Annalise Koltai is a transformational coach to executives and teams who recognize that technical brilliance alone is not enough; true impact requires transforming the way they lead themselves and others. With a decade of coaching experience in companies like Slack, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Workday, Fidelity Investments, and many more, combined with her formal training as a psychotherapist, Annalise brings a level of rigor and excellence to her work that is exceptional in the industry.

Her approach is intensive to ensure results are extraordinary. Annalise works with high performers who understand that the primary barrier between where they are and where they want to be is themselves. Grounded in a commitment to self-responsibility, her coaching process examines the thoughts, beliefs, and frameworks that clients and teams have built their lives—both professionally and personally—around, questioning their accuracy and intended impact. This process allows for greater agency and choice; by bringing the subconscious into awareness, clients shift from being driven by externalities to taking full ownership of themselves and their experiences.

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” —Rumi

Annalise Koltai

LEADERSHIP & TEAM COACH

CREDENTIALS

I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University, along with certifications from the Co-Active Training Institute, The Center for Right Relationship, The Leadership Circle, and the International Coaching Federation.

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  • In one call, Annalise helped me untangle how I show up under pressure and clarify my next career move. It was like a jolt of clarity over Zoom.

    M.H., Startup Founder

  • "She saw parts of me I hadn’t yet seen in myself. After 36 years in leadership, this was the most catalytic coaching I’ve experienced."

    R.F., VP, Financial Services

  • “Annalise doesn’t just run workshops—she unlocks transformation. One attendee said, ‘I’d given up on my dreams…now I’m rethinking everything.’”

    E.J., Chief of Staff, Tech

  • “This circle reshaped how I lead. Clearer communication, confident delegation, deeper trust—with peers and with myself.”

    K.M., Director, UX

Ready to Explore Working Together?

If you’re navigating high-stakes growth, team complexity, or the quiet sense that something in your leadership needs to shift—you don’t have to do it alone.

This isn’t a sales call. It’s a space to step back, get perspective, and see what’s possible. We’ll talk through where you are, what you’re wrestling with, and whether coaching together feels like the right move.

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Come as you are. No polish required. Just a willingness to be real.