Today we’d like to introduce you to Annie Delre.
Hi Annie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in New Jersey and studied psychology for my bachelor’s degree because I’ve always been fascinated by how people think, grow, and push themselves.
I’m also the oldest of three girls. My twin sisters are 12 years younger than me, and I’ve always wanted to model what it looks like to choose a path that’s aligned – not just “safe.”
After undergrad, I moved to San Francisco for a master’s in speech-language pathology because it felt secure. I planned to coach on the side. But once I was in the program, I realized it wasn’t the right fit (and that’s putting it lightly – I truly hated it). I loved California, though, so I stayed, worked full-time, and eventually took a big leap by enrolling in a master’s program in Integrative Wellness Coaching.
That decision changed everything.
After earning my degree, I became a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and have now worked with over 800 clients over the past six years. My clients range from elementary schoolers to an 84-year-old, though most are working professionals navigating stress, productivity, and confidence.
Today, I run my own coaching practice and speak to organizations about goal-setting, performance, time and stress management, and overall wellness. At the core of my work is the same message I’ve always wanted my sisters to see: you’re allowed to build a life that feels aligned, ambitious, and fully yours.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Changing graduate programs felt like a failure at the time, and investing in another master’s degree was financially and emotionally stressful. On top of that, I was in a new state with no real support system, which made the uncertainty even heavier.
Building my private practice also took much longer than I expected. One thing I tell new business owners now is this: don’t believe everything you see online about overnight success. While I was thriving in corporate coaching roles, creating momentum in my own business required patience, consistency, and a lot of internal work. I had to learn how to tolerate uncertainty, handle slow seasons, and keep showing up before the results were obvious.
Looking back, I’m grateful for those seasons. They didn’t just build resilience — they built depth. They allow me to relate to my clients in a very real way, especially when they’re in the middle of taking a risk or building something that doesn’t yet have proof attached to it.
We’ve been impressed with Annie Delre Coaching, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Annie Delre Coaching is for high-achieving, driven professionals who are smart, capable, and full of potential – but also overwhelmed, overcommitted, or stuck in cycles of procrastination and burnout. They don’t need another productivity hack. They need clarity, structure, and someone to help them execute.
I specialize in goal execution, time and stress management, confidence, and sustainable behavior change. My approach blends psychology, neuroscience, and practical systems – so clients don’t just leave a session feeling inspired, they leave with a clear plan and next steps.
I’m also the author of “Sh*t I Wish I Knew in High School”, a book originally written for my younger sisters. In it, I share real-life lessons on confidence, decision-making, and navigating early adulthood – the kinds of things I wish someone had told me sooner.
In addition to coaching and speaking, I’ve been featured on over 70 podcast interviews, where I share practical strategies on performance, mindset, and sustainable success.
Through 1:1 coaching, corporate workshops, and speaking, my mission is simple: help ambitious people get results they’re proud of – without sacrificing their sanity in the process.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I used to think of risk as something dramatic – quitting a program, moving across the country, making a big financial decision. And yes, I’ve done those things. But over time, I’ve realized the bigger risks are quieter.
Starting my own practice was a risk. Raising my rates was a risk. Putting my ideas online and speaking publicly before I felt fully “ready” was a risk. Betting on myself before there was proof it would work – that was the real stretch.
I don’t view risk as being reckless. I view it as being honest. When something feels misaligned, staying comfortable can actually be the greater risk. Growth almost always requires a season where the results aren’t guaranteed.
For me, risk-taking is less about adrenaline and more about self-trust. It’s choosing long-term alignment over short-term security – and being willing to tolerate uncertainty in exchange for building something meaningful.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.AnnieDelre.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachanniedelre/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084405622928
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-delre/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anniedelre
- Other: https://www.anniedelre.com/speaking
Image Credits
Marcy Browe
