Anna Bouma

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!

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. 

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. Her guidance has offered a holistic view of my interconnected roles as a mother, professional, and individual. She 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.

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.

Emma ChoziC

Founder, gr8 collab

I show up for myself now — I don’t abandon my feelings or opinions in work or personal relationships. I’m more boundaried because of our work together, but not just that, I voice my boundaries through clear communication and when I find they’re continuously being crossed I redirect my energy making the decision to choose myself and my values. I lead my life with more kindness for myself because of it and therefore (the unexpected part) more kindness for others. I realized that it’s not selfish to take a beat and really tune into myself and decide what is for me or not.

I left my job!! I started my own consultancy!! I make more than double what I was making in a full time role and I own my work. You really helped me work through that time period – I could not imagine how different life would have been if I hadn’t had you there to support & talk through so many of the pieces. I think that’s the biggest “pay off” that comes to mind. There were other circumstances, whether with friends or clients, the need to manage up, that you helped equip me with the tools to work through too.

Your coaching style is centered, open, compassionate (ok and light hearted — you lead with such a smart almost wittiness & level of relatability that’s very comforting).

Katie D.

Partner, Climate Capital, CBS Feldberg Fellow

I developed a much stronger sense of agency working with Anna.

One of the most powerful changes in my work with Anna was my realization that I was living in a state of obligation to the extreme and saying yes to social requests out of fear. Anna prompted me to think about tuning down the level of commitment as a way to slowly change from automatic "Yes"s to making commitments that felt more aligned. I've been doing this for the past few months and found myself with much more energy for myself and family. In work, I've used the same skill of not over-committing and giving a tuned down expectation about how much I will get done on a certain timeline.

Anna’s coaching style is honest, compassionate, and spiritual. I loved the recap emails. She always pulls out the nuggets I need to remember. This one has stuck with me a lot: "There is a spiritual self that wants to live my full self every day...it's okay if my belief system is different than other peoples." These words have really guided me recently to change my life and live a life aligned with my values.

Athina Gallego

Founder, No Name Just People

The most valuable gift I took from our time together was the deep reconnection with my intuition. It's now the compass I use in every decision, whether personal or professional. As a mother, this connection has been transformative. I no longer ignore the subtle nudges within me. Instead, I listen, trust, and let my intuition guide the way.

Making decisions from a place of deep connection with my intuition has completely transformed my life. Before, I used to spend hours — sometimes days — trying to figure out the ‘right’ answer or the ‘perfect’ approach. Now, I simply close my eyes, tune in, and listen. The more I practice, the clearer it becomes… and the faster clarity arrives. Deep down, we always know. The answer is there — we just get used to silencing that voice. I’ve learned to recognize when fear or ego are speaking, and when it’s truly my intuition guiding me. That distinction has become one of my most powerful tools.

I’ve learned to better understand where other people are coming from. I take things less personally now, and that shift has been huge. It helps me stay grounded instead of letting myself get dysregulated or reach a breaking point. I no longer snap — I pause, I breathe, and I try to see the bigger picture.

Coaching is definitely something everyone should do at least once in their life. It’s a powerful opportunity for deep reflection — to truly understand how your mind works in every situation. For me, it’s been life-changing. It’s helped me become a better leader, a more present mother, and above all, kinder to myself.

Anna’s coaching style is gentle, curious, and easeful. She can go as deep or as easy as we need to in each session — there’s never any pressure to uncover something profound, and yet it always feels meaningful. There’s an ease to it, no matter the topic. It’s therapeutic, but without the emotional heaviness that sometimes comes with traditional therapy.

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.This enduring shift can be attributed to the combination of her 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 her 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.