by Helen | Dec 16, 2024 | Event Speaking, Leadership, Storytelling
Up until quite recently I had a BIG visibility issue. Before Covid I used to show up daily on livestreams, videos and posts to my community. But a load of life stuff happened after that and the blocks started to slide into place. This made me want to shrink back, be...
by Helen | Dec 2, 2024 | Business Coaching, Event Speaking, Professional Development
Criticism can sting. For many, that sting triggers defensiveness, frustration, or even anger. But what if we could turn criticism into one of our greatest growth tools? In my early years, I took criticism deeply personally. It was hard to separate my self-worth from...
by Helen | Nov 25, 2024 | Business Coaching, Event Speaking, Storytelling
As business leaders, we’re often focused on the next project, the next goal, or how to scale more effectively. But there is an overlooked tool that can create sustainable growth and genuine connection: storytelling. I recently sat down with Susan Payton, an expert...
by Helen | Nov 4, 2024 | Event Speaking, Leadership, Speaker Coaching
Imagine this: My client, an introverted senior leader, with just a few hours’ notice, was asked to deliver a critical message to 300 people. She won’t mind me saying this, but this isn’t her favourite thing to do. She was understandably nervous, unsure how to make...
by Helen | Oct 21, 2024 | Event Speaking, Professional Development, Speaker Coaching
Calling all leaders! Whether managing a small team or leading a department in a larger organisation, I am sure you will have had to deliver tough, non-negotiable messages at some point or other. Over the years I’ve been party to, and have had to deliver them. Being...
by Helen | Oct 14, 2024 | Event Speaking, Leadership, Storytelling
Ten years ago, I made the crazy decision to leave the safety of my corporate role in Leadership and Talent and venture out into the wilderness on my own. As I celebrate this milestone, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the incredible highs, the deep lows, and all the...
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