Hi, I’m Anja, a life coach and multifaceted artist.
I’m passionate about helping fellow introverted artists and entrepreneurs unhide, embrace their unique creativity, and show up more boldly with their work.
Official Bio
Anja Kersten is a multifaceted artist and life coach for introverted artists. She has lived and worked across three countries: Germany (her homeland), Cornwall, England, and Galway, Ireland.
Over the years, Anja has written more than 200 stories, musings, and memoirs in both English and German. She has been a blogger for over 12 years with more than 500 posts, though she has now chosen to start fresh with new content. Anja has also created and performed five original, full-length shows. She hosts the podcast "Dreamy Cappuccino," with over 20 episodes exploring creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. As a life coach, she brings over 10 years of coaching experience, helping many individuals express themselves more fully and overcome self-silencing.
Her lifelong passions for the arts and the psychological realm have always guided her work. Beginning with acting and writing at an early age, Anja went on to study Social Work and worked with children from challenging backgrounds. She later pursued additional training in Theatre & Education in Heidelberg. Inspired to professionalize her acting career, Anja moved to London, where she studied at the School of Physical Theatre with Ron East. There, she created two full-length shows under his direction, performing them in both English and German.
After London, Anja spent seven years in Hamburg, Germany, where she completed further training in life coaching. During this time, she began regularly coaching business professionals, helping them present themselves more authentically and develop their creative potential.
Her adventurous spirit took her to Cornwall, England, where she spent another seven years creating art films and a four-women show, among other creative projects. In the past five years, Anja has been based in Galway, Ireland, where she has delved deeper into drawing and visual art.
Beyond her creative work, Anja is deeply invested in understanding and healing from narcissistic abuse, drawing on her own experiences to help others reclaim their power and leave toxic environments behind.
Currently, Anja resides in the Algarve, Portugal, where she continues her journey as a multifaceted artist and life coach, helping others step into their full creative potential and overcome personal barriers.
Join her for an intimate Dreamy Cappuccino Gathering Online, a relaxed and inspiring monthly meetup for six participants, where you can chat about your goals and share creative work for constructive feedback.
Education
Masters in Social Work
Certified in Theatre & Education
School of Physical Theatre London
Coaching Training with Martin Sage
What People Are Saying
Anja’s Recent Wisdom Snippets on Creativity, Self-Expression, and Unhiding
Join me for a Dreamy Cappuccino Creative Gathering on March 2nd—a cozy, 1.5-hour online meetup with just six participants. This session’s theme is "Blossoming in Your Creativity." Come prepared to explore what it means to nurture and grow your creative process, share your work, and receive personalized feedback in a warm and supportive environment.