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Mañana También Abrimos Coaching
Life coaching and personal development for a more purposeful life
Mañana También Abrimos Coaching
Life coaching and personal development for a more purposeful life
Coaching for life transitions and career change
Change is scary. Staying exactly where you are is worse.
Life is full of unexpected turns that force you to recalibrate your path: moving to a new country, pivoting your career, ending a relationship, stepping into a leadership role, or simply realizing that your current lifestyle no longer sustains you.
You know you need a change, but you’re not sure where to start—or maybe you do, but fear of making the wrong decision keeps you stuck. If what once felt right now feels limiting, repetitive, or out of alignment, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Through personalized online coaching sessions, I help individuals navigate life transitions, career changes, and personal reinvention with clarity and confidence. Are you ready to move forward and create meaningful change in your life?
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to throw in the towel?
El Life and career transition coaching isn’t going to magically fix your entire life (no credible process promises that), but it will help you stop living it on a loop.
I work with you to understand exactly what isn't functioning. We name the issue, strip away the obstacles, and design a practical action plan that actually works in the real world. Together, we transform:
Uncertainty into clarity.
Fear into action.
"I don't know what to do" into specific steps.
Change is intimidating, yes. But it is also the beginning of building a life that finally feels like your own.
I’m an online life coach based in Mexico City, working with clients in the USA, Canada, and beyond.
I am an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)a PhD in Anthropology, and an expat. Integrating my anthropological background into my coaching practice gives me a profound understanding of how contexts, cultures, and expectations shape who we are and how we make decisions.
I founded Mañana También Abrimos Coaching to support individuals who are genuinely ready to move forward. Not just to talk about change, but to make it happen.
I’ve been there too — and sometimes I still am: feeling drained, full of doubts, and wanting a different life without knowing where to begin. The turning point came when I stopped waiting for something outside of me to change and started investing in myself: my time, my money, and my courage.
Through my online personal coaching sessions,I help you stop repeating the stories that keep you stuck and start writing your next chapter with clarity and strategy. Because staying where you are has a cost — and it’s often much greater than taking the leap.
How I can help you
Life and Career Transition Coaching
Life transitions coaching
Life transitions can leave you feeling uncertain, disconnected, and off course. If you feel stuck in the unknown, this is the space to reconnect with your purpose and motivation. Together, we focus on what you can change— because that is the first step to feeling grounded again.
Reconnect with your core values to set achievable, realistic goals.
Boost your self-esteem and say goodbye to the "I'm not enough" narrative.
Learn to set firm boundaries and make difficult decisions with confidence.
Career transitions coaching and professional reinvention
Making decisions about your career can feel overwhelming. Whether you want to change careers, ask for a promotion, or navigate a professional crisis, career coaching helps you create a clear and realistic path forward. If you’ve been asking yourself, “What do I do with my career?”,let’s build a direction that feels aligned and sustainable.
Clarify your direction and design an action plan for your career transition.
Overcome mental blocks like lack of motivation or Imposter Syndrome.
Gain the confidence needed for high-stakes interviews, CV optimization, and leadership conversations.
Expat coaching
Living in another country is exciting, but it can also be exhausting. You left looking for something better, but sometimes you feel more lost than at home. Starting over and adjusting to a new culture is not easy. If you’re ready to stop just surviving on autopilot and start building a real sense of well-being wherever you are, I can support you.
Manage culture shock and design your own unique way of belonging.
Navigate the stress and anxiety inherent in the migrant experience.
Resolve identity tension: balancing who you were, who you are now, and who you want to become.
Investing in yourself is not a luxury.
It is a strategic decision.
Coaching sessions tailored to your needs
Every process is unique, and so is every person. My coaching sessions adapt to your pace, your schedule, and your immediate needs:
Single Strategy Sessions: Ideal for gaining quick clarity or making an imminent decision.
Deep Transformation Programs: For those ready to do the heavy lifting of a complete life or career shift.
Group programmes: Collaborative spaces focused on change management, leadership, or expat adaptation.
You choose how you prefer to work.
Are you ready to change?
Together, we'll break down your fears, identify your goals, and create a plan that's as unique as you are. Life doesn’t wait, and neither should you. Ready to get started? 😊
MTA Coaching (translation: Tomorrow We're Open Too)
Seriously?
- Why “Tomorrow We’re Open Too”?
- Was there a weirder name? Probably not.
- Does it mean I’m open every day? No — vacations are sacred.
People ask me about it all the time. The answer is simple: «Mañana También Abrimos» (“Tomorrow We're Open Too”) is something my dad always says when everything goes to hell.
You got fired. Your partner left. The project failed. You feel like a complete mess. And he, completely unfazed, answers with his mantra: “Well… tomorrow we’re open too.” It’s his version of Scarlett O’Hara’s “After all, tomorrow is another day”— but in neighborhood-shop mode. And here, we’re all about the neighborhood.
From “everything fell apart” to resilience
In other words: that's it — you did what you could, and it didn’t work. You can keep tormenting yourself until your head explodes, or you can hit STOP on the intrusive thoughts, do something else, go to sleep, whatever… But stop overthinking it. Tomorrow, you’ll see things differently. And you know what? He’s right.
This is what coaching is about: Pausing. Breathing. Looking at the chaos. Sometimes laughing, sometimes crying a little too. And remembering that yes, we open again tomorrow. The world isn’t ending. There is still so much to do, to change, to decide. Life doesn’t shut down for renovations.
So, if you're in the middle of a huge life crisis, welcome! I promise you, we're open again tomorrow.
Do you dare to change?
Together, we will dismantle your fears, identify your goals, and trace a plan as unique as you are. Life doesn't wait, and neither should you. Ready to start? Let's talk!
Join my newsletter
Tired of your inbox looking like a digital landfill of "special offers" you never asked for? Same. That’s why I created this: to send you pure gold once in a blue moon, rather than haunting your notifications every morning like a toxic ex.
I promise:
- Zero daily spam: I don’t have that much energy, and you don’t have that much patience.
- Real Content: No empty content just to fill up you inbox.
- The Bribe: In exchange for your email, I’ll give you my ebook on motivation.It’s the perfect read for when you’re procrastinating on the things you should actually be doing.
What my clients say about me
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Sé que dar el primer paso es lo que más cuesta, pero ya estás aquí. Si tienes dudas, quieres contarme tu situación o estás lista para agendar tu sesión exploratoria gratuita, ponte en contacto.
I promise to read your message carefully and get back to you soon. If you prefer a more direct approach, you can also reach me at: estersmingot@mtacoaching.com
I can’t wait to hear your story!
F.A.Q.
If you feel stuck, struggle to make decisions, or sense that something in your life isn't working as you'd like, coaching can help. Perhaps you're facing a major change, lack clarity about your goals, sabotage yourself with limiting beliefs, or simply want more balance and well-being. A life coach supports you in discovering what's holding you back, developing new strategies, and taking action with confidence. If you're looking for clarity, motivation and tools to move forward, coaching is for you!
A coach is a trained professional who helps you gain clarity on your goals, overcome internal blocks, and make aligned decisions in your personal or professional life. Through personalized coaching sessions, you’ll work on personal development, career change, life transitions, and overall well-being using practical tools and results-driven conversations. Coaching doesn’t tell you what to do—instead, it empowers you to find your own answers, build confidence, and move forward with clarity toward your goals.
In coaching sessions, you can expect a safe, judgment-free space to explore your challenges, identify what you truly want, and develop strategies to move forward. Through powerful questions, exercises, and practical tools, I’ll help you gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and take intentional action. I won’t give you the answers, but I will guide you to find your own and make decisions aligned with your well-being and goals. Each session is a little step forwards towards the life you want.
It really depends on your goals and needs. Some people get great results in 4 to 6 sessions, while other people prefer a long-term process, from 3 to 6 months, maybe to work on deeper transformations. Ideally, it’s best to have weekly or bi-weekly sessions to maintain momentum and see results. In our first session, we will define together the approach and duration that best suits you.