Hi, I am Anna

I'm a leadership coach, speaker, and Human Potential Architect® who is endlessly curious about one thing: what makes people become who they are and what makes real change possible.

For nearly 30 years, I've worked in complex organizations, led teams and multimillion-dollar projects, navigated plenty of messy human dynamics, and watched incredibly talented people thrive, struggle, shrink, grow, and occasionally surprise the heck out of themselves.

And somewhere along the way, I became fascinated by a question: Why do some people thrive while others remain stuck, despite having talent, intelligence, and all the right intentions?

Turns out, knowing what to do and being able to do it are two very different things.

That's where my work lives.

I bring together psychology, neuroscience, leadership development, and decades of real-world experience to explore the invisible architecture underneath how we lead: our beliefs, patterns, adaptations, fears, strengths, and the stories we've learned about who we're allowed to be.

Because meaningful change doesn't begin with another list of things to do.

It begins with understanding ourselves.

My work is about helping You turn that understanding into something real: a voice you trust, boundaries you can hold, relationships you can navigate, courage you can access, and leadership that actually feels like your own.

And if you're curious about what's possible when you understand the person underneath your performance, you're in the right place.

And I am so glad you are here.

LET'S CONNECT

Ways To Work Together

Coaching

1:1 transformational leadership and personal development for professionals, executives, and emerging leaders.

A deeply personalized space to build self-trust, expand your capacity, and align your work with your full potential.

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Public Speaking

Keynotes, leadership talks, and immersive speaking experiences designed to elevate how individuals and teams think, communicate, and lead.

From conferences and executive offsites to private events and curated gatherings—these high-impact conversations shift perspective, inspire and leave a lasting imprint.

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Workshops

High-impact workshops for communication, leadership, executive presence, and creating environments where high-performing teams thrive.

Interactive, practical, and tailored to each organization—designed to create immediate shifts in how teams collaborate, communicate, and perform.

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Trusted by

"It has been a privilege to partner with Anna D’Geami and experience firsthand the power of her work. Anna brings a unique blend of wisdom, authenticity, and energy to every presentation, guiding professionals through meaningful conversations about leadership, mindset, and career growth. She does not just speak to an audience; she connects with them. Her content resonates long after the room clears. I wholeheartedly recommend Anna to any organization ready to invest in the people who power it."

—Ramona Q., Client Development Executive, MillerKnoll
"I was recently promoted, and I owe a great deal of that success to the excellent counsel of Anna D’Geami. I had held the same job title for 16 years and felt strongly that a promotion was long overdue, but Anna helped me break out of a victim mentality and approach the situation with a positive, results-driven mindset. She helped me reframe the problem from my supervisor’s point of view, which was truly eye-opening. She also gave me the confidence I needed to recognize that I was deserving of the promotion. Her inspiring words motivated me to be proactive and achieve the results I was seeking. I would highly recommend Anna as a professional coach. She will help you see beyond your own biases and grasp the bigger picture."

—Henry, Project Director, AECOM
"The challenge I had was being stuck. I understood that change was needed, but I struggled to develop habits that lasted beyond a few weeks. The cultural approaches of “pick yourself up” or “willpower” were ineffective over time. Considering my professional success, the question became apparent: What was stopping me? Working with Anna brought together two important things. First, we are in the same industry, so she had a complete understanding of the professional challenges I was facing. Second, she was in a place that I recognized as my destination. I came to understand that I needed to invest in myself, and I recognized in Anna a version of where I wanted to evolve. I would highly recommend working with Anna. Most simply put, I have maintained the progress I started developing with her, and I continue to see growth toward the person I want to become."

—Director, Kaiser Permanente, Southern California
“Anna’s communication workshop (Voice of Power) was more than just a professional development experience. It was deeply personal and unexpectedly healing. Her ability to connect with each of us made the space feel safe, intimate, and genuinely transformative. Anna didn’t simply teach us about communication; she embodied it with empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity. Because of Anna, I found the courage to open up about parts of my childhood that have shaped my communication style for years. It was emotional, surprising, and profoundly healing. By the end of the workshop, I left not only with valuable insights and practical tools to strengthen my communication skills, but also with a renewed sense of self-awareness and connection.”

—Stephany M., Interior Designer, Los Angeles
“Participating in Anna’s Voice of Power workshop was a truly transformative experience for me and our team. Anna created an atmosphere of trust and openness that allowed each of us to reflect deeply on how we communicate, both individually and collectively. Through her thoughtful guidance, we learned to express ourselves with greater clarity, confidence and compassion. The workshop gave us practical tools to navigate difficult conversations, set boundaries with confidence and strengthen collaboration in meaningful ways. It was powerful to see how quickly our team connected and began applying what we learned in real time. Anna’s insightful approach made every moment valuable. Voice of Power was more than a workshop; it was an awakening in how we show up and lead through communication.”

— Design Firm Principal, Los Angeles
"I had the privilege of working with Anna D'Geami as my executive coach in 2022 and the impact of our work together continues to shape both my personal and professional life. Anna has an incredible ability to ask the right questions, challenge limiting beliefs and help you gain clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her coaching empowered me to lead more authentically and make decisions aligned with my values. What says the most is that years later, as I prepared for one of the most important project interviews of my career, Anna was the 1st person I called. A maintenance coaching session helped me refocus, strengthen my mindset and walk in with confidence. Anna is deeply invested in her clients' success and has a gift for helping people see their own potential. Working with her was one of the best investments I've ever made in myself, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone ready to grow personally and professionally."

—Principal, Design Firm, Los Angeles
"She Leads & Thrives was one of the most insightful leadership workshops I've attended. Anna D'Geami's approach blends self-awareness, authenticity and practical leadership tools in a way that is both empowering and actionable. I walked away with greater clarity and confidence. I would say I have a renewed commitment to leading from my values rather than expectations. I also discovered that some of the leadership roadblocks I thought were external were actually sitting quietly in my own head all along. Thank you, Anna, for creating such a meaningful, inspiring and genuinely enjoyable experience."

—Interior Designer, Healthcare, Southern California

Upcoming Experiences

The Voice of Courage

September 10, 2026 - GMBI Irvine

Many of us want to communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and influence. We want to speak up in meetings, navigate difficult conversations, share ideas with conviction, and lead with authenticity.

Yet great communication is not simply a matter of finding the right words. It begins with self-authority.

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Women Who Lead & Thrive

October 2026 Irvine, CA

What if becoming a stronger leader isn't about becoming more, but understanding what's already shaping how you lead?

Women Who Lead & Thrive explores the invisible patterns we bring into our work: the beliefs, expectations, and adaptations that shape how we speak up, set boundaries, navigate relationships, take risks, and lead.

Because we don't lead only from what we know. We lead from who we've learned to be.

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Blueprint to Brilliance

Cohort - Fall 2026

A three-week online cohort designed to help creative professionals grow from technical excellence into confident leadership, strategic visibility, and meaningful impact.