Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
44
Daniel Acosta

Daniel Acosta

Hollywood,Florida

Summary

Skilled Life Coach with 5 years of experience supporting clients in goal-setting, skill-building, and clarity sessions. Versed in communicating effectively and leveraging active listening skills to assess client needs. Personable and direct with a focus on guiding clients toward self-reflection and personal development. Versed in guiding individuals to build useful life skills and manage challenging circumstances. Compassionate and energetic with an in-depth understanding of coaching processes, documentation requirements, and available resources.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
1
1

Bachelors psychology

1
1

Master

Work History

Life Coach

Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
  • Guided approximately 50 clients toward personal and professional growth through the integration of psychology, fitness, and holistic wellness approaches.
  • Empowered clients to adopt positive lifestyle behaviors using the latest tools and insights from the Heroic platform, contributing to improved life and health outcomes.
  • Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals weekly.
  • Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.

School Psychologist

Escuela Carlos Del Fino
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Consulted at least 40 meetings with teachers and parents to gain an in-depth understanding of students.
  • Conducted approximately 80 group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
  • Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.

Performance Coach

Retraining
09.2012 - 07.2019
  • Developed and implemented over 200 individualized wellness and fitness programs for a diverse clientele, including elite athletes and the general population.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing and other behavioral techniques to encourage long-term adoption of healthy behaviors.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal athlete support, ensuring holistic growth and development.
  • Applied training techniques to improve performance in competitive play.

Education

Master's Degree in Human Resource Management and Leadership -

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2019

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology -

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2019

Skills

  • Motivational Techniques
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Goal Setting
  • Lifestyle Coaching
  • Coaching Techniques
  • Self-awareness
  • Career Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Well-being understanding
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Biomechanics of Strength Exercises (FEDA)
  • Prescription of Physical Exercise in Fitness Room and Personal Training (FEDA)
  • Sports Nutrition (FEDA)
  • H.E.A.T Program Level 1
  • Heroic Coach Program (Ongoing)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Life Coach

Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current

School Psychologist

Escuela Carlos Del Fino
10.2018 - 07.2020

Performance Coach

Retraining
09.2012 - 07.2019

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology -

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

Master's Degree in Human Resource Management and Leadership -

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Daniel Acosta