Former
Author & Journalist
Founder,
Thought Leadership PR
About Helen
I’ve had a 15 year career as an author, journalist and broadcaster. I’ve written for every major UK newspaper and appeared as a commentator on news programmes such as Sky News, Five Live, Good Morning Britain, BBC News Channel and more.
As an author I’ve written three books, one of which was a WHSmith best-seller and one which was long-listed for William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
While still an active journalist, I now use my media experience to help others get into the media. I work with c-suite executives, entrepreneurs, academics, authors and other public figures helping them develop media-worthy ideas and become a revered commentator in their industry.
You can hear media pitching advice from my Media Insider Podcast.
On TV
ITV This Morning debate: Are women happier without kids?
ITV Good Morning Britain: TV soaps show too much drinking
eHarmony TV: Commitment Phobia – what is it and can it be ‘fixed’?
ITV: Are ‘Men at Work’ road signs sexist?
gmb sexist road signs from helen on Vimeo.
ITV Good Morning Britain: Should floral tributes be banned?
This Girl Ran: Sky News interview on barriers to women in sport
This Girl Ran, author interview from helen on Vimeo.
On Radio
BBC Radio 4: Money Box: I argue it’s cheaper being single
The Influential Women Podcast: Guest appearance
ToughGirl Podcast: Adventures from This Girl Ran
Five Live: Having children is an environment issue
When female racing car driver Leilana Munter said people should consider not having children for environmental reasons there was uproar. Why do people get so het up when a woman announces she doesn't want children?
Marathon Talk Podcast: My story of This Girl Ran
BBC Radio London: Talking to Jo Good about This Girl Ran
Books
Journalism
METRO: Having children IS bad for the environment
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Telegraph: Rita Ora is an odd choice to back a campaign to get girls into football
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Huffington Post: The resilience I didn’t know I had
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Metro: The rise of fitness themed music festivals
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Metro: What’s the dating etiquette when one earns more than the other
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Women’s Fitness: I found myself through outdoor sport
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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.