Speaking & Keynotes
Clear thinking under pressure starts with knowing how to respond -- not just reacting.
Engaging, psychology-grounded keynotes that help audiences navigate high-pressure moments with clarity and confidence. Using the Fix it, Force it, or Forget it framework, complex psychological concepts are translated into practical tools people can use immediately -- at work, at home, and in moments that matter most.
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Talks blend research, real-world application, and relatable storytelling to help audiences reduce burnout, improve decision-making, and respond more effectively to stress and overwhelm.
Talks are tailored for corporate, healthcare, education, and community audiences.
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Consulting & Advisory Services
Strategic psychological insight for complex systems and high-stakes environments.
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Consultation to organizations and leadership teams navigating change, burnout, high emotional demand, and decision fatigue. Helping teams identify where they're over-fixing, over-forcing, or avoiding necessary decisions -- and how to recalibrate responses more effectively.
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Consulting engagements are customized and may include assessment, strategic planning, training, or ongoing advisory support.
Workshops & Trainings
Practical Skills for navigating stress, overwhelm, and difficult decisions.
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These interactive workshops go beyond inspiration and focus on skill-building. Participants learn how to assess stressors more accurately, recognize unhelpful response patterns, and apply the Fix it, Force It, and Forget It model to real situations they're facing.
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Workshops are highly practical, reflective, and grounded in evidence-based psychology. Participants leave with a shared language, concrete tools, and greater confidence in navigating professional and personal challenges.
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Available for organizations, leadership teams, clinicians, parents, and educators.
What Clients Say
Stephanie A., Associate professor at Columbia University Medical Center
Dr. Vanessa is an exceptional clinical neuropsychologist...As an educator, she is equally stellar; an engaging, thoughtful teacher who translates complex concepts into meaningful clinical insight. She has been invited back to our institution year after year to present...a testament to her impact and expertise.