Hello!

My name is Ann Wright,
and I believe people are an organization’s most valuable asset.

Each of us has hopes and dreams and wants to be successful! I love partnering with people and businesses who want to invest their team members and create a culture where everyone works together and embraces the talent within each organization as well as enjoys what they’re doing! Together we create an action plan for transformational change. If you’re ready for those deep conversations; I’m ready to ask the tough questions with kindness and compassion.   

It’s really all about people!

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Ann earned her Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Business and Psychology and a Masters of Art degree in Business Leadership. She has more than twenty-five years of experience in the areas of leadership, management, and training which provides her with unique insight to the challenges and rewards that managers experience.

Ann is an PCC (ICF Credentialed Coach).
She specializes in leadership and team coaching, and is an educator, author, and inspirational speaker.

She is a graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, lifelong member of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and was named one of the ten outstanding Iowans by the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce. She is also a contributing author to the books, Rekindling the Human Spirit, Maintain Balance in an Unsteady World, and The Devil is Done Sinning (Modern Dickens Novel published in Iowa).

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What People Are Saying about Ann:

  • CINDY H.

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    Your coaching helped me make my dream of becoming a master gardner become a reality. Thank you for making me realize no matter what our age is, dreams can become goals that can be accomplished. You have made me smile and gotten me back on the path of accomplishing great things! Writing my book is next. You are an angel helping those of us who get stuck in the muck and mire become unstuck.

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  • TANIA

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    I had a deep connection with Coach Ann immediately. She was 100% present and intuitive at every session. When my pain was laid bare she was right there with me. When my path forward was difficult her words of encouragement were genuine. So many good things happened for me as a result of our coaching sessions but the biggest gift for me was that I was finally able to work through some emotional pain and reunite with my daughter.

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  • ANITA

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    Ann helped me at a time of transition in my life. I remember a very powerful session when I had answered some questions that were very thought provoking. It takes time to set goals and work on challenges but Ann was always there for me Ann helped me work through some personal and professional challenges to work balance into my life. She helped the days seem manageable by helping me set up my own goals and achieve the success in my career that was looking for. Thank you Ann!! I'm very grateful for your energy and time!!

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  • ANID N.

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    Immediately Ann and connected and helped me realized the SOURCE of my frustration and problems. She truly listened to what I had to say and asked those questions many of us don't want to answer but know we need to. Throughout most of our discussion I just felt so much relief and found was I meant to be doing with my life. She’s an extremely loyal and trustworthy individual, which is extremely important. So if you or someone you know needs a qualified life or leadership coach, Ann Wright is your go-to. Please don’t wait any longer than you have to, she is ready and willing to help you. Thank you Ann, for changing my life.

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  • TERI

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    God put Ann Wright in my life at the PERFECT time! I was in the process of completing my ICF certification application and was stuck in the “everything but the recording” stage. I was also trying to figure out next steps in my professional journey and obtain better balance in my personal life. That was a long list of needs and Ann exceeded my expectations in every area, starting with guiding me through steps to prioritize what to tackle first! I truly felt like I had a partner to champion my efforts and introduce me to the power of acknowledging my own growth and progress. She challenged me with the reflection of my own words and connected me to resources that served as a catalyst for my own transformation as well as that of my family and clients! The ROI of my time with Ann is simply priceless – impossible to put a $ amount on the value of our relationship and the positive impact of her influence in my life.

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  • AMBER, IOWA DOT

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    Ann Wright’s work has had a significant impact on new employees at the DOT. In fact, Wright’s Insight is Everything – Dimensions of Behavior is the first course we offer in New Employee Orientation. Every year Wright guides nearly 200+ new employees through their first developmental course at the DOT. We can always count on an engaging, insightful, and inspiring session that sets the tone for the remaining two days of training. Wright’s history of educational excellence with the DOT, her personable nature, and drive to find solutions continues to inspire us to come back and invest in her services!

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  • CARRIE MAY, DAS

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    Working with Ann is such a pleasure as you will always receive top notch training with a smile. If you are looking for an organized, upbeat, knowledgeable training solution Ann Wright with The Wright Coaching and Training Solutions is the place to go.

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