AMBER BUCK SETTER, PCC, CPA (inactive)
Chief Enlightenment Officer
Monika is a mom, a co-parent, and a best friend to her ex-husband on top of being a caring CPA Exam Coach. She is able to deeply connect with those who are struggling with their process because she has been there and is passionate about leading others to a brighter path.
Monika Smith, CPA, ACC
CPA Exam Coach
Coaching Inspiration
People have always felt safe to open up to me. I was inspired to enroll in coach training because I really want to help people and make a difference.
Ideal Clients
- Professionals struggling to pass the CPA exam
- Accountants who are looking to shift from public to industry
- Those who relocated to the US and can use support with their transition
- Fellow moms who are realizing they can’t do it all alone
Competence
Consciousness
Academics
- Bachelor of Science, Management and Engineering of Production
Coach Training
- Coach U, ICF Accredited Training Program
- ICF Associate Certified Coach (anticipated 2022)
“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.”
– Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
Ready to begin your transformation?
Where I am from:
I was born and raised in Poland. After I earned a bachelor’s in engineering, I followed my heart to the USA. I only knew some English and my first jobs in America were as a waitress and housekeeper. Within ten years, I was a licensed CPA and running a financial and accounting department.
Who I am today:
- I have learned to follow my intuition; things don’t work out when I don’t.
- I am tough on the outside but soft on the inside.
- I resigned from a full-time position as a controller to follow my calling as a coach.
- I am a mom, a co-parent, and best friend to my ex-husband.
- Because I really struggled to pass the CPA exam, I am able to deeply connect with those who are struggling with their process.
Where I am headed:
The items on my horizon includes many adventures, such as building a thriving coach practice and becoming a leader to other CPA exam coaches. Of course that will require continued efforts towards positively influencing the accounting profession, through caring for the whole human taking the CPA exam. As for me personally, I always have room to improve on surrendering to the unknown, and trusting that the universe is abundant.
Competence
Academics
- Bachelor of Science, Management and Engineering of Production
Coach Training
- Coach U, ICF Accredited Training Program
- ICF Associate Certified Coach (anticipated 2022)
“What does not kill you, makes you stronger.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche
Ready to begin your transformation?
Consciousness
Where I am from:
I was born and raised in Poland. After I earned a bachelor’s in engineering, I followed my heart to the USA. I only knew some English and my first jobs in America were as a waitress and housekeeper. Within ten years, I was a licensed CPA and running a financial and accounting department.
Who I am today:
- I have learned to follow my intuition; things don’t work out when I don’t
- I am tough on the outside but soft on the inside
- I resigned from a full-time position as a controller to follow my calling as a coach
- I am a mom, a co-parent, and best friend to my ex-husband
- Because I really struggled to pass the CPA exam, I am able to deeply connect with those who are struggling with their process
Where I am headed:
- Building a thriving coach practice
- Positively influencing the accounting profession by caring for the whole human taking the CPA exam
- Becoming the leader of other CPA exam coaches
- Unlike the old me, surrendering to the unknown and trusting the universe is abundant.
Favorite Client Testimonials
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