Hi, I'm Vanessa
I empower Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Teams to find and attract the best talent out there! ✨ From Auckland to Seattle (and plenty of places in between!), I’ve trained teams across the globe, helping them level up their sourcing and hiring game.
I’m also an international Keynote Speaker, dynamic Emcee, and Employer & Personal Branding Specialist—passionate about making recruiters stand out and build meaningful connections. Let’s transform the way you hire! 🚀

Hi I'm Vanessa.
I empower Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Teams to find and attract the best talent out there! ✨ From Auckland to Seattle (and plenty of places in between!), I’ve trained teams across the globe, helping them level up their sourcing and hiring game.
I’m also an international Keynote Speaker, dynamic Emcee, and Employer & Personal Branding Specialist—passionate about making recruiters stand out and build meaningful connections. Let’s transform the way you hire! 🚀
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Up Your Human: Thriving in Recruitment in the Age of AI
Thriving in Recruitment with AI: The Robot 🤖 in the Room Isn’t Replacing You Thriving in recruitment…
Why More People in HR Should Be Using NotebookLM from Google
This blog is for recruiters, sourcers, L&D teams, HR professionals, and talent leaders who constantly wade through…
AI in Recruitment: Tools, Tactics & Trends Talent Pros Need to Master Now
Today’s blog is based on my recent discussion with Simon Bliss, Chairman at TEAM (UK). You can…
Recruiters’ Future in the Age of AI: From Operators to Orchestrators
This article is based on a conversation about Recruiters’ futures I had with Sara Dalsfelt during the…
How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile to Be Found by the Right People
LinkedIn is no longer just a digital CV. It’s your online billboard, portfolio, and personal brand hub….
Why Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) Beats SEO in 2025
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is the future of visibility online, and recruiters keep asking me the same…
Do you want to know what really happens in My AI for Recruiters Workshops?
This week’s blog was inspired by analysing a transcript of one of my recent AI for Recruiters…
LLMs for Recruiters: Which Model Fits Your Hiring Needs
Recruitment is fast-paced, target-driven, and increasingly admin-heavy. Whether you are a talent acquisition specialist in London, an…
5 AI Tips for Job Seekers to Boost Career Success
AI is no longer optional for job seekers. Employers are already hiring people who know how to…
AI in Global Talent Acquisition: Level Playing Field or Another Digital Divide?
AI Isn’t Impacting Everyone Equally There’s no question anymore about whether AI is impacting talent acquisition. It…
3 Top Tips for Graduates Looking for Work
Disclaimer: I keep reading articles about Graduates looking for work and how tough it is out at…
AI in Recruitment Isn’t Optional Anymore. But Panic? Totally Optional
If the words “AI in recruitment” still send a ripple of anxiety through your team, you’re not…












