Wisdom For Women

Antonella Spatola is an international primary violence prevention educator, and the visionary behind Wisdom for Women and the founder of True To You Charity. She is a Board Member for the Association of International ESD Professionals, a trainer and assessor and Fellow of the Every Women Treaty.

With over 20 years of experience, she blends her background in psychology, conflict resolution, Wing Chun Kung Fu, The Enneagram and Empowerment Self Defence (ESD) to teach life-changing skills to girls and women from all around the world. She pioneered ESD in the Asia-Pacific region and continues to mentor instructors worldwide, promoting violence prevention using evidence based and trauma informed approaches.

Through her signature Empowerment Self-Defence (ESD) programs – “Where Self Defence Meets Self Discovery” Antonella offers a truly empowering and transformational experience unlike any other program.

These programs integrate physical, verbal, emotional and psychological tools, providing learners with practical skills for setting boundaries, de-escalating conflict, and staying safe with familiars and strangers in everyday situations.

Antonella has taught the Department of Education, The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Philippines, women exiled from Myanmar including women from over 14 Asian counties, including NGO’s business and local grass root organisation. Her programmes are also funded by Logan City Council KRANK and Active and Healthy programs.