Vanessa McNeal

Executive Coach

About

Vanessa McNeal, MSW, is an executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitator, and trauma-informed leadership consultant who helps leaders and organizations reduce burnout, strengthen resilience, and build healthier workplace cultures.

Vanessa brings expertise at the intersection of nervous system regulation, leadership, and human performance. She helps organizations understand the hidden patterns that drive conflict, disengagement, and turnover, then translates neuroscience and trauma-informed care into practical tools that support psychological safety, collaboration, and sustainable performance.

Experience & Education

Vanessa’s work spans executive coaching, keynote speaking, workshops, trainings, leadership development, and nervous system education. She helps individuals and teams apply practical tools to navigate stress, pressure, and uncertainty with greater clarity and resilience.

Vanessa earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development from Iowa State University.

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Core Expertise

  • Executive Coaching
  • Leadership Development
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Psychological Safety
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Workplace Culture

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