About Helena Bowen

Professional Background and Expertise

Helena Bowen is a speaker coach and speechwriter specializing in TED and TEDx events, helping speakers craft and deliver compelling messages.[1][2][3][5][6][8][10] Based in Los Angeles, she offers programs like The Speakeasy ($850/month) and private coaching (starting at $2500).[9] She explicitly states she is not affiliated with TED.[10] Prior to coaching, she worked at HBO on shows including Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, and Euphoria.[8]

Public Speaking Techniques and TED Talk Secrets

Bowen shares strategies for standout TED talks, such as asking 7 key questions ASAP if selected for TEDx.[16] She highlights what makes talks memorable through her work with speakers.[2][5][8] Common advice includes using storytelling to lead and connect.[4]

Common Public Speaking Mistakes

In 'Five Public Speaking Mistakes and What To Do Instead,' Bowen outlines errors to avoid for 2020 improvement, published on TEDxMileHigh.[6][22] She addresses misconceptions about becoming a better speaker.[3]

Personal Challenges: ADHD and Executive Function

Bowen has ADHD and discusses moving beyond 'I know what to do, why can't I do it?' via coaching, technology, and self-reflection.[7][11] As a client of executive function coaching, she shares experiments and data collection to manage her brain.[11]

Early Personal Blog (2009-2010)

An older WordPress blog under Helena Bowen (possibly 'dpgirl') features casual content: book reviews (e.g., Me 2.0 on personal branding),[14][18] movie reviews,[13][20] recipes like 'The best damn salad,'[17] LA fine dining,[19] and tags like Persepolis,[15] Twilight Saga,[20] and Kidnapping.[21] This reflects pre-professional interests in culture, food, and media.

Business and Monetization

She teaches speaking up via storytelling to make more money in business.[4] Podcast appearances cover earning through public speaking.[4][8]

Other Mentions

Unrelated content includes a podcast with Yasmine Bowen on toilet training[12] and a news article on Ken Follett.[23]