Hi, I'm Anna Andersson -
and I know the Expat journey inside out.
I've spent my life across cultures, navigating the challenges of adapting to new languages, lifestyles, and ways of thinking and working.
I've felt the highs of adventure and the lows of isolation. I've tackled culture shock, career transitions, burnout, and self-doubt.
I'm originally from Sweden, but I also identify as Italian. I have over 40 years of experience living abroad. My journey has taken me to France, Norway, Finland, Italy, and the Netherlands.
I have a deep desire to help people.
Specifically, I help Expats like you navigate the complexities of living abroad with clarity, confidence, and cultural insight.
Having pulled off international career moves for some of the world's biggest companies, I understand what it takes to adapt, grow, and thrive in a new culture and business culture.
I've worked with people from 30+ different nationalities. Over my 20-year career at IKEA, I coached, mentored and contributed to the growth of hundreds of people.
As a single mother raising my wonderful daughter along the way.
This journey has given me a deep appreciation for the value of a support system and a coach.
I coach in Swedish, Italian, and English. I also have basic knowledge of Dutch, Norwegian, Spanish, and French. I wholeheartedly adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics.
My energisers 💥 are design, fashion, home furnishing, food, art, literature, seaside life (best on the Amalfi coast), organising dinners for friends (Italian food), and travelling.
For me, my mission is personal.
Because I get it. I'm not just a coach; I'm an Expat myself. I'm also a daughter, sister, proud mother, partner, aunt, friend, and Jack Russell owner who has called six different countries 🌎 home.
My mission? It is to help you grow, feel confident, culturally savvy, and like you belong abroad in a fraction of the time it usually takes.
I'm a seasoned leader and dedicated people manager who has spent decades guiding, mentoring, and supporting others through life's complexities. With a blend of wisdom, experience, and deep empathy, I create a coaching space where Expats like you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.
My coaching is science-backed, deeply empathetic, and action-oriented. I help you turn fear, overthinking, and self-doubt into confidence, connection, and opportunity.
Having a fulfilled life abroad as an expat isn't just about "fitting in;" it's about consciously curating a life that aligns with who you are.
You don't have to figure it all out alone. I'm here to support you in creating your life abroad on your terms; let's do this together!
My Values - the compass behind my coaching.
Empathy
I do everything in my life, including coaching, with my heart and deep empathy. I don’t just hear people, I genuinely get them. As a coach and Expat myself, I know that feeling seen and understood can be life-changing. That’s where real transformation begins.
Growth
I’ve always been a growth driver, mine and others'. From business to personal development, I enjoy guiding people through change. Growth isn’t just a value for me; it’s a way of life. As a curious, creative soul and Global Polymath, I'm fascinated by human interaction and addicted to growth and learning.
Trust
Trust is sacred. I build relationships rooted in mutual respect and openness, where people feel safe being real, taking risks, and moving forward. I believe trust creates the space where confidence grows and bridges are built.
Creativity & Innovation
I like change, innovation and creativity. I'm always looking for new ways to support expats in shaping a life that fits them, not the other way around. Strategy and curiosity go hand in hand in my work. That's why my coaching is science-backed and action-oriented.
Family & Friendship
Relationships are at the heart of everything. I cherish my family and friends deeply, and I know the power of connection, both old and new, when living abroad. It’s part of what makes life meaningful.
My Vision - what SPARKs me.
Expat life can be more than just “making it work.” It can be meaningful, empowering, and deeply aligned with who you are, not just where you are.
My vision is to help create a world where Expats feel confident in their identity, connected across cultures, and able to shape a life abroad that truly feels like their own. Not a life on autopilot, but a life by design and strategy.
Through coaching, community work, and creative collaboration, I want to contribute to greater integration, understanding, and cross-cultural growth.
One real conversation, one bold decision, one SPARK ✨at a time.
