Vanessa Sturman
Transform workplace wellbeing and performance with Vanessa Sturman, peak performance nutrition specialist. Vanessa equips busy professionals with practical energy management strategies and sustainable habit-building techniques. Cambridge University graduate featured on Sky News and BBC, serving Fulham Football Club, Cambridge University and Octopus Energy.
London, United Kingdom
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Vanessa is a Health Expert for BBC Radio Oxfordshire and has won two prestigious awards from The Speaker Awards for her engaging, high-impact delivery speaking. She regularly shares her expertise on national media platforms, while serving high-profile clients including Fulham Football Club, Cambridge University, and Octopus Energy.
Vanessa addresses the £100 billion annual cost of poor health and lost productivity facing UK businesses by equipping organisations with practical tools for improved focus and stamina. Her unique approach integrates nutrition science with cultural food knowledge, sustainability principles, and behaviour change expertise, helping teams thrive under pressure while respecting diverse food traditions and environmental concerns.
Audiences leave Vanessa's sessions with immediately applicable strategies for sustainable energy management, practical methods to reduce burnout while maintaining performance, and culturally inclusive approaches to building healthy habits that stick. Her presentations bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and real-world implementation.
Book Vanessa for your next event to transform how your team approaches wellbeing and unlock their full performance potential through practical, sustainable changes.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Vanessa Sturman shares how practical nutrition habits can enhance leadership skills, boost performance, and alleviate burnout. Attendees will learn to recognise the consequences of neglecting their wellbeing and nutrition, impacting their team and business. Vanessa will reveal simple yet effective changes that can be integrated into a busy lifestyle to support energy, concentration, and decision-making abilities. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies to improve their overall quality of life and leadership effectiveness.
Vanessa Sturman will explore how food can enhance mental wellbeing and focus without the constraints of dieting. Attendees will learn simple nutritional changes to boost concentration and emotional health. She will share delicious, easy recipes and tweaks that seamlessly fit into busy lifestyles while honouring cultural preferences. Participants will leave with practical strategies to improve their mental wellness through mindful eating, making it easier to incorporate these changes into their daily routines.
Vanessa Sturman will explore the vital connection between personal performance, planetary impact, and business success. Attendees will learn how to make food choices that enhance concentration while promoting a sustainable future. Vanessa will also share delicious, eco-conscious recipes that are not only kind to the environment but also cater to diverse cultural preferences. Participants will leave with practical insights on improving their performance and making a positive impact on the planet through mindful eating.
In her talk, Vanessa Sturman explains why quick fixes often fail and how to escape the trap of short-term solutions that hinder productivity. She emphasizes the importance of making small, consistent food choices to cultivate sustainable habits that enhance energy, focus, and performance among teams and leaders. Attendees will uncover practical strategies to build resilience, making everyday living more manageable in the long run, ultimately leading to improved well-being and productivity.
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