Anna de Valk - Education Lead, ICF Credentialed Coach, Educator, Mentor & Supervisor

Anna de Valk - Education Lead, ICF Credentialed Coach, Educator, Mentor & Supervisor

Anna has worked with adults as a group facilitator since 2003, with the past ten years dedicated to training coaches. As an experienced facilitator and trainer, Anna utilises her knowledge of adult learning and group dynamics to create the optimum conditions for people to grow and develop. She naturally empowers people to believe in themselves and discover what they are capable of.

"As an educator of coaches and a coach mentor and supervisor, I’m passionate about supporting coaches to integrate robust coaching skills with enhanced self-awareness to become confident and practiced. At NZIC we believe in delivering excellence in education within a supportive and safe environment, and with a strong focus on practical and real-world experience.

As a Leadership, Career, and Wellbeing Coach, I support people to navigate work-related challenges that may affect their performance or overall wellbeing. I am an experienced, empathetic and trustworthy coach with a genuine interest in people thriving and living fulfilled lives."

First-hand experience of entering tertiary education as an adult has provided Anna with a realistic understanding of the complexities of adult learning and development. She is attuned to the challenges of reinventing one's career path and has successfully established and managed two businesses as a self-employed entrepreneur. She has a calm and centered demeanor with genuine curiosity and compassion for people. 

Anna's background prior to coaching was in career development within corporate, education, government, private, and non-profit sectors, with a focus on consulting, mentoring, and coaching.

Anna is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and an Accredited Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).

Read more about Anna's experience or discover her coaching style.

Anna was voted one of the Top 15 Coaches in Auckland in 2022 as ranked by influence digest.

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