HOW DO YOU BECOME UNREASONABLY AMBITIOUS?

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epic keynotes

Frequently sought out to motivate, inspire and deliver thought-leadership to some of the most respected companies in the world.

Reaching audiences small and large through inspirational seminars and talks, I have made a real difference to individuals and organisations that invited me in.

Let’s create an event for IMPACT.

“INSPIRING”

“MOTIVATIONAL”

“EMPOWERING”

Hottest speaker topics for 2025

  • In these challenging times of rapid change and mounting stress, building an unbreakable mindset is the key to thriving as a leader. In this transformative keynote, I reveals my proven methodology to supercharge mental strength, spark innovative thinking, and future-proof your career and organisation.

  • This engaging and thought-provoking keynote delves into the pressing issue of diversity, gender equality, and inclusion, exploring why progress has stalled and how unconscious biases impact workplace dynamics and career success. With a fresh and humorous approach, it uncovers the biological and psychological roots of behaviour and provides actionable strategies to foster inclusivity, empower leadership, and leverage the competitive advantage of diversity. Audiences will leave with deeper insights, practical tools, and the inspiration to create workplaces where everyone can thrive.

  • This dynamic and motivating keynote equips leaders to thrive amidst rapid change and uncertainty by embracing bold, ambitious leadership. Using a proven psychological framework, it provides strategies to build resilience, strategic foresight, and leadership strength to navigate any challenge. Audiences will leave empowered to ignite their potential, tackle the impossible with confidence, and take bold action to create a future-ready mindset for themselves and their teams.

  • This transformative keynote challenges leaders to rethink traditional approaches and embrace creativity to thrive in an uncertain, rapidly evolving world. It explores how to disrupt mindsets, nurture divergent talent, and cultivate inclusive environments that foster innovation. Through bold insights and radical stories of transformation, audiences will learn to lead creativity, embrace their inner renegade, and drive impossible change by breaking the rules and thinking differently to solve tomorrow’s toughest challenges.

  • This compelling keynote explores the power of authentic leadership in a world craving realness over perfection. It highlights the courage needed to unmask your true self, disrupt old habits, and lead with purpose. Through inspirational stories and practical strategies, audiences will learn to embrace their unique identity, foster meaningful connections, inspire collaboration, and create transformational impact by showing up as their most genuine selves.

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IN THE MEDIA

Once a budding journalist, I now spend a lot of time sharing insights and knowledge with Australian and International media.

I am putting my professional speaking, psychological research and journalist skills with the ABC to work as a media commentator on bold issues that move the world forward.

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REBELLIOUS RESOURCES

Browse Vanessa’s resources to aid you in your leadership journey. These tools have been developed with the backing of science and 20 years of experience across all industries. Tried and tested, they will get the best out of you and your people.

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