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I create group spaces where professionals can pause, think clearly about their work and life goals, and take one steady step forward,with structure, support, and community. Through community classes, small group sessions, and speaking engagements, these spaces help reflection turn into action without pressure. Mango Momentum is a small group space I lead twice a month for people navigating career transitions, business restarts, or a season of pause. It’s for professionals who want time to understand where they are, re-plan what matters, and move forward with confidence, together. If you’re currently laid off, between roles, or in a work-life transition and want a space that supports both reflection and action, you’re welcome here. This space was built for professionals rebuilding after layoffs, burnout, major shifts, or the quiet feeling of being lost in your own life.
You don’t need another planner.
Just come as you are.
Afito Chiuis a Career & Business Reset Facilitator and the founder ofThe Balanced Professional Works LLC. She createsprofessional reset and accountability spaces with integrated toolsthat help career professionals and service-based business owners move from pause into progress.
Throughtalks, group facilitation, and the Mango Momentum community, Afito brings a grounded approach to growth:peer-supported accountability, practical self-leadership tools, and guided reflection that lead to clarity, confidence, and sustainable action.
Her work isintrinsic and process-based— rooted not in titles or external validation, but inintrinsic motivationand self-leadership. With over 20 years in higher education and client service, and her own lived experience of navigating layoffs and life shifts, Afito knows the power of accountability done differently.
She leads with the belief thatreal leadership starts within: helping individuals lead themselves out of pause and into progress with clarity, confidence, and accountability.
Formats I Lead
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Talks & Keynotes– grounded, interactive presentations on self-leadership and accountability.
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Workshops & Lunch & Learns– guided spaces to pause, reflect, and apply reset tools in real time.
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Facilitated Circles & Retreats– small group sessions that build connection, confidence, and clarity.
I’m often booked by:
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Chamber of Commerce event chairs
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Women-led professional groups
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Nonprofits & business incubators
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HR teams looking for reflective, non-performative professional development
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Community leaders who want more than a PowerPoint deck
If you’re apower partner,meaning you regularly refer speakers or facilitators for professional or community events — let’s connect. I’m local to DuPage County and love serving my neighboring towns.
Kind Words
I’ve benefited from Afito’s helpful tips on time management and consistency in putting effort into your goals. She’s a powerful Coach who empowers others to be better. I love that her information is straightforward and clear. She’s definitely a bright light in this world.
Afito is a fantastic coach! She is incredible at empowering others to follow their dreams and passions in life while still balancing their self care and family life. She helps women build resilience and confidence in themselves and I highly recommend her!
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 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!).