Anna Levesque

Background

About Anna Levesque

My career as a mental agility coach began with a passion for whitewater kayaking in 1994, when I announced to my parents that I was going to become a raft guide instead of going to law school. It was the best decision of my life, and I've never looked back. Today, I'm considered the leading expert in mental agility for paddlers, and thriving through adversity in mind, body and paddling. Here are a few of my accomplishments that I'm most proud of:~ Making the decision to follow my passion and turning it into a thriving business when few people believed it was possible.~ Named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayakmagazine.~ Most inspirational outdoors person of the year in Blue Ridge Outdoorsmagazine.~ Bronze medalist at world freestyle championship and five time Canadian National FreestyleKayaking member.~ Producer of 4 instructional DVDs for women in paddling and yoga for kayaking.~ Author of Yoga for Paddling, published by Falcon Guides.~ Live commentator for the livestream at the 2024 ICF World Freestyle Championships.~ Creator of The Discomfort Zone podcast with Anna Levesque. I lead, inspire and coach my clients on the self leadership required to live a healthy, confident and adventurous life, and I'm a sought after speaker and facilitator for empowering leaders in the outdoor industry.My certifications include:~ American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Educator in whitewaterkayaking, stand up paddleboarding and SUP yoga~ Certified Ayurveda Wellness Counselor ~ Certified yoga teacher (500 RYT).Currently I offer the following services:ONLINE> COACHING: I work one-on-one with folks, and offer group coaching programs to help my clients move quickly and easily from feeling disempowered to feeling empowered in the face of any challenge on and off the water, using my unique wheel framework.ON THE WATER > INSTRUCTION: I offer private and group paddle instruction, and instructor certifications in Asheville, NC and Costa Rica. Need an Instructor Trainer to certify your staff in kayaking or stand up paddleboarding? I can come to you and run an American Canoe Association Instructor Certification course for your staff.SPEAKING> I'm a highly sought after keynote speaker and workshop leader who empowers leaders through self-leadership and self-awareness. If you’re interested in learning more about how I can help you or your organization with mental agility, leadership or paddle training, email me: anna@mindbodypaddle.com