Get to Know Anna

Positive Psychology Guide and Communications Expert

Passion

A born optimist with a successful corporate career as a foundation, I'm inspired to help people apply principles and practices of positive psychology that awaken the human spirit at work and at home.

The turning point for me came after completing a Positive Psychology Certification program with international luminaries Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar and Dr. Maria Sirois. During that year of study, I shared what I was learning with my team in real time and identified practical ways to apply it to our work and our relationships.

While I've made meaningful contributions to the success of my teams, senior leaders and the companies I've worked for, I want to help more people master the skills of optimism and resilience and reap the benefits.

Performance

With more than 30 years of experience in Strategic Communications, Organizational Development, Training and Leadership Coaching, I have a deep understanding of the challenges business leaders and their teams face and the expertise to help them navigate those challenges.

In addition to serving as the Chief Optimism Officer and Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications at Lincoln Financial, I held senior leadership roles at financial services companies TIAA, Penn Mutual, Genworth Financial, Capital One and Wheat, First Securities (predecessor to Wells Fargo Advisors). I've also provided communications consulting services to a range of clients including artists, entrepreneurs, technology firms and a media company.