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Networks of Power: Building Resilient Communities in an Era of PushbackIn this episode of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast, host Kellie Kwarteng sits down with Dr. Vanessa Vallely, OBE - pioneering founder of We Are the City and We Are Tech Women - to explore how resilient networks are empowering women and underrepresented groups in tech during a time of significant social and corporate pushback.Key Topics Covered:Shifting DEI Landscape: Vanessa discusses the rebranding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as organizations face cultural and political resistance. Despite changing terminology, the need for support and safe spaces for underrepresented groups remains critical.The Importance of Networks: The conversation highlights why women's and gender networks are more vital than ever, providing safe spaces, mentorship, and opportunities for connection beyond the workplace. Vanessa emphasizes the power of mixed-gender events and the crucial role of male allyship in driving progress.Challenges in Tech and STEM: The episode addresses concerning trends, such as declining numbers of girls in STEM subjects and the underrepresentation of women in AI and cybersecurity. Vanessa and Kellie underscore the importance of early inspiration, diverse role models, and accessible pathways into tech careers. Mentorship vs. Sponsorship: Vanessa argues that while mentorship is valuable, sponsorship - where leaders actively advocate for and open doors for women- is essential for real advancement. She shares practical examples of how sponsorship accelerates careers and builds future leaders.Building Resilient Communities: The discussion covers strategies for sustaining momentum in gender equality work, even as organizations face economic and political pressures. The role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), in-person events, and cross-industry collaboration is explored as key to collective resilience.Actionable Advice: Listeners receive concrete tips for building career strategies, expanding networks, and leveraging both mentorship and sponsorship. Vanessa encourages continuous learning, amplifying quieter voices, and fostering a culture of allyship across all levels of tech organizations.Featured Initiatives:We Are Tech Women's global events, including One Tech World, Tech Women 100 Awards, and Women in Tech Week, are spotlighted as platforms for connection, learning, and recognition.Ongoing research and advocacy to address barriers to women's progression into senior tech roles, with a focus on the economic benefits of gender diversity.Why Listen:This episode is essential for tech professionals, DEI advocates, and organizational leaders seeking to understand the evolving challenges in gender equality and how resilient networks can drive sustainable change. Learn how to build supportive communities, foster allyship, and take practical steps to ensure everyone in tech can thrive- even in an era of pushback.Be sure to follow Elevate- Women in Tech onLinkedInInstagramConnect with your Host Kellie Kwarteng - Founder and CEO of Halzak -

Today Marc speaks with Vanessa Vallely who leads the organisation WeAreTheCity who have over 80,000 female members. Vanessa's experience comes from a 25-year corporate career.  She is a global speaker who is a champion for initiatives aimed at achieving gender parity and raising the profile of women in the workplace.

Celebrating International Women's Day and the 2023 theme, #EmbraceEquity, Vanessa shares the steps in her career that led her to create WeAreTheCity – which helps progress female careers. Suggesting ways that can best advance gender balance and inclusion at work, Vanessa recommends considering an equity (rather than equality) model and a focus on sponsorship - describing what best practice sponsorship looks like. Vanessa shares ideas on how to be ‘intrapreneurial', how to start and grow an area of work that you feel passionate about – turning it from ‘a side of the desk' project to an embedded part of your role, highlighting collaboration and self-belief as two important ingredients. Topics in Vanessa's episode: #EmbraceEquity – an equity model approach Sponsorship and male allyship Intersectionality AI, HR tech and being human Being an intrapreneur by bringing your passion to work The importance of identifying and trying to remove bias Thank you to our sponsor for this week's episode, The Talent Keeper Specialists. Their brilliant podcast, COMEBACK COACH is the podcast for people coming back from maternity and other work breaks recommended by HR professionals. Referenced resources                                          Comeback Coach podcast Comeback Community  2023 Guide: Cutting Edge Parental & Family Leave policy and practice Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community to receive our weekly newsletter – be the first to learn about new episodes and free bonus materials: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world  Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove Email: hrleaders@frombabieswithlove.org  Website: https://frombabieswithlove.org/

In this episode of Connected Leadership Gold Andy Lopata interviews Kerrie Dorman, founder of the Association of Business Mentors and named the 'People's Mentoring Champion' 2019 and Vanessa Vallely OBE, International Motivational Speaker and Managing Director of WeAreTheCity, on the importance of mentoring for individuals, leaders and large organisations. What does a good mentoring relationship look like? Kerrie and Vanessa answer this question and go on to explain the distinction between mentoring, coaching and sponsorship.  

Scarlett Russell chats to Vanessa Vallely, the founder of WeAreTheCity, the network organisation supporting women in business. Vanessa talks about how she approached her boss- when she worked in banking- on starting her side hustle, why she went to business school at 38 years old and she shares her advice on how to overcome setbacks. Find out more about WeAreTheCity here… instagram.com/wearethecity_hq/wearethecity.com Follow The Sunday Times Style: instagram.com/theststyle/twitter.com/TheSTStyle To get more of The Times and The Sunday Times, visit thetimes.co.uk/secretsofthesidehustle Producer: Anya Pearce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Sarah are joined by Vanessa Vallely, CEO and Founder of WeAreTheCity. In this episode they talk about how Vanessa got to where she is now, how the conversation about women in tech has changed over the past few years, and about the importance of sharing influence once you've got it

FIERCELY serving others - that's what my guest this week is all about. In this episode I'm joined by Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity and *so* much more. I explore with Vanessa: Why serving others is where it's at Keeping up our resilience “Questionable” choices Important questions  Read the full show notes over on our website >>>  https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/80-fierce-vanessa-vallely/

My guest today, Vanessa Vallely, embodies everything we celebrate on this podcast! I am thrilled to introduce her to you. Vanessa Vallely is the CEO and founder of WeAreTheCity.com, which has 140,000 female members. Vanessa's corporate experience stems from a 25 year career in Banking, holding roles such as Head of Governance, Business Management & COO across nine financial institutions. Vanessa has won 22 awards for her work in finance, gender equality, entrepreneurship and charity - including OBE - which stands for the order of the British Empire award - for her services to Women and the Economy 2018. Vanessa is an accomplished founder, entrepreneur and global speaker. In this episode, we discussed so many incredible things! First, we discuss one of my favorite topics, creating opportunities even when they appear limited. Vanessa's story really illustrates the art of punching above your weight and being brave enough to raise your hand. Vanessa also tells us about how she dreamt about working in the financial industry and how she made that happen, despite not having the typical academic background. Yes, she faced her fair amount of ‘'no's'' along the way. If you want to hear more, you'll have to listen to the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ann-hiatt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ann-hiatt/support

Welcome to episode 5 of Hattie Talks: Inspirational Women! So far in this series, I've been talking about inspirational women but today I'm speaking with an inspirational woman - I'm here speaking to the incredible Vanessa Vallely OBE, gender advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur.

Join us in our first episode of That's What She Said with Vanessa Vallely, CEO and founder of WeAreTheCity.com and author of the book Heels of Steel. In this upcoming episode, Vanessa and I talk about how to support women in all areas of life and the work she's done as reflected on her OBE for Services to Women in Economy. We talk about male allies and how it's important it is to bridge the gap of the gender divide. We discussed how it is to be a woman in today's corporate world - the challenges and frustrations. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to That's What She Said.In this episode, we are joined by Vanessa Vallely, CEO and founder of WeAreTheCity.com and author of the book Heels of Steel.During this episode, Vanessa and I talk about how to support women in all areas of life and the work she's done as reflected on her OBE for Services to Women in Economy. We talk about male allies and how it's important it is to bridge the gap of the gender divide. We discussed how it is to be a woman in today's corporate world - the challenges and frustrations. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our focus for this season is ‘Being Your Best Self' and for our first ever podcast I'm joined by one of my own role models, Vanessa Vallely OBE, who is the CEO and founder of WeAreTheCity and WeAreTechWomen. She has been awarded not just one, but 22 awards for her work in finance, gender equality, entrepreneurship and charity. Vanessa is also the author of a brilliant book, Heels of Steel, that I can highly recommend. I am honoured she agreed to be my first guest and today I'm talking to her about finding your courage.Welcome to The Confidence Conversation podcast with Joy Burnford which explores the world of women, work and what it takes to feel more confident. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and light-hearted discussions with business leaders and experts from around the world. A lack of confidence is not a crime. So, if you need some motivation, inspiration or a boost of confidence, grab a cuppa, go for a dog walk, or escape for a drive and join us for today's conversation about confidence. We'd like to say a big thank you to Capability Jane Recruitment for helping us bring this podcast to life. They specialise in finding highly talented individuals that want to work flexibly. If you know a business embracing flexible working, head over to www.capabilityjane.com quoting ‘The Confidence Conversation' and if they become a client they'll thank you with a £100 gift voucher. 

How do you make it to the top?  How do you ask for money? And what did it feel like getting an OBE at Buckingham Palace? These are all on Esther's agenda with her fantastic guest (who wrote the foreword to Esther's book ‘Goodbye Glossophobia – Banish Your Fear of Public Speaking Esther's guest is Vanessa Vallely OBE is the CEO and founder of WeAreTheCity.com and WeAreTechWomen. Vanessa has won 22 awards for her work in finance, gender equality, entrepreneurship, and charity. She has helped to upskill over 12,000 women and has raised over £1m for various charities. Vanessa is also the author of "Heels of Steel, surviving and thriving in the corporate world", her next book is due to be released in 2022. She is also a former member of the GDS advisory board, Tech UK's Women's Council, CR-UK Women of Influence board.

In our 400th show we're tackling gender diversity with four incredible friends of Tech Talks; Vanessa Vallely, Yessi Bello-Perez, Vero Vergara and Cat Wildman. Also, who are you, Mongolian fan(s)? https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavallely/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yessibelloperez/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-celis-vergara/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/catwildman/

SKILup Day: Value Stream Management concluded with a fireside chat discussion on, “Memberships v’s Communities v’s Networks,” with DevOps Institute’s CEO, Jayne Groll, DevOps Institute Director of Membership, Jason Baum, as well as We Are The City’s Vanessa Vallely and Andre Pino of MediaOps. Vanessa Vallely explained networks and communities help leverage resources between people and organizations. Jason Baum provided an exciting update on the newly launched Premium Membership. Through March 31, take advantage of early bird pricing for Premium Membership. Raise the bar by becoming a Premium Member of DevOps Institute and unlocking benefits to advance your professional career. “I’m confident that the people listening at today’s SKILup Day will come away with inspiration,” said Jayne Groll.

Our guest for today is Vanessa Vallely, Founder and Managing Director of WeAreTheCity.com, a non-profit organization providing resources and job opportunities for women across the United Kingdom and India. Vanessa throughout her career has advocated for equal opportunities for women in the workplace and provides resources for women to progress in their careers. Her advocacies and mission were recognized in 2018, receiving The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.  Gear up! Get right into the episode and learn from Vanessa how women can leave a lasting legacy in the world! In this Episode: [00:01 - 09:04] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome Vanessa Vallely  Keynote speaker Gender equality advocate  Consultant for government and corporate organizations Vanessa gives background on her story  Influence from her mother working 4 jobs  Working at the tech industry  Relationships with people are crucial [09:05 - 21:51] Communicating Diversity and Inclusion Vanessa walks us through the beginnings of We Are The City Advocates equal opportunities for women Helps companies retain top female staff Trains women to advance in their careers Overcoming judgments from having a unique accent Taking elocution lessons  Listening to Queen Elizabeth II's speech Being proud of who she is Participating in Toastmasters Vanessa talks about the services offered by We Are The City Opening opportunities for women Training women to be in the leadership room Fostering diversity and gender inclusion in the workplace [21:52 - 32:50] Leaving a Lasting Legacy Unique communication challenges that women face Jobs that are too prescriptive Presentation of job opportunities for women Language being used for women  Launching her organization in another country Motivations for expanding in India Adjustments based on the Indian context A unique opportunity to forward their mission  Vanessa shares this amazing story about her book Included in the “40 things to do before I was 40” Leaving a lasting legacy for women empowerment Stay focused on your goal [32:51 - 44:37] Setting Expectations with the Family The most impactful conversation of your life?  Conversation with her English teacher and mentor  Pay attention to your LinkedIn profile  One communication skill you wish you had more of in the past?  Learning how to stop her mouth and engage her brain Listening  How to balance work and family “No talk about work” during family time Give time for your kids  Set expectations Who is the best communicator you know?  Her mother [44:38 - 46:56] Closing Segment How to find Vanessa Links below  Final Words Tweetable Quotes: “That LinkedIn profile is an opportunity for you to sell yourself. You're allowed to brag and boast a little bit.” - Vanessa Vallely “Work is important...but you can't get [the] time back with people.” - Vanessa Vallely Resources Mentioned:  Vanessa's book: https://amzn.to/3na8B1M (Heels of Steel) Email vanessa.vallely@wearethecity.com to connect with Vanessa. Check out her https://vanessavallely.com/ (personal website) and https://bit.ly/2KNH8pD (LinkedIn) and https://twitter.com/WATC_girl (Twitter) pages to learn more about her. Visit their https://workwithus.wearethecity.com/ (website) to know more about their work and https://wearetechwomen.com/ (https://wearetechwomen.com/) to get updated on opportunities for women in the tech industry.  You can connect with me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregricecxeffortgeek/ (LinkedIn), https://twitter.com/gregjrice (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/gregjrice/ (Instagram), and https://www.facebook.com/gregory.rice.372/ (Facebook). Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointhecommunicationnation/ (The Communication Nation) and learn from others in the community. Feel free to email me at...

For our final minisode of Season 1, Vanessa Vallely is back sharing with us her top tips for starting her network. Vanessa is one of the most well-networked women in the UK and has some amazing tips for how to identify who you need to network with, how to approach them and how to keep those relationships thriving. Instagram: @HerOwnBossPodcast LinkedIn: Her Own Boss Podcast Need a transcript? Search for us on Anchor and click here.

For our final main episode of the season, we sit down with Vanessa Vallely. Vanessa started her entrepreneurial journey at 10 years old and is now CEO and Founder of one of the largest women's networks in the UK! We talk about how Vanessa went from leaving school after her GCSE's, to building an incredible 20+ year career in financial services to going back to full-time entrepreneurship. Vanessa shares so many incredible tips for young women who are just starting out in their career so this isn't one to miss! Instagram: @HerOwnBossPodcast Need a transcript? Search for us on Anchor and click here.

Following on from Monday's 'Connected Leadership Podcast' discussion on mentoring, Andy Lopata asks his guests, Kerrie Dorman (founder of the Association of Business Mentors and awarded the 'People's Mentoring Champion' 2019) and Vanessa Vallely OBE (International Motivational Speaker and Managing Director of WeAreTheCity) to tell him about the relationships that have had an impact on their careers, where things have gone wrong and for suggestions of their favourite books, podcasts and talks on leadership, career development, professional relationships, mentoring and more. Full show notes will shortly be available at http://www.andylopata.com/podcast including links to those all important resources. 

In this show Andy Lopata interviews Kerrie Dorman (founder of the Association of Business Mentors and awarded the 'People's Mentoring Champion' 2019) and Vanessa Vallely OBE (International Motivational Speaker and Managing Director of WeAreTheCity) for the Connected Leadership podcast on the importance of mentoring for individuals, leaders and large organisations. Full show notes will shortly be available at http://www.andylopata.com/podcast  

In this very special episode of Nadia's Women of Fintech Podcast, Nadia was delighted to be joined by Vanessa Vallely OBE, CEO and Founder of WeAreTheCity.Vanessa talked to Nadia about how she came to found one of the biggest equalising platforms in the nation's Capital, her new venture WeAreTechWomen, and also a very special feature that she is running next week...listen for more.Please make sure you subscribe for more content, and if you like what you hear, leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

Vanessa Vallely, OBE, is one of the UK’s most well-networked women and is a prominent figure in gender equality who guides government and corporate organisations seeking to attract, develop, and retain their female talent. The post Vanessa Vallely OBE on Show #168: Helping Women Drive Their Careers Forward appeared first on POWER to Live More.

For our latest #BetterManagers Briefing, we have two CMI Companions, Vanessa Vallely, Managing Director WeAreTheCity and John Jeffcock, founder and CEO of Winmark. Download our Better Managers Manual for more tips and advice: mgrs.uk/2m9

We need to talk about diversity and equality! This is a worldwide issue right now, as we're all very aware. Specifically, we are talking about inclusion in technology, which we at TechPixies are passionate about.It's clear from this livecast that Vanessa Vallely is not a 'sit back and take it' kind of gal! In the early days, whilst working at the same company as her husband, she noticed that his career "massively accelerated" and hers didn't. She doesn't believe this was down to their gender differences."-it has nothing to do with that. It has to do with the fact of the way that we operated at work... I was creating this busy brand that was doing me no favors, whereas he was getting out he was networking he was telling his story. He was gaining sponsorship, people would open doors for him... so all of that exposure worked for him....and you think I'd watch that and go Okay, what's he got that I haven't? That network, that sponsorship, that confidence to go and say what he wants to do -and I still didn't pick it up!"So go get it! 'Think big' is her advice these daysIf you have big ambition and you'd like to be part of WeAreTechWomen's global virtual conference, click on the link below. The conference is for individuals working in technology who would like to broaden their industry knowledge, learn new skills and benefit from the thought leadership of some of the brightest minds in the tech industry.https://wearetechwomen.com/conference/

Join host Emma Stroud and her clown Barbara as they talk all things Networking with Vanessa Vallely OBE.  In this episode they chat all things networking – is it really networking or is it connecting? How to get more confident in these situations and how we can start to relax and enjoy it.  Vanessa Vallely, OBE International Motivational Speaker,  Managing Director of WeAreTheCity. Vanessa is one of the UK’s most well-networked women and has provided keynotes on a variety of career related topics for over 500 companies worldwide. Vanessa is also one of the UK’s most prominent figures in gender equality and often provides guidance and consultancy to both government and corporate organisations who are seeking to attract, develop and retain their female talent. Vanessa was awarded her OBE in June 2018 for her services to women and the economy. Connect with Vanessa on twitter @WATC_GIRL or Instagram @vanessavallelyOBE

FIERCELY serving others - that’s what my guest this week is all about. In this episode I’m joined by Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity and *so* much more. I explore with Vanessa: Why serving others is where it’s at Keeping up our resilience “Questionable” choices Important questions  Read the full show notes over on our website >>>  https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/80-fierce-vanessa-vallely/

We welcome Vanessa, MD and founder of WeAreTheCity to the podcast. WeAreTheCity provides free resources and personal development advice to women who are actively seeking to grow their careers. We talk about Vanessa’s career as well as the power of communities to solve big problems. Nominations are open for the TechWomen100, we not nominate yourself or a colleague? https://wearetechwomen.com/techwomen100-awards/

Vanessa Vallely is an award-winning entrepreneur, she worked in the corporate world for more than 25 years before she opened her own business. She has perfected the art of networking and is one of the most successful networkers in the UK. She founded WeAreTheCity.com to create a platform for women to find success in their chosen fields, and has changed the lives of thousands of women. Listen in on this podcast to learn about: • The work ethic that her mother a drilled into her and which she has used to build her huge success • How Vanessa came up with a ground breaking idea and turned it from a dream into reality • Why the values you build your business upon are crucial to your success • Vanessa’s guidelines on how to overcome setbacks to keep the momentum going in your business • The real reason why some entrepreneurs are successful and why others aren’t • What to focus on to ensure you reach your goals • How to stand out as an expert in a crowded market • The key questions every entrepreneur must ask themselves to maintain continued growth • How to make networking fun, enjoyable and effective… this is the way to do it! Find out more about Vanessa at https://wearethecity.com/ Follow her on twitter: https://twitter.com/WATC_girl. Smash Your Income Glass Ceiling To Attract More Clients And Money… without doing more marketing! Click here for Free Video Training.

In this episode you will find out How to Lead in 2019. Listen to Pandora Sykes together with entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid, Timo Boldt founder of Gousto and Vanessa Vallely author and entrepreneur, how they explore the emotional intelligence, skills and abilities that will help anyone become a great leader. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vanessa Vallely, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity and Founder of Gender Networks & Rising Star Awards and Kate Grussing, Founder and Managing Director of Sapphire Partners, join Julia to discuss recruitment and flexible working, specifically, flexible working patterns, the role of technology, return to work schemes and how best to encourage and curate rising talent to improve board diversity. www.divercitypodcast.com @divercitypod

Research shows that women on average earn 12% less then their male colleagues, but is this a case of a culture of sexism in the work place or simply that women are worse at asking for a pay rise. To discuss this with Sarah she is joined by, Fiona Davies, Director for Women in Retail, Penny Parker from Laurence Simons Recruitment and Vanessa Vallely, the founder WeAreTheCity. First Broadcast: 18/06/16

"Crazy is thinking you will achieve things without an element of risk." Vanessa Vallely is Managing Director at We Are The City which provides information to women who wish to progress in their careers via networking and events. Vanessa is a Public Speaker and Facilitator and has delivered numerous keynotes. She is Founder and Co-Chair of The Network of Networks [THON] a collaboration of corporate internal diversity network heads/committee members from 100 multinational firms across sectors in the UK. She is Board Member for Cancer Research UK and Board Member for Tech UK representing the companies and technologies that are defining today the world we will live in tomorrow. She is Ambassador for Future First, engaging alumni to help current students, Girls out Loud a UK based social enterprise, and Inspiring the Future a free service where professionals go into state schools. Vanessa is the author of Heels of Steel which tracks the trials and tribulations of the most networked woman in the City.

The award winning Vanessa Vallely is a recognised expert in person-to-person business networking, online branding and a sought after motivational speaker. Vanessa is also the CEO and Founder of We Are The City and We Are The City Careers and author of "Heels of Steel" - which tracks her career climb as a corporate woman in a man's world. 

The award winning Vanessa Vallely is a recognised expert in person-to-person business networking, online branding and a sought after motivational speaker. Vanessa is also the CEO and Founder of We Are The City and We Are The City Careers and author of "Heels of Steel" - which tracks her career climb as a corporate woman in a man's world. 

Vanessa Vallely on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya's Director of Business Development Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongside interviews with their equivalent in the business world: entrepreneurs who have defined and shaped business categories and ways of operating, defying convention and have gone on to achieve great success. With more than 900 people, Mishcon de Reya is an independent London-based law firm that serves an international community of clients. In their words: "We appreciate the privilege of sitting alongside our clients as a trusted advisor. Building strong personal connections to our clients and their businesses is important to us. It is for these reasons we say ‘It's business. But it's personal.'

Vanessa Vallely - Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya

Vanessa Vallely - Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya

5 ways to convince your boss of the value of networking; Why networking isn’t selling; interview with Wearethecity.com founder and City executive Vanessa Vallely on what women need to know to network in a male dominated environment; music from Billy Irvine; Why sometimes saying less could lead you to more referrals.

Vanessa Vallely is considered by the Financial News as one of the most 100 Influential Women in Finance, by Brummels as one of the 30 Top Women in The City and was crowned as the Champion for Women at the 2011 Banking and Finance Awards. In addition to her flourishing corporate career, Vanessa is an entrepreneur, mentor and charity champion. Vanessa is known to some as the Queen of the City and to others as The City's most connected Womanâ yet to everyone she is known as someone with energy, flair and above all passion. Key messages from Vanessa: Personally, this is one interview that I've gone back to listened to about three times to give me the opportunity to absorb the volume of information that Vanessa shares with us. One of my favourite parts is right at the start when Vanessa says how she could see the Tallest City Buildings from her bedroom window and that one day she was going to work there. That is clearly a very powerful memory for her, even now all these years later. From a personality perspective Vanessa is another person who refers to the importance of passion, enthusiasm and determination - coupling this with the importance of keeping a mind that is constantly open and seeking out new ideas. Planning, asking questions, investing in yourself - the advice just kept coming and coming. Here are a few highlights: Just give me a chance - just give me an opportunity Impossible is nothing You can achieve anything you want if you truly put your mind to it Don't conform and don't be scared to be different Being innovative and creative around what you can and can't do A life without passion is a dull one indeed Hard work and determination - I definitely think that's the key Listen to the interview: Click on the following link: http://www.maximisepotential.co.uk/vanessa-vallely/ Connect with Vanessa plus other relevant links: WEBSITE: We Are The City.com WEBSITE: Careers in the City WEBSITE: Learn about the Pearly Kings and Queens of London LIVE EVENT - see Vanessa speak in person: WOMEN IN BUSINESS - Step Up & Be Heard Rate the Maximise Potential Podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/itunes-maxpotential Interview Transcription: Transcript: Vanessa Vallely - The Queen of The City (Max#47) Sponsors: Jenrick Recruitment - specialists in Engineering, IT and Commercial recruitment services Xerxes Music