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Empowering professional women to find clarity, confidence, and career growth

 

Together, we can create a sustainable way of working that fits your life, not the other way around. You don’t have to figure it out alone. 

Meet your coach

Aparna Kumar Costa

If you’re ambitious in your career while juggling a busy life outside of work, I've been where you are. Burnout is real, especially among high-performing professional women. 

As a working mom and entrepreneur with three young kids, I know firsthand how challenging it is to achieve career success while managing constant urgent requests, competing priorities, and the invisible mental load that women often shoulder. 

As a leadership coach, I work with women who are managers, directors, and VPs and are ready to achieve clarity, confidence, and career growth. With 20 years of experience in business consulting and corporate risk management at a leading global professional services firm, I understand the nuances of complex corporate environments and what it really takes to lead with confidence. Trained through American University, I use an approach rooted in empathy, deep listening, and authentic connection to provide a safe space where we cut through the noise. 

I offer you 1:1 personalized support to achieve clarity, confidence, and career growth: 

  • Achieving career success while managing constant urgent requests, competing priorities, and the invisible mental load

  • Letting go of guilt for saying no when you need to

  • Setting boundaries that actually stick

  • Strengthening your leadership presence

  • Navigating career crossroads and deciding your next move

  • Finding a balance between ambition and caregiving responsibilities​

 

Together, we can create a sustainable way of working that fits your life, not the other way around. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

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Coaching and Resources

Free Discovery Call

During this call, we will discuss the coaching process, outline your goals and focus, explore how how you can transform, answer your questions, and see if coaching with me is the right fit. 

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Coaching Support

I offer personalized support so career growth feels fulfilling, not overwhelming. Learn to move away from exhaustion and towards balance so your time and energy are aligned with what matters to you.

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Resources

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Desk Essentials
"Working with Aparna during a particularly difficult moment in my career was incredibly valuable. I was navigating a sensitive situation at work, and she consistently asked the right questions, helping me think more clearly and prepare for important conversations with senior leaders. I especially appreciated that she never pushed me toward a specific outcome or decision. Instead, she guided me in a way that helped me realize I hadn’t fully thought through all the possible paths.

 

Throughout our conversations, Aparna also showed great humanity and kindness. She understood the emotional toll the situation was taking and created a space where I felt supported while still being challenged to think more deeply. Her thoughtful approach helped guide me toward better outcomes and gave me the confidence to navigate a complex time at work successfully. I had never worked with a coach before and wasn’t sure what to expect, but the experience was both grounding and practical. I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Aparna again as I continue to grow and navigate my career"

- Sana, Executive Director

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