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Keynote SpeakerVanessa Sturman

Transformational Health Coach and Award-Winning Speaker

Featured regularly on major media outlets like Sky News, BBC Radio, LBC, and more, Vanessa Sturman is a leading voice in health and nutrition. She empowers leaders, teams, and athletes to achieve peak performance, a healthy weight, improved mental well-being and reduced fatigue, through sustainable nutrition and behaviour changes. Vanessa’s... Read more

Biography

Featured regularly on major media outlets like Sky News, BBC Radio, LBC, and more, Vanessa Sturman is a leading voice in health and nutrition. She empowers leaders, teams, and athletes to achieve peak performance, a healthy weight, improved mental well-being and reduced fatigue, through sustainable nutrition and behaviour changes.

Vanessa’s approach goes beyond traditional nutrition coaching. With a focus on practical, delicious, and realistic ways to incorporate healthy habits and balanced eating into even the busiest lifestyles, regardless of dietary preferences, Vanessa’s expertise lies in helping people achieve optimal health without restrictive dieting or deprivation.

As well as being a renowned 1:1 Coach, Vanessa delivers inspiring talks, workshops and group coaching for corporations, universities, and events. She has a passion for performance, food, and the environment that has driven her journey from a young age, where she experienced a binge eating disorder as a teenager and decided to turn her life around. Vanessa’s Cambridge University education in Social and Biological Anthropology, along with her experience running a plant-based recipe website, has equipped her with a unique skill set. Her years as a Sustainability Consultant and a sought-after Behaviour Change Consultant further enable her to guide others toward lasting transformation.

“Fantastic speaker. A pleasure to work with and has bags of enthusiasm and passion for nutrition.” Anjay Sorefan, Account Manager, Nokamo
“Vanessa was an excellent speaker, she had a natural charm and enthusiasm during the discussion. Her practical tips really captivated the audience.” Victoria Lane,Brand Manager, Whitworths
"Vanessa was a fantastic speaker. Promised us she'd get people thinking about their food choices in an approachable manner, and surpassed expectations." Dr Charlie Barty-King, Sustainability Lead
“Vanessa is one of the most positive, helpful, and knowledgeable speakers that we had in our physical accelerator in Malta. Her experience of bridging personal wellbeing and the health of your business is a must-have for any startup.” Iusef Abdel Hafith, Founder of the Hub in Malta
That was fab! The level was really pitched, it was super interactive. One of our best ever wellbeing sessions! Well done!" Tristain Aberdein, Head of Reward
"A really lively and engaging session that was very well-received. I’m delighted to see that we had colleagues joining from the US and Mexico too. Such great tips for our people!" Lisa Winnington, Learning and Development Lead
"Vanessa’s enthusiasm and deep subject matter knowledge really stood out. The content was well received by our participants who were all excited to try some of the different food ideas, inspired and motivated to make the simple changes for a healthier lifestyle. We hope to work with Vanessa again soon!" Summer Quincey, HR Coordinator

Popular Talks by Vanessa Sturman

  • Protect Your Most Valuable Asset: Building Leadership on a Foundation of Health
    – Leaders set the tone for their teams. Understand why prioritising your own health and nutrition is crucial for inspiring and motivating others. – Just like a house needs a strong foundation, leadership requires a healthy base. Learn how to build that foundation through sustainable habits within your flatout lifestyle...
  • Fuel Your Leadership: Optimising Performance Through Nutrition and Habits
    – Discover how nutrition and healthy habits can supercharge your leadership skills and drive peak performance. – Learn to avoid the pitfalls of neglecting your health and how it affects your team, your business, and your overall quality of life. – Uncover the simple yet powerful changes you can make...
  • Nourish Your Mind: Boost Focus and Mental Health with Delicious Food
    – Unlock the power of food to improve your mental well-being and sharpen your focus, without the burden of dieting or restriction – Learn how to make simple nutrition changes that help support cognitive function and good mental health – Discover delicious and easy tweaks, and recipes, that can be...
  • Sustainable Thriving: Delicious Nutrition That's Good for You and the Planet

    – Explore the connection between personal health, planetary health and business health
    – Learn how to make food choices that support your performance and support a sustainable future.
    – Discover delicious, eco-conscious recipes that are kind to your taste buds and the environment.

  • The Productivity Plate: Boost Performance and Resilience with Easy, Delicious Food

    – Learn how to fuel your body for optimal productivity and resilience.
    – Discover simple, tasty food swaps that can enhance your energy levels, focus, and stress management.
    – Uncover the secrets to maintaining peak performance even during challenging times.

  • Eat to Thrive: Navigating Menopause and Beyond with Nourishing Nutrition

    – Understand the nutritional needs of women during menopause and beyond.
    – Learn how to support hormone health, gut health, bone health, and overall well-being through food choices.
    – Discover delicious recipes and food choices that cater to the specific needs of this life stage.

  • Sustainable Success: Nurturing Your Organisation and Yourself with Delicious Food

    – Explore the connection between personal and organisational sustainability.
    – Learn how healthy food choices can boost employee morale, productivity, and overall well-being.
    – Discover strategies for creating a workplace culture that prioritises health and sustainability.

  • Cooking Class: Fuel Your Performance & the Planet
    – Join a unique, fun, and interactive virtual cooking class focused on performance-enhancing and sustainable foods. – Perfect for team building, wellbeing events, or as an add-on to Vanessa’s coaching programs. – Learn to make delicious, planet-friendly dishes while having fun and connecting with others. – Vanessa’s down-to-earth approach and...