Designing the Future of Work Around People, Skills, and Opportunity
Global thought leader, systems thinker, Founder and CEO of Abodoo™, and host of the Global Skills Podcast. Creator of The S.K.I.L.L.S 1st System™.
"When people understand their skills, they unlock confidence, mobility, and opportunity, no matter where they start."
For more than twenty years, Vanessa has worked at the forefront of talent, workforce transformation, education, and policy, partnering with individuals at every stage of their careers and organisations navigating rapid change.
Her mission is to shift conversations from job titles and fear toward skills, confidence, and possibility. In an AI-driven world, this shift is essential. She has personally coached more than 2,000 people to secure meaningful work across Europe, the United States, and Africa.
Vanessa is the writer and co-author of Global Skills News with over 500,000 views, and engages a community of 24,000+ followers on LinkedIn. Through the Global Skills Podcast, she interviews leaders from education, industry, and government on the future of work.
Speaking Topics
Closing the Skills Gap in the Age of AI
Future-Proofing Talent for a Changing World
Leaving No One Behind: Inclusive Workforce Transformation
The Future of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
Human-Centred AI in Learning and Work
Speaking & Featured
Signature Keynote
Closing the Skills Gap in the Age of AI: Why the Future of Work Is Human
In this keynote, Vanessa draws on The S.K.I.L.L.S 1st System™ and lived experience working across business, education, and government to reframe the skills gap as a human and systems challenge, moving beyond fear-based narratives toward confidence, clarity, and support during times of profound change.
This keynote resonates with enterprise leaders navigating workforce transformation, educators rethinking how they prepare learners, and policymakers working to create systems that work for everyone.