S. Anil Friedman
PCC Level Executive and Personal Coach
Each individual's circumstances will vary. I tailor my coaching approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
I love to continuously educate myself about different cultures to provide relevant and valuable coaching in international transitions.
Education
PCC Level Certified Advanced Personal and Executive Coach
Emotional Intelligence:
2021: The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
2019-2020: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Coaching Certificate: Daniel Goleman
Emotional Intelligence Coaching & Training Programs, USA
2019: Empathy and Emotional Intelligence at Work: University of California Berkeley
Neuroscience:
2022: Brainstorm Intensive: a Practical Understanding for Keeping the Adolescent Brain in Mind: Daniel Siegel, The Mindsight Institute
2021: Interpersonal Neurobiology: Daniel Siegel, The Mindsight Institute
2021: Introduction to Neuroscience: Sinan Canan, Acik Beyin
Leadership:
2022: Strategies in Times of Uncertainty and Stress: Yale University Center for EI
2018: Deputy Chief of Mission Spouse Seminar: Department of State (USA)
2017: Protocol and Representation Abroad: Department of State (USA)
2016: Cross- Cultural Communications Certificate Program: Yunus Emre Institute, Ankara, Turkey
2011: Leaders in
Education Programme International Certificate Program: National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Foundational:
2002: Pedagogical Formation Training: Ankara University, Turkey
2001: B.SC. English Language & Literature: Ankara University, Turkey
Professional Experience:
2026: Certified ICF PCC Level Coach
2016-2026: Established independent coaching and counseling.
2014-2016: Ministry of National Education, Ankara, Turkey, Head of Bilateral Relations
2012-2014: Ministry of National Education, Ankara, Turkey, Head of Protocol
2013-2014: UNESCO, Turkish National Committee, Member
2010-2011: Ministry of National Education, Ankara, Turkey, Teacher/Expert - Foreign Scholarships
2001-2010: English Teacher
Global Coaching:
Clients include American diplomats and family members around the world, expats changing careers, young professionals, university students, parents, expectant mothers and
medical professionals.
Meridian High School PTA, VA;
Mardin Artuklu University, Mardin;
Maternity Hospital, Ankara;
Soroptimist International Europe- Virtual Academy for Women, seminar on Emotional Intelligence;
Soroptimist Calcutta, India, keynote lecture on Defining leadership during the times of COVID;
Building Resillience, U.S. Embassy, Sofia;
Etiquette and Protocol, U.S. Embassy, Sofia;
Etiquette and Protocol, Ministry of Education, Ankara
