About Anna
I’m Anna Dafna, an ADHD and high-performance coach, mentor, and psychologist (GMBPsS).
I am the founder and lead coach of a multi-award-winning, London-based, and internationally serving coaching practice that supports neurodivergent individuals in shifting from coping to coherence, confidence and congruence.
Since 2003, I have supported over 800 individuals across sectors and life stages, from students to founders, CEOs, HNWIs, and senior leaders, to operate at their natural intelligence, not in resistance to it, and delivered 11,000+ coaching hours across 8 countries.
Coaching neuro-distinct minds into coherent, powerful performance
I have been featured in many top-tier publications, including Entrepreneur, the London Evening Standard, and the Guardian, and have spoken on numerous podcasts, including ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Business Health & Emotional Wealth and The Love Machine Podcast.
Recognitions include:
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Most Supportive ADHD & Executive Function Coach (2024) - Business Elite Awards
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Best Diversity, Inclusion & Leadership Development Training (2023) - Business Awards UK
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Brainz 500 Global Award (2021) - top leaders recognised for their achievements and dedication to helping others
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My Story
I grew up in Greece in an environment driven by performance. As a competitive swimmer training at the Olympic Stadium, I learnt early how to perform under pressure.
Alongside that structure, Greece also introduced me to philosophy - and with it, one defining paradigm:
The quality of your life depends on the quality of your questions.
Asking better questions became the foundation of how I lead, coach, and live.
When I moved to London, I worked in specialist schools supporting highly complex neurodivergent students of all age groups. The work was raw and visceral.
There came a turning point where I realised I was operating in a constant state of high alert - outsourcing my wellbeing to urgency and pressure.
That moment initiated my life’s work: recalibrating my identity, retraining my nervous system, and learning to choose heart and brain coherence over chasing dopamine.
This shift also underpins my FOCUS methodology, rooted in restoring alignment among identity, body, and brain.
Who I Work With
High‑performing neurodivergent minds who refuse mediocrity and want:
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Better self-management
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More inner authority
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Consistent execution without burnout
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Leadership that is felt - not faked
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More authenticity, agency and clarity
Most of the people I support arrive having already tried and failed traditional routes:
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Traditional mainstream therapy
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Productivity systems and hacks
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Discipline-based protocols
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Rigid structures
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Generic mindset work
Why this works
Most performance models focus on forcing behaviour from the outside in. I work from the inside out.
My work addresses that gap as I specialise in the intersection of:
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ADHD & executive function coaching
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Deep self-image, identity & future self work
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Somatic intelligence & nervous system reset
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High performance through practical implementation of systems designed specifically for neurodivergent brains
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Socratic inquiry & precision questioning rooted in my Greek philosophical training - simple, direct questions that shift awareness and behaviour
Especially for neurodiverse people.
Your nervous system is not a limitation. It is your operating system.
Success Stories
Students:
Students with neurodistinct wiring are now at Oxford, Cambridge, and other top‑tier universities, not only achieving academically but also experiencing improved confidence and happiness.
Founders, CEOs, HNWIs:
Entrepreneurs running multi‑million‑pound operations now execute with elevated focus, stability, and direction, translating into more impact in business and life.
Leaders:
Executives who shifted from silent overwhelm to visible authority - improving communication, culture, and performance across their organisations.
Corporate-to-Coaching Transitions:
Professionals leaving corporate environments are now running their own successful coaching businesses, with confidence in their identity, strategy, and positioning.
Powerhouse Women:
High-performing women who are building profitable businesses in a feminine way - without burnout, hyper-masculine performance, or sacrificing their wellbeing.
These shifts don’t fade - they compound.
Professional Credentials
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Master Member - EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council)
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Advanced credentials in ADHD & Executive Function Coaching
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MEd in Educational & Counselling Psychology (accredited by the British Psychological Society)
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Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) - GMBPsS
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Qualified Teacher (QTS) + BEd
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Certified Provider of the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP - autonomic nervous system)
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Certified Provider of the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP – social engagement system)
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Certified Public Speaker
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Certification in Leadership
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NLP Master
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Business & Entrepreneurial Development Training
Beyond the professional
I remain a lifelong student of life - curious, evolving, and fascinated by human potential. I have been mentored and trained in self and business development by globally recognised thought leaders.
I speak English and Greek fluently, and once spoke German proficiently - a language I learned intensively within three years (it has since politely retired due to lack of use).
When not coaching, you’ll find me energised by:
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AI & business innovation
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Learning the piano
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Archetypal psychology & evolutionary astrology
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Reformer Pilates, Latin dance, Aerial Silks & Tango Argentino
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Fine dining & international travel
Let’s connect
If you’re ready for real transformation - not quick fixes - we should speak.
➡️ Book your complimentary consultation
Warmly,
Anna Dafna
Founder, Anna Dafna Coaching Ltd
