Welcome to Arroyo Coaching

Life doesn’t give us a map. Coaching can help you build your self awareness and recognize the choices have in front of you.

About MeWhy Coaching Works

Welcome to Arroyo Coaching

At Arroyo Coaching, I offer a calm, grounded space where you can pause, reflect, and determine your choices and your own path forward. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, shifting careers, feeling burned out, or simply trying to hear your own voice again, this is where clarity begins.

Behind the Name

The word arroyo is inspired by my childhood summers on the prairie near Santa Fe, NM. My mom’s family (West) is from Santa Fe. Each summer she would drive her seven kids (me included) in our giant, faux wood-paneled Oldsmobile and let us loose on the prairie while she and my grandmother stayed cool in the adobe homestead. While vastly different from my structured life in a Colorado college town, those wide-open spaces — with dust, sun, and endless exploration — helped shape who I am today.

On that prairie, we were taught that if we ever got lost, we should walk down to find the arroyo — a dry, winding streambed that, when followed, would always lead us home. That lesson stuck with me.

Just like an arroyo, coaching can help guide you through uncertainty — whether you’re navigating a life transition, feeling stuck, or defining your values. With years of corporate experience and a passion for helping others grow, I’m here to help you find your way forward. You likely already have the answers in your head and heart — sometimes, you just need space, grace, and support to find your way to and through your arroyo.

Space. Grace. Direction.

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How Coaching Can Help Create Positive Change

  • The brain is wired for meaning and order yet real life is full of uncertainty
  • Insight comes from within — you have the answers
  • Change doesn’t come from breaking habits, but from building new ones
  • Coaching focuses on solutions and helping you see the choices in front of you
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What You Can Expect

  • A grounded, judgment-free space

    Where you’re not expected to have the answers — simply the curiosity to explore the choices in front of you.

  • A coach who listens deeply

    To what you say, and what’s underneath.

  • A forward-focused process

    Not rushed, not prescriptive. Just steady guidance as you find your next steps.

You don’t have to do this alone.

You don’t have to have it figured out.

You just have to start.

Let’s walk the arroyo together.

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Testimonials

 
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Working with Ani brought me clarity and confidence.  She created a warm and structured container that allowed for exploration while maintaining accountability to address my stated goals.

Eilene B., Ph.D.
VP, Operations

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What sets Ani apart is her ability to understand the complexities of life, especially for someone like me juggling parenting and business ownership. She always has a kind ear to listen, and her goal-oriented approach kept me focused on one task at a time, helping me make meaningful progress.

Angela C.
Founder, Business Consultant

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What really stood out to me was how naturally supportive and comforting her presence was. Ani has this way of making you feel like you’ve known her forever—like you’re just two friends having a good conversation, while making real progress.

Brady D.
Fitness Coach and Web Designer

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I deeply appreciate her support through the numerous transitions and changes we’ve navigated together. Additionally, her forward-thinking approach has been invaluable in preparing for future challenges and opportunities.

Nora S., MBA
Assistant VP for System Admin Budget and Business Operations

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She’s part coach, part life whisperer, part fairy godmother. From money and time management to career chaos and relationship spirals, she’s helped me navigate everything with wisdom, warmth, and zero judgment.

Kara C.
Senior Manager, Logistics

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Working with Ani was a turning point for me. She didn’t hand me answers—instead, she helped me realize that I already had them. Her coaching gave me the clarity and confidence to step into my full potential, especially in my career.

Jeannie C.
Director, Finished Supply Chain

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I was lucky to work with Ani during a time of major change and transition in both my life and career.  As a coach, Ani is kind, understanding, a very attentive listener, asks meaningful questions and truly makes you feel supported – which is exactly what you need during a period of growth and transition.  If you’re looking for someone in your corner who can help you gain clarity, take action and feel empowered to move forward with confidence, I highly recommend Coach Ani!

Natalie S., M.D.
Self-Care & Empowerment Coach

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Working with Ani has been truly life-changing for me. Her thoughtful, caring, and easygoing style has allowed me to be totally honest with myself, to reflect, and grow. Ani has a remarkable ability to listen deeply and ask just the right, thought-provoking questions.

Through our conversations, I’ve gained the clarity and confidence to make meaningful changes in my life. I feel more aligned, more open to relationships, and more intentional about how I prioritize my life. Ani is not only a gifted coach, but also a delight to work with and a genuine inspiration.

I’m deeply grateful for her impact and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, supportive coaching.

Felicity O., Attorney 
Former Head of Human Resources, Colorado University