Vanessacuddeford Reviews 39

When it was first mentioned during week 1 that we were due to present to the group in week 10 I felt petrified. However, after 10 modules of the course I completed the presentation today, and was a little nervous before but the nerves were manageable. I found the mindset work the most valuble and learnt tools I'll continue using, for the course and day to day life. Vanessa orchestrates the group sessions wonderfully and provides really beneficial tips and advice to each individual. Highly recommend!

I've just finished my 3 months with Vanessa and can truly say that this has been a life changing experience! I've always suffered from confidence issues and panic with speaking at meetings or presenting in front of groups even though it's something I've done for many years. Starting with belief and fears before progressing to more practical tools has really helped me overcome those fears. At this moment i feel more confident than ever before and know I also have the exercises tools to at my disposal if they start to reappear. I'd really recommend this course!

I cannot recommend this course enough and wish I had done it sooner.

This course has completely changed how I feel about presenting! I’ve gained practical skills, a clear strategy to follow, and the ability to communicate a clear, targeted message to my audience.
The weekly calls with Vanessa were especially valuable - it was inspiring to learn alongside like-minded professional women and relate to their experiences.
Preparing for presentations now takes me less time, and I no longer feel the same anxiety and stress leading up to them. It does take consistent effort, but my confidence has grown so much. Thank you Vanessa!

Not only is the course hugely practical, but I felt I was making noticeable progress even during the time of the course in terms of my experiences speaking. Vanessa provides practical, useful techniques that provide a strong grounding for how to approach speaking and during presentations. I wish I'd found this course years ago!

Vanessa helped me land the biggest win of my career in a competitive pitch process. Her course gives you great practical tips and exercises and in addition you feel part of a really supportive group. Would highly recommend.

A well structured programme, with supportive resources and tools, which grows your confidence alongside. Vanessa is warm and welcoming, purposeful, astute and on your side. The group session set up is definitely valuable and I believe gets you even further than trying things alone.

Vanessa is a great mentor and will give you tools for lots of different situations. You will get course content and then the chance to discuss this with her. Great course and I wish I had done this 10 years ago.

Vanessa’s public speaking course has been nothing short of transformational. The online learning materials were of brilliant quality—clear, engaging, and practical. The live coaching sessions were a real highlight: warm, welcoming, and filled with encouragement. It was so reassuring to connect with other women who shared the same anxieties, and together we grew in confidence week by week.

I never imagined I could feel this confident, empowered, and ready to speak up and embrace new opportunities in such a short space of time. Vanessa creates a truly supportive space where growth feels not only possible but inevitable. My only regret is not signing up sooner!

Highly, highly recommended

I’m half way through the programme and already feeling the benefits of putting learnings and tools into practice at work and at home. My confidence and calmness is growing and now see a way forward to becoming comfortable presenting and leading meetings. The other ladies on the course are supportive and Vanessa always offers warm support and great advice in the weekly calls.

I haven't quite finished the programme yet, but what I have experienced so far has been amazing. It really got me thinking differently about how I plan for a presentation, as well as its delivery. The support calls are also a real bonus, as they allow you to put into practice what you have learned, while also providing real-time, practical help for your personal situations.

I found this course not only improved how I felt about public speaking but also boosted my confidence in meetings, during pitches and changed how I interact with clients one to one.

It’s a great program — it made me rethink everything I thought I knew, grow into a better version of myself, and join a community — a much-needed development in my life at that time.

Vanessa uses her unique experience and takes the time to tailor her programme/advice to your own particular situation. I had lost a lot of confidence after almost a year's lay off and she has been extremely helpful in helping me rediscover my voice and self belief as well as how to express my value so others get a great impression.
Warmly recommended

I used to feel very nervous in the lead up to giving talks and sharing my research, and I would prepare for ages and agonise over every slide as well well as making too many! From the start Vanessa helped my conquer my fears, helped give me a simpler structure for my talks, and all this has given me my confidence back. I am now being asked to give talks and I thoroughly enjoy the challenge, turning my nervousness into excitement! I do not regret the money I invested in myself in doing Vanessa's course. If your considering whether to sign up - DO IT!!

I have to say this programme is far superior to any other such course I've done in the past. A combination of wonderful mindset and presentation modules - a toolkit that will be my "go to" for many years to come! Vanessa's expertise and authentic down to earth style together with her wonderful support and guidance is invaluable. I can't recommend this course highly enough for anyone looking to improve their presentation style, simplify preparation and increase self-confidence. You will love it and the benefits will be life-changing!

I have written two books and I have achieved great results professionally; therefore, I am often approached with public speaking opportunities. Six years ago, I was diagnosed with a blood clot on my brain that caused not only some memory problems at the same, but also led to a long-term fear of public speaking, where I had convinced myself that my memory was not good enough to retain information and deliver a compelling presentation. I stumbled across Vanessa’s Present, Perform and Persuade course on social media and soon signed up. I am a time poor person, so the structure of the online course fitted into my busy life easily. I also found that it was easy to follow and as I enjoyed it, I looked forward to logging on and completing elements of the course as and when I could.

The information was easy to follow and digest, whilst also being highly educational. It covered more than just how to deliver a compelling presentation through performance and delivery. It included how to tell a story that evokes emotion, rapport building and how to confidently network, how to chair a meeting and express views and influence discussions; how to handle challenges and be successful in interviews.
The course has been inspiring and thought-provoking and has taught me so much more then I expected. It has also made me question what I want out of life and who I am.

Vanessa is inspiring, personable, encouraging, bubbly and fun, but more importantly, she is encouraging, and will challenge you to become the person that you really want to be – not just on the stage, but in life.

I have worked with Vanessa for many years in several of her programmes.

First in the Presenting with Passion and Purpose Course. This course was fantastic! The quality of the training materials and tools, as well as the weekly Q&A calls, were invaluable in supporting me. As a result, my confidence improved dramatically and I now enjoy presenting …something I didn’t before! I still use these tools and techniques today.

I have also worked with Vanessa to support with designing and delivering an online programme for my clients. Again, the quality of the programme content was excellent. The weekly feedback and regular support from Vanessa was exceptional, meaning I was able to create a high quality programme.

Most recently I have worked with Vanessa on my TedX talk. Working with Vanessa and her team have given me the opportunity to achieve my dream of being a Ted speaker. The support has been amazing and I am so grateful for the encouragement and feedback I have received.

I would highly recommend working with Vanessa to improve your confidence and presenting skills. Vanessa uses her wealth of experience as a presenter and coach, to guide and offer insightful feedback to continue improving your skills.

In the process of preparing my script for TEDx Vanessa has been very good support. During our first meeting, she gave me invaluable advice on how to structure my talk to deliver a powerful message. She is very professional, experienced and cooperative. Working with Vanessa was a wonderful experience and I am very impressed with the way she is able to edit scripts so that it flows well.

I worked with Vanessa on my TEDx talk for TEDxUniversityofSussex.
Vanessa helped me structure the content to tell a compelling story of a child's experience with grit, tying that into how we can recover from the current pandemic. She is an experienced communicator, has empathy for her clients and working with her was a pleasant experience.
I was impressed with her ability to condense complex information into a simple, relatable flow. Thank you Vanessa!

Vanessa helped me shape my TEDx talk a few weeks ago. She gave me feedback on my inital performance and suggestion on how to make it better. I can safely say that my talk was so much better because of her. I can't recommend Vanessa enough - she is fantastic!