Why I do this work
I know what it’s like to succeed on paper and still feel a quiet unraveling within.
My journey began in the lab – PhD in neuroscience, years of research, then leadership roles in corporate pharma. On the surface, I was doing everything right. But inside, I felt a deep disconnection from myself.
That tension – between competence and authenticity – led me to explore beyond strategy and science. To understand not just how the brain works, but how we work. Our emotions. Our energy. Our stuckness and potential.
Now, as a certified brain coach, trauma-sensitive facilitator, and Core Energy Leadership™ practitioner,
I support professionals like you – the ones who are silently shouldering more than they should have to. You don’t need another productivity hack. You need a space safe enough to feel… and strong enough to grow.
This is for You if:
- You wake up anxious, exhausted, or unsure about your next step
- You often feel unseen, unrecognised, or emotionally drained by workplace dynamics
- You’re accomplished – but something in your current role feels misaligned
- You want to feel more – more clear, more vibrant, more grounded, more like yourself again
- You crave transformation rooted in evidence and empathy, not fluff
If you’re feeling the tension between who you’ve had to be… and who you really are, this work is for you.
You don’t need to hustle harder. You need to come into alignment with your real power.
Through our work together, you will:
Build authentic confidence – no more “faking it till you make it”.
Learn to regulate your emotions and energy, even under pressure.
Rediscover clarity about your direction, purpose, and strengths.
Understand and shift the patterns keeping you stuck.
Navigate relationships with more ease, presence, and boundaries:
● From “performing” leadership to embodying it.
● From intellectual overwhelm to emotional clarity.
● From anxious ambition to grounded impact.
Your Pathways To Growth
All programs combine science-backed tools with a trauma-informed, human approach. We integrate neuroscience, somatic awareness, and core energy coaching to help you grow from the inside out.
Rapid Growth (6 Weeks)
For professionals seeking clarity and momentum, fast.
● Weekly coaching sessions
● Strengths discovery & root cause analysis
● Targeted solutions and clear next steps
Walk away with clarity, quick wins, and the foundation for real growth.
Breakthrough Mindset (3 Months)
For those ready to untangle deep patterns and grow with intention.
● Rapid Growth Package followed by Bi-weekly sessions
● Values alignment work & emotional toolkit
● End-of-program reflection to anchor change
Develop the emotional skills to lead, decide, and show up from your truth.
Deep Transformation (6 Months)
For professionals committed to lasting inner and outer change.
● Unlimited coaching sessions
● Customised development journey
● Priority access and quarterly reviews
This is where you rewrite the story – and become the person your life is calling for.
All packages include: Energy Leadership® Assessment · WhatsApp support · Tools & scheduling flexibility
Available in English, French, German, and Italian
What Clients Say
“Working with Vanessa has been nothing short of transformative. As an executive coach myself, I know the value of having someone who can meet you at your edge—and Vanessa does exactly that. Her holistic, synergistic approach is unlike any I’ve experienced. Each session feels uniquely tailored, drawing from a rich tapestry of coaching disciplines to offer the right tools at the right moment. It’s never formulaic—it’s intuitive, intentional, and deeply effective.”
Heather Tibbles-Vassilev, PCC, ELI-MP, COR.E Spec, PMP
“I am immensely grateful for the time we spent together and the progress I have made with Vanessa’s help. In a short time, she helped me identify and work through obstacles that were holding me back in my career. She illuminated certain mechanisms and helped deconstruct them, which allowed me to gain clarity in professional situations and even beyond. I wholeheartedly recommend her services.”
Agathe L., Buyer chez QoQa
“I am absolutely pleased partnering with Vanessa the past year. She supported me on my career transition and upcoming then promotion to a leadership position. I can’t thank her enough. She understood my needs very well and very fast. She was able to articulate the essence of my challenges in a surgeon precision way and helped me shape a tailor made approach on how to best position myself in order to win the promotion. Partnering with Vanessa is a delight and I would work with her again!”
Nathalie Nowak, Europe & Canada Employee Relations Lead & DEI Champion, MSD Switzerland
I believe…
- You are not broken.
- Emotions are not liabilities – they’re portals to power.
- Your body holds just as much wisdom as your brain.
- Confidence is not a performance – it’s a practice of self-trust.
- True (self-)leadership begins with inner alignment, not external approval.
This is not coaching for performance masks. This is coaching for truth. For wholeness. For you.
If this feels like your story, let’s talk.
You deserve a space where your full self is welcome - and your next chapter gets to begin.