Vanessa Gilles

Vanessa Gilles

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Ottawa, Ontario

Leadership And Change | Executive Coaching | Agility & Transitions | Resilience

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Vanessa Gilles

Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles on Angel City FC's NWSL debut

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Canadian Centre Back Vanessa Gilles Poised to Reach New Heights With Lyon
Just when you think Vanessa Gilles' amazing ascent has stopped dead in its tracks, the Canadian women's team defender finds a way to reach...
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Gilles in A New French Adventure With Olympique Lyonnais
MIAMI, Florida – Resilience and compromise are some words that can describe a professional footballer. Some have lived through it all...
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Cyle Larin, Vanessa Gilles Named Canada Soccer's Players of the Month for March
Forward Cyle Larin and defender Vanessa Gilles have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for March. Larin scored three...
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Vanessa Gilles Wins the Coupe De France FÉminine
Vanessa Gilles won her first club title with Olympique Lyonnais at Stade de la Source on Sunday 14 May. The Canadian centreback won the...

VANESSA GILLES BIOGRAPHY

Vanessa Gilles is a Canadian central defender who has risen to prominence in the world of women’s soccer through her perseverance, talent, and unwavering determination. Born and raised in Canada, Vanessa’s journey to becoming one of the top women’s soccer players is a testament to her passion and resilience.

Despite her exceptional skills, Vanessa Gilles faced a setback early in her career when she went un-drafted. Determined to pursue her dreams, she refused to let this deter her and decided to play in Cyprus, a lesser-known soccer destination. This experience turned out to be a pivotal point in her career, as she honed her abilities and gained invaluable international experience.

Vanessa Gilles’ exceptional performances in Cyprus caught the attention of scouts, and it wasn’t long before she received an opportunity to showcase her talent on a larger stage. She seized the chance and joined Angel City, a renowned women’s soccer team. Her commanding presence on the field, strong defensive skills, and leadership qualities quickly established her as a crucial player within the team.

Continuing her upward trajectory, Vanessa Gilles later made a move to join Olympic Lyonnais, one of the most successful women’s soccer clubs in the world. Her relentless work ethic and commitment to excellence played a significant role in the team’s continued success.

Vanessa Gilles achieved her long-term dream when she represented Canada in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Her stellar performances in defence were instrumental in Canada’s remarkable journey, which culminated in winning the gold medal. Vanessa’s contributions to the team’s success showcased her ability to perform under pressure and solidified her reputation as one of the best central defenders in women’s soccer.

Off the field, Vanessa Gilles is known for her humility, dedication, and determination. She has become an inspiration to aspiring soccer players worldwide, proving that hard work, resilience, and unwavering belief in oneself can lead to extraordinary achievements.

As Vanessa Gilles continues to excel on the soccer field, she remains a shining example of how perseverance and passion can help individuals overcome obstacles and reach the highest levels of success.

Vanessa Gilles Topic Presentations

Vanessa Gilles Ottawa, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Leadership Through Sport

Diversity and Inclusion

Personal Development

Mental Toughness & Resilience

Peak Performance

Tackling Adversity

Experience As An Athlete and Applying to Business and Life Skills

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Vanessa Gilles Speaking Testimonials

I think what we’re quickly learning is Vanessa is an absolute legend in Ottawa. This city is so, so proud of Vanessa’s achievements … She’s an absolute legend and will do anything to keep a clean sheet and do whatever it takes to win, and I think they’re attributes loved by all Canadians.

Bev Priestman

Head Coach
Canada Soccer

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