Communication that connects, inspires, and sets in motion
"Humans often envelop themselves in a veil of pretense. They find themselves trapped in a matrix of social norms and external ideals that alienate them from their true selves. But during an honest conversation, when you share something real or vulnerable, it feels as if you break through a palpable resistance. You cut through the armour of your ego. This creates deep resonance — the gentle hum of the soul that changes the energy in the room. Suddenly, you are human among humans. That is true connection."
- MATTIAS DESMET
Strategic communications
Every organization has a story. I help you tell it in a way that truly connects - grounded in what’s happening around you, and designed to move people.
From positioning to execution, I turn your story into communication that works.
Event host/ Moderator
Licensed mediator
When communication becomes stuck and tensions rise, mediation can help create space for dialogue again. In a safe and structured setting, I guide you towards greater clarity, mutual understanding, and workable agreements.
With attention to each person’s story and to what often remains unspoken, we work together towards solutions that are not only feasible, but also sustainable and supported by all involved.
About Helena
With more than 20 years of experience in communications, I have developed campaigns for profit and non-profit organisations, both locally and internationally. I spent six years working in Qatar, China, Singapore, and London, primarily focusing on crisis communications and sports sponsorship for companies during events such as the Asian and Olympic Games.
I also collected stories in Congo, India and Nigeria to create powerful storytelling for a Belgian medical NGO.
My international work in multicultural settings has further deepened my passion for human connection and authentic communication.
Client reviews
" Thank you Helena. You did a tremendous job.
Your motivation, high level of preparation and complete implication were the key ingredients that made the moderation of our debate on ‘resilience’ a success.
Your distinctive voice, which conveys calm and clarity, together with your overall presence, quickly put the panelists at ease. This created an open exchange in which also humour could naturally emerge. "
" What stands out is how Helena made visible what ESSMA truly is: not just an organisation, but a close-knit network of people. A family.
She consistently translated that into our communications — from social media and mailings to live storytelling at the ESSMA Summit at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. "
‘It was a real pleasure to work with Helena for three years on the Pro League Christmas campaign, where she represented the charity. Thanks in part to her professionalism, creativity and dedication, together we created a powerful communication campaign time and again, in online and print media as well as on television.
As spokesperson on radio and TV, Helena represented the charity with conviction and warmth, ensuring that the campaign's message was widely supported.’
" Helena looks beyond content alone and thinks strategically. A great example was the ESSMA workshop in collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain at their new football training centre in Paris. As moderator, she connected the entire day seamlessly and turned it into one strong story.
Her moderation gave the day extra allure. "
" As a panel moderator for one of our clients, Helena gave us peace of mind by thoroughly immersing herself in the topic of the day beforehand and arranging an introductory meeting with the panelists.
The client needed a bilingual moderator well-versed in the subject, and Helena delivered — perfectly, to everyone’s satisfaction.
Her approach is highly professional; she dares to ask challenging questions without coming across as arrogant, and her thorough preparation and guidance ensure that every participant feels at ease.
Highly recommended! "
