Hello, I’m Anthony Trahair
Playfulness Coach & Life Coach for Personal Growth
I’m a Playfulness Catalyst, Life Coach, and Wellness Guidea , helping people reconnect with joy, creativity, and purpose. - Lifestyle and wellness coach with a twist
I’m here to help create spaces where people can fully be themselves in all their wild glory, where they can trust others and themselves, play, laugh, cry, listen and be heard, while discovering the deeper quality of time.
My Journey into Playfulness and Personal Growth
I’m lively, curious, , I’ve always been curious, creative, and drawn to learning. But my real transformation began in 1994 when I learned how to juggle—something I once believed was impossible. introverted and meditiative. I love to play and dance and, of course, have a juggle. I’ve always been surrounded by books.
My life changed when I learnt how to juggle in 1994. I was the last person on the planet that thought he could learn such an impossible feat.
I fell in love with juggling. It was so much more to me than throwing balls in the air. It was my tool for personal growth.
The instant I could do it I saw so many of my beliefs about my abilities fall away. It was fun and I tasted freedom. I was hooked and spent hours challenging my mind and body learning everything possible about throwing and catching objects.
Juggling became more than a skill—it became a tool for personal growth, focus, and breaking limiting beliefs. It showed me how quickly transformation can happen when we engage fully with learning and play.
After completing my degree in Chemistry in the UK, I chose a different path—traveling across Europe with minimal resources. This journey helped me develop resilience, creativity, and a deep trust in life.
I developed a strong faith in life.
You can read about this part of my story in my new book MEETING LIFE.
Those four months threw open the doors of what it meant to be in the world. I was hungrier than ever to know and experience more.
Yoga and Spiritual Practice
In 1998, I began a dedicated yoga practice in Rome, studying under my teacher for over 25 years. Yoga became a foundation for my physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
I feel very fortunate to have such a powerful practice in my life.
I’m a passionate learner of life and I’m constantly searching to improve myself in all sorts of ways.
I learnt through travel and juggling how to be creative, to express myself, and the joy of meeting people. I found a deeper wisdom in myself that I have developed over the years and now share with others.
Despite being introverted, I challenged myself through street performance across Europe. This helped me build confidence, connect deeply with people, and express myself authentically. found it hard to look others in the eyes and then I found myself Street performing around Europe! Jumping in at the deep end I overcame my shyness, gained confidence and learnt how to connect with others. I learnt how to bring the best out of others by being myself. I was able to create an impact that inspired other people.
I’m interested in expanding Playfulness into the business world, helping make workshops, training and speaking more engaging, experiential and enjoyable.
I want to help transform rational thinking into creative and collaborative interaction, that propels the traditional career orientated person into really getting more out of life.
From Performance to Life Coaching
Over the years, I combined my experience in performance, yoga, and creativity to develop a unique coaching approach focused on playfulness and transformation.
Since my 20s, I have guided workshops, retreats, and group experiences designed to help individuals reconnect with themselves and others.
I’ve taken all the skills from performing, playfulness, and spiritual practices into my Playful Life-Coaching.
Since 1999, when I was 24, I have held residential workshops for jugglers. These were inspired by the book The Zen of Juggling by Dave Finnigan. A blend of Yoga, dance, juggling as a practice, expression and community living. They were powerful experiences that taught me a lot about guiding a group and how to get the best out of my students.
In 2003 I went to the auditions at the Dimitri Physical Theatre School in Switzerland and out of 200 eager applicants I was fortunate to be chosen to take part in a class of only 11 students from all over the world. At 28 I was an older student but my body, enthusiasm and expression was well trained.
The school lasted for three years, really tough years. I learned so much about Art, about the craft of the actor, about creating and directing.
After completing the school and six months in the Canary Islands, I returned to Rome in 2007 and I continued studying Yoga with my master.
I made several solo shows and was charged up and ready to rock!
In 2010 I put yoga, clowning and theatre together to teach yoga to kids in an engaging fun way, even with 2 year olds! I learnt so much about creating the conditions for inclusivity and play to happen freely.
After many years of performing, I now like the idea of creating immersive experiences that take us on a journey. Almost like long co-created performances!
I know how to tap into my intuition. I make brief notes for classes, know where I want to take my students, and together we dive in and discover the direction.
Playfulness came into my life big time when in 2017 I was wondering what I had to offer the world. What did the world need that I had to offer? I thought about what I was suffering with, and it was seriousness. It wasn’t just me. The tension in the world is around obligations, doing the work and if at the end of the day you have time you can play. It felt wrong. The answer was right in front of me.
Why Playfulness Matters
In 2017, I realized that many people—including myself—struggle with excessive seriousness, stress, and pressure.
The solution was simple yet powerful: playfulness.
Play helps us:
- Reduce stress
- Increase creativity
- Improve emotional well-being
Reconnect with joy and curiosity
It was playfulness. I’ve now realized it has a lot to do with ADHD too. If I’m not engaged in something that really grasps my attention, and the best way is through play, then I just get all serious!
It wasn’t until I experienced the power of gratitude, when we filmed Shaman Medicine Woman with my wife and then six weeks in India that I realised being grateful was the heart of being happy.
Anyway, I read all I could, I created a podcast and recorded interviews, went to a festival in Denmark and even organize every year a 3 day playfulness festival – Giocosamente Festival.
The same year I made some big changes in my diet and managed to heal the psoriasis that had been affecting me for a number of years. It was getting worse, and I really needed to do something about it. With the lifestyle changes I’ve made it has now completely gone.
Through lifestyle changes, mindfulness, and self-awareness, I also improved my physical health—reinforcing my belief in holistic well-being.
My work has taken a shift now as I move towards Life Coaching. Since I was in my 20’s I’ve coached people, I just didn’t call it that. Now I have some solid tools. I love to help people grow, find “non-obvious but right in front of you” solutions. Becoming the best version of themselves while finding more fun and enjoyment in their lives.
I practise everything on myself. I try to walk my talk as much as possible. In particular I’m now very interested in how to move from a feeling of “Time Scarcity” to one of “Time Abundance”. A subtle and powerful shift.
I’ve also explored how attention, energy, and focus shape our lives. This has influenced my approach to coaching—helping individuals channel their energy in creative and meaningful ways.
I’m distracted until something really interests me. I have a profound intuitive sense and find people fascinating. I can really listen and home in on what you really want. I have put so much energy on giving value to play because a world without play just isn’t very interesting!! Do you see how it works? I’m sure you’d prefer the boring moments in your life to be more fun too, right?
I’m now able to make other people feel great and come alive. I can enjoy simple things. I can cook great Vegan dishes and grow my own veg!
Today, I live in the Italian countryside, where I host retreats, workshops, and coaching sessions focused on personal growth, creativity, and well-being.
My Mission
My mission is to help you rediscover joy, creativity, and fulfilment, especially during life transitions such as retirement or personal change.
By embracing playfulness, you can break free from stress and create a life that feels meaningful and alive.
👉 Join me on this journey and experience a new way of living—where play, purpose, and connection come together.