Vanessa

About Vanessa

Speak with confidence, lead with impact.

I help people speak confidently, clearly and persuasively so they can advance their careers and businesses

Hi, I’m Vanessa Cuddeford.

Think powerful speakers are born, not made? As a former TV anchor who overcame crippling stage fright, I’m living proof that’s not true. Confident, impactful speaking is a skill anyone can master – including you.

You have untapped potential to become a magnetic communicator. I’ve helped hundreds transform from nervous to commanding, whether in boardrooms or on big stages. Ready to unlock your voice and shine?

Let’s unleash your inner speaker.

People work with me because they want to:

Feel calm and confident when they speak in meetings, presentations and interviews
Save time with a repeatable preparation process they can use every time they speak
Win buy-in, persuade and lead their audiences
Handle push-back, challenge and tough negotiations
Be seen as a thought-leader and expert in their field
Land bigger speaking platforms such as TED stages and media interviews

Are any of these goals, your goals too?

If so, I can help you...

I’ve learned that

My Story

I’ve been lucky to work as a TV news anchor and reporter for some of the world’s most respected broadcasters, from BBC News in the UK to NBC news in the USA.

When I was at the height of my presenting career – anchoring my own news show five nights a week – I was suddenly hit by stage fright. It felt like it came on very suddenly, but in retrospect I see my nerves had been building for years.

My fear became so acute that I considered giving up my career to save my sanity, though I knew I didn’t want to.

Happily I found a way to manage my nerves and speak confidently. In doing so, I realised lots of other people felt like I had – nervous about speaking up in public – and it limits them.

I’ve now helped hundreds of clients learn to speak persuasively and confidently – no matter the audience.

They learn concrete, repeatable processes and techniques that I’ve developed over thousands of hours of broadcasting and which they can apply to their speaking – to turn even the most complex information into a clear, engaging message that motivates and inspires.

Clients have gone on to progress in their careers, win business, change minds and position themselves as thought-leaders. Some have spoken on international stages such as at the UN or TED conferences.

I love helping people become the best speakers they can be – getting across whatever it is they want to say. Witnessing that eureka moment when the person on stage starts to enjoy their performance and the audience is enthralled.

Interested working with me?

Ready to transform your speaking skills? I offer personalized coaching to help you communicate with confidence and impact. Using proven techniques from my broadcasting career, I’ll help you shine in any speaking situation – from meetings to major presentations. Curious? Let’s chat about your goals!