Years ago, I made a silent promise to myself:
‘I will never stand up and speak in front of a room again.’
I was crouched inside a phone box in central London, having fled my corporate office mid-panic attack. At the time, I was working in leadership and learning development, and from the outside, things looked successful.
But inside, I felt completely unanchored.
I’d spent most of my life doing what I thought I should do. Staying quiet, being agreeable and accommodating. I was ambitious and wanted to do well, but I’d been told I was too nice.
Not assertive enough.
Too quiet. And I wasn’t sure what to do about that to change it. So I ended up running away.
But something in me eventually knew that shrinking to fit wasn’t sustainable.
So I started to dig in.
The Journey to Bold
That was the beginning of my journey, which started with a choice to do something about it whilst not sacrificing myself.
I began to rebuild and rewire old beliefs.
I explored storytelling, performance, and embodiment. I tapped into my existing skills in coaching, communication, and influence. I tested what it looked like to be visible on my terms, without the performance or pretending to be louder or tougher or more polished than I am.
I did something I never thought I would: I stood on a stage and delivered a TEDx talk to 1,500 people.
And everything changed.
Since then, I’ve coached hundreds of leaders, speakers, and founders to craft their message and create talks that land in the hearts and minds of their audience.
I became a TEDx Curator and speaker coach and helped people share their ideas worth spreading.
Without lecterns, boring slides or note cards, but loads of juicy stories.
Which brings me to this:
Why a Signature Talk is One of the Most Powerful Tools in Your Business
We all know that visibility matters. But how you become visible is what sets you apart.
In a world saturated with AI-generated content and surface level noise, the most effective way to build trust and connection is through a talk only you can give.
A signature keynote isn’t a presentation or a training session. It’s:
- A door-opener for high impact opportunities
- A trust builder that puts you front of mind in your niche
- A powerful way to position yourself as the expert you already are
- A tool that grows and flexes with your business and elevates your message
I’ve helped clients deliver talks that landed them global speaking slots, aligned corporate partnerships, and even redefined their entire brand positioning.
But more than that, it’s the process of creating the talk that unlocks the most value. You gain clarity. You articulate your impact. You reconnect with why you do what you do.
Introducing: Craft Your Signature Talk Intensive
This summer, I’m offering a limited number of Signature Talk Intensives for experts, coaches, consultants and leaders who are ready to build a keynote that reflects their real expertise.
This is a focused, high impact, one-to-one session designed to help you shape a transformational talk that aligns with your business goals and amplifies your voice.
What’s Included:
2-Hour Deep Dive Session
We’ll work together to build the framework for your signature talk rooted in your unique thought leadership, values, and audience.
Story & Structure
We’ll map the arc of your talk using proven storytelling principles and my tried and tested structure powered by AI so you’re building an impactful talk that leaves a mark.
Alignment with Your Business
You may have written a book, been launching a new offer, repositioning, or looking to open doors through speaking. Whatever it is, we’ll ensure your talk works as a strategic asset.
Custom Action Plan
You’ll leave with a clear roadmap to finish your talk and confidently share it with the world.
2 Weeks of Email Support
After the session, you’ll get support from me as you develop and rehearse your talk. You won’t be left staring at a blank page wondering what comes next.
This is for you if…
- You’re sitting on a story or body of work and don’t know how to shape it
- You’ve got something to say, but no structure to say it with impact
- You’re booking events, but your talk doesn’t reflect your authority (yet)
- You want to be remembered for your thought leadership
- You’re done playing small and ready to lead visibly
Common Blocks I Hear (And How We Overcome Them)
“I don’t know what to talk about.”
You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’ll unearth the core message together.
“I don’t want to just tell my story.”
Great. A signature talk isn’t just your story, it’s your ideas, your impact, and your point of view.
“I’m not ready.”
If you’ve built a business or body of work around your expertise, you are ready. You just need support to shape it.
“I tend to ramble or go off track.”
That’s why structure matters. We’ll build one that gives you clarity and flexibility.
Ready?
DM me the word KEYNOTE and I’ll send you the details.
Or book directly here
Price: £497 for a limited time before the offer ends.
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Helen x
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