e-Course Terms and Conditions

This e-course is free: here’s the small print 1. Definitions and Interpretation  The capitalised terms in these e-Course Terms and Conditions (“this Agreement”) have the meanings set out herein and reference to includes or including shall be construed without limitation. Headings are for ease of reference and shall not affect the construction of this Agreement.  … Read more

Come on Cameron – camera shy? I don’t believe it.

David Cameron refuses TV debate: media training for leaders would give him confidence to face his rivals.

Shame on British Prime Minister David Cameron for refusing to take part in a series of pre-election TV debates with rival party leaders, when he pushed so strongly for debate five years ago as Leader of the Opposition. It was all very well to advocate TV debates and to air his views when he had nothing to lose. But now, … Read more

Helen Sewell

Unparalleled Leadership Communication Coach Helen Sewell has unique skills, qualifications and credentials for empowering leaders to communicate with influence and impact. Her exclusive techniques help CEOs and Senior Executives turn their words into gold. A science graduate, award-winning, international BBC broadcaster and former BBC journalism trainer, Helen is Europe’s only radio and TV professional to hold a Master … Read more

Executive Presence

Executive Presence Coaching for Authority and Gravitas What exactly is Executive Presence? Executive Presence is an authoritative presence that engenders trust. It grabs and holds attention and is intrinsically linked with gravitas. Executive Presence means connecting with your audience on a fundamental level, and captivating them by speaking with credibility. It involves influencing the way … Read more

Communication training – a dirty little secret?

Helen Sewell: gagged from mentioning communication training clients

Gagged! I am the skeleton in the closet of several large clients – their dirty little secret. I am banned from sharing that I’ve worked with them. This has nothing to do with the quality of my communication training (other companies give me great testimonials). It seems this gagging order is down to extreme confidentiality … Read more

Outstanding Results

Leadership Development Courses That Raise Profits Increasing your influence: outstanding results Academic research has demonstrated that Helen Sewell’s leadership development methods and unique techniques for  enhancing personal impact can dramatically increase profits – a result no other Executive Communication Coach can demonstrate. Helen scientifically tested the value of her work by training a team of sales … Read more

Public speaking anxiety shuts down the brain

How public speaking anxiety can shut down part of the brain and make us slip up when giving a talk

The root of public speaking anxiety revealed Scientists have just discovered that when someone is watching you perform, or even when you think you are being watched, an important part of your brain switches off. It’s called the inferior parietal cortex (IPC), and it’s situated in the outer part of the brain near the top and … Read more

Top five terrible talks: cringeworthy leadership communication skills

Cringeworthy, embarrassing presentations? Use leadership communication skills to speak like a pro.

Could the nightmare happen to you? Speaking in public. We all fear getting it wrong. And when it goes dramatically wrong, the embarrassment is all-consuming. Not to mention the frustration. Perhaps this rings uncomfortable bells for you. Have your leadership communication skills ever flown out the window at a critical moment? Have you ever wished the floor would … Read more

The Media Rescue Intensive

CEO Media Training Empowering you to impress with confidence Daunted by the prospect of a media interview? Nervous about facing the TV cameras? Fearful you might say the wrong thing? Worried your words will be used out of context? Concerned about the implications? Most business leaders find media interviews the most intimidating part of their role … Read more

CEO Communication Coach reveals the secrets of influence

There’s no magic involved! Firstly, let me debunk a myth. There is no elusive, mysterious quality to being a compelling speaker or a compelling leader. As a long-standing CEO Communication Coach, I say this with confidence: I’ve researched it academically and practically with leaders from all over the world.   There is no X-factor, or … Read more