Words that Change Lives

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of presence—how we convey ourselves physically and vocally to create a lasting impression. Whether you’re an aspiring speaker, seasoned leader, or busines…

In this episode, Helen dives into the complexities of communicating across cultures with her guest, Zoe Cousens. With over 30 years of experience in the investment sector and a strong track record of…

Banish Boredom in the BoardRoom. Helen takes you through an essential skill for leaders, coaches, and business owners alike: transforming dull, data-driven presentations into captivating, impactful e…

What does being a thought leader actually mean? 

Sharing her personal journey and insights from her career in leadership development and entrepreneurship, Helen unpacks thought leadership’s evolution,…

In this episode, Helen shares her personal journey from corporate life to business owner, revealing the invisible suit of armour she used to wear to feel more confident. She explores the pitfalls of …

Helen explores the art of powerful language and its transformative impact with the help of her special guest, Phil M Jones. Phil is a renowned entrepreneur behind five multimillion-dollar companies, …

In this episode, Helen Packham challenges the conventional approach to storytelling by discouraging the use of straightforward timelines. Instead, she encourages you to explore more dynamic and engag…

In today’s episode, Helen interviews Lisa Sheerin, whose journey is a testament to the power of resilience and embracing a non-linear career path. In this episode, Lisa opens up about her initial str…

Today, Helen opens up about her own journey from a shy, easily-embarrassed child to becoming a confident communicator. She explains the profound impact of social anxiety on personal relationships, ca…

Today’s episode is all about crafting your signature keynote talk.

Whether you're looking to inspire, educate, or mobilise an audience, a well-structured keynote can be your greatest tool. 

Keynotes h…

Today we're exploring the art of storytelling. A tool I've leveraged throughout my career to help introverted leaders, coaches, and small business owners alike. In this episode, we'll unravel 11 stor…

Today Helen explores the pivotal “pit moments” that define our stories and shape our lives with Jason Archdale. Jason is a mental wellness life coach and professional speaker, who shares his own jour…

Welcome to a special reflective episode of the Words That Change Lives podcast. I am taking a moment to look back at the incredible journey of the podcast so far. With 17 episodes under our belt, I t…

Host Helen Packham explores the art of productive disagreement with special guest Ian Leslie, author of "How to Disagree." 

Today's conversation covers the defensive nature of disagreement, the import…

In this bite-sized episode, Helen shares a unique and captivating strategy for landing corporate gigs. Inspired by the iconic scene from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," she walks you through a f…

In today's episode, Helen and her special guest Jo Twiselton explore the world of effective communication. Jo is an expert in organisational change, drawing from a rich background in PR, marketing, a…

In this episode, Helen discusses the importance of confidently articulating your message without relying on scripts or prompts, and how this can lead to a more impactful connection with your audience…

In this episode of Words That Change Lives, Helen delves into the world of TEDx talks and the process of landing a TEDx speaking gig. Drawing from her experience as a TEDx speaker and coach, she shar…

In this episode, I sit down with Shiggi Paktor, who's carved a niche for herself in the world of audio, from her days as a college DJ to becoming a sound engineering expert. We discuss everything fro…

This episode explores the TEDx journey of Tony Brooks, a leadership psychologist and author, who recently gave his TEDx talk exploring the complex dance between survival thinking and creativity. 

Hele…