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ASSOCIATE COACH

VANESSA
ALMELEH

Vanessa’s passionate energy and dedicated focus will make you feel like you can truly step into the version of yourself that you dream of becoming. With a trunk full of arts experience and a road map of research, Vanessa will make sure you are ready for any journey and cheer you on. 

VANESSA SPECIALISES IN

Art fairs  ●  Career Development  ●  Commercial Galleries   Communication  ●  Confidence ●  Creative Block ●  Curating   Entrepreneurship  ●  Exhibitions  ●  Goal Setting  ●  Income Generation    Leadership ●  Life Purpose ●  Marketing ●  Mental Health ●  Mindset  Motivation ●  Networking ●  Neurodiversity ●  Pricing & Selling Work   Portfolio Reviews ●  Production  ●  Relationships
Resilience  ●  Self Awareness  ●  Strategy & Planning ●  Self Discovery   Stress & Burnout ●  Studio Visits  ●  Wellbeing

VANESSA WORKS WITH

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MID CAREER ARTISTS

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ESTABLISHED ARTISTS

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Early Stage Creative Professional

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Mid Career Creative Professional

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C-Suite

Lives & works in Edinburgh

I am a dedicated and passionate strengths-based coach, with over 19 years experience of providing 1:1 support to artists, and over 23 years of working within the arts, including running my own art consultancy business, setting up and establishing a leading Modern British Gallery in London and working in major international auction houses.
In my coaching and mentoring practice I have worked with entrepreneurs, individuals in crisis, neurodivergent individuals, artists, parents, and I have also offered group coaching programmes. My coaching is informed by a mental fitness model built on research from the last 20 years. I provide targeted support through the highs and lows of life to promote emotional wellbeing and facilitate personal and professional growth.
Throughout my career in the arts I have gained a wealth of experience, from gallery management and brokering to editing and curating. I have the knowledge and the tools to help you achieve your highest potential.

“My Coaching style is a combination of positive psychology, performance excellence, motivation theories, neuroscience and transpersonal psychology. I work with you to design a career and lifestyle in line with your values, and create a roadmap to get you there.”

VANESSA’S 3 TIPS FOR CREATIVES

DON’T BE A HERMIT

The myth of the ‘Lone Genius’ is just that, a myth. Be generous with your ideas and share what you are up to and your creative processes. Give to the world and support others and watch how it attracts people to you.

CAPTURE THE ZEITGEIST

The most enduring art seems to capture something of the zeitgeist – the age we are living in. What is speaking to your soul? Capture, collect and save your ideas as you never know when you may need them.

TELL STORIES

Become a Great Storyteller to engage your audience and share your work effectively. Speak to the Human Experience and learn from reading the stories of others. 

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Vanessa has been helpful in guiding me towards shifting my focus from my inner critic to my inner hero. Through her support and expertise, I have experienced a big change in my mindset and approach. She has empowered me to embrace my strengths, focus on my true potential, and embrace a more positive and empowering self-narrative. Her guidance and encouragement have allowed me to tap into my inner hero and listen to that positive inner voice. I am incredibly grateful for her support and for being so kind during this journey of personal growth."
ManagerTotally Money
“I’ve really noticed the difference in my life since working with Vanessa, I’ve pushed myself like I’ve never done before. This work has given me clarity of mind, strength, reassurance, a sense of calm and direction. You’ve made a real difference to my life"
DirectorAllspring Global Investments
“I was drawn to Vanessa right off the bat and I felt she could really see me and understand what I was saying. Vanessa helped me identify things in myself that I hadn’t been able to pinpoint on my own thus far. I feel like I may actually be on the path to understanding my own purpose.Vanessa is helping me tap into a belief in myself that I have had tucked away and hidden from the world for so long. I am coming to understand my strengths and how these qualities exist within me already. Now, I am letting it sink in that I have actual power and beauty in these indisputable traits of mine. Understanding myself in this way is already a beautiful gift and helps me believe in my future."
ExecutiveBalderton Capital
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Vanessa, who provided some wonderful insight into what I should be thinking about as I try to develop as a person, whilst juggling the demands of business and personal life. I see Vanessa as not just a coach, but also a friend who I trust, and it's rare to have someone like this - someone you can be honest and open with, and who in return is therefore well placed to help navigate you towards your goals or move you in the direction you want to go.”
Art Industry Leader
“I really liked how Vanessa asked me to define the ideal outcome for this session and paused to check in if we were making progress towards the desired outcome, adapting as necessary. This enabled us to be really focused on the task and motivated by the positive feedback.”
ExecutiveBlue Ventures
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VANESSA’S COACHING EXPERIENCE

I am an Independent Transformational life Coach and a Certified Mental Fitness Coach. I currently provide 1:1 targeted support within corporations as an associate and have worked with individuals and leaders from 70+ companies internationally. I have supported artists and creatives at all levels and individuals working in social impact businesses worldwide. My coaching is data and results driven – I guide my clients towards measurable outcomes by identifying and leveraging each individual’s unique strengths. I adhere to ICF ethical standards and principles – holding myself accountable by encouraging feedback from my clients.

VANESSA’S COACHING FEES

1 HOUR

SESSION

£100

4 HOUR

PACKAGE

£400

6 HOUR

PACKAGE

£600

8 HOUR

PACKAGE

£800

12 HOUR

PACKAGE

£1200

*Prices are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be charged at 20% at time of payment.

* Clients must schedule a 1-hour strategy session with a coach or mentor before booking a package. 

BOOK a 1-hour strategy session with VANESSA