LEAD Coach & Founder
Vanessa Edmonds
Background and Qualifications
Vanessa is the visionary behind Carlton Careers. She brings a calm, structured, and deeply human approach to coaching, enabling clients to understand their strengths, articulate their value, and make intentional decisions about their next steps.
Motivated by her passion for developing people, Vanessa has invested heavily in professional training across coaching, leadership development and behavioural assessment.
• MSc in Career Management and Coaching, Birkbeck University of London
• 30+ years in HR, Talent Management and Recruitment
• CIPD Qualified
She has held senior HR leadership positions in FMCG (Coca Cola, Unilever), Global Tech and most recently as Global HR Director with a top international recruitment company, PageGroup Plc. Vanessa has guided her clients through pivotal transitions - from graduates taking their first steps into the world of work to experienced professionals and executives navigating promotions, industry shifts or complete reinventions. Her global exposure gives her a nuanced understanding of how different cultures, industries and leadership expectations shape career journeys. Vanessa blends practical insight with a supportive results driven approach.
Ready to unlock your professional potential?
Support for Every Journey
Graduates
Empowering new professionals to navigate the transition from study to their first major role.
Returning Parents
Smoothly reintegrating into the workforce after career breaks with renewed confidence and value.
Career Professionals
Navigating career pivots and organizational shifts with strategic insight and clear direction.
Executives
Elevating leadership trajectories through bespoke career navigation and high-impact strategy.
Ready for your next chapter?
Whether you're a recent graduate finding your footing, a returner balancing family and work, or an executive planning your legacy, we're here to guide your journey with empathy and expertise.