Anchana Kota’s work redefines leadership—inviting high achievers to flourish through presence, not pressure. Her story is a blueprint for values-based transformation.
“I’ve always been curious about what helps people feel truly alive and in sync with their potential,” says Anchana Kota, founder of Seeking Glass. That curiosity, coupled with an eclectic background in UX design, psychology and neuroscience of the flow state of mind, and expressive arts, led her to build a coaching practice unlike any other.
Anchana didn’t take the conventional founder’s route. Her journey weaves through the corporate world, dives deep into brain science, and dances with creative therapy. Today, she stands at the intersection of performance coaching, emotional resilience, and regenerative leadership—guiding high-achieving individuals and impact-driven teams to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with themselves.
From UX to Inner Work: The Shift That Sparked Seeking Glass
Anchana’s career began in UX research and design, where she developed a sharp instinct for understanding human behavior. But as she climbed the corporate ladder, something didn’t sit right.
“The research and problem-solving I was doing—while centered around understanding people—was ultimately serving the business, not the individuals themselves,” she reflects. “That disconnect pushed me to shift my focus from optimizing systems to supporting the people within them.”
That insight led to deeper questions. Why do so many high performers burn out? Why do we chase external milestones while neglecting internal clarity and fulfillment?
Her response was to create Seeking Glass—a space where science meets soul, and where high performers learn not just how to do more, but how to feel more alive, aligned, and effective in their pursuits.
A Practice That Blends Science, Embodiment, and Creativity
At its core, Seeking Glass offers a portfolio of services that break the mold of traditional coaching. Anchana provides 1:1 neuroscience-backed coaching, team workshops, and immersive art-and-mindfulness-based experiences.
“People were either getting surface-level productivity hacks or deep inner work—but rarely both,” she explains. “That’s where my practice comes in.”
What makes her work unique is how it bridges neuroscience of flow, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts. From scribble-based flow workshops to systemic change facilitation, each experience is crafted to unlock internal transformation.
Flagship offerings include:
• Flow State of Mind workshops
• Play with Perception sessions
• Play-based sessions for creative thinking and innovation
• The co-creation of Designing the Flow Festival
• Organizational facilitation through her role as an Honest Agent, bringing systemic approaches into leadership and culture transformation
Honest is a Netherlands-based collective with over 15 years of experience in whole-systems transformation. Through this role, she helps facilitate leadership development, cultural alignment, and organizational change using systemic and human-centered approaches.
Whether in a boardroom or at a retreat, the common thread is this: helping people reconnect with themselves, their teams, and what truly matters—so that their actions create lasting, meaningful impact.
Whether in a boardroom or at a creative retreat, the goal remains consistent: helping people access clarity, resilience, and flow.
Wearing All the Hats—and Learning to Take Them Off
Building a business that blends art and neuroscience wasn’t without its hurdles. One of the most significant challenges for Anchana was moving from the structured, fast-paced environment of corporate life to the unpredictable terrain of entrepreneurship.
“I had to unlearn the habit of constant output and productivity for external validation,” she admits. “And instead learn to trust slower, more aligned ways of working—ones that honor my values and energy cycles.”
Another, less visible challenge was that most people didn’t even know what a flow state of mind was. So beyond building her business, Anchana also had to build awareness. A core part of her work became introducing people to the concept of flow—not as a luxury or rare experience, but as a trainable, everyday state that helps individuals feel more alive, focused, and connected.
Like many solo founders, she found herself juggling multiple roles: coach, content creator, facilitator, artist, and marketer. Doubt, overwhelm, and even identity confusion crept in. What helped her stay centered were the very tools she shares with clients—grounding practices, somatic awareness, and collaboration.
“Collaborating with others brought fresh energy, accountability, and a sense of community I deeply needed,” she says.
Milestones That Mattered
One of the earliest turning points came when Anchana used her employer’s educational assistance program to invest in neuroscience and coaching certifications. That decision gave her the confidence to take a leap of faith: quitting her job, relocating to Goa, and launching Seeking Glass full-time.
Since then, her journey has been marked by meaningful milestones:
• Signing her first high-ticket 1:1 clients
• Facilitating flow workshops at startup retreats
• Being invited to lead transformational sessions within organizations
• Co-creating The Flow Festival, and contributing to large-scale experiential events
“Each step has felt like its own cycle of learning, expansion, and trust,” she reflects. “Together, they’ve helped me grow not just as a founder, but as a person committed to work that feels alive and aligned.”
A Vision Rooted in Regeneration and Real Impact
Looking ahead, Anchana isn’t interested in growth for growth’s sake. Instead, she envisions Seeking Glass evolving into a regenerative, research-backed practice that scales with intention.
Her three-fold roadmap includes:
• Scaling coaching programs for leaders in sustainability, education, and wellness
• Expanding organizational work—integrating neuroscience into culture-building and leadership through Honest and other collaborators
• Creating immersive spaces—including a dream project: a year-long, in-person school for conscious leadership through compassion and creativity
“This school would be a space for leaders of all ages to reconnect with themselves through play, awareness, and grounded action,” she says.
Her passion for wildlife conservation and systemic change also influences the direction of her work. She sees personal transformation as a foundation for societal impact—and believes inner clarity is the fuel for long-term, ethical leadership.
Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
When asked what she’d tell others starting on their entrepreneurial path, Anchana doesn’thesitate:
“Learn to trust yourself and the pace of your own journey. You don’t need to prove your worth by overworking or fitting into someone else’s blueprint.”
She emphasizes the importance of community, nervous system regulation, and working from a place of enoughness rather than scarcity. It’s a mindset shift that’s transformed her business—and life.
“The most powerful thing I’ve learned is that sustainable success comes not from pushing harder, but from being more present.”
Final Thoughts: Redefining What It Means to FlourishThrive
Anchana Kota’s story is not just about starting a business—it’s about building a movement around conscious performance, emotional resilience, and embodied leadership.
In a world that constantly pushes for more, Seeking Glass offers a much-needed invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Anchana’s work reminds us that success isn’t measured by how much we do, but by how deeply we live, lead, and show up.
Whether you’re a founder navigating burnout, a team leader seeking alignment, or a creative searching for flow, her journey holds powerful lessons about redefining productivity, purpose, and possibility.
Connect with Anchana Kota & Seeking Glass
Ready to experience the blend of neuroscience, art, and clarity that Seeking Glass brings to life? Here’s how you can follow Anchana’s work or get in touch:
If you’re a founder, educator, or change-maker seeking more clarity and flow in your life or work, visit Seeking Glass to explore coaching opportunities or upcoming workshops. Anchana’s approach is a breath of fresh air for high performers ready to slow down and flourishthrive on their own terms.
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