Testimonials
"Vanessa is an amazing coach - I've worked with her for more than 18 months and have found her insights and advice to be incredibly helpful. She is always available to me and has been a key voice of support and guidance in all times - turbulent and steady!"
Bonnie BrennanChief Executive Officer, Christie’s 
"Vanessa was introduced to me as an executive coach and after our first conversation, it quickly felt like I was talking to a credible friend where you are comfortable showing your strength, vulnerability, and everything in between. Rarely you find an executive coach that is quickly invested in your career journey that understands political dynamics with a strong business acumen.
Our conversations were authentic, professional, and real straight talk! We all search for our tribes and Vanessa is someone you want in your corner to inspire you, laugh with, or just listen to the chaos of corporate America. She meets you where you are but quickly elevates a path forward if you’re willing to do the work. I am proud to have her leadership thumbprint on me and enthusiastically recommend her services."
Leigh Anne LanierArea President, Verizon 
"With 34 years at Barclays and 3 years with another bank before that, I have benefitted from a number of development sessions but time with Vanessa has, without doubt, been the most impactful.
From the initial chemistry session, I knew that she had the experience that I could draw from, and importantly, she could bring that to life in a way that was relevant to me and that our meetings would not simply be a ‘therapy’ session where I asked a question and she asked one back, but meaningful discussion where she was able to share her extensive industry experience and help me see things differently."
Darren FarnellManaging Director, Head of Business Banking Telephony Relationships, UK Barclays 
"From the day our paths crossed, I could see that Vanessa was a blessing in human form. Vanessa is an extraordinary executive coach who has helped me level up, take up more space, and work intentionally to be a high-performing executive; she has helped me begin a more profound exploration process to understand my needs, wants, and drives and the impact all three have on my performance. As she has helped me build my self-awareness and connection, I have seen tremendous improvements in how I process external circumstances emotionally to work towards more effective and thoughtful actions that ultimately lead to more significant strategic decisions and outcomes. To have Vanessa in your corner as a coach is to have the best by your side, reminding you that your professional wingspan is only as big as you are willing to stretch. To be reflected in her eyes is to see yourself as the best version of yourself that you can be, and she gives you the tools, feedback, and counsel to get there with her. Her insights range from practical but necessary reminders like common sense and pragmatism can still go a long way in business to teaching me that being brave and embracing your power means not playing small and holding yourself accountable in that regard."
Sylvia Banderas CoffinetEVP, People, Talent & Upskilling, 4As 
"I have been working with Vanessa for almost a year now and she is absolutely the best that I've worked with in my career. As a partner, she spent the time to understand who I am as a person and as a leader. She provided a safe space to be my personal sounding board, listening to me intently but then steering me very quickly into a proposed action. She is very supportive, direct and honest and gives me guidance and feedback on how I could have executed something in a more effective way. The stories she tells me of her prior leadership experience are valuable examples that I can relate with that gives me food for thought. I have always enjoyed the conversations that I have with her as they always provide a valuable learning experience for me. I would highly recommend her anytime and thank her profusely for all the advice that I have received from her."
Majelle Yu, MDLead Medical Director, Humana 
"Vanessa has been an outstanding Executive Coach to me, helping me navigate through a number of complex and difficult decisions. This year has been incredibly challenging, and I needed someone who could support me strategically but also with empathy. I credit Vanessa with helping me work through these difficult choices and come out the other side in a much better and more confident space. I am incredibly grateful for all of her support this year and would recommend her to anyone who needs a top tier coach and strategic advisor to help them on their career journey."
Dom MooreChief of Staff to Talent Officer, American Express 
"I can truly say that she has changed my life. Her exceptional candor, sharp intelligence, and practical, actionable advice have helped me navigate challenging situations with confidence and clarity.
Vanessa’s respect for time and her ability to provide advice that can be implemented immediately set her apart from others. She possesses a remarkable ability to address a wide range of behavioral and HR-related issues, supported by her deep and extensive knowledge of HR rules, policies, and best practices gained through years of experience."
Debanjan (Deb) DasSenior Associate Director & Science Fellow, Global R&D, Bayer 
"Working with her has been a transformative experience, both professionally and personally. Vanessa provided me with invaluable tools and strategies to effectively manage my team, streamline roles and responsibilities, and enhance overall productivity.
What truly sets Vanessa apart is her holistic approach. Her guidance goes beyond just management techniques; she has helped me develop as a leader and as a person. Through her insightful advice and thoughtful reflections, I gained a deeper understanding of myself and my impact on others. This has made me not only a better manager but also a more empathetic and effective human being."
Samantha EasthmanSenior Director of Revenue Operations & Business Systems, EvenUp 
"Coach Vanessa was both empathetic and insightful in her time serving as my executive coach. Introspection is hard, and harder still if doing it alone. This is why I am grateful for and strongly recommend Coach Vanessa. She is an excellent guide on the voyage of self-study and I'm grateful for the time and experience she showed me."
Scott DaweSquadron Commander, 194th Armor Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army 
"Vanessa is an exceptionally talented and dedicated coach who consistently goes above and beyond to help her clients achieve their goals. I have had the privilege of working with Vanessa for several months, and I have been consistently impressed by her professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for her clients. Vanessa is a great listener and communicator, and she has a unique ability to understand her clients' needs and tailor her coaching approach to meet them."
Wesley HarrisDirector, International Commodity Procurement Division, United States Department of Agriculture 
"My overall experience with Vanessa has been incredibly positive. Her coaching has significantly contributed to my development as a leader for my Team and our organization. She provided a variety of methods to bring points home that I could identify with. I found her humor and anecdotes spot on for the action items we needed to address. After spending years on an island, grasping for support on personal growth, it was refreshing to have someone dedicated towards my success. Her coaching had a profound impact on my personal and professional life. For instance, I’ve become more adept at managing stress and not picking up others baggage. I’ve stayed focus on what I can control and working towards personal growth and partnership with my team.
I focus on not being right but finding an adequate solution. I’ve learned to sit back and let people talk themselves “up the ladder and down the ladder” without offering an immediate solution. Working with Vanessa has helped me grow and become a more positive impact on my organization. This was an incredible experience, and I would recommend Vanessa as a coach. "
Jason HallFinance Manager, Turner Construction Company - SourceBlue 
"Vanessa is more than a coach. She is a partner! Vanessa has tremendous experience that allows her to be a great sounding board, thought partner and give spot on feedback right when you need it. Working with Vanessa allowed me a safe space to speak ideas, process next steps and come up with a plan that I was able to execute on. Vanessa is not only a great coach but an amazing person. I am very grateful our paths crossed, and I picked her as my coach!"
Amanda Atkins-SperlingSenior Manager Organization Development, Aprio 
"There’s no doubt that I selected the best executive coach for me when I chose Vanessa. She has been a tremendous help and support for me during this transitional time in my career. Not only does she bring many years of leadership experience, but she shares impactful tools and provides meaningful feedback to bring out the best in me. I can always count on Vanessa to bring real life examples and analogies to bring a point home. I appreciate the connection we’ve made. I’m a better leader because of Vanessa!"
Katrina PrideDirector of Development and Diversity, Womble Bond Dickenson, LLP 
"My first experience of a "work" coach was with Vanessa, and I would strongly recommend her. I never found myself not having a subject to discuss and coming away with a different approach to look at situations, with ideas and suggestions that were practical and executable. My preparation for a session was a simple as reviewing previous discussions, reflecting on my experiences over the two weeks since last session, and using those experiences as a jumping off point to analyze and understand opportunities for growth for myself and my team. Vanessa was adaptable to what I was comfortable with, and I never felt that our dialog was prescriptive, or overly academic."
James GoldVice President of Operations, Tom Ford 
"Vanessa is not only great at deconstructing situations and giving great feedback, but she shares tools and methodologies to solve through those situations for better outcomes next time. She is genuine and takes the time to understand your goals and values not just in work but in life. She has an abundance of experience that she draws from to explain or demonstrate different coaching points. She's helped me realize my full self, and I've never been more self-aware and comfortable in my own skin than I've been since working with Vanessa. I am not only a better leader but a better friend, mother, and wife."
Cristal J. OrtizDirector, Workplace Sustainability & Engineering, LinkedIn 
"Vanessa is a dedicated coach. She's direct and honest with impactful and instructional guidance that can help shift the trajectory for her teams. She brings incredible insight from her years in corporate America; in a multitude of roles from finance to human relations. She is caring and kind. I’m fortunate to have had a chance to work with her directly and would highly recommend her to help develop you on your executive journey or facilitate your next high-stakes meeting."
Ari GoldsmithVice President of Marketing and Digital Media, KeHE Distributors 
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