by Helen | Mar 16, 2026 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
There is a tension many senior leaders experience that rarely gets talked about. They are highly capable and respected in their field and trusted implicitly one-to-one. Yet when it comes to speaking up in boardrooms, publishing thought leadership, or stepping into... 
by Helen | Feb 23, 2026 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
Early February feels like a bit of a hinge moment doesn’t it. The year has started moving, but it’s not yet running away with us. Which makes it a good time to check in, how’s it all going? My word for 2026 is Joy with Intent. So I did a bit of an audit to see if... 
by Helen | Feb 16, 2026 | Business Coaching, Leadership, Storytelling
There’s something I see all a lot on socials at the moment that I need to mention. It’s when a brilliant, talented coach, consultant or leader with a powerful story and solid speaking skills says: “I just don’t get it. I’ve applied to so many TEDx events, and... 
by Helen | Feb 9, 2026 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
Have you ever walked away from a conversation, a talk, a meeting, or a pitch and thought: “Ugh. I said too much again.” You were just trying to be clear, and to prove you knew your stuff, or to make sure you were understood. And, if you’re honest, to fill that weird... 
by Helen | Jan 19, 2026 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
There’s a version of me that shows up when life feels uncertain. She gets a bit quieter, more sensible, and also very agreeable. And she starts checking. Checking whether her thoughts make sense, whether her ideas are “sound” or whether her next move is the right... 
by Helen | Jan 12, 2026 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
Last year my word was grounded growth. And it did exactly what it needed to do. I looked after my energy, paid attention to my health and checked in with myself instead of pushing through. Choosing steadiness over speed was important at that time. There were many...
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