Hi, I'm Annie!

I have almost 15 years' experience in coaching, Human Resources, and internal communications, where I’ve coached leaders around the world from startups through 100+ year-old companies.

In 2023, I left my cushy corporate job to move to Southern India, where I’m exploring communities focused on sustainable and compassionate living. The goal is to start such a project with my husband, and ultimately to live more in congruence with nature. Coaching is a big part of this plan.

You may be asking, “how did you get from Silicon Valley to rural India?!”

In 2021, I took time away from work after reaching a point of burnout that was scary and hard. By slowing down, I was able to find clarity on what I wanted my life to look like, tap into my passion, and invest in the things that bring me joy and fulfillment.

I realized that what I loved most about my career was the time I spent coaching others. And I had to admit to myself that I was not living a healthy life aligned to my core value of compassion.

I spent the next few years honing my coaching skills, and exploring ways to live compassionately with others and the environment. I launched my business, and when the idea came to move to India and be closer to my in-laws, I didn't hesitate.

Now I leverage my coaching expertise to help others yearning for change take action and find fulfillment.

My Credentials

My most recent in-house role was working as an HR Director at a global tech company, where I coached and partnered with company executives to develop and implement their people growth strategies, as well as led company-wide performance management programs. I’m a graduate of General Electric's HR Leadership Program, and earlier in my career, I worked with companies across the financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors on crisis and internal communications in Beijing, China.

I am a Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) through iPEC, currently pursuing ICF accreditation. I hold a Master's degree in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hamilton College. I also hold an Advanced Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Columbia University.