Helen Woodward
Executive Coach and Adviser
Working with founders, leadership teams and organisations navigating growth and change.
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With experience across government and high-growth business, as a leader, adviser, consultant and coach I’ve led through complexity and significant change, worked alongside senior leaders and founders, and experienced first-hand the challenges that come with growing an organisation while keeping people, purpose and performance in balance.
That experience shapes how I coach. I help you create space to think differently, see what may be getting in the way, make clearer choices and act on what matters.
People who work with me are committed to leading, learning and building organisations where their people thrive and their products and services bring about positive change.
Endorsements
The value of coaching for leaders
I work with founders, leadership teams and organisations navigating growth, change and increasing complexity.
The integrity and professionalism Helen stands for helps everyone deliver at a higher level. It has clearly helped her develop an impeccable reputation over the years, which along with her excellent knowledge has helped us forge valuable partnerships.
Oren CohenCCO, Zen EducateIf you're serious about improving your leadership skills, I highly recommend working with Helen. She is a gifted facilitator, and she provides a wealth of practical advice that you can use immediately.
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 VolzFounder and CEO CoachI highly recommend Helen, a brilliant professional dedicated to improving standards. Working with her can be transformative for start-up leaders and she brings a lovely warmth to everything she does. What sets Helen apart is her genuine care. Start-up leaders should seize the opportunity to work with Helen. Her expertise, passion, and commitment make her an invaluable partner for informed decision-making and leadership development.
Asher SilvermanFounder and CEOI have had the pleasure of working with Helen for nearly 10 years now at two different international schools. Helen is not just a fly-in, advise, fly-out consultant. Her programmes are always of a high standard - engaging, up to date, active and thought provoking and always delivered with a smile.
Stephen PriestBritish International School of TbilisiHelen is an accomplished coach and facilitator. She instantly puts people at ease and creates the environment needed for people to relax, share and think deeply about issues that matter to them. What sets her apart from many coaches I have worked with is her authenticity, compassion and empathy.
Matt WoodcockMembership Director, Responsible FinanceHelen's deep care and commitment to the development of leaders is second to none. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive experience, as well as highly refined facilitation skills. Her constant desire to learn and improve is a wonderful model for her clients.
Alan SielerCEO, Newfield InstituteHelen's expertise in leadership development combined with her warmth and easy to talk to nature makes her an excellent coach. Her person-centred approach has really resonated with me and has enabled me to think differently, setting practical actions that I have embedded into my daily work.
Joanna Czutkowna FRSACEO, 5THREAD
For organisations
How coaching adds value to your organisation
Organisations can only grow according to the pace at which they learn.
I work with leaders in building people leadership to enhance growth and success with a focus on:
- Individual and team leadership
- Building the relationships and cultures we want
- Clarity in decision-making
- Relationships
- Organisational systems
- Navigating uncertainty and complexity
About Helen
My professional experience spans 7 countries and 3 continents and includes education, government, universities and growing technology businesses.
- ICF approved training in Switzerland, Finland and Denmark
- Leadership workshops for clients including Danske Bank, high growth start-ups, government and education
- Coaching, consulting and advisory support for leaders in government and businesses including EdTech, Pharmaceutical Licensing and data optimisation
My work is informed by a deep interest in how language, assumptions, relationships, moods and organisational practices shape what people believe is possible and the success they deliver.

Thinking
What I’m thinking about

Online courses
Self-paced leadership programmes, including Essential Skills for Leadership Impact and Beyond Headship.
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Rebuilding Schools Nepal
In 2015 I co-founded Rebuilding Schools Nepal. Since then we’ve raised £30,000 to support education and healthcare, working in partnership with Love Nepal.
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If you’re navigating growth, change or complexity, I’d be glad to hear what you’re working on.
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