020 8914 8966
020 8914 8966
I would recommend Emily to every company. She took very difficult subject matter and translated it into an easy to understand format. Everyone walked away with a fresh and insightful perspective about how to do their job better and how to deal with day-to-day stress.
Deni, Advocacy Manager, LendUp
Emily Anhalt – Emotional fitness expert
Introduction
Emily Anhalt is a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and internationally recognised speaker on emotional fitness and wellbeing. She is the co-founder of Coa, the world’s first gym for mental health, which brings group therapy and emotional training into accessible, everyday settings. With more than a decade of clinical experience and research, Emily focuses on building resilience, self-awareness, and human connection in the workplace and beyond. She has been featured in leading media outlets and regularly speaks at global conferences on the future of emotional well-being.
Speaking Topics
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The 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness
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Building Resilient Teams through Emotional Awareness
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Emotional Health in the Workplace
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Psychology for Leadership and Growth
Credentials & Impact
Emily Anhalt’s work bridges clinical psychology and innovative wellbeing solutions. After earning her doctorate, she began practising as a psychologist and researching emotional fitness, eventually identifying seven key traits that underpin mental health and resilience. This research laid the foundation for Coa, the world’s first emotional fitness studio, which she co-founded to bring therapy-informed group classes and leadership training to businesses and individuals.
She has consulted with global organisations including Google, Asana, and TED, helping leaders and teams embrace vulnerability, strengthen emotional resilience, and cultivate supportive workplace cultures. Emily’s insights have been featured in major outlets such as The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and The Wall Street Journal. She has also presented at high-profile events like SXSW, delivering practical strategies for emotional health in high-pressure environments.
Through her speaking, writing, and entrepreneurship, Emily has become one of the leading voices making mental health approachable, actionable, and essential for everyday success.
Publications & Media
Emily Anhalt has been widely published and featured in outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Her thought leadership on emotional fitness has reached millions globally through TED talks, SXSW appearances, and interviews on podcasts and business media platforms.
Why book Emily Anhalt?
Emily Anhalt offers a rare combination of clinical expertise and entrepreneurial innovation. Her talks are engaging, practical, and empowering, leaving audiences with actionable strategies to strengthen resilience, leadership, and well-being. She inspires leaders and teams to integrate emotional health into everyday success.
To book Emily Anhalt to speak at your event, call SpeakOut on +44 (0) 20 8914 8966. Alternatively, complete our contact form to begin your enquiry.
