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I empower high-performing professionals and purpose-driven organisations to navigate transitions, strengthen leadership, and build resilient, emotionally intelligent teams. Whether you're scaling a business, leading through change, or reinventing yourself, I guide you toward clarity, courage, and alignment. As a coach and therapist, I also offer deep, standalone personal coaching and therapy for individuals facing pivotal life moments— burnout, identity shifts, or inner growth. My work is about partnering with humans, not just leaders, to clear obstacles and build what’s next. How I Help: My integrative, results-driven approach blends developmental psychology, transpersonal therapy, neuroscience, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and strengths-based leadership. Using trauma- informed, evidence-based methods, I address: Manage psychosocial risk, build psychological safety Burnout & disengagement Leadership blind spots Team dysfunction and cultural drift Major life and career transitions Chronic patterns and trauma recovery For individuals, I create safe spaces to explore career, relationship, or identity shifts, fostering resilience and self-compassion through IFS. For organisations, I unlock human potential, align culture with business goals, and strengthen leadership teams. How We Work Together Private 1:1 coaching and therapy Leadership team facilitation Custom organisational development programs Signature Programs The Leading Edge: Elevate leadership and culture. The Next Chapter: 12-week transformation for women 45+ navigating life transitions. Private Coaching & Therapy: Deep, supported self-exploration. Who I’ve Worked With From Accelerate Tech to Business Chicks, I’ve supported organisations like 8Squad, Wordfetti, and Enjo, plus hundreds of individuals, with leadership, culture, and personal transformation. What Clients Say “She helped me take the emotion out of hard decisions.” – Shelly Horton “Transformative. Changed my life and relationships.” – Olivia Ruello “Her impact on my team has been measurable.” – Frank Cuiuli “She connects the confetti in your brain.” – Anita Siek “Her work changed my life and my relationships.” – Dr. Michelle McQuaid Why Me? With psychological depth, therapeutic skill, and business pragmatism, I’m trusted to hold space for the tough stuff and deliver measurable results. Whether leading teams or your own life, I help you build what’s next with alignment and clarity. Connect with me at vanessa@successhq.com.au or message me here. Let’s create what’s next together.

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Experience

Shilo Consultant | shilo.

Jul 2025 - Present
National shilo. are a team of experienced, innovative HR thinkers who create people solutions tailored to our client's business objectives. shilo. are the leaders in expert on-demand HR Talent and our community of shilo. consultants work with the world’s best companies, with the self-determination to choose how and when they work in line with their personal and professional preferences and timelines. We provide HR support on client people projects; create people solutions to future proof businesses; scale up or grow businesses; and provide short-term resources to fill resourcing gaps.

Founder & CEO | SuccessHQ PTY LTD

Jan 1999 - Present
SYDNEY, NSW I empower high-performing professionals and purpose-driven organisations to navigate transitions, strengthen leadership, and build resilient, emotionally intelligent teams. Whether you're scaling a business, leading through change, or reinventing yourself, I guide you toward clarity, courage, and alignment. As a coach and therapist, I also offer deep, standalone personal coaching and therapy for individuals facing pivotal life moments—burnout, identity shifts, or inner growth. My work is about partnering with humans, not just leaders, to clear obstacles and build what’s next. How I Help: My integrative, results-driven approach blends developmental psychology, transpersonal therapy, neuroscience, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and strengths-based leadership. Using trauma-informed, evidence-based methods, I address: Manage psychosocial risk, build psychological safety Burnout & disengagement Leadership blind spots Team dysfunction and cultural drift Major life and career transitions Chronic patterns and trauma recovery For individuals, I create safe spaces to explore career, relationship, or identity shifts, fostering resilience and self-compassion through IFS. For organisations, I unlock human potential, align culture with business goals, and strengthen leadership teams. How We Work Together Private 1:1 coaching and therapy Leadership team facilitation Custom organizational development programs Signature Programs The Leading Edge: Elevate leadership and culture. The Next Chapter: 12-week transformation for women 45+ navigating life transitions. Private Coaching & Therapy: Deep, supported self-exploration.

Head HR | People and Culture | Accelerate Tech

Aug 2023 - Apr 2024
Australia

Co Founder / Director - Headspace | Pivot

Jun 2016 - Feb 2020

Co Founder & Director | Flow Engine

Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
1/99 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000 Flow Engine is a Venture Enabler, we invest in promising ventures that are about significance beyond just profit. Once we decide to engage in a Venture we bring all our experience and skills to bare, this includes Strategy and Leadership, Corporate Development, Capital Raising, Sales and Operational Excellence, Ideation and Access to a network of experienced and like minded mentors. Our distinguishing feature is the way we integrate Flow, How, Tribal Leadership, Coaching and Technology to create an environment that is conducive to sustainable business success and enable founders and their staff to transcend limiting beliefs and hardship. We believe there are no self made entrepreneurs and that true value is created only in relationship. Specialties Cultural Transformation, Peak Performance, Tribal Leadership, Technology Integration, Flow Management, Capital Raising, Corporate Development, Sales and Operations Excellence, Ideation, Mentoring, Flow Warrior - Elite Training Camp

Co-Founder and Director | One Million Acts of Innovation Australia

Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
One Million Acts of Innovation is a non-profit National Incubator that aims to stimulates innovative projects through Ideation, Access and Funding of inspirational ideas. Building on the shoulders of the great work of the Canadian Chapter over the last 4 years, the Australian chapter aims to connect, empower and inspire acts of innovation across all sectors and community to drive new ventures, jobs growth and increase prosperity across Australia in partnership with many great organisations who are up for the mission.

Founder And Director | Australian Corporate Wellness

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
Creating healthy, happy & productive workplaces! Our goal at Australian Corporate Wellness is to provide effective solutions designed to boost the health of your people and your business, be it small business or a large organization. Our consultants assess, design and facilitate custom fit health, wellness, social management and cultural development programs to build a happy, healthy and productive workforce organically from the bottom up. Check out our custom solutions and services www.australiancorporatewellness.com.au

Personal Trainer & Coach | Healthymetv

Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

Lecturer - Health & Youth Development | Brent Street

Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Sydney Area, Australia Youth Development Program, Health and Wellbeing lecturer

Owner / Managing Director | Successful Pt

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
Professional Development, Training and Education for Health, Wellness & Fitness Industries

Education & Certificates

Science, Psychology

Macquarie University
Jan 2023

Change Management

AIM
Mar 2020

Degree, Behavioural Science

Notre Dame University Sydney
Jan 2014

Dip Transformational Life Coaching,Dip Holistic Counselling

Naturecare College Naturecare College
Jan 2007

Davidson High
Jan 1984

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Consulting Call

30 min
Free
Tailored advice and actionable solutions for immediate career challenges.

Executive Coaching

60 min
$1527.19 for 6 sessions
Focused, one-on-one coaching to strengthen executive skills and drive strategic growth.

Leadership Coaching

60 min
$1275.88 for 6 sessions
Development of core leadership abilities for success in management and team roles.

Small Business Partner Consulting

60 min
$318.97 per session
Small Business Partner Consulting: Strategy, clarity & support to help your business thrive.

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