Coach, Consultant, Adviser
I work collaboratively with leaders enabling them to be more resourceful and take effective action. As leaders grow in confidence and competence we:
- Build effective leadership knowledge, skills and practice
- Develop team relationships
- Improve productivity
Collaborative learning is key for leaders and teams to manage challenging issues and relationships, and create the opportunities and futures they want.
Bespoke consultancy
I offer bespoke consultancy for individuals and organisations seeking to enhance their leadership and improve performance. I’m skilled at facilitating teams to explore leadership dilemmas, enabling clients to more effectively manage challenging issues and create the opportunities they want.
With experience in leadership roles across private and public sectors, I draw on a breadth of context specific understanding and knowledge, enabling me to help you generate solutions tailored to your goals and challenges.
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Background and personal life
I was previously Head of School Improvement for the Department for Education, and held lead roles in national, regional and local government, schools and colleges. I designed and facilitated coaching and leadership programmes for the University of Manchester and served as a Magistrate in Greater Manchester.
A commitment to continuous learning lies at the heart of my work; we all have the potential to grow, learn and re-imagine our future.
Away from work, I’m a performing musician and a keen explorer – with my highest altitude gig being in the Himalayas at 2700m.
Rebuilding Schools Nepal
In 2015 I co-founded Rebuilding Schools Nepal. Since then we’ve raised £30,000. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported. Our attentions are now on exploring how we can support health care provision with our partner charity Love Nepal.
Find out moreWhat leaders say
Working with Helen has been a transformative experience. She has a gift for creating insights and reflection that changed my view of the world and greatly increased the impact I can have. Through our conversations, she pushed me to question my assumptions and consider new perspectives, which has been incredibly valuable for my personal and professional growth.
Alexander VolzChief of Staff, CoachHubHelen's workshop gave me an immensely useful scaffold for working through the question of what I want to do in the next stage of my career, centred on my values and passions. I left with a renewed sense of energy and optimism for the next stage of my life journey.
Matt WoodcockSenior Programme Manager, Department for EducationA great programme for leadership teams! The sessions are friendly, open and inviting, not too intimidating. The programme follows a beautiful logic and has a natural flow. It feels more like an invitation to have some 'me time' and develop your leadership skills.
Maxine RobertsDirector of Education, M&P Consulting LtdLet’s talk
If you’re navigating growth, change or complexity, I’d be glad to hear what you’re working on.