EVERYONE HAS A STORY OF TRANSFORMATION THAT MOVED THEM FROM THERE TO HERE
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
I am an award-winning high-performance coach and workplace psychologist specialised in building unreasonably ambitious mindsets to achieve transformation at work - think of me as the turn-around "go-to" for successful people and companies. My expertise spans strategy, leadership, and culture, and I’m passionate about sharing my insights through facilitating, speaking and writing articles and books.
My background as an entrepreneur, elite coach & executive business leader has helped me earn my stripes advising ASX-20 & Fortune 100 companies globally over the past 20 years also helping them select & develop top executive talent to consistently deliver exceptional results.
What drives me is being able to help leaders excel when it matters most - especially in the face of extraordinary challenges. When we break through the limits we place on ourselves, the possibilities are endless.
I have worked with…..
1,000
organisations
4,000
leaders
10
countries
3
languages
And in just about every industry you can imagine – from toilet paper manufacturing to entertainment moguls, from oil barons to Wall Street bankers, to sporting stars andhere is what I have learnt– that there is a specific mindset that separates the people who get what they want and those that don’t. And success is different for everyone. It could be more money for one person, becoming a CEO for another, having a hot body, good health, or a happy family life. It doesn’t matter what it is.
Success is however you define it, and it is a choice that you make.
Now you may wonder how is it that I have the right to stand here and offer you my advice and solutions.
Because I have been where you are.
I have learned from personal experience what it takes to step into my full potential and redefine success on my own terms and not let my past life and shaky upbringing define me
It’s what got me from there to here and what fires me up to keep going is a relentless belief in human potential and that anything is possible.
I am passionate about empowering leaders to shift their mindsets beyond resilience, to become adaptable and be driven by big-hearted and purposeful ambitions to leave a lasting legacy for both people and planet.
I am also a champion for change and social impact and in 2022, was lucky enough to win the Trailblazer of the Year award for my work helping lift over 100 women into executive and Board roles. She also runs global initiatives within companies with a focus on getting more women into critical decision-making positions and create cultures where they thrive. This has culminated most recently in me representing APAC in Davos with the World Women Foundation to advance gender equality world-wide.
Behind the scenes, I am the proud mother of two delightful children. I prioritise my spirituality, health and well-being. I love travelling, writing and am passionate about the Arts. Coming from a multicultural background I relish the chance to cook up a storm. I am inspired by the natural world and random acts of kindness.
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MY MISSION IS TO HELP SHAPE THE MINDSETS NEEDED FOR LEADING IN A WORLD WHERE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
in the media
A former budding Journalist with the ABC, her media features include Channel 7, 10 as well as regular appearance on Channel 9 as a Workplace Psychologist. Vanessa is also a regular on national radio covering topics around future of work, diversity, inclusion, leadership,business psychology, transformation, and world issues. She has been published and featured inThe Australian, Financial Review; Diplomat Magazine, The Globe and Mail, The Ottawa Citizen,Ottawa Business Journal, WA Business News and Emergent Magazine to name but a few.
GIVING BACK
leave a legacy you’re proud of
Giving back is a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. It goes beyond charity, acting as a bridge that connects us to a shared human experience. By contributing our time, resources, or skills to others, we create a ripple effect of positive change that not only uplifts communities but also brings a sense of purpose and connection to our own lives.
Whether through small acts of kindness or more significant philanthropic efforts, the act of giving back is a powerful way to make a meaningful impact, fostering empathy and creating a better, more interconnected world.
the rockstars who currently have my support
