Webinars, Speaking Engagements & Events

As an experienced coach with over 12 years of valuable insights gained in the Charity Sector, I'm passionate about sharing my expertise, both in-person and virtually. I offer a range of engaging and informative sessions tailored to the needs of charity professionals, with a focus on personal well-being, professional growth, and organisational sustainability.

Through webinars, guest speaking engagements, and events, I address the real challenges faced by those dedicated to making a difference in the charity sector.

Topics I like to discuss:

  • Overcoming Burnout: Strategies to stop burnout in the charity sector.

  • Well-being in the Charity Sector: Promoting well-being and resilience.

  • Parenthood and Work-Life Balance: Navigating the challenges of balancing career and family life.


Upcoming Events

Training Sessions with WCVA

This May, through my work with the Funding Centre we are working in partnership with Catalyst Cymru and WCVA to bring you 3 fully funded training sessions, which I will personally be facilitating. The National Lottery Heritage Fund funds these free training sessions which are specifically for Voluntary Heritage Organisations in Wales and Organisations running a heritage project. You can click the links below for a more in-depth description of who is eligible to attend.


The Art of Inspiring Storytelling

16 May 2024 | 10 am – 1 pm | Online

  • We will walk you through the key processes that you will have to undertake to create a powerful case for support for your organisation. We will help you to bring together the resources that you will need to create strong messaging that your organisation can deploy for a whole range of fundraising and marketing activities.

Previous Events

Workshop: Navigating Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector using AI

Recorded: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Charity professionals are unfortunately no strangers to the challenges of stress burnout. The demanding nature of the nonprofit sector often leads to exhaustion, decreased productivity, and emotional strain. In this webinar, we'll delve into how AI solutions can offer valuable support in preventing and mitigating burnout among charity professionals.

Co-hosted with Jordan Patrick, founder of CharityGPT.


Workshop: Ignite Change

Recorded: Wednesday 6th March 2024

Join experienced coaches, Bethany Helliwell-Smith and Caroline Doran for this FREE one-hour workshop - Ignite Change. This transformative experience is designed for individuals working in the charity sector who are tired of feeling stuck and are ready to create a life they truly desire.

Co-hosted with Caroline Doran, Deliver Grow.


Webinar: Empowering Purpose-Driven Leaders: Overcoming Burnout

Recorded: Thursday 9th November 2023

If you are a purpose-driven leader and are feeling burnout, check out this recorded webinar where we enter into a conversation about burnout and how to prevent it.

Co-hosted with Mantle.

Webinar: Balancing Career and Parenthood without Burning out

Recorded: Thursday 7th December 2023

If you are striving to balance the demands of your career alongside the responsibilities of parenthood listen to Bethany, Fran and Jodie to discover the secrets to achieving a balance between your work and family life without burning out.

Co-hosted with Mantle.


Topics I speak about

  • Managing Stress & Overcoming Burnout

    Discover effective strategies to prevent and combat burnout within the charity sector. I provide practical guidance to help professionals maintain their passion for purposeful work.

  • Well-being in the Charity Sector

    Explore ways to promote personal well-being and resilience. I share insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance to enable organisations to have a sustainable impact.

  • Parenthood and Work-Life Balance

    Parenthood comes with unique challenges, especially for those working in the charity sector. I share how to find a balance between your career and family life, so that parents can thrive.

Navigating Complex Challenges

Through webinars, guest speaking engagements, and events, I address the real challenges faced by those dedicated to making a difference in the charity sector.

Charity professionals are often faced with a multitude of challenges, from burnout and staff retention to communication hurdles and imposter syndrome. I regularly delve into these crucial areas and offer practical strategies to conquer them:

  • Burnout: Discover effective ways to combat burnout, maintain your passion, and continue your purposeful work.

  • Staff Retention: Learn how to create an environment that retains and nurtures talented individuals, ensuring your charity's mission remains on course.

  • Low Morale: Boost team morale and foster a positive work atmosphere to enhance productivity and engagement.

  • Communication: Unlock the power of clear, open, and honest communication to strengthen teamwork and collaboration.

  • Leadership: Elevate your leadership skills, whether you're leading a team or contributing as a valuable member.

  • Imposter Syndrome: Overcome imposter syndrome and embrace your worth and contributions to your organisation.

  • Confidence: Build the confidence needed to tackle challenges with resilience and optimism.

  • Time Management: Master time management techniques to maximise your valuable hours.

  • High Workloads: Explore strategies for balancing heavy workloads and maintaining personal well-being.

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