Vanessa Sturman has established herself as a leading voice in the realms of health, sustainable nutrition and performance, sharing her expertise as a renowned, award-winning speaker. As an expert in behaviour change, Vanessa engages her audiences on how to improve focus, increase energy, achieve mental clarity and manage weight loss on a long-term basis. Eliminating restrictive diets, Vanessa helps people in all walks of life to manage their health and wellbeing, even in the most hectic of lifestyles.
Regularly sought to appear on major media outlets, such as LBC, Sky News and BBC Radio, Vanessa goes beyond personal health and demonstrates how the nutritional choices a person makes impact productivity, fatigue and more. Vanessa also emphasises how food choices have an impact on the climate, supporting clients to meet ESG goals. Vanessa's expertise is grounded in both evidence and lived experience, blending a rare mix of real-world insight with science-backed strategies and cultural understanding.
Having overcome binge eating and restrictive diets as a teenager, Vanessa went on to study Biological and Social Anthropology at Cambridge University to Master's level. Using that education, Vanessa became a Behaviour Change and Sustainability Consultant, along with running a recipe platform. She ultimately became an award-winning speaker and performance & weight loss coach, sharing her expertise in speeches, panels and workshops.
When hired as a speaker, Vanessa delivers a variety of keynote speeches, workshops and panel discussions for all manner of clients - from corporations to universities. Ready to energise your team, Vanessa cuts through the noise surrounding nutrition, driving sustainable change that supports not only people, but the planet we live on too. Previous clients of Vanessa's include Fulham Football Club, Brooks Macdonald, Cambridge University and the Francis Crick Institute, to name but a few. Renowned for her relatable style, Vanessa empowers people to build healthy and enjoyable relationships with nutrition, even in the busiest of lifestyles. If you are looking for an empowering keynote speaker who speaks with clarity, warmth and practical insight, hire Vanessa Sturman today.
Vanessa Sturman's official speaking topics are listed below:
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 flat-out lifestyle. Discover how to lead by example and cultivate energy and resilience to tackle any challenge.
Fuel Your Leadership - Optimising Performance Through Nutrition & 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 within your busy lifestyle to supercharge your energy, focus, and decision-making abilities.
Nourish Your Mind - Boost Focus & Mental Health with Delicious Food:
Unlock the power of food to improve your mental performance 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 incorporated into your busy schedule.
Sustainable Thriving - Delicious Nutrition That's Good for You & 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 & 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 & 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 performance through food choices. Discover delicious recipes and food choices that cater to the specific needs of this life stage.
Sustainable Success - Nuturing Your Organisation & Yourself with Delicious Food:
Explore the connection between personal and organisational sustainability. Learn how healthy food choices can boost employee morale, productivity, and overall performance. Discover strategies for creating a workplace culture that prioritises health and sustainability.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Vanessa is 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 a superb health coach, and I can see why she's an award-winning speaker. The feedback I got from our audience of nearly 200 people was very complimentary. They found her to be very supportive, compassionate and focused on individual problems when following up." - Bhik, Clinical Professor
“Vanessa is one of the most positive and knowledgeable speakers we’ve had.” - SuperCharger Ventures
“Vanessa exceeded our expectations in getting people to think about their food choices.” - Cambridge University
“Fantastic speaker. A pleasure to work with and has bags of enthusiasm and passion for nutrition.” - Anjay, Account Manager, Nokamo
“Vanessa was an excellent speaker, she had a natural charm and enthusiasm during eh discussion. Her practical tips really captivated the audience.” - Victoria, Brand Manager, Whitworths.
“Vanessa is a fabulous contributor to any programme. She’s so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things nutrition. Vanessa is super reliable and is a true joy!” - Lauren, Senior BBC Breakfast Producer
“Vanessa’s enthusiasm and deep subject matter knowledge really stood out, creating an engaging session. 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, HR Coordinator, Q5
"Vanessa is one of the most positive, helpful and knowledgeable speakers that we have 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, Founder, The Hub in Malta
"My entire team at MSU - College of Human Medicine was impressed with her and the students still ask questions regarding her content. I highly recommend Vanessa" - Marcus, Medical Professor, Michigan State University
Feedback from Virtual Events:
"Vanessa delivered a very insightful and engaging webinar for FFC staff on how small food habits can boost personal energy and environmental sustainability. Her passion and expertise made the session both inspiring and full of actionable takeaways. Highly recommended!" - Tim, Head of Strategy & Insights, Fulham Football Club
"A really lively and engaging session that was very well-received. I’m delighted to see that we have colleagues joining from the US and Mexico, too. Such great tips for our people!" - Lisa, Learning & Development Lead, Cambridge University Press
- 2023 - Award-winning speaker in positive impact & sustainability
- 2022 - Nutrition Lead for FinWell
- 2022 - Speaker for high-impact organisations such as Fulham Football Club, Cambridge University, the Francis Crick Institute & Brooks Macdonald
- 2021 - Regular speaker for academic, corporate & public events on healthy habits, food systems, sustainable health & workplace performance
- 2021 - Expert commentator on Sky News, BBC Radio & LBC
- 2016 - Founded & ran a successful recipe & food education platform
- 2011 - Behaviour change & sustainability consultant
- 2010 - Graduated with an MPhil from Cambridge University
- 2009 - Graduated with a BA in Social & Biological Anthropology from Cambridge University
- Featured in The Guardian, The Mirror Online, Daily Star, Holland & Barrett Magazine, Stylist & Metro
How to hire Vanessa Sturman
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Vanessa Sturman for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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