Managing Director, Helen Sewell

Helen Sewell is a very hands-on Managing Director, who delivers many of our training courses and seminars in public speaking and presentation skills. She also specialises in voice training and media training.

Before setting up Simply Speaking Limited, Helen was an award-winning BBC presenter and producer, who trained radio and television broadcasters for many years. With a Master’s degree in voice training from Central School of Speech and Drama (University of London), Helen specialises in helping people to speak with impact.

Training expertise

Helen uses a unique mix of training methods developed from journalism, broadcasting and coaching. With additional qualifications in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and counselling, she guides you to achieve your full potential, gently helping you to break old habits and thought patterns while adopting new skills and behaviours. If you have any fear of public speaking (from public speaking phobia to mild nerves) Helen has expertise in helping you to reduce your emotional stresses and become more confident.

As a registered physical therapist, she is also well placed to deal with the physical issues that arise through fear of public speaking. For example she might advise you how to breathe more naturally or recommend ways to resolve your underlying muscle tensions.

In addition to her skills in voice work, body language and reducing fear of public speaking, Helen’s background in journalism training makes her an authority in teaching presentation structure – developing a key message and telling a fascinating, seamless story using language that conjures up inspiring pictures for the audience.

Professional affiliations

Helen is a member of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association, the British Voice Association, the International Centre for Voice and the National Union of Journalists.

More details

To learn more about how Simply Speaking can help you to sound great, look professional and feel confident, why not sign up for our mini e-course, which contains loads of practical advice to get you started.

Or contact us now for a free initial consultation. We will help you work out the most appropriate type of communication skills training for your needs, and advise you how to start improving your public speaking, presentation skills and/or media skills today.