Dr. Anneli Driessen: Winner of the 2025 Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award

Name: Dr. Anneli Driessen

Business Name: International Metaphysical Academy Inc.

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Category: Metaphysical Education - Practical Philosophy in Business and Life

Website: www.metaphysicalacademy.com

Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anneli-driessen-3132b81/

Company Detail:

Reverend Dr. Anneli Driessen is a C-Level Master Certified Coach, Metaphysical Consultant, Clinical Counselor, Spiritual Healer, Ordained Metaphysical Minister, Author, and Scholar of metaphysics and practical philosophy for over 35 years.

She is also the Founder and CEO of the International Metaphysical Academy in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, established in 2009. The Academy offers a rich and comprehensive six-year metaphysical study program. Its mission is “to facilitate high-level spiritual education for Consciousness Expansion through Critical Thinking, Applied Knowledge, Personal Responsibility and Love.”

Dr. Driessen has published many articles on spiritually-related matters. Her book Spiritually-based Leadership – 7 Keys to Your Spectacular Life (Third Edition) extensively covers many energetic laws that govern life. She also co-authored a couple of books on Leadership in 2000 and 2024..

Unique Selling Proposition or Competitive Advantage:

The Academy addresses essential questions and sensitive subjects people are curious about and are currently pondering—now more than ever! It provides a safe and supportive environment for many answers and acquiring new knowledge that helps individuals navigate life with confidence now and in the future.

Challenges Faced During the Journey:

Ridicule, competition, exclusions, misrepresentation, and slander…

Advice for Women Entrepreneurs:

• Learn from the best and do the best

• Do something that makes the world a bit better

• Always act from the highest good

• Have faith in God