Book Vanessa Lontos as a Speaker

Pharmacist • Somatic Therapist • Leadership Educator • Founder of Ellixir

About Vanessa.

Vanessa Lontos is a Pharmacist, Somatic Therapist, Certified Leadership and Performance Coach, and the founder of Ellixir.

She is known for bringing wholeness into workplaces through transformational training, nurturing retreats, and leadership programs that embed wellbeing into everyday work. Vanessa shares how we can lead with our whole heart and whole health, in ways that sustain us at work with our teams,

and at home with our families.

Vanessas Signature Keynotes and Workshops

Keynote or Workshop:
Wellbeing at Work, takes all of us

Wellbeing at work is no longer optional - it’s a legal and human responsibility.
True wellbeing isn’t created by policies alone, but through everyday communication, leadership, boundaries, and trust.

This practical keynote reframes wellbeing as a shared responsibility and equips teams with tools for sustainable performance, without adding more to already full plates.

Perfect for: Leadership Summits, Health Teams, Business Conferences

Key Takeaways:

Wellbeing isn’t an add-on, it’s built into how work actually gets done.
Stress is shaped as much by mindset as it is by workload.
Sustainable wellbeing comes from everyday habits and skills, not motivation.
Managing energy matters as much as managing time.
Clear communication is the foundation of psychosocial safety and trust.

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Keynote or workshop:
Leading With Your Whole Heart and Whole Health

A keynote on burnout, breakthroughs & wellbeing-based leadership.

After decades in health leadership, Vanessa realised sustainable leadership has less to do with grit and more to do with wellbeing.

This keynote explores what it means to lead from the inside out - with emotional intelligence, nervous system awareness, and a radical commitment to your team's well-being.

Perfect for: Leadership Events, Healthcare Organisations, Coaching Conferences, HR + Wellbeing Teams.

Key Takeaways: