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!

As a scholar and instructor in academia, I've always found myself at ease speaking in front of students or at conferences but I always felt that something was missing. Thanks to my TEDx experience, I had the pleasure to meet Vanessa Cuddeford and since that first meeting my perspective on public speaking changed. With such a natural way of calmly explaining things and making you realize your mistakes or things that could work better differently, Vanessa has been one of the best professional in this field I had the fortune to encounter. Her dedication, passion, and knowledge come through as soon as she starts speaking. She quickly addresses sentences/words that could have more impact on your audience, and of course helps you navigate the best ways for you to present, giving tips and examples. I wish I had more time to work with her but for sure I know who to contact should another opportunity like this one present itself. Highly recommend her.

I can’t recommend Vanessa and her training course highly enough. The course is well crafted and designed for busy people with limited time. It covers all the skills you need to learn and develop in order to become an effective and confident speaker- from developing a positive mindset to how to design and deliver a great presentation. Vanessa herself is fantastic. She’s fun, warm and encouraging, but she will challenge you to become the best presenter you can be. This course has been one of the best investments I’ve ever made.

Excellent program that provides useful skills that transfer into work and into life. Over a year after completing the program, I still apply what I have learnt regularly and it has helped my career immensely.

Due to attend a large international conference, I sought their support to enable me to ensure my passion for my area of expertise was able to be conveyed and also convert the audience to whom I was talking. CV19 delayed the conference by a year, but a flexible approach was offered in order for me to be able to take full advantage of the investment I had made in the course.

Vanessa is one in a million. She carefully navigates you though the minefield that is your set of fears, created over years with the sole purpose of denying you the success you deserve. You emerge at the other end a self-believing, confident and very effective speaker. Armed with a toolkit that you will use in many different work scenarios to master more than presenting. It is a 'must do' course for any self-doubting female who wants to achieve more. Can't recommend enough. Mary

This course has been completely life-changing! I went from being terrified of the very thought of presenting to now enjoying it and willingly taking up presenting opportunities! The course teaches you practical and transferable techniques to ace every presentation and spoken interaction as well as working on your mindset and confidence. This combined approach has really helped me to come out of my shell. Vanessa is a terrific coach and an inspiring public speaker. I'm very grateful to her for all her support.

This course has been one of the best investments I have ever made. I had been going through a really difficult point in my career, as my presentation nerves had reached a point where it was impacting on other aspects of my life and creating real anxiety. The course not only covers brilliant and unique presenting techniques, but mindset exercises which completely changed my outlook, enabling me to overcome my feelings of self doubt, anxiety and presentation panic. The combination of well crafted teaching modules, one to one coaching and group sessions was brilliant - I gained so much from Vanessa and other inspirational women on the course who were battling a similar fear of public speaking. This programme goes above and beyond any other presentation course I've done in the past - it actually works! Vanessa's support and guidance is invaluable and I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone facing similar public speaking fears.

This a fantastic course, the best investment I have ever made in myself. Vanessa is a great coach and provided me with a comprehensive program of tools and methodology to help me become the best presenter I can be.

Exceptional training program. And very user-friendly digital experience!

Vanessa is brilliant! I love presenting now. The course is well structured and her guidance strikes the right balance between support and challenge. She is warm and engaging and the tools taught have transformed my thinking about presenting.

I came across Vanessa in a presenting group that she had created, with free resources for women that wanted to improve their public speaking skills. Once I saw the results she had achieved with clients, it was really just a matter of minutes until I decided to join her wonderful course. I have to say, Vanessa went above and beyond to help me reach my objectives, and the mindset work that we’ve done has changed my approach to public speaking forever. I enjoy using her approach to everything, from delivering a presentation to contacting a client - and it never fails! My audience is always engaged and entertained, and I enjoy it equally as much. Thank you Vanessa, for being a brilliant coach. I wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa to anyone who wants to use public speaking as a tool to advance their career :)

Vanessa is a wonderful guide and was really great in helping me put together a compelling presentation. I felt that she really listened to what I wanted to achieve and offered a bespoke solution that was perfect for me.

Signing up with Vanessa was of the best things I did for myself. She helped me to believe in myself.