Hi! My name is Anna.

I have worked in the film industry in different positions for quite some time. And although I really enjoyed life on set, deep down I always felt like something was missing.

Now, as a coach, I can combine my desire to guide people with the creative aspect. And it’s the best!

My work gives me a lot of energy and gratification. I obtained my education as a systemic coach at the Bert Hellinger Institute. In addition, I have a background in mindfulness, restorative yoga, and tension release exercises. My toolbox consists of varied techniques, and is applicable to all sorts of questions you might have. I’m frequently expanding my knowledge with extra schooling. 

How can I help?
Maybe you keep getting stuck in the same situations, or you’re suffering from limiting patterns, or struggling with a question. Maybe you feel like there are unconscious expectations weighing on you, stemming from your background or societal systems. Maybe this affects how you feel and you would like to change this, but you don’t see how. 

I can help you look at things from a different perspective and view your problems in a different light.  

What can I expect from a session?
During our coaching sessions we work together in practicing becoming more aware of internal blockages, setting healthy boundaries, and effective communication.  

You can view it as inner strength training. Through stimulating questions, assignments and creative exercises you are encouraged to perceive and place yourself differently in the world. During our sessions and afterwards, a process will start that will allow you to abandon old or not working patterns and take new paths.

If you are in need of more mental resilience and physical relaxation, we will also look at how mindfulness techniques can give you more peace and acceptance in the now. I offer you a safe space, free of judgment, where you can work on your personal and creative growth.

My background
After graduating from the Netherlands Film Academy in 2002, I started working as a prop and art director on all kinds of series, films and commercials.

I also worked as a producer and ran an agency. Film was my great love, but gradually I realized that helping and connecting people gave me so much satisfaction. I slowly started to transform my dream and decided to unite both loves, film and coaching. Since 2018 I have been working as a freelance teacher at the Film Academy and give lessons in collaboration and communication. I also work as a trainer in business and as a coach of film professionals and other creatives. In addition to my training as a coach, I followed several workshops and training courses in mindfulness, trauma release and stress coaching. I am married and the mother of two teenage daughters. We live in the middle of nature under the smoke of Amsterdam with our three chickens and dog.

You can reach me at:
backbonefilmcollective@gmail.com
www.thebackbonefilmcollective.com