Vitruvian Woman – Executive Presence & Image Literacy for Women Leaders | Image Ability |
Sign In

Learn, grow, advance and excel in a thoughtful community of leaders navigating change, visibility and influence. Receive occasional practical reflections on executive presence, image literacy, leadership and cultural Intelligence.

Join Image Conversations

This book brings grounded image literacy education to the fore as a multi-dimensional, modern leadership tool – a blend of substance and style, of external presentation and inner conviction.

Connect with the Author

Available in Hardcover, Softcover and E-book

This book speaks directly to the gap between representation and authentic voice, offering practical self‑empowerment.

Ratul Ahmed, Managing Director, Commerzbank AG

A rare combination of resilience, clarity and grace… a book based on lived experience.

Richard Ralph, Former Ambassador and Governor

A reminder of what it means to live with relevance – to build with intention, feel deeply, and give generously.

Dana Dima Demetrian, Vice-president and Board member, BCR ERSTE Bank

Warm, thoughtful, empowering… a reflective conversation with an experienced mentor.

Anna Chechel, Professor and Policy Adviser in post-conflict recovery, University of Cambridge and Mariupol State University (Ukraine)

A clear articulation of the architecture of presence, offering practical, evidenced advice for communicating one’s unique brilliance.

Caroline Zakrzewski, Senior Technical Manager, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics

A thoughtful reappraisal of executive presence for women who mean to lead.

Gishan Dissanaike, Dean Cambridge Judge Business School

A deeply human exploration, reflection and frame of reference for our times.

Rebecca Robins, Founder, Advisor, Author

A thoughtful and empowering read that reframes image as a strategic leadership capability grounded in authenticity and purpose.

Kehinde Sonuga, People & Change Leader, Diageo

A generous, insightful book reflecting the same clarity and conviction Daniela brings to her mentorship.

Christina Dumitriu Jackson, R&D Discovery Scientist, AstraZeneca

A powerful reminder that strong foundations matter and that leadership grows from integrating many elements into a meaningful voice.

Claudia DiFonseca, Chief Operating Officer, Cambridge Protein Arrays

Elegant and practical, grounded in the timeless pillars of Strength, Relevance and Beauty… thoughtful, humane and deeply empowering.

Dr Lidia Sasaki, Tokyo Metropolitan University

A reflective “Radio 4–style” approach delivered with practicality and depth.

Fiona Myles, Brand Consultant & Lecturer, Royal College of Art

Authentic, vivid and deeply human storytelling that prompts real self‑reflection about leadership, visibility and how we show up.

Psychologist

A beautifully balanced book. Daniela’s fluid, insightful writing makes the experience feel like high‑class coaching distilled.

Mihai Etcu, EMEA Head of Talent Management, AUMOVIO (Continental)

A thoughtful, practical guide that shows voice, relevance and style are integral to leadership, not extras. Clear, confident and genuinely empowering.

Sunny Lu, Head of Rolls-Royce Management System