by Helen | Nov 10, 2025 | Professional Development, Speaker Coaching, Storytelling
Some days, I can lead a room, weave stories, and hold everyone’s attention. Other days, I can’t even meet someone’s eyes in a small meeting without going red. For years I thought there was something a bit odd about these huge shifts in confidence. But over time, I... 
by Helen | Nov 3, 2025 | Professional Development, Speaker Coaching, Storytelling
There’s a moment I talk about in the opening episode of my new upcoming podcast season (more info coming soon!), which is a moment that changed everything for me. It was the day storytelling saved my life. I don’t say that lightly or for the clicks. Years ago, I was... 
by Helen | Oct 27, 2025 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
This one is for anyone who uses slides in their talks, presentations, workshops or briefings. If you do this, then at some point you will have noticed it. That glazed over expression from someone in your audience. They have zoned out, and have adopted the 1000 mile... 
by Helen | Oct 20, 2025 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
For the past year I’ve been running a simple experiment in my business: notice what energises, notice what drains and then adjust accordingly. That experiment led to a complete reset with fewer services and a clearer focus. Today most of my time goes to executive... 
by Helen | Oct 13, 2025 | Business Coaching, Professional Development, Storytelling
Just over 12 months ago, I sat down to do something unusual. I wrote a letter to my future self. A Zander letter, based on a method by conductor Benjamin Zander. The premise? Write as if it’s a year from now, and all your biggest hopes and goals have already come... 
by Helen | Oct 6, 2025 | Professional Development, Speaker Coaching, Storytelling
There’s an invisible pressure that sits on the shoulders of so many leaders. You feel it when you walk into a boardroom, or when you open your laptop before a client call, or when you hit “record” on that content you’re supposed to share. It whispers: “Don’t mess this...
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