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.
On TV
This Girl Ran: Sky News interview on barriers to women in sport
This Girl Ran, author interview from helen on Vimeo.
Metro: Dry January: Smug or a much-needed break?
ITV: Is PMS all in women’s heads?
ITV: Physical contact in the workplace – have sexual harassment rules gone too far?
DEBATE TOUCHING HARASSMENT from helen on Vimeo.
ITV: Do we really care about ‘gender reveal’ parties?
iNews 24: Live reporting at Finsbury mosque after terror attack
On Radio
Radio 4 One to One: Can you have Part Time Love
Late Night Woman’s Hour: Secrets and Lies. Four guests talk about keeping secrets
BBC London: Discussing sugar daddie dating sites with Nikki Bedi
BBC Radio Leeds: Should we fear dying alone?
BBC Radio Leeds: Discussing can you have love at first sight?
BBC London: Reviewing the day with Simon Lederman
Journalism
Woman: Why I ditched glamour and toughened up with endurance sport
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Women’s Running: Book Extract of This Girl Ran
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Daily Mail: This Girl Ran book review
A "chatty and sometimes racy account of going from glamour girl to GB triathlete." Daily Mail Click image below to read article:
The real barriers to women in sport
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Express: From cocktail bars to GB Triathlete
Telegraph: From party girl to GB triathlete – but was it a step too far
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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.