I'm passionate about helping women break through the barriers that keep them playing small.
You're brilliant at what you do. You've worked hard to get here. But maybe you're also tired of second-guessing yourself, managing expectations, and feeling like you have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously.
I see you. I've been you. And I know how exhausting it is to pour so much energy into proving yourself instead of fully owning your power.
My story
For years, I played by the rules. I checked all the boxes, climbed the ladder, and did my best to be the "right kind" of leader - approachable but not too soft, confident but not too much. And yet, I still found myself questioning my voice in the room. Should I speak up? Is this worth pushing back on? Am I being too much?
Eventually, I realised that I didn't need to change myself to lead effectively - I needed to change the way I showed up. And that's exactly what I help clients do.
Now I work with women just like you - smart, driven, and ready to stop playing small - to build the skills and self-trust to navigate your way.
My Approach
Leadership isn't about trying harder - it's about leading smarter. When you coach with me, we work together to build:
- Unshakeable self-trust so you can stop doubting yourself and own your decisions.
- Strong leadership presence so people listen when you speak - without you having to shout.
- Effective communication strategies so you can stay out of drama and lead with clarity.
- A sustainable approach to success so you don't burn out trying to hold it all together.This isn't about fixing you, because you were never broken. It's about untangling the conditioning that's kept you playing small and stepping into the leader you were always meant to be.
Qualifications
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1994
MA Managing Human Resources Kingston University
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1999
MSc Organisational Behaviour Birkbeck University
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2004
Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring OSCM Oxford Brookes University
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2007
NLP Business Practitioner Programme
EQI Accreditation Programme
Advanced Coaching Supervision
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2009
Certified Professional Co-active Coach
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2011
Co-active Leadership Programme
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2012
Associate Certified Coach ICF
Realise 2 Accreditation Practitioner Programme -
2013
Professional Certified Coach
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2015
Shamanic Practitioner
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2016
Licensed Heartmath Coach
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2017
Breathwork Practitioner
Vinyasa Flow Yoga RYT 200 Hours -
2018
Kilmann Diagnostics Advanced Training in Conflict Management
Mental Health First Aider Training, MHFA
Organisation Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) Training Series
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2019
Emotional Freedom Technique and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner (EFTMRA)
Organisation Relationship Systems Certified Coach (ORSC) Certification
Human Synergistics Certification of Accreditation -
2020
The Power of Embodied Transformation
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2023
Leadership Circle Profile 360 Certification
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2024
Master Certified Coach ICF
Ready to stop questioning yourself and start leading with natural confidence?
Book your free discovery call today.

"Working with Vanessa was like having the shades pulled up on my life so the light could flood in – and it’s stayed in. I recommend her without reservation."
Amy
Business Owner

"Vanessa didn't buy into my internal story, she guided me and showed me how to overcome what I'd been listening to for so long that was holding me back."
Karen
Entrepreneur