Anna Bouma

Courtney Seard - Business Advisor for the Goldman Sachs Black Women in Business Program, Previously Head of DEI Soho House

As a trained and skilled coach myself, I’m very skeptical and rarely impressed. Anna is one of the good ones and I’m honored to have her in this field.

Her coaching style is incredibly unique as she brings a gentle yet firm approach to guiding you along your journey. Throughout my 10 week coaching sessions with her, I found myself amazed at the insights she uncovered and how they led to my growth process. Her guidance, homework, and coaching methodology allowed to me achieve my goal of “coming home” to me.

I think of Anna often as what she has taught me has been integrated into my daily practices. If you are looking to move forward in your growth process, and it needs to be done with firm, tender loving, care, Anna is the coach for you. I am forever grateful to her work.

Kati B. - Director of Strategic Partnerships

Anna has contributed to my healing journey more than she will ever realize, and it's because she truly cares about the growth of anyone with whom she comes into contact. She goes out of her way to utilize any of her resources & modalities that she feels are relevant and helpful for you.

Her coaching style presents a patient intention, with a mighty and charismatic spark of velocity. She helps you sit with yourself at your present state while using the tools you already have to propel yourself forward. She is at once deeply grounded into the roots of experience and also highly expanding into the canopy of being.

She has helped me with virtually every aspect of my life - from my spiritual life, to my relationships, to healing from trauma, to professional development, and more. She is an absolute gem... someone that you encounter once in a lifetime. 

I would recommend Anna to anyone seeking growth and healing throughout all of the inner webs of life. To know her is a blessing.

Marlena Host - Director of Sales, Hexton Gallery, previously R&Co.

From the very outset of my initial coaching session with Anna, I was greeted with a transformation in my mood that continues to resonate within me in the weeks that have followed. This enduring shift can be attributed to the combination of Anna's sensitive expertise and the safe space she cultivated for me to explore and express myself.

Her guidance not only provided me with a sanctuary for introspection but also equipped me with tangible tools—before, during, and after our session—that have become indispensable in my journey towards self-healing. I’m deeply grateful for Anna's skillful facilitation, which has left me uplifted and empowered to navigate the complexities of my inner landscape with newfound resilience.

The environment created within our time together allowed me to delve into the depths of my being, unraveling knots both within my body and consciousness. Her profound understanding of the intricate connection between the body and emotions was imparted with eloquence that surpassed all expectations.

Ryan Welti - Founder & CEO of RetreatVi

Admittedly, I have always been someone who has been skeptical of coaches. At this moment in my startup founder journey, I had been feeling overwhelmed and frozen. As soon as I joined the call I knew I was in good hands. Anna's energy is grounded, calming, present and supportive. I didn't have expectations for the session, but as she began asking me insightful and thoughtful questions the value became so clear.

We brought awareness to and walked back a self limiting belief that was hindering my business and the path forward around funding within literally one hour. I left feeling empowered, confident and excited.

Anna blends somatics and strategy with ease. This was truly the best first coaching experience I could have asked for. I will absolutely be back for more in 2025 and cannot recommend enough to my fellow solo or first time founders! 

Erin Crotty - Leadership Coach, Talent and Culture Strategist, Founder of Forward Movement Studio

Working with Anna was a deeply supportive and transformative experience. She met me exactly where I was in each session — with a neutral, grounded presence and a pace that invited me to slow down and tune in. Anna has such a beautiful range: from offering simple, practice guidance that I still use in my day-to-day, to gently guiding me into somatic work that helped move long-held emotions and open up space for a new outer approach. Her ability to weave in resonant metaphors and insightful knowledge made each session feel both expansive and personal. I felt held by someone who has clearly done her own inner work and brings depth, range, and integrity to her coaching practice.

Tiffany Azmouz - Head of Experience, Mysha

My journey with Anna has been nothing short of magical and transformative. She has given me new perspectives on my motherhood journey, allowing me to navigate Matrescence with grace and clarity. Anna's guidance has offered a holistic view of my interconnected roles as a mother, professional, and individual.

Anna has helped me connect deeply with my body and desires, enabling me to understand and vocalize my needs. Her insights have not only made me a better mother but have also enriched my professional and personal life. The almost esoteric magic of her approach has created ripple effects, positively impacting my partner and children.

Anna’s understanding and empathy are unparalleled—she really 'gets it.' Thanks to her, I feel more confident, connected, and fulfilled in every aspect of my life.

Dilan Yuksel - Community & Partnerships at Mysha

Your ability to infuse levity and laughter while exploring challenging themes is truly a gift beyond measure. You're so good at what you do. 

Elizabeth Callahan - Chief of Staff, Ex-Uber

Our session helped me slow down, feel into my physical experience, and release sticky emotions. I left feeling lighter, and that I had helpful tools and practices to support me. I felt so impressed at the way Anna holds space so gently, with such kindness and love. 

Dianna Cohen - Founder, Crown Affair

Anna is a healer in every sense of the word. She has the rare ability to create a sense of calm and hold space, no matter what frequency you're operating at. She's empowered me to be significantly more connected to my body and nervous system. In our sessions, she's provided me tools and resources to come back to myself, no matter where I am or what I’m feeling. She's a deeply nurturing person who has supported me in my personal and professional growth and I cannot recommend working with her enough. 

Manish Vora - Founder, Museum of Ice Cream

Anna took me on a journey of both deep relaxation and incredible insight that spanned relationship dynamics and the way I was showing up as a CEO. She creates a space of immense comfort while also going into deeper to zones that I hadn’t explored. I'm excited to bring her practice to my C suite.

Diana Hawk - Author, Director of Community - Pollen, Huddle

You’re in wonderful hands with Anna. Before our session I had a lot going on in my life & was worried that something was going to slip. Anna took me through a somatic exercise that was really helpful for getting me out of my head & into my body & emotions, giving me the opportunity for a release that I knew had been building up, & creating clarity.

She helped me move through and release intense emotions with grace, and expertly held the space with poise as she guided me toward a sense of closure and resolution around the topic I brought to her. I felt the session was an excellent use of my time and provided much needed emotional release, mental clarity and confidence.