Executive Coaching for Women and Global Teams

Hi, I’m Dr. Helen.

Welcome to my corner of the internet: where career breakthroughs meet hot chocolate, laughter, and bold optimism.

I’m an executive coach, speaker, and facilitator with 20+ years of experience helping women take ownership of their careers and supporting HR leaders in building thriving, inclusive workplaces. My work blends research-backed coaching with deep cross-cultural insight to spark real transformation—whether you're an individual ready to level up or an organization seeking to uplift your people.

From Oslo to Ouagadougou, Nairobi to New York, I’ve led career development programs, facilitated team retreats, and delivered speaking engagements across six continents. My sessions are known for inspiring lasting growth in the areas of:

  • Women’s career advancement

  • Leadership development

  • Workplace culture transformation

Whether you're here to grow your leadership or grow your team—I’d love to help.

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  • “Dr. Helen's 'Elevate' session was a revelation for our L'Oréal colleagues on how to navigate their careers. Her delivery style was captivating, making important ideas accessible and engaging. The content was super relevant, offering practical steps and strategies that resonated deeply with everyone, from mid-level leaders to rising talents. The impact was immediate and profound; attendees left feeling genuinely inspired and empowered. The value provided by her insights and actionable takeaways have undoubtedly left a lasting impression, helping to propel our focus on retention and progression of top talent!”

    -Timi Dorgu, Diversity Advocate, L’Oréal

  • “Helen’s coaching approach was the perfect mix between presenting a model on how to manage individual growth and build resilience in an environment that gets more complex and challenging and sharing and learning from individual experiences. This has been immensely valuable for me individually but also for building a stronger connectivity to the members of the WomIN+ network. A Big Thank You!” 

    — Anke D’Angelo, Vice President and Auditor General, World Bank Group

  • “Helen is a highly experienced, knowledgeable coach and facilitator with extensive UN and private sector experience. It is a pleasure to collaborate with her as she brings immense value to the work we are doing in HR. Her initiatives have high impact and her clients always provide great feedback on her approach and methodology. She manages sessions with great confidence and credibility. She is well organized, structured and clear in her explanations, patient and very good in answering the questions posed by the participants making sure that all the content delivered is well understood. She is particularly good in teaching to a diverse, multi-cultural group and participants appreciate her kindness, and participatory approach as well as her attention to the learner’s needs and hands-on way of delivering the courses she facilitates. Highly recommended for future assignments.”

    -Cristina Pelaza, Human Resources, FAO

  • “Helen brings creativity and a love of what she does to her work with people and teams. Helen is wonderful to work with; she knows how to engage diverse participants in meaningful dialogue. Everyone left our workshop feeling inspired and energized.”

    — Lauren Rumble, Associate Director of Gender Equality, UNICEF

  • “Helen’s [How to Flourish] class was fabulous, transformative, and even life-changing. It was exactly what I have been looking for and have struggled to find elsewhere. Helen was a great facilitator of engaging, meaningful and impactful conversations, and I appreciated having the time and space for self-reflection, peer discussion/support, and sharing. … Part of the value of this experience was the opportunity to open up with others in the course, having deep and personal conversations that you wouldn't normally have with strangers. I have already recommended this course to several colleagues.”

    — Jane K., BeWell at Stanford University

  • “From our very first [coaching] session, it felt as if I had known her for years: her beautiful smile and incredible energy filled the whole room with positivity and reassurance. Over six months, with Helen’s guidance, I committed to deep reflection (even when it was difficult) and stayed focused on doing the work. Today, I am thrilled to have two amazing opportunities that align with both my professional goals and personal values. There is still a lot ahead, but I am deeply grateful for Helen — not only as an outstanding coach but also as a lifelong friend.”

    — Yulia Barinskaya, Corporate Finance Executive/Investor & Advisor

  • “Helen partnered with our team to create multiple learning opportunities, structured to develop and empower women. Helen is a joy to work with. Her optimism, flexibility, and professionalism made all the difference. She is amazing! She loves what she does and it shows.”

    - S. Overton, Workplace Culture Practitioner

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