Anita Paalvast

With a successful background in Banking as a Head of Operational Risk Analysis, (ABN-AMRO bank) Anita Paalvast has also earned international acclaim as being one of few women to achieve her 4e dan in Aikido; a modern Japanese Martial Art form, unique in that it diffuses the energy of the opponent.

The combined track records and experience have molded Anita into a unique Coach, with a rare but highly effective methodology of embodying leadership principles, and she is on a mission to take it national and global.

“I really dream of Aikido in the embodied way, (i.e. the philosophy) becoming mainstream; it brings people together and on the same course”

Her Coaching Method is solid in the organisational context. She supports executives and teams in increasing their effectiveness in communication, leadership and cooperation. Her clients report increased self confidence, peace of mind in the daily chaos, self control, openness and flexibility after just a couple of sessions. Anita is successfully promoting the Embodying of the Aikido philosophy into organisations; but be prepared to get physical!