Anchor to Aspire
Life & Career Coaching for Meaningful Growth
150 clients
trained
1500+ sessions
coached
98% client
retention rate
15+ certifications
& specialties
Guiding Your Journey Toward Resilience and Joy
Navigate your life and career transitions with confidence and clarity. At Anchor to Aspire, professional coaching meets purpose-driven transformation to help you build resilience, find joy, and lead authentically.
Is this you?
You’ve done what was expected, but it doesn’t feel like enough.
Your role keeps evolving, but your fulfillment hasn’t.
On paper, it looks like success. Inside, something’s missing.
Maybe this isn’t the end of a chapter … maybe it’s the beginning of something more honest.
If that hits, you're exactly where you need to be.
Anchor to Aspire is a premier professional coaching practice specializing in life coaching, career coaching, and leadership development. Founded by Johanna Danaher, a seasoned coach with 25+ years of corporate leadership experience, we help individuals and emerging leaders overcome burnout, embrace change, and unlock their full potential.
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, stepping into leadership, or seeking greater work-life balance, our coaching programs provide tailored guidance to support your unique journey.
Who I Work With ❊
Professionals in transition seeking clarity and direction
Emerging leaders wanting to develop authentic leadership skills
Midlife career changers ready to redefine success
High-capacity achievers struggling with burnout and overwhelm
01My Coaching Services ✦
Life Coaching: Build sustainable happiness and resilience
Career Coaching: Identify strengths, explore new opportunities, and advance your career
Leadership Coaching: Develop executive presence and lead with impact
Customized Programs: Including workshops, assessments, and group coaching
02Client Outcomes ✺
Gain clarity on your values and goals
Build confidence to make bold decisions
Create lasting habits for wellbeing and success
Navigate transitions with grace and purpose
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Professional Coaching FAQs
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Professional coaching is a structured, collaborative process that helps you gain clarity, take aligned action, and move forward in your life or career. It’s not therapy, mentoring, or advice. It’s future-focused and led by your own goals.
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If you feel stuck, burned out, unfulfilled, or ready for a change but unsure how to move forward — coaching can help. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. You just need to be ready for something more honest and aligned.
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Life coaching focuses on personal fulfillment, happiness, and mindset. Career coaching helps you navigate transitions, job changes, or professional development. Leadership coaching is about growing your influence, confidence, and impact at work. Many clients move between all three depending on their goals.
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Each session is tailored to you. You can expect clarity, direct support, strategic tools, and space to explore what matters most. This isn’t fluff — it’s deep, goal-driven work designed to create real change.
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You can book a complimentary introductory session using the form on this page. It’s low-pressure and designed to help us see if we’re a good fit.
Your next chapter,
told by others
“The Energy Leadership Index was eye-opening—but Johanna’s debrief made it actionable. She has a gift for translating data into insight, and insight into growth. Johanna created the space for reflection so I left the session feeling deeply connected with the insights, supported, and clear on how to lead with more awareness and intention. I’ve taken a lot of assessments—this one had a very transformational impact for me.”
Diana Flaminzeanu,
Ms.Ch Eng, MBA, FCHM, RsHom, CPC
“Johanna combines her extensive knowledge of the science of happiness, technical coaching skills, and deep intuition to create amazing results for her clients. She helped me find clarity and move forward with confidence as I navigated from being a full-time employee for over 30 years to being a business owner after age 50. Her insightful reflections were invaluable on my journey - and helped me find joy and happiness that I will carry forward on my new adventures!”
Marie Clark,
PMP, CSM, Client Joy Optimizer at Move to Joy Coaching, formerly IT Project Manager
“I had the privilege of working with Johanna Danaher during her time at Pfizer, where she was not only my manager but also a true mentor and source of inspiration. With over 25 years of experience in a multinational environment, Johanna brings a wealth of knowledge across diverse roles and has worked with a wide range of professionals and teams. What sets her apart is her genuine passion for helping people grow. She combines professionalism with creativity, always finding thoughtful and innovative ways to support others in their development. Personally, I benefited immensely from her guidance—her support played a key role in my own career growth. Johanna leads with empathy, warmth, and authenticity, making her an exceptional coach and partner in any journey of transformation.
Luján Lorenzi,
Global Director, People Experience, Career Growth & Talent Management Lead
“I had the privilege of working with Johanna during our time at Pfizer, where she led with purpose, vision, and a deep commitment to people development. As my manager in Global Talent Pipeline, she fundamentally changed how we approached career growth, mobility, and succession planning—bringing strategy and humanity together in a way that truly empowered those around her. Now, as a coach, she brings that same clarity, insight, and care to individuals and leaders navigating what’s next. I wholeheartedly recommend Johanna to anyone seeking a coach who understands both the corporate landscape and the human journey within it.”
Jennifer Sipple, DBA, MBA, MA
Start free, designed
for your journey
Book your complimentary introductory coaching session today and begin your journey toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.
About Johanna
With a background in global leadership development and a passion for human-first coaching, Johanna Danaher combines empathy, science-backed strategies, and real-world experience to guide you through life’s complexities.
