Hello! I’m Vanessa

A trained coach, marketing leader, global citizen, girlfriend, daughter, dog mom, and friend

Vanessa Zeiler portrait

These distinct identities all contribute to who I am, what I value, and how I show up as a coach, marketing leader and human.

With over a decade of experience at Google in the US and Germany, I’ve successfully led marketing teams through challenging projects, organizational transitions, and career advancements. In my marketing and strategy roles, my passion is in helping individuals grow and reach their full potential.

As a trained coach, I help  you explore, define goals, and execute plans for an inspiring life. My Co-Active coaching fosters holistic growth by embracing both ‘being’ and ‘doing’. As a Positive Intelligence® trained coach, I also build your mental fitness, enabling you to achieve your fullest potential for happiness and contribution.

A little more about me

  • Marketing leader: I’ve over 10 years experience at Google, including leading teams, and working internationally.

  • Global Citizen: I've lived and worked in Germany, Australia and the US, bringing a diverse perspective to my coaching.

  • Values-Advocate: My core values include integrity, strong relationships, continuous learning, inspiration, and creativity.

  • Adventurous Explorer: I love being outdoors, and traveling the world with an open heart and stomach.

My coaching story

For over a decade, I thrived in the fast-paced tech industry at Google, leading diverse teams across the US and Germany. I successfully navigated cultural differences, spearheaded complex cross-functional projects, and challenging times (e.g., transition to fully remote during the pandemic and organizational restructures). I empowered individuals to achieve career advancements (e.g., consistently helped team members secure promotions).

As a marketer, my passion has been in helping people reach their full potential. Through coaching, I mapped out my core values, passions, and leadership strengths, confirming my desire to empower others.

Inspired, I embarked on the rigorous 104-hour Co-Active training program, strengthening my skills in active listening, powerful questioning, and creating a safe space for exploration.

It's about embracing the unexpected and navigating life's currents – both calm waters and turbulent storms.

I’ve also learned that it requires both physical and mental fitness to navigate those ups and downs in life. As a result, I’ve also got trained in the Positive Intelligence® program to help clients establish habits, mindsets— and routines — to maintain mental fitness for their life journey.

I truly believe everyone can overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As your coach, I'll help you connect with the joy of exploration, navigate life's currents with confidence, and build a life that inspires you and others.

Vanessa Zeiler in a cave