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What Industry icons are Saying About Bianca

Hear what trailblazers, including Arianna Huffington, Karren Brady CBE and Shelley Zallis have to say about how Bianca Best is changing the game for ambitious women.

What Industry Icons are Saying About Bianca Best

Hear what trailblazers, including Arianna Huffington and Shelley Zalis have to say about how Bianca Best is changing the game for ambitious women.

Read Customer & Client Reviews below for Bianca’s Books, Keynotes, Workshops, Coaching & Retreats.

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Love for big impact without burnout

Arianna Huffington
Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

“Too many women still believe that burnout is the price they have to pay for success. As Bianca Best shows, that’s just not true. Big Impact is a guidebook full of practical steps, tools and strategies showing women how to transform manic busyness into meaningful productivity, both at home and at work.”

“Big Impact Without Burnout” is a refreshing guide for women seeking to succeed without sacrificing themselves in the process. Bianca provides energizing strategies and practical tips that align with real life, reminding us that there’s no such thing as balance—life isn’t 50/50. We have one life with five dimensions: work, career, community, friends, and the one we often overlook—ourselves. If we don’t prioritize ourselves, we can’t show up fully for others. Bianca helps you put yourself in the equation, navigate the messy reality of life, and reallocate your time as you grow, ensuring both personal and professional success without regrets. Dive in and discover how to make a big impact without burnout.”

Shelley Zalis
Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient

Nicola Mendelsohn CBE
Head of Global Business Group, Meta

“A genuinely groundbreaking answer to burnout for any woman looking to follow their passions and achieve greatness.”

“Being open to life’s rich possibilities requires hope, optimism, and strategy – this book delivers all three. With warmth and honesty, Bianca generously shares her hard won experience to help you tap into your leadership and power. Keep this book on your desk and turn to any page for instant inspiration.”

Katherine Morgan Schafler
Author of The Perfectionists Guide To Losing Control

Simon Alexander Ong
Best-selling Author of Energize, Keynote Speaker, Life Coach and Business Strategist

“An essential read if you are someone who wants to thrive in life without sacrificing your health in the process. Read it, apply it and witness your life transform.”

“In a world that often demands more than we can give, this book offers a much-needed lifeline. With empathy and insight, Bianca guides us through the challenges women face in balancing leadership, personal life, and well-being. This is a must-read for any woman seeking to thrive in her career while staying true to herself.”

Neha Dakwala-Shah
Global Director & Women’s ERG lead, Google

Nishma Robb
President of WACL, ex CMO Google UK

“As a mother, a leader in business and a champion for diversity and inclusion, I know firsthand the challenges women face in balancing ambition with well-being. At 50, I left a 30-year career to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey,seeking greater control over my time and energy. ‘Big Impact Without Burnout’ is a beacon of hope, offering practical strategies and a much-needed dose of inspiration for women at all stages of their careers. Bianca Best’s insights on creating a fulfilling and successful career without sacrificing personal life resonate deeply. This book is a must-read for any woman who dares to dream big, lead with purpose, and embrace new beginnings.”

“Big Impact Without Burnout is a wonderful book that combines inspiration with practical actionable steps to help the reader achieve their true human potential. A book highly relevant for these transformative times.”

Rishad Tobaccowalla
Author of Restoring The Soul of Business

Theresa Cheung
Sunday Times Best Selling Author

“This is an effervescent and inspiring read that will offer support to any woman who dreams big but who is spinning lots of plates”

“A brilliant sum of inspiration and actionable advice, for any person who feels it’s time for them to take back the remote control of their life, revealing what make them their best oneself, through energy, balance and business success.”

Severine Charbon
International Chief Talent Officer for Publicis Groupe

Dr. Dina Glouberman
Author of The Joy of Burnout; Co-founder, Skyros Holidays

“A powerful and personal story of how preventing or overcoming burnout is not just about improving work-life balance, but about living the life you believe in and making a real difference in the world.”

“A magic mix of empowering messages and practical advice from a true trailblazer, with a healthy dose of kindness and empathy.”

Jacqueline O’Sullivan
Head of Global Agencies, EMEA, Yahoo Inc

Claire Higgon
Global Account Manager – Amazon

“In a world that often demands more from women than it gives, Bianca Best’s ‘Big Impact Without Burnout’ is a breath of fresh air. With practical strategies and heartfelt wisdom it redefines how women can achieve success without sacrificing their wellbeing. This book is a must read for any woman seeking to balance ambition with self care!”

“A must-read for any woman seeking inspiration to have it all without sacrificing themselves. Bianca’s practical steps will guide today’s women of impact to a life of limitless success and personal well-being.”

Solance Scholey
Founder & CEO, The Best Ever Brownie Company

Richard Britton
Founder of Creative Capital Ventures

“Big Impact is an essential toolkit for anyone looking to thrive in modern business.”

“Bianca Best masterfully illuminates the path to success without sacrifice, offering ambitious women a blueprint for achieving their dreams with grace and vitality.”

Lizzie Burton
Global Partnerships Head, Google

Claire Valoti
Co-Founder Haylo Ventures, ex VP Snap Inc

“Big Impact Without Burnout is a great read for anyone aiming to excel in their career while maintaining balance. With actionable insights and practical strategies, Bianca offers a blueprint for sustainable success. This book is a powerful reminder that you can make a significant impact without sacrificing what truly matters in your life.”

“Bianca is not only a wise, strong, and accomplished businesswoman, she has a lovely soft energy, warm heart, and great sense of humor! You’re in good hands with someone who can keep it real and embrace vulnerability while also encouraging you to live your potential.”

Tanya Carroll Richardson
Author and MindBodyGreen.com Contributor

Barry Frey
President & CEO of DPAA Global

“To so many of us who work hard to achieve myriad personal and business goals, Bianca uses the experience of her quests, challenges, steps and missteps–followed by deep thought, learnings, and then pointed positive perspectives to offer a clear and bold road map to achieving… while living! Bianca always lights up any room and here she lights up words to help so many light up their lives!”

“I simply devoured this book. The timing could not have been more perfect as I was stepping up into the role of Managing Director of my consultancy, and similar to Bianca also balancing the demands of solo parenting three children with all the endless plate juggling and overwhelm that can cause. It was an absolutely gift for me and I am putting what I have learnt into practice every single day as well as using the tools to create my vision and plan for the future. Read it, read it, read it!”

Charlotte Dahl
Managing Director, Woodreed Consultancy

Wendeline de Bruijn
CMO Candid Group

“The power of this book lies in its truly holistic approach to health, well-being, and mindset. While other books stop short, Bianca offers clear, actionable steps to help you set and achieve your goals, bringing out the best in yourself. Truly life-changing— especially when you approach the strategies discipline.”

“Burn out is one of the greatest pandemics of our times. Through Big Impact Bianca gets to the heart of the matter and offers tangible solutions that are easy to adapt into your daily routine without fuss. To be devoured alongside your favourite morning coffee as you achieve one goal at a time.”

Leila Siddiqi
Director of Diversity & Inclusion at IPA

Tracy De Groose
CEO, Coach & Advisor, Reiki Master

“This book is business critical, because ‘how’ we succeed is business critical. The path to success needs a re-think. There have been too many casualties along the way. I am delighted Bianca is offering some guidance and tools from her own personal journey. I’m also delighted she’s challenging the “work hard” is the answer ethic. Looking in, knowing and being who you are, trusting your inner voice and your empathy to “sparkle” in the world. I’m with you 100% Bianca Best.”

“There’s advice for women in business, and then there’s the Best Advice (pun intended). the difference between Big Impact Without Burnout and other books I’ve read is that the author totally understands what it’s like to be a real, flawed, trying to do it all, working woman in the 21st Century. Bianca’s writing envelops you in a virtual hug… it’s like she gets the real me… not the image that I’m trying to project to the world. Her empathy is real, she’s lived the same issues – and if she hasn’t, then she’s spoken to others who have. Importantly, implementing Bianca’s Big Impact Reflection exercises that follow each chapter will prove key to my, and every reader’s, personal journey into fighting the dreaded Burnout whilst having fun along the way.”

Joanne Brenner
Founder Ten27 Communications

Jo Allan
Chief Executive, Newsworks

“This is a wonderful book – It’s full of hope, optimism and good old practical advice. It is so easy to follow as it is in the authentic voice of the author, the lovely Bianca, and is well worth a read if you want to make an impact without burning out!”

“Sometimes we all just need someone to take our hand and stand beside us through the tough times. For women managing the challenges of a busy life, this book could be that hand – full of wise and encouraging words that help you take a breath, see things a little clearer and reconnect with yourself and the people that matter to you.”

Claire Beale
Founder Creative Salon, ex Editor of Campaign

Declan Joyce
Actor

“Bianca has created a very special gift!”

“Bianca has been a continued source of ​inspiration throughout our 10 years of ​working together. She is living proof that ​women can aspire and succeed at having ​it all. Bianca successfully juggles a high-powered job, four children and a ​busy social life whilst making it look ​easy! Alongside this, she has always been ​a trusted mentor and friend. Bianca ​always offers sounds and practical ​advice and so I am delighted others with ​be able to benefit from this by reading her book!”

Shirley Smith
VP Sales EMEA at Flashtalking by Mediaocean

Laura Preslan
Founder of Advoture, Inc., ex GM Microsoft

“This is a fast-paced, easy to follow, and uplifting book. Best advises us to lean in and manage our lives with vim and vigour, energy and passion, specificity and creativity, to create a fulfilling, exciting life. She puts it in reach of all of us through her captivating writing style, pragmatic guidelines, questions, and approach. This is a must read and copies are going to all of my friends this holiday season!”

“Reading the book I have to say that it was great to see that it wasn’t simply a self-improvement novel, I really liked that there are practical exercises for readers to engage with and explore their thinking. The stories of Bianca’s past clients are not only relevant, but also key to being able to connect with the content. I thoroughly enjoyed it!”

Charlie Alfarah, MEd, CDP (he/they)
Lead of Pride & Professional Parents Career Circles (ERGs)

Love for flourish: redefine success & create more time, energy, impact and happiness

Baroness Karren Brady CBE
Vice Chairman of West Ham United FC, TV Presenter and author of Strong Woman: The Truth About Getting to the Top

“This is a transformational guide for ambitious women buffeted by the whirlwind of modern life. Flourish offers a practical antidote to the ephemeral pursuit of ‘balance’, encouraging women to redefine success on their terms and stop cycles of burnout once and for all. Bianca’s 6 step programme teaches simple, effective routes to maximise impact and joy. A bible for alpha females!”

“Flourish is a must for anyone figuring out how to achieve exceptionally big goals yet avoid burnout. Peppered with beautiful quotes and practical tips, Bianca takes us on a fun and frank rollercoaster ride of her personal journey along the way.”

Lindsay Pattison
Chief Client Officer, WPP

Nicola Mendelsohn CBE
VP Facebook EMEA

“Flourish provides great solutions to endlessly chasing balance by teaching practical ways for women to step into a realm of happy, impactful productivity.”

“Bianca has captured perfectly, the traps we unconsciously build for ourselves in pursuit of success. An honest account of the knock-on effects of burnout, and a practical framework to change the way we define and design success for ourselves.”

Rekha Mehr MBE
Founder & CEO, Moonrekha Innovations

Barry Frey
President, CEO, DPAA

“For amazing women pursuing success in all aspects of their lives, Bianca proffers a thoughtful guidepost to seize life in balance. Based upon real life experiences, studied and practical methods, this book is important to women and all of us on our journeys today. “Flourish” also illustrates that fun, joy and happiness can be achieved all along the way! Bianca is living proof of that!”

“An entrepreneur, true leader in the media industry and mother of four who is bursting with positive energy and passion in everything she does. When I met Bianca at AdWeek I had one question – how does she do it? I’m very happy that she has shared her practical programme featuring stories from both her business and private life and pays so much attention to energy and how we can increase it. A must-read for all alpha-females and not only!”

Barbara Soltysinska
Co-founder & CEO indaHash

Norm Johnston
Global CEO, Unruly

“Flourish is such a timely book based on one extraordinary woman’s personal journey to find a practical balance between professional and personal responsibilities. This inspirational book is an indispensable guide for any woman facing increasing demands on her time and attention.”

“Bianca’s personal story is an adventure and a journey which she has turned into practical life lessons for growth and happiness. It’s great to hear how her own experiences have enriched her life and those of others too.”

Sue Unerman
Chief Transformation Officer, MediaCom, and author The Glass Wall

Kieve Ducharme
VP Growth, MediaMonks

“In Flourish, Bianca organises so brilliantly all the tools and steps to living a meaningful and balanced life, both at work and at home. I highly recommend this wonder book to anyone wanting thrive, stay grounded and live their best life.”

“There’s only so long the cyclical rhythms of burnout can last before we need to reassess our life’s purpose. Bianca’s Energy-SCAPE model is a fantastic framework to shift from the negative boom and bust cycles to reach a place of sustained productivity with natural energy flows, lasting joy and happiness. Bianca is living proof, and a true inspiration, of how to consciously transform your life to sparkle from the inside out.”

Omi Ducat
Tech Entrepreneur and Business Coach

Toni Terry
Author of The Buddy Workout

“Too many women are working hard, playing hard, and sadly losing respect for ourselves and our natural rhythms along the way. This is a poignant how to guide, essential for modern day thriving which embraces the lot – body, mind and soul.”

“Women with professional ambition and a home life are constantly facing the fear of failing at work and at home. This book isn’t about the theory of succeeding in both, it’s written by someone who has made it happen for themselves and this book will make it a reality for you. There’s never been a more important time for women to succeed in business and this work will provide the tools you need to thrive.”

Daren Rubins
CEO, Conker

Jacqueline O’Sullivan
Global Agency Senior Director, Verizon Media

“Looking after our ‘whole’ self enables greater success in all aspects of life. Flourish is both inspirational and practical – not to be missed!”

“Bianca has been a continued source of inspiration throughout our 10 years of working together. She is living proof that women can aspire and succeed at having it all. Bianca successfully juggles a high-powered job, four children and a busy social life whilst making it look easy! Alongside this, she has always been a trusted mentor and friend. Bianca always offers sounds and practical advice and so I am delighted others with be able to benefit from this by reading her book!”

Shirley Smith
Global Director, Flashtalking

Billal Jamil
CEO Public Speaking Academy

“As a Speaker Coach I take great pleasure in helping inspirational leaders connect deeply with their audiences. Bianca’s mission, work ethic, values and passion all stood out and I instantly knew she would make significant impact across her industry. I believe her message will continue to reach and impact the lives of millions. A pleasure to be a part of that journey.”

The positive impact felt through Bianca’s keynotes, workshops & retreats

“Just a short note to say thank you for your talk tonight, loved every second! You really are amazing, you just radiate so much positivity, I felt genuinely energised after your speech!”

James
Facebook

Oliver
Snap

“Bianca’s boundless energy and enthusiasm is infectious. That was an hour which will undoubtedly ripple across the organisation for the whole year! Truly excellent!”

“I wanted to follow up to say thank you for joining us yesterday. Your message resonated with a lot of people, I can’t tell you the number of colleagues that came up to me to say how much they appreciated your keynote and that they were going to follow you on Instagram. Your story is very inspiring and I only wish we had more time for a proper workshop. Maybe we can make it happen in the future and I know you now have an even larger fan club. Thank you again!”

Sam
Google

Jeremy
Google

“Thank you, Bianca! As an avid reader of your blog, I was glad the team got to hear your wise words and actionable tools for a more productive & healthy life/work balance.”

“Bianca – I so enjoyed your presentation, 5 stars from me! Thank you for spending the time sharing your story. I thought you did a wonderful job sharing your important personal highlights in a succinct, but meaningful way, which really gave substance to the recommendations you make for improving our lives. I felt so energized by what you had to say and look forward to reading your book to continue on this journey toward a burnout-free life 😊 Have a great weekend!”

Haley
Saatchi & Saatchi

Snap Female Leadership Retreat Attendee

“I feel so inspired by the positive attitude of Bianca. Just being in her presence has been uplifting and made me want to be my best self straight away!”

“Thank you so much for inviting me into your home last weekend. It really was enlightening and you assembled such a wonderfully diverse and interesting group of women. You are a natural speaker and I was totally engaged from beginning to end. That is no mean feat and I expect to see you up there with the most famous motivational speakers in no time! I was apprehensive about what to expect, but I was completely engaged and challenged throughout the entire day. You took us on a journey using your own life and learnings to help us reflect on what needs to be changed in our own lives to achieve true happiness. The exercises you set for us throughout the day helped to focus me on what I really want to achieve and to cut through some of the noise and doubt. I came away from the day invigorated to take the leap into a new career direction.”

Maximum Impact Without Burnout Attendee

Maximum Impact Without Burnout Attendee

“Fabulous event, I asked the universe to help me grow this year and this popped up. It was PERFECT!!! I feel so much more committed to embracing 2022 as my absolute best self. Thank you.”

“Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home for the lovely session. I am sorry it took me so long to e-mail you to say thank you and I do recall what you said about ‘do not have the time’ so that is not my excuse. My excuse is that the meeting was so great that I got fully absorbed by it, keep looking at the work you gave us and going over it again and again, got my dream box which I am in process of personalising and every spare minute I imagine my dream as if it is happening right now. You inspired me so much. Please keep up your great work and staying positive as this was so inspirational that words cannot describe.”

Maximum Impact Without Burnout Workshop Attendee

Results driven by Bianca’s 121 coaching

Divorce Coachee
Oxford

“Bianca coached me through a particularly difficult time in my life during the early stages of my separation and divorce and anxiety about going back to work full-time after 19 years. She has a natural empathy and passion for helping people and her effervescent positivity is so infectious and inspiring. Her ability to view things differently and break them down into bite-sized manageable pieces in order to deal with them calmly and effectively is so refreshing and very insightful. Bianca‘s personal life experience and coaching training has given her a powerful combination of tools to effectively help, understand and transform other people’s lives. I really admire her work and I’m eternally grateful for the way she has helped me create my own building blocks to ensure a solid foundation for my future to grow from. She has without doubt had a lasting, positive impact on my life journey. Bianca is an absolute asset to the coaching world and anybody who chooses to work with her will benefit hugely with positive results (and plenty of sparkle). Thank you, Bianca!”

“I have been having coaching sessions with Bianca for the past year and I cannot recommend her enough. She has helped me to recognise my strengths during really challenging work pressures. Bianca has helped me to see through negative situations and focus on how I can turn them around. She has helped me to re-build my confidence during real low points and has kept me focused on the things that I can change that are within my control. I always leave our sessions feeling positive, having learned new approaches to challenging situations and feeling confident that I have what it takes to be successful. I cannot recommend Bianca enough and I am super grateful for her support and guidance.”

Executive Coachee
London

Executive Coachee
Washington

“Bianca is warm, supportive and honest. She has transformed my approach to work in all the best ways, I feel more confident and empowered than I have at any point in my career so far. I’m excited about the future.”

“Bianca is really inspiring to me. Her coaching has made a big impact on me not only in my professional life but also personally. I feel privileged to have worked with her. She is not only super intelligent, wise and directional but she makes you feel absolutely heard, understood and seen. I come away from each session with a bolstered sense of self-esteem ready to take on the world!”

Life Coachee
Baltimore

Life Coachee
London

“Bianca is a passionate, kind and generous life coach who cares deeply about her craft and how her craft can enrich the lives of her participants. She listens and probes where necessary to really get to the nub of a potential issue. She is not afraid to ask challenging questions but always does so diplomatically and eloquently, gaining trust in the process. She is a great communicator, makes insightful suggestions and does everything with grace and gentle humour. She is very warm and approachable and someone who brings humility and humour to every meeting. She also brings maturity and gravitas and has a real presence and real charisma (in our 121 sessions as well as when on stage presenting). She combines positivity and pragmatism, keeping people energised and motivated. She is compassionate, encouraging and supports others to succeed. At the end of each meeting with her, I feel nurtured, energised and calm – all at the same time! – and one step closer to being able to effect positive change in my life.”

“Working with Bianca has been transformative for my well-being and professional effectiveness. From the outset, Bianca’s warm and open demeanour set a comforting tone, creating a space where I felt completely at ease to explore and grow. Her adaptability is unmatched; she consistently tailored our sessions with breathwork and other techniques to suit my evolving needs, always ensuring I left feeling lighter and more resolved. During a pivotal time in my personal life, particularly when I was navigating the emotional and physical challenges of stopping breastfeeding, Bianca’s supportive approach allowed me to discuss my experiences in a judgment-free zone. Her calm presence made a significant difference, helping me manage and overcome overwhelming feelings. Bianca also introduced practical tools like the Harmonic Scorecard exercise, which revolutionised how I approach my health and professional life. This tool helped me evaluate various aspects of my life, set realistic goals, and take mindful steps toward achieving them. My goal was to increase the amount of energy I had, and we worked together to help me identify small, manageable steps to improve this. I always knew I should eat healthier food, but this is the first time I have managed to build this into a routine, making it more sustainable, and as a result I have more energy for the things that are important to me. Overall, Bianca’s holistic coaching not only improved my physical well-being but also equipped me with a robust plan and the confidence to continue making positive changes. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their well-being and achieve personal and professional goals in a nurturing and empowering environment. Thank you again Bianca for all of your support and kindness.”

Energy Success Coachee
London

Life Coachee
Amsterdam

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Bianca where our sessions were engaging and positive. Bianca helped me unpick a lot of the issues I was facing as well as understand what motivates me and where I want to go in my career. Our sessions have led to me making a career changing move which I really appreciate and value. Lastly Bianca always brought enthusiasm and would get me out of my comfort zone to talk about certain topics I was facing which I’m grateful for.”

“Bianca was wonderful to work with. She is a passionate, kind and generous life coach who cares deeply about her craft and how her craft can improve the lives of others. When I started working with Bianca, I had some issues I wanted to work on in both my personal and professional life. She equipped me with relevant tools and techniques to help me make better decisions and navigate my journey as I sought to create and change things for the better. Her positivity and pragmatism kept me energised and motivated to “do the work”. Bianca has been on her own journey and selflessly shared her experiences and learnings which helped enrich my own life. I would recommend Bianca as a life coach in a heartbeat.”

Success Coachee
London

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