Amber Barrero

About Amber Barrero

I develop people - emotionally, professionally, and strategically.I’m a Licensed Psychotherapist, private practice owner, and business development partner. I work with individuals and growth-minded professionals, so they can show up as their highest self — in life and in business.Across therapy and business coaching, my work centers on helping people- Understand & own themselves, past-present-future- Build emotional regulation and self-trust- Develop habits and systems that support growth- Lead and connect with values alignment and authenticityI run Amber Barrero Counseling & Consulting and manage everything from clinical care to marketing, operations, strategy, and brand development. In my coaching work, I partner with Northwestern Mutual to develop high-performance habits, emotional resilience, and their entrepreneurial mindset.When people are emotionally equipped and self-aware, they lead better, live better, and love better. Open to collaboration, speaking, partnerships, or roles that value emotional intelligence, leadership development, and human growth.

Experience

1. Development Coach Performance Strategy

   Northwestern Mutual

   Apr 2022 — Present · Ormond Beach, FL, US

   I coach early-career financial professionals in performance optimization, client development, and behavior-driven growth strategies.This role sits at the intersection of psychology and metrics.I analyze productivity ratios, conversion trends, and performance bottlenecks while designing structured accountability systems to improve outcomes.Highlights:• Track and optimize KPIs including appointment ratios, conversion metrics, and revenue activity• Develop behavior-based performance frameworks to reduce avoidance and increase consistency• Conduct onboarding and structured professional development sessions• Translate motivation science and cognitive bias research into measurable business outcomes• Facilitate workshops and group coaching sessionsI help professionals align identity, strategy, and measurable execution.

Education

• Hodges University

  Master's degree, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

  2020 — 2022

• Saint Louis University

  Bachelor's degree, Organizational Studies and Hospitality Management

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Event Planning
• Employee Training
• Travel Planning
• Events Coordination
• Hospitality Industry
• Recruiting
• Confidentiality
• Project Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Guest Relations
• Office Administration
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Executive Level Administrative Support
• Hospitality
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Commitment to Customer Service
• Vendor Relationships
• Hiring
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management