Author, Ghostwriter & Journalist
Founder,
Thought Leadership PR
About Helen
I believe it’s my calling to help people tell their story.
After writing three of my own books, a 15-year career in journalism, and then a five year high-stress stint of running my own PR business, the urge to do something worthwhile started to creep up on me. In all those three careers, the common denominator has been developing and articulating stories.
Then I came across a question – when attending a leadership workshop – which deeply resonated with me.
The question: What’s the gift you’re called to give?
The question hovered in my consciousness for weeks until eventually I realised, my gift is articulation. I have always known writing is my gift. But until now, my gift had not been put to altruistic use. I pursued journalism for by-lines. Books to get my story on bookshelves. Developing thought leadership for CEOs to make into industry names – none of which seemed to make the world a better place.
And so it came to me that my gift can be given through ghostwriting and writing coaching.
I took the decision to reduce my involvement in my business Thought Leadership PR so I can personally ghostwrite for people who have a positive story to tell, but who don’t have the time or skill to bring it alive.
Whether you have an inspirational story which can benefit others, or you want to chronicle your life to pass to your family for legacy, I know it’s my calling to help you do that.
Journalism
Metro: RIP personal trainers: Get the ultimate fitness babysitter
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Metro: Why I hate the word ‘boyfriend’
Outdoor Fitness: Swim-Run to the World’s End
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Sunday Times: Charities don’t see all of 5p carrier bag proceeds
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Metro: Why are we going off sex?
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Psychologies: Why is it harder to make close friends as adults?
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On TV
HTLGI festival at Hay-on-Wye: Women in Conquest
Once it was men who counted sexual conquests as a sign of their prowess. Now in the age of Tinder a new generation of women are doing the same. Is this empowering and liberating? Or is it a wrong turn on the road to equality?
Sky News, Sunrise Paper Reviews, June 2014
http://www.youtube.com/embed/Jh-L0Cmg8Q8
HTLGI Festival at Hay-on-Wye, 2014: Screw The Fairytale
Are white weddings and happy families past their sell-by date? In a world where independence and individualism is celebrated, the definition of coupledom has to change.
Sky News, Sunrise Paper Reviews, May 2014
http://www.youtube.com/embed/__0NnDR5fWw
Sky News, Sunrise Paper Reviews, April 2014
http://www.youtube.com/embed/EY1BntShDZk
STUDIO 10 – Australian breakfast TV – March 2014
http://www.youtube.com/embed/A2P9otEc68s
On Radio
BBC Radio London: Topical studio discussion with Jo Good
BBC Radio London: Reviewing the day with Simon Lederman
BBC Radio London: Reviewing the day with Simon Lederman
BBC Radio London: Reviewing the day with Simon Lederman
BBC Radio Scotland: Discussing General Petreus’s affair
BBC Radio London: Studio chat with Jo Good
Speaking
The perk of being an author is that I am often asked to deliver informative and inspirational talks and take part in debates.
I’ve done lots on the changing trends of modern relationships (because of my first two books!) – well who doesn’t love to ponder about love? I’ve also done plenty of inspirational talks about transcending from glam city girl to tough outdoorsy triathlete (thanks to my latest book!).
But more recently I’ve been using my media expertise to talk give talks about pitching to the media, PR strategy and thought leadership.
Credits include Institute of Arts and Ideas, Intelligence Squared, Stylist Live and the WI.