Vanessa Deschênes

Coach, facilitator, speaker, and trainer, Vanessa is recognized as a change agent and a human, caring, and inspiring leader who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Passionate about people, neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and somatic approaches, she supports leaders and organizations in building high, sustainable performance that safeguards both results and the people who drive them.

A trained lawyer with an MBA, Vanessa has had the privilege of appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada and being listed in Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Lexpert Directory. She is also a recipient of the ZSA Tomorrow’s Leader Award for up-and-coming legal advisors.

With over 15 years of experience in consulting and management, Vanessa has held prominent positions, including Chief Privacy Officer at a major Canadian financial institution and partner in a law firm. From the start of her career, she has designed and delivered trainings and conferences, and as a speaker and trainer, she brings more than 15 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Vanessa is highly regarded for her ability to demystify complex subjects and make them practical and accessible.

An entrepreneur and certified coach in leadership and sustainable performance, Vanessa also holds certifications as a meditation teacher, applied neuroscience practitioner, Ericksonian hypnosis practitioner, and in various other somatic practices. She has completed Kaos Pilot Level 2 (Master Archer – art & craft of designing & facilitating learning spaces) and is a certified AtmanCo professional.