Welcome

Women Changemakers & Human Rights Professionals

Hi, I'm Anita. I work with women human rights professionals, activists and change-makers who are so exhausted from overwhelm and close to burn-out, that they are struggling with every area of their lives. I help them get the balance right, so that they can create lasting impact through their work while flourishing in their life.

As a woman working in human rights, I'm guessing you began this work because you want to leave our world better than the way you have found it?

But perhaps as you do the work you've been called to do, it's leading towards burn-out, empathy fatigue and emotional overwhelm. Or possibly even secondary or direct post-traumatic stress disorder, from directly witnessing human rights violations or listening to traumatic experiences of others. Not only are your health and relationships affected, but you doubt whether the vision you have for your career and life purpose is worth it. Somewhere within you, you know the importance of the work you do. But how can you help others in human rights, when you need support yourself?Does this sound like you?- You work in a human rights law firm, international institution, NGO or charity and do not get the recognition you deserve and have worked so hard for.- You give hours of overtime and energy to the causes you believe in, it affects your sleep and every area of your life. You have de-prioritised your own well-being and your physical and mental health is deteriorating. You minimise your own experience by comparing it to the trauma of the people you help.- You put the effort and hard work in, but struggle to make ends meet and are worried about financial security.- You have stalled in career progression because you doubt your abilities and feel like you need more qualifications.- If you are a mother or in a relationship, you find yourself yelling at the kids or your significant other because, let's face it, you are exhausted all of the time and there are deadlines and people relying on you.- You feel affected by the monthly, yearly and annual cycles of Womanhood, but the system you work in does not have space for it, and you don't yet know how to utilise these feminine energies to your advantage. Worse - you may have already been diagnosed with a condition affecting your health or fertility.- You are empathetic, compassionate and feel deeply for the suffering of others, and feel called to action to create change, but this often leads to overwhelm, stress and anxiety.- You want to leave a legacy because this world needs what you have to offer. But you also don't want it to destroy yourself and your relationships in the process.

Purpose & Fulfilment without Compromise

Too often we as women allow our self-care, relationships, health, well-being and financial worth to suffer for a cause greater than ourselves. Working with me, we figure out what you need to ensure your work does not compromise what truly matters.

Nagivate Emotional Overload & Empathy Fatigue

Get to the root of what is causing fatigue and anxiety. Learn tools and techniques to manage overwhelm. Harness being female into positive impact. Manage stress and take control of your health.

Impact Without Burnout

Yes - it is possible! All of us here because we are passionate about our world and the people in it. We want to help. Contact me to learn about proven tools for women to grow, develop, lead and to have the impact on the world you desire, while respecting your emotions and basic human needs.

Overcome Imposter Syndrome

No more holding back because of limiting beliefs.
Say good-bye to playing small. Step into the leadership role in your field.

Free Resources

7 Steps to Impact Without Burn-Out For Women Changemakers

In this free series I will show you 7 immediately actionable steps to create the change you want to see in the world without feeling like your life is crumbling around you.

Changes You Will See and Feel After 12 weeks working with me

Systematic change for women will take time. Until that happens women - all women - not just those in human rights, need to thrive in the paradigm that exists. Coaching specialised for woman can help you thrive in your life, career and relationships. It's a time, money and energy investment. I know.. I did it myself. It will work.

  • Better quality sleep and more time and energy for spending with loved ones

  • Being more present, mindful and grateful for the present moment

  • Quell Imposter Syndrone and eliminate limiting beliefs holding you back in your career

  • Take control of your mental and physical health and financial security

  • Manage emotional overload and empathy fatigue

  • Re-ignite joy, passion, purpose and fullfilment in your life

  • Create boundaries, step into feminine power to weave your magic in the world

  • Actionable steps to create lasting, sustainable impact and leave your legacy

1-1 Coaching

Waitlist Only

I take a limited number of female clients each year for 1-1 coaching on Zoom. Sessions are weekly or bi-weekly for a period of 12 weeks.

  • Session 1 - Detailed Client History (1 hour 15 minutes)

  • Personalised coaching programme agreed in advance

  • 11 coaching sessions delivered within 3-6 months (55 minutes)

  • Access to Licensed One of Many(TM) Tools

  • Free One of Many(TM) Profiling Tool (Value £77)

  • Full Support by email

  • Wrap-up call 3 months after final session.

Small Group Coaching

12 week Programme on Zoom

I offer tailored small group coaching (Max 6-9 participants) to women working in human rights, NGOs, law firms, and humanitarian organisations. Perfect for teams of women in organisations focused on human rights.

  • A Safe Coaching Space to be Heard

  • Proven Tools to help Women Navigate Burnout, have more time and impact

  • Actionable & Implementable Steps on Mindset, Belief Structures and Self-Care

  • Free One of Many (TM) Profiling Tool (Value £77)

  • Create Community, Build Trust and Friendship

  • Dedicated Whatsapp Group for Support

About Anita's Story

Curious How I got HERE?

My mission is to help women who are passionate about human rights have more impact in the world without burning out, compromising their values, relationships, or financial security or most importantly putting their self care at the bottom of their to-do list.It was outrage at witnessing the injustice of Agent Orange on the people of Vietnam while travelling there at 19 years old that propelled me onto the career path of human rights.Fast forward past a law degree and a Masters in Human Rights at the Global Campus of Human Rights and I found myself training at the European Court of Human Rights, followed by time at two leading UK human rights law firms. I worked with Charities and NGOs both domestic and international, and even worked in Sri Lanka during the height of the civil war. Eventually I launched my own grassroots enterprise in Sri Lanka aimed at bringing together people divided by ethnic conflict and providing trainings and workshops in the community.I burnt out working in the Human Rights field and recovered - twice.A deep dive onto a path that led me to qualifying in over 1000 hours of advanced yoga teacher-training, meditation practice in the Buddhist Forest tradition and training in holistic mind/body practices helped me recover and grow. Crucially I learnt how to invest - both in myself and in assets. I am an ICF Certified Women's Coach with One of Many(TM), a speaker and mentor and have trained in NLP and Non-Violent Communication.
I am wife to an ever-patient husband, mama to two gorgeous little sleep thieves, a devoted friend and an aspiring fantasy novelist.I weave in all my experiences into coaching the women I work with, to create a safe space for you so you thrive in your work, ignite greater impact in the world, and revive joy, happiness and well-being in your personal life.

Retreats for Women in Human Rights

Coming soon.... Watch this space for 2025/26 Retreats in Sri Lanka and Cornwall UK

Amy Tenney

“The world needs strong women. Women who will lift and build others, who will love and be loved, women who live bravely, both tender and fierce, women of indomitable will.”

Stay in Touch

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If you have been looking for a supportive group of women in human rights who understand you and your experiences, you are here.

When women in human rights come together we are stronger. When we work alone it can take it's toll.Here - You'll find a supportive network where we share wisdom, knowledge and strength, to lift each other up to our highest potential so together we can change the world.Be part of the movement - now.