About Anne Garing

I have been lucky in my career to do work that has the power to change lives for the better. Coaching is the culmination of my own professional journey and allows me to provide very customized support to individuals at all levels as they navigate what is before them. My approach to coaching works to integrate the rational, emotional, and physical so that clients are clear about what matters most to them, feeling energized and supported in taking steps to achieve their goals.

I have a deep passion for human development, particularly adult development. I have a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Vanderbilt University and spent several wonderful years teaching psychology at the college level. For the bulk of my career, I worked in a large not-for-profit healthcare system in Learning and Organizational Development. In this role, I was responsible for designing and delivering leadership development programs, consulting with leaders and their teams, and providing leadership and executive coaching. In addition to supporting leaders, I have had the opportunity to put theory into practice, holding leadership roles myself; the last of which was as Director of Customer Experience in the corporate headquarters of a large healthcare organization.

Recently I spent two years in India. During that time, I trained and received my certification in Coaching for Transformation through Leadership That Works, India. Getting certified as a coach brings together my experience in human behavior, organizational effectiveness, and helping people achieve their personal and career goals.