Welcome to The Balanced Professional Works LLC
When your goal is set but stuck, I help you get it done.
Welcome
I’ll never forget the day she said it.
“After 20 years of working, not being laid off once, now you got laid off? That’s a shame. How are you going to support yourself? Your kids? Pay the bills tomorrow? Let’s start the job hunt.”
Her words didn’t just land, they sliced right through me. In that moment, it felt like something in me quietly died.
But here’s what I know now: we all carry these “little deaths.” Moments when we tell ourselves we’re finished. When we decide we’re too behind, too broken, or too uncertain to rise again.
The truth? Sitting down isn’t the end. It’s a pause, a chance to decide if you’ll stay stuck or step forward stronger, clearer, and more confident.
What These Little Deaths Can Mean for You:
Whatever your next chapter looks like, this is where you stop carrying it alone.
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Getting your time and energy back, and feeling in charge of your life again.
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Getting promoted and finally being heard in rooms where your voice has been overlooked.
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Creating a business space that reflects your true values and being truly seen.
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Leading from within, instead of leading out of obligation, and showing up with authentic confidence.
I created this space, The Balanced Professional Works LLC, for professionals like you: heart-led, growth-minded, carrying big dreams (and heavy responsibilities), yet unsure how to step into the next, braver version of yourself.
I don’t just coach goals; I guide transformation. Through structured accountability spaces, group programs, and 1:1 partnerships, I help you rise from the moments that tried to define you, and move forward on your own terms.
After 20+ years in client service, higher education, and adult development, I saw the real gap: we don’t lack motivation, we lack sustainable support systems, soul-centered accountability, and tools that help us shift how we think, plan, and lead ourselves.
What I Offer
Exclusive Accountability Group (In-person and online accountability sessions in Bloomingdale, IL)
1:1 Accountability Coaching for Career Changers, and Business Starters
Coaching & Training (Workshops & Speaking)
Why This Work Matters
(With the Data to Prove It)
After 20+ years in client service, adult education, and transformational coaching, I saw the real gap:
Most professionals don’t need more motivation. They need structure, support, and guided momentum.
And the numbers back it up:
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Only 8% of people achieve their goals,most drop off by February without a clear plan or support system.
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67% of professionals say they feel “stuck” or unclear about what’s next in their career or business.
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77% report feeling burned out, especially women and leaders navigating life and leadership at the same time.
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92% of small business owners struggle with time management and goal structure.
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You’re 95% more likely to reach your goals with accountability.
Source: University of Scranton Goal Research
This work matters because:
✅ Ambition isn’t the issue,lack of structure and support is
✅ Burnout isn’t a rite of passage,it’s a signal to reset
✅ Real momentum comes from aligned action, not just hustle
✅ You don’t need to go it alone, you just need the right systems + space
That’s why I created The Balanced Professional Works,to turn guided growth, intentional routines, and real accountability into a way forward that actually works.
Kind Words
So thankful for these accountability sessions with Afito Irene Chiu. Taking the time to walk, reflect, and talk through my goals in a supportive space was incredibly helpful. Her guidance is steady, clear, and encouraging—just what I needed to stayfocused and take the right next steps. I highly recommend The Balanced Professional Works to anyone looking for consistent support and real progress in their business or personal goals.
Afito Irene Chiu is wonderful & has an inspiring story! I HIGHLY recommend her if you are looking to improve your ‘work health’ (mindset, motivation & just balancing it all!).