Coaching for leaders in NGOs, independent media, digital rights and civic technology organizations. Working with burnout, leadership under pressure and team dynamics through the process-oriented approach of Arnold Mindell.
Process-oriented business coach and storytelling practitioner. My focus is leaders, journalists, activists and teams in NGOs, independent media, digital rights and civic technology organizations — as well as displaced professionals navigating work and identity across borders. I also work with people outside this sector who are drawn to a depth-oriented, process-based approach.
I come from Russia, where I spent over a decade in independent media — as a founder, editor-in-chief and journalist. When the space for press freedom closed, I was forced into exile and had to shut down my projects for safety. That experience of navigating crisis, loss and reinvention led me to the helping professions. I now bring that firsthand understanding to my coaching work with people who operate under similar pressures.
Founder and editor-in-chief of Supernova — a media outlet about future, tech and freedom in Russia. Journalist and editor at Meduza and Novaya Gazeta. Produced award-winning multimedia projects, including C for Community (Winner, Global Health Reporting Contest 2017), and reported on the global refugee crisis for Open Russia (2016). Consulted for Newsmaker Moldova and Glasnaya, led courses for Prague School of Media, and designed and delivered training programmes for a Canadian-based international NGO working on digital resilience and open-source technology for communities under censorship and surveillance (Equalit.ie).
Taught at HSE University Moscow (alma mater), ITMO and RANEPA — courses in documentary storytelling, creative producing, media management and multimedia journalism.
I understand that for many clients in the civic tech, digital rights, media freedom and human rights space, data security is critical. All our work is built on principles of strict confidentiality. I am ready to use encrypted channels, including PGP, Signal and other secure tools. We can discuss your preferred level of communication security during the discovery session.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call — we'll talk about what's on your mind and see if working together makes sense.
Book a free 30-min call →Individual and group coaching for leaders and teams in NGOs, independent media, digital rights organizations and civic technology projects.
Individual coaching for leaders of NGOs, independent media, digital rights organizations, civic tech projects, press freedom groups — as well as journalists, activists and displaced professionals. Focus: resilience, decision-making under pressure, burnout prevention, navigating funding instability and organizational crises.
From a single team session to a full organizational resilience programme — designed around your specific needs. Options include group coaching workshops on burnout, crisis resilience and team dynamics; series of trainings; individual coaching for key staff; or a comprehensive programme combining team health assessment with ongoing support.
Formats: one-off workshop · series of sessions · long-term programme · individual coaching for staff members.
Process-oriented coaching for those navigating life challenges, seeking inner ground and moving toward their goals.
Special conditions for NGO, media and third sector staff
These rates reflect my current training stage I'm completing my coaching certification and building practice hours toward ACC ICF accreditation. You get the full quality of the work — at a reduced rate. For reference, the average market rate for certified ACC coaches is $75–150/hour.
I've trusted Anna in matters of depth for a long time. So I was genuinely excited when she told me she was going into coaching — the combination of her spiritual depth and practical approach to building plans felt like a perfect match. In our session, we gradually transformed my existential questions into concrete steps. Her questions helped me understand what I actually want to do right now. And most importantly — why. The blend of attentiveness, gentleness and directness is rare. But that's exactly what Anna brings. I trust her with myself and gladly recommend her to others.
Our session stirred up some complex things inside me, but by the end you helped me return to myself and reassemble. Afterwards I felt alive, in a state of "calm enthusiasm." I thought a busy week would prevent me from processing the results, but it all settled in the background on its own. The most important thing was noticing my anxious part, looking into it and recognizing that it's on my side, not against me.
I felt very comfortable during the session — I was able to relax quite quickly and go with the flow you offered. Even though I'm usually very cautious with new people. It felt like someone took my hand and very gently turned me in the direction I needed. Two days later, I can already feel something shifting inside — I discovered a desire to experience my emotions the way I truly want to. It's still a bit scary, but I don't regret a thing.
A day after the session — I'm tidying up in my head, putting things on shelves, giving myself air and permission to not know today what comes next. I wanted a "witness" for my step into the unknown, and you became that. Everything started moving in rhythm, every step without doubt — and the world responded with "yes" everywhere. The most precious thing emerging: I exist. On my own. And I generate everything in my life.
Working with you exceeded all expectations. Already in the first session I gained a clear understanding of where to go. We talked about desires and untangled things sitting deep inside — fears and limitations. After the second session came an insight: I suddenly saw my real dream, the one I'd been hiding for so long. And the most valuable part — you didn't leave me alone with that insight. Throughout our work I felt your careful support and attention to my states. You noticed my growth — changes I couldn't see myself at first.
Reach out in any way that's comfortable — we'll discuss your needs and find the right format.
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