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Anya Smirnova

Coaching in English, Russian

750+ hours of coaching experience

Executive Coach · Leadership Coach

London

United Kingdom

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About me

Executive Coach - London


Anya has been delivering executive and leadership coaching, group coaching and facilitation since 2015. Prior to that, she enjoyed a 13-year career as a solicitor with a top global law firm, served as a company director and board member, followed by a family gap year on a tropical island, becoming a women’s health activist, entrepreneur and coach.

Anya’s strength is to be a catalyst for change. She is candid, creative and enthusiastic. Clients say that “Anya has a natural ability to make you recognize your own potential” and describe her style as inspiring, wholehearted and challenging her clients to grow beyond their comfort zones.

Anya has coached women and men from individual contributors through to the VP and board level, particularly within the law, financial services and tech sectors. She helps clients with effective leadership, moving up to the strategic/board level, executive presence, communication, confidence, creating a sustainable career and work-life balance.

She has a keen interest in supporting women’s careers through life stages like starting a family and menopause. One of 12 speakers at the UK Government round-table on improving postnatal care, Anya sees health as a key influence on women’s confidence and career choices. Anya is trained in Executive Coaching & Health.

Anya is certified in the Hogan Assessments suite and the 360 Inclusive Leadership Compass. She brings various approaches into her work, including emotional intelligence, somatic coaching, systemic mapping, business acumen and a lived experience of the demands of a high-performing culture.

Anya worked and lived in the UK, Singapore, Russia, and France and is now based in London, UK.
Credentials
Professional body membership

International Coach Federation

Level of membership/accreditation

ICF - Professional Certified Coach

Qualifications

- Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)- Trained Executive & Health Coach (Academy of Executive Coaching)- Certified in the Hogan Assessments suite - Certified in the 360 Inclusive Leadership Compass

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I am incredibly grateful to have worked with Anya as my coach. From the first session, her thoughtful and purposeful approach stood out to me. She has an innate ability to listen deeply, which allowed her to understand both my personal and professional challenges. Throughout our work together, Anya provided the kind of support that not only helped me navigate difficult situations but also empowered me to stay grounded and present with my emotions. Anya’s coaching goes beyond just solving problems; she focuses on fostering personal growth and encouraging a deeper connection with myself. Her guidance has helped me reshape my mindset, allowing me to face obstacles with a newfound confidence and clarity. Whether it was a tough decision in my career or a personal struggle, Anya’s insights were invaluable in keeping me focused on what truly matters. Her coaching has had a lasting impact, not only in terms of immediate challenges but in helping me develop tools and strategies that continue to serve me. Anya’s approach is both nurturing and challenging, and I feel very fortunate to have had her by my side during such pivotal moments in my life.

05/02/2025
Specialist areas
Communication Confidence DE&I Emotional Intelligence Leadership Managing Change New Role Resilience Wellbeing Work/Life balance Partner Offer
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