Charity Speaker for Webinars, Conferences, Podcasts & Events

Charity Speaker Bethany at an event

As an experienced charity speaker and coach with over 15 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.

Topics I Speak About As A Charity Speaker

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.

Wellbeing 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.

Bethany Helliwell-Smith founded Awen Coaching in 2020 after working in the charity sector for over a decade. Her mission is to create a charity sector where people want to work, where they can be healthy, and still make a positive impact. She empowers individuals and teams through coaching, inspires audiences through speaking engagements, and delivers effective workshops and team development programmes.

About Charity Speaker, Bethany

Bethany Helliwell-Smith, a Charity Coach, founder of Awen Coaching, red hair is sitting at a table in a cafe, smiling at the camera. She has a notebook, a pen, a microphone, and a smartphone on the table.

Upcoming Webinars, Conference’s, Podcasts & Events

FREE Webinar:
Grow Without the Grind: Building Supporter Relationships That Feel Good

Live on: Wednesday 1st October 2025 [2 pm - 3 pm]

Are you a marketer, fundraiser, or comms pro working for a charity? Do you want to build a strong supporter base without the stress?

Join me - Bethany Helliwell-Smith (Charity Coach and founder of Awen Coaching) and Alex Fearon (Email Expert and founder of Maybe Later) for a practical session on growing your audience without burning out.

In 1 hour, you’ll learn simple, sustainable strategies for building loyal supporter relationships that feel good for you and your supporters.

Co-hosted with Alex Fearon.

FREE Webinar:
Grow Without the Grind: Building Client Relationships That Feel Good

Live on: Wednesday 15th October 2025 [2 pm - 3 pm]

Are you a freelance marketer, fundraiser, or comms pro working for a charity? Do you want to build strong client relationships without the stress?

Join me, Bethany Helliwell-Smith (Charity Coach and founder of Awen Coaching), and Alex Fearon (Email Expert and founder of Maybe Later) for a practical session on growing your audience without burning out.

In 1 hour, you’ll learn simple, sustainable strategies for building effective client relationships that feel good for you and your clients.

Co-hosted with Alex Fearon.

Previous Webinars, Conference’s, Podcasts & Events

Podcast: How to Avoid Burnout

Live on: Thursday 19th September 2024

On the Charity People Podcast, Katharine Tinker-Switzer, Charity People’s Fundraising Senior Recruitment Consultant, and former Fundraiser, will be joined by Bethany Helliwell-Smith from Awen Coaching. This episode will explore how to prevent burnout and the things you can put in place to help. We will be delving into tips on how to set boundaries in a new role.

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.

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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