Hi, I'm Vanessa
I deliver AI training for recruiters that helps Talent Acquisition teams find and attract the best talent through a blend of AI Fluency and modern sourcing skills. Since 2019, I've trained more than 8,000 recruiters across 100+ countries, from Auckland to Seattle and plenty of places in between, showing teams how to use AI as a practical sourcing partner that sits alongside their existing skills, not one that replaces them.
I'm also an international Keynote Speaker who has delivered talks on AI in recruitment across five continents, helping organisations understand where AI genuinely adds value in their hiring workflow and how to build the confidence to use it every day.

Hi I'm Vanessa.
I help Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Teams find and attract the best talent through a blend of AI Fluency and modern sourcing skills. Since 2019 I've trained more than 8,000 recruiters across 100+ countries, from Auckland to Seattle and plenty of places in between, showing teams how to use AI as a practical sourcing partner that sits alongside their existing skills, not one that replaces them.
I'm also an international Keynote Speaker who has delivered talks on AI in recruitment across five continents, helping organisations understand where AI genuinely adds value in their hiring workflow and how to build the confidence to use it every day.
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