My talks and workshops are practical and interactive, designed for you to put your learning into practice the very next day.
Speaking & Panels
My speaking services focused on emerging and established design leaders looking to build their expertise. My talks, keynotes, and panel discussions combine practical insights with actionable strategies, helping participants tackle challenges and unlock potential.
Workshops
Transform your design practice through practical workshops that help you build professional visibility and navigate organisational challenges with confidence. My sessions equip design leaders and teams with straightforward techniques for gaining stakeholder support and handling difficult situations effectively.
Mentoring
Get practical support navigating the challenges of design leadership through one-to-one mentoring sessions. Work through real organisational situations and develop concrete ways to grow your influence and leadership skills.
Feedback from Event Organisers
“Venessa Bennett has been a fantastic speaker across multiple conferences and community events I’ve organised. She has a real gift for making complex topics accessible and engaging, resonating with designers at all levels. Always professional, adaptable, and a true team player, she’s stepped in to backfill sessions when needed and consistently delivers insightful, high-quality talks. Beyond her expertise, Venessa is an inspirational presence who helps elevate those around her, making a real impact on the design community!”
— Myles McMorrow, Event Curator
“Venessa Bennett is a Founding Member of Flux, the membership network built exclusively for women leaders in UX and Design. Venessa has been an incredible founding member, offering endless support and helpful advice, as well as publicly advocating for us as we build Flux. We feel very lucky to have Venessa as part of our founding member group and we're looking forward to building Flux with her partnership.”
— Amy Kelly, Co-Founder, Flux
“Venessa is a true professional with an killer presentation style. I had the good fortune of booking her for a Product Unleashed event, where she not only delivered high-quality content in an accessible manner but also took the time to engage with attendees after her talk fielding questions and sharing her thoughts long after the slides were done, forming genuine connections with our community.
Would I advise securing Venessa for your event? Totally! She's a rare talent who deserves to be featured on many stages, spreading her unique brand of thought leadership far and wide.”
