MY MISSION IS TO GET PEOPLE + BRANDS TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS TO DEVELOP WINNING STRATEGIES

HELLO, I AM VANESSA

MY SERVICES
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Want to know how to future-proof your business?
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Need support to define your vision and business strategy?
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Curious about where to start to enable real transformational change in your organisation?
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Want to understand more about unconscious bias and make your business more diverse & inclusive?
I CAN HELP:
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Want to create a winning positive mindset and develop resilience techniques?
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Need to remove your limiting beliefs and achieve more results?
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Looking for an accountability partner, who will get you to where you want to be?
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Motivated to know how to become a Diversity + Inclusion advocate?
I CAN HELP:

HAPPY CLIENTS
'I have worked with Vanessa for over 2 years now and she is one of the most refreshing, passionate, energetic, optimistic, and thought-provoking coaches and creative business strategists.
She is extremely versatile able to move effortlessly between delivering high level and high impact strategic seminars and workshops on future business, societal & consumer insights & trends (She presented a very dynamic Transformation seminar to a group of HRDs in 2018), to more intimate group coaching sessions on self-reflection, self -awareness & purpose. Even on these more personal topics, she is able to challenge to higher thinking and self-discovery and connect with her audience. Her style always captures the attention and respect of her participants– she is highly engaging, positive, participative and accessible. She uses relevant and relatable models and concepts that resonate instantly and can be applied straight away. I always look forward to opportunities to work with Vanessa to inform and inspire and support and coach others.'
Talent Management & Acquisition Director, LVMH FASHION GROUP
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'Vanessa – I cannot share how amazing your impact was today. Thank you SO much for joining us and inspiring so many women at LS&Co. I think people shared their appreciation with you directly, but if you ever need a reminder of your strength, your vision and your power, remember every single one of those 120 women out of their seats cheering for you.
Your story and your passion resonated with so many women in the room today. You were the voice we needed to hear at the moment we needed to hear it.'
Senior Director of Corporate Affairs for Europe, LEVI STRAUSS & CO
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'It's been a delight to work with [Vanessa and her collaborators] who helped us design, pilot and run a series of 'Inclusion essentials' training sessions for our staff and trustees. [They] brought a huge amount of intellect, practical expertise, energy and great facilitation skills - particularly for delivery on a remote basis. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again on future projects'
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Head of Influence, COMIC RELIEF
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'Vanessa has a unique ability to tackle hard-hitting and ‘uncomfortable’ topics in the most inspiring, motivational and positive way possible. Her matter-of-fact delivery, and deep understanding of our industry, along with insightful context of the current climate in regards to social justice and D&I, enabled our team to reflect and evaluate the role we each play as individuals as well as the working parts in a wider system, and opened up conversations in a way that hadn’t happened previously. We ended the session not only better educated, but empowered and inspired to implement our learnings with concrete tools and strategies to do so. She created a safe space and struck a perfect balance between reflective and practical, with enough time to evaluate our own positions but no time to dwell without taking action! We will certainly be working with her again in the future.'
Business Development Manager, BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL

BOOK ME FOR YOUR EVENT OR WEBINAR

I regularly deliver keynotes, run workshops or take part in panel discussions and/or get interviewed. I LOVE to engage and delight an audience. I had the opportunity to speak at various company events and conferences all over the globe - from London to Tokyo, via Milan, Paris, Amsterdam and San Salvador.
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Some top topics:
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Understanding future generational lifestyles
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2025 retail insights
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2022 consumer behavioural shifts
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Pioneering a new mindset of luxury service
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Everyday leadership for managers & executives
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Let's talk about unconscious bias
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How to create a Belonging culture in your workplace
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RECENT EVENTS INCLUDE
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Facilitation of the day and Presentations at Levi Strauss Women Summit in 2017 and 2018
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Facilitation & Event organisation of Diversity and Belonging Retail Summit at Levi Strauss UK in November 2019
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Listen to: Podcast on Racism and Mental Health - 'A Colourful Life'
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Listen to: Podcast on how small businesses can be more diverse with Small Business Collaborative
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Listen to: Podcast on 'Changing Your Narrative, Becoming Comfortable and Finding Your Purpose'
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Listen to: Podcast on 'conversations about race at work' with Amazing If
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Listen to: Podcast on the importance of D&I in the workplace with Startups Magazine
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Listen to: Podcast with Samantha Clarke 'Love it or Leave it'
- Listen to: Podcast on 'Why we need to build a more equal world for all' with Mark Leruste
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Read interview with WWD 'Fashion Says 'Goodbye Camera, Hello Typewriter'
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Read interview with WWD 'Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: How Long Will It Take?​'
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Read interview > here < with HustleHers, a platform for female small business owners
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Read article on 'How can we create a sense of belonging in our own communities?' with Found & Flourish
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Webinar on 'Your journey to Active Allyship' for the Women's Network Forum (WNF), chaired by HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO
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ANY QUESTIONS, GET IN TOUCH

Book me to:
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receive a webinar on future consumer + societal insights that will open your mind to new possibilities
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support you with your business strategy
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help you with your Diversity & Inclusion strategy
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coach you and/or your team to be the best version of you to deliver your business goals
I can deliver face to face or remotely!
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In an hour presentation with Q&A
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In a half/full day workshop
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in 1-2-1 sessions