Charity Speaker for Webinars, Conferences, Podcasts & Events
As an experienced charity speaker and coach with over 14 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.
About Charity Speaker, Bethany
“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.”
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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Upcoming Events
Away Day Facilitation: Weston Park Cancer Charity - 9th October 2024
Fundraising Everywhere Members Workshop - 14th November 2024