Hello, I'm Vanessa
I believe that true leadership begins with returning to who we truly are.
Throughout my life and career, I've seen the same pattern: when we feel unsafe, we feel like we can't be our authentic selves, we experience stress, self-doubt, and emotional strain. We start to push hard to compensate for our perceived weaknesses. We work super hard to prove ourselves, and we rely on external validation instead of trusting ourselves.
Through my work in organisational behaviour, human resources, learning and development, and coaching, I've learned that well-being is more than just physical health - it's about our emotional, mental, and spiritual alignment, too.
It's about being in right relationship with ourselves and others.
This holistic approach to performance and well-being led me to study a variety of disciplines, including emotional intelligence, resilience, and shamanic healing.
At Courage Unfolding, I help women remember, return and lead as their authentic, naturally confident selves.
When you're aligned with your true nature, you can lead, live, and rise with courage. Healing the parts of you that believe you have to hustle and please for self-worth - and coming home to who you really are.
Qualifications
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2024
Master Certified Coach ICF
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2023
Leadership Circle Profile 360 Certification
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2020
The Power of Embodied Transformation
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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 -
2018
Kilmann Diagnostics Advanced Training in Conflict Management
Mental Health First Aider Training, MHFA
Organisation Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) Training Series -
2017
Breathwork Practitioner
Vinyasa Flow Yoga RYT 200 Hours -
2016
Licensed Heartmath Coach
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2015
Shamanic Practitioner
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2013
Professional Certified Coach
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2012
Associate Certified Coach ICF
Realise 2 Accreditation Practitioner Programme -
2011
Co-active Leadership Programme
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2009
Certified Professional Co-active Coach
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2007
NLP Business Practitioner Programme
EQI Accreditation Programme
Advanced Coaching Supervision -
2004
Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring OSCM Oxford Brookes University
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1999
MSc Organisational Behaviour Birkbeck University
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1994
MA Managing Human Resources Kingston University
"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."