Vanessa Sturman is a leading voice on health, nutrition and sustainability and a renowned Performance and Weight Loss Coach. Her expertise has empowered leaders, teams and athletes to perform at their best by making lasting changes that lead to more energy, better performance and a more profitable bottom line. Vanessa’s simple behaviour changes and tasty, sustainable nutrition helps enhance mental well-being and banish fatigue all without dieting or restrictions.
As a teenager, Vanessa battled a binge-eating disorder, inspiring her to become an expert in evidence based nutrition. A plant-based and healthy eating specialist, Vanessa makes healthy eating a joy, banishing fatigue and burn-out and empowering people to maintain a healthy weight and enhance their mental well-being.
After earning her degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge, Vanessa went on to achieve an MPhil in Applied Biological Anthropology. She spent her early career as a Policy Officer and Project Manager at DEFRA and as a PA to the CEO at the Office of Carbon Capture and Storage at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, and went on to become a Sustainability Consultant and a Behaviour Change Expert.
Vanessa is a sought after speaker in performance, weight management and sustainability. She delivers tailored sessions to executives and teams to develop effective nutrition strategies to improve performance, focus and resilience that fits today’s fast paced lifestyles and workplaces. A trusted voice in the industry, Vanessa has worked with Cambridge University, Brooks MacDonald, Francis Crick Institute, and is a regular on BBC Radio and Sky News. A world class speaker, Vanessa delivers engaging, fun and inclusive talks. Do you want to unlock potential, boost energy and elevate your team’s performance? Book Vanessa today!
How to hire Vanessa Sturman
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Vanessa Sturman's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Protect Your Most Valuable Asset: Building Leadership on a Foundation of Health
- Nourish Your Mind: Boost Focus and Mental Health with Delicious Food
- The Productivity Plate: Boost Performance and Resilience with Easy, Delicious Food
- Sustainable Thriving: Delicious Nutrition That's Good for You and the Planet
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“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
- 2020 – Engagement and Consultant and Social Impact Researcher at Little Blue Research Ltd.
- 2018 – Recipe and Content Creator, Plant Based and Healthy Eating Specialist
- 2018 – Stakeholder Relations Manager at Smart DCC
- 2013 – European Police Manager at Ofgem
- 2011 – Sustainability Consultant at ADAS
- 2010 - PA to CEO, Office of Carbon Capture and Storage at Department of Energy and Climate Change
- 2010 – Policy Officer and Project Manager at the DEFRA
- 2009 – MPhil in Applied Biological Anthropology from Cambridge University
- 2008 – BA in Social Anthropology from University of Cambridge
