Imagine billing significantly more without chasing new clients, working late nights, or discounting your worth. Impossible? Not at all.
I’m an international keynote speaker helping law firms and lawyers get paid their true worth ethically, without selling their soul (which coincidentally is the name of my book which was published in July 2026) and while maintaining excellent client relationships.
I don’t just speak; I transform mindsets.
My talks tackle the real issue: the psychology of charging, confidence, self-worth, and value. Because without that, no strategy sticks.
When your audience leaves my session, they will have both the mindset shift and the practical tools to create real financial change.
My True Worth Methodology™, developed over 13 years, was inspired by my own journey, from being utterly clueless about charging to calm, confident, and fully in control. Now I help others do the same.
If you’re looking for a charismatic speaker with heart, who doesn’t just inspire but delivers real change, let’s talk. Together, let’s create an unforgettable event.
Talks delivered:
I’ve spoken at many events over the last 10 years including the following:
In person
- Miller Insurance Risk and Compliance Event in June 2026 How to Get Paid Your True Worth Ethically, Without Selling Your Soul (geared towards a risk and compliance audience)
- Maurice Blackburn, Australia (on-line) “Value Your Time, Value Your Worth”
- BTO Solicitors Conference for Partners
- Blackadders Solicitors “Away Day “How to Get Paid Your True Worth Fearlessly”
- Taylor Rose Conference for Consultant Solicitors
- Richard Nelson Conference for Consultant Solicitors
- Sole Practitioners Group Conference
- Pump Court Chambers Business Breakfast Meeting
- Symphony Legal
- Numerous Law Society Events
- Legal Practice Management Events — Burlington Media
- The Employment Lawyers Association Conference
- Solicitors for the Elderly Regional Event
- STEP Regional Event
- Resolution
- Legalex
- Women in Wills
Online
- MBL Seminars Stop Undervaluing Your Expertise: How Law Firms Can Get Paid Their True Worth Ethically
- Maurice Blackburn, Australia “Value Your Time, Value Your Worth”
- Webinars for the U.S.
- Family Law Bar Association
- The Lawyers Business Mastermind
- Also podcast interviews
I’m looking for: keynotes, panel sessions, podcasts, fireside chats
Areas of Expertise:
Testimonials
"We recently had the privilege of Vanessa deliver a virtual keynote entitled Value Your Time, Value Your Worth to our team as we prepare for time costing law changes. Vanessa combines candid communication with profound insights, making her messages resonate deeply. Her emphasis on personal influence, adaptability, and embracing change left our team feeling motivated and ready to conquer these new changes head-on. She delivered a challenging message while being both candid and warm, demonstrating empathy for her audience along with commercial acumen. She is very easy to work with, professional and warm and we highly recommend her."
- Emma Hines, Managing Counsel, Maurice Blackburn, Australia.
"Vanessa delivered a fantastic keynote entitled How to Get Paid Your True Worth Fearlessly at our annual fee-earners away day in Dundee (approx. 120 attendees) The feedback has been exceedingly positive and here are a few snippets. "Loved your keynote, Vanessa. Inspiring and energising " "Everyone was enthused and energised afterwards â€" my team even posted some motivational mantras on our office wall as a daily reminder! " "An excellent keynote speaker! We are energised and we are fearless!" "An incredibly insightful talk. Setting boundaries is a massive take away for me …" Highly recommended."
- Emma Gray, Joint Managing Partner, Blackadders LLP
"Vanessa is a refreshing; professional, engaging, entertaining, intriguing, interesting and fun speaker. Her ability to engage a group of people from paralegal to partner is outstanding. I can't recommend Vanessa enough! THE get paid your true worth speaker for sure and an absolute return on investment for my firm! If you're running an event for legal professionals, then I'd urge you to contact Vanessa."
- Sharon Boyd, COO, BHP Law
