Hello…
I ‘m Anette
I believe people thrive when their brilliance and sensitivity can be expressed without overwhelm. Highly attuned brains notice patterns, opportunities, and possibilities, but when environments feel unclear, unpredictable, or overstimulating, even the most capable minds shift into protection mode, falling back into old patterns that no longer serve them.
True growth happens when individuals feel safe, supported, and given space to breathe, so their insights, intelligence, and intensity can flourish sustainably.
My philosophy
My background
My professional experience:
I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work.
With over 15 years’ experience in education, leadership development, and learning design, I’ve supported individuals, professionals and teams through change and growth in both educational and corporate settings. I’ve been a teacher, training other teachers to be inclusive of all abilities; partnered with universities on inclusive programmes for apprentices; led DEI initiatives across organisations; and designed and delivered coaching, mentoring, and leadership development programmes in corporates. Across these roles, I’ve seen firsthand how highly attuned individuals flourish when their strengths are understood and supported.
My lived experience:
From a young age, learning became my lifeline. Whenever life felt overwhelming, I taught myself new skills, masking what was going on beneath the surface with clever knowledge, strategy, and problem-solving. But here’s the thing, whilst learning was fantastic for skills and confidence, it also allowed me to hide in plain sight!
Through breathwork and nervous-system-informed approaches, I had to relearn that learning isn’t just about acquiring knowledge, but real growth comes from embodied practice. Daily integration helps me to regulate, process my emotions, and build capacity and sustained confidence, rather than just push through.
Today, I help others experience that same gift. Building the skills and capacity to navigate overwhelm in a way that feels safe, spacious, embodied, and practical.
I'm originally from South Africa and have lived in the UK for the past 25 years. I'm a keen photographer who loves capturing nature scenes. I’m well-travelled and find inspiration in the diversity of people and places I’ve encountered along the way.
I feel most grounded when I’m walking in nature, practicing yoga, wild swimming, or exploring breathwork. I also have a deep love for circus arts - there’s something so freeing about hanging upside down!
I’m deeply passionate about my own self-development and spiritual journey: exploring energy work, parts work, and shadow work to deepen my awareness and support my healing.
Animals have always had a special place in my heart, especially cats, which are my favourite companions.
Qualifications and Accreditations
Level-2 Accredited Diploma - Transformative Coaching
EMCC Global EIA Senior Practitioner
Trauma-informed Certified
First Class Honors - BSc Biomedical Science - IBMS Accredited
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) - Science
Breath Science Practitioner - Equivalent to Level 7 (In training - completion March 2026)
Professional Liability Insurance