Life coaching and personal development for a more purposeful life
Life coaching and personal development for a more purposeful life
Life Transition Coaching: Design Your Next Chapter
Change is scary. Staying exactly where you are is worse.
Life is full of unexpected turns that force you to rethink your direction: moving abroad, changing careers, ending a relationship, or simply realizing that your current path no longer fulfills you. Navigating personal change can be intimidating, spark self-doubt, and sometimes leave you paralyzed when it’s time to make decisions.
You know you need to take the leap, but you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you do, but the fear of making the wrong choice keeps you stuck. If what used to make sense now feels restrictive or repetitive, you are in the right place.
En MTA Coaching me especializo en el coaching para transiciones de vida y profesionales. A través de sesiones de coaching online, te ofrezco el acompañamiento en procesos de cambio que necesitas para encontrar claridad. ¿Estás list@ para iniciar tu proceso de transformación personal?
Guidance during difficult life transitions
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to throw in the towel?
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.
ICF Certified Coach (ACC)
I'm an ICF certified coach ( International Coaching Federation), 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 MTA Coaching to support people who are genuinely ready to move forward. Not just to talk about change, but to make it happen.
I’ve been there too: feeling drained, overwhelmed by doubt, and wanting a different life without knowing where to begin. Everything started to change when I stopped waiting for external circumstances to shift and began investing in myself, my growth, and the life I truly wanted.
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.
My online coaching services
I offer support as you navigate change, whether you are looking to reinvent your cereer, or need a transition coach during pivotal moments.
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.
Online coaching in Spanish and English adapted 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?
Coaching is your partner in navigating real personal 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 (Mañana También Abrimos, 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.
Dare to become who you want to be with personal and professional transition coaching sessions.
Life can be chaotic, and change doesn't ask for permission. But guess what? You don't need anyone's permission to take control and start making conscious choices. Sometimes we know something isn't working, but fear, anxiety, or stress leave us paralyzed. You don't have to face it alone. Through life and career transition coaching, I can help you get unstuck, regain clarity, and move forward with confidence toward the life you truly want. Ready to get started? Let's talk!
What my clients say about me
Insights for life and career reinvention
Are you facing a career crossroads or struggling with cultural adaptation? This blog explores the real questions and emotional blocks my coaching clients encounter during major life shifts. Here, we transform burnout, uncertainty, and being professionally stuck into actionable growth. Start exploring the tools you need to master your next transition.
Ready to talk about that change you’ve been thinking about?
I know taking the first step is often the hardest, but you’re already here. If you have questions, want to share your situation, or feel ready to book your free discovery session, I’d love to hear from you.
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.