We practice being whole humans ourselves so we have integrity when we teach you how to keep your career without losing your soul.

Conscious Public Accountants know who they truly are, how to be of greatest service, and what drives their performance.

Why Coaching?

The accounting profession needs to change NOW

That change has to come from within—within YOU.

Individual Coaching

A personal investment in yourself

Company Sponsored Coaching

A customized leadership development experience that benefits you and your company

CPA Exam Coaching

Guidance to thrive in life and improve your performance

Individual Coaching may be right for you if…

You are high in achievement but low in happiness
You want to accelerate your development
You lead a small group or are a solo practitioner—what you want to do, you finance yourself
You choose to keep your personal journey personal and don’t want to involve your company in the process

Start with Individual Coaching

Company Sponsored Coaching may be right for you and your company if…

You are burned out and the cost of replacing you exceeds the cost of professional coaching
You assumed increased levels of responsibility and can use additional support to perform at the next level
Your technical competencies have gotten you this far but something is missing
Your partners don’t have the time or expertise to develop leaders at the accelerated pace required

We Could Use Help

CPA Exam coaching might be right for you if…

You’re feeling overwhelmed by the CPA exam
You feel burned out and don’t have the energy to study
You postponed the CPA exam and want to pass while simultaneously managing your workload and life
You’re wondering what you are doing with your life

I WANT TO LEARN MORE

“My firm provided me the opportunity to work with an executive coach. When I said yes, I had no idea what I was in for. I couldn’t answer the question, “What do I want to get out of coaching?” I have the most hours in the firm; I was too busy to think about these things. The coaching experience required I set time aside to become well-rounded. I learned success in leadership is not being at the top of the (billable) hours list. Great leadership is a whole other set of skills. It’s not that I didn’t have them- just that they have been sitting there, waiting to be called upon.”

- Assurance Manager

“What makes Amber different than other coaches is her intimate knowledge and experience in the CPA profession. She applies a spiritual approach to this demanding and technical profession and it’s exactly what we need. I am once again excited to be a leader in this profession. I’m excited and hopeful about my firm. I now see the kind of conscious leader I want to be.”

- Tax Principal

“I was not in a very good mental space when we started the coaching process. Over the 6 months we were able to address self-worth issues, fear of change, and I was empowered to take the next steps in my career. By the end, I could see what I want my life and future to look like.”

- Assurance Senior Manager

“Amber brings a blend of grace and warrior spirit that compels her to bring up the un-discussable and un-cover the un-discoverable.”

“Every time I speak with my coach I have a massive enlightenment, sometimes about things I wasn’t even looking for. Be prepared to dive deep and be honest with yourself. Your coach will bring out the best in you. They truly help me understand my full potential, and that nothing is out of reach.”

- Banking Associate

“Amber offered me enlightenment during a dark and uncomfortable phase. In comparison to all the counselors I’ve been to- from childhood through today- and professional mentors I’ve had through my career, the few discussions with Amber were absolutely monumental. She helped to open doors I didn’t know existed.”

- Marketing Director

“All calls feel like a genuine judgement free zone and are constantly reinforcing my confidence. My coach has an understanding of so many different levels of my life from my career, to my work environment, my professional relationships and personal relationships. I haven’t been able to find any therapists with this breadth knowledge.”

- Assurance Senior Associate

“I’ve taken bold action and felt aligned with my values thanks to the space coaching with Amber provided. Sometimes the coaching conversations have their loudest impact days or even weeks after our call. Amber really lets her personality shine through in our relationship, which is such a gift to her clients.”

- CPA - Owner & Multi-passionate creative

“My coach offered insightful conversation and helped me distill my thoughts into actionable tasks. She has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience, as well as the ability to see things from many different angles.”

- Managing Director, Entertainment & Hospitality

“Amber opened my eyes to the importance of being. My whole life had been about doing. I was always focused on either the past or the future, on the next achievement, the next goal. I now understand the power in the present moment.”

- Tax Principal

“My firm provided me the opportunity to work with an executive coach. When I said yes, I had no idea what I was in for. I couldn’t answer the question, “What do I want to get out of coaching?” I have the most hours in the firm; I was too busy to think about these things. The coaching experience required I set time aside to become well-rounded. I learned success in leadership is not being at the top of the (billable) hours list. Great leadership is a whole other set of skills. It’s not that I didn’t have them- just that they have been sitting there, waiting to be called upon.”

Assurance Manager

I WANT TO LEARN MORE

If you’ve been hearing that inner voice, it’s time to reach out.

Still unsure what’s next?

Allow us to guide you along your journey.

A single hour with one of our coaches can provide the clarity and perspective you need. It also provides an opportunity to experience coaching.

In a confidential and supportive environment, you will:

Explore where you are
Be encouraged to boldly envision what you truly want for your life
Identify the actions that will get you there

We don’t give advice or tell you who you should be. That’s not what professional coaching is about. We will partner with you to create a safe, supportive environment that allows you to share freely. You can count on us to maintain confidentiality.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”

– John Muir

We are professionals who coach professionals

Our team was carefully curated with the accounting profession in mind. We are professionally trained graduates of programs accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). We have deep leadership development experience within CPA firms. Some of us are even CPAs.

AMBER SETTER, PCC, CPA (inactive)

Executive Leadership Coach

CATE SABATINI, PCC

Executive Leadership Coach

GREGORY BENEDIKT

Client Success Specialist

HANG ZHAO, PCC, CPA (inactive)

Leadership Coach

MONIKA SMITH, CPA

CPA Exam Coach

JAMIE GREENE, LMFT

Psychotherapist

Our profession needs whole human beings

Our mission is to guide accountants back to their wholeness.

The accounting profession needs to change NOW

Individual Coaching

Company Sponsored Coaching

CPA Exam Coaching

Individual Coaching may be right for you if…

You are high in achievement but low in happiness

You want to accelerate your development

You lead a small group or are a solo practitioner—what you want to do, you finance yourself

You choose to keep your personal journey personal and don’t want to involve your company in the process

Company Sponsored Coaching may be right for you and your company if…

You are burned out and the cost of replacing you exceeds the cost of professional coaching

You assumed increased levels of responsibility and can use additional support to perform at the next level

Your technical competencies have gotten you this far but something is missing

Your partners don’t have the time or expertise to develop leaders at the accelerated pace required

CPA Exam coaching might be right for you if…

You’re feeling overwhelmed by the CPA exam

You feel burned out and don’t have the energy to study

You postponed the CPA exam and want to pass while simultaneously managing your workload and life

You’re wondering what you are doing with your life

If you’ve been hearing that inner voice, it’s time to reach out.

Still unsure what’s next?

Explore where you are

Be encouraged to boldly envision what you truly want for your life

Identify the actions that will get you there