Evidence-based psychology for leaders, teams, and high-achievers.
Anna Shears MSc, EMCC Accredited Coach Practitioner
Positive Psychologist I Coach I Consultant
Helping leaders, teams and high achievers strengthen resilience, effectiveness and sustainable performance through evidence based positive psychology.
What I See Most Often
High performers who:
→ Achieve results but question if it is enough.
→ Are praised yet still doubt themselves.
→ Drive progress yet feel the absence of real collaboration.
→ Absorb the strain when team tensions go unspoken.
What I Do
You do not need another strategy, framework or quick fix. You need space, insight and evidence based tools so that:
→ You feel grounded, valued and at your best.
→ Your leaders inspire with clarity and presence.
→ Your team is resilient and high performing.
→ Your organisation sees performance and wellbeing rise together.
How I Do It
Positive Psychology
Grounded in research, proven to enhance performance and wellbeing. I use evidence-based tools that help individuals and teams build confidence, resilience and sustainable success. The focus is on strengths, not deficits, so change feels practical and lasting.
Coaching
Individual and executive programmes. Whether it’s 1:1 support to overcome imposter feelings or leadership coaching to step up with clarity, my programmes create the space for clients to reconnect with who they are and what they want next.
Consulting
Diagnostics, away days and leadership support. From uncovering what holds teams back to designing high-impact development sessions, I work with organisations to build cultures where performance and wellbeing grow together.
Whether you are an individual, leader or organisation ready for change, this is where it begins.
About Me
HELLO
Im Anna Shears, a qualified Positive Psychologist (MSc), accredited Coach Practitioner (EMCC) and consultant.
With over 25 years of leadership and policy experience, including senior roles at the Department of Health and Social Care, I have advised Ministers in Parliament, led national engagement programmes, and supported transformation across healthcare and corporate sectors.
I also understand the personal cost of high performance. Having once lived behind the mask of “I’m fine,” I know how it feels to appear successful while questioning yourself inside.
My work now combines the evidence of positive psychology with real world leadership expertise to help individuals and organisations achieve outcomes that are both measurable and meaningful.
Beyond my professional life, I value time with my family, being outdoors, travel and listening to dance music. I believe you are never too old to have fun so wont be hanging up my dancing shoes any time soon!
25+
Years Working with Senior Leaders
10+
Years Immersed in Positive Psychology
What can I help you achieve:
Using the power of positive psychology.
Purpose
Define what truly matters, aligning decisions, actions, and goals with your values.
Clarity
See challenges clearly, focus on priorities, and make confident decisions.
Alignment
Lead with your strengths so you and your teams perform at your best.
Impact
Step into influence, communicate with authority, and recognise your achievements.
Focus
Maintain balance and focus, even under pressure.
Connection
Build meaningful connections & stronger collaboration in your teams.
Resilience
Recover quickly from setbacks, adapt to change, and sustain performance.
Authenticity
Trust your capabilities, own your success, and create lasting impact.
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PO Box 102, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire,
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