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Helen Kent

Expertise

As a strategic leader in education and coaching, I bring over 25 years of experience in reflective practice, inclusive facilitation, and professional development. My approach is rooted in active listening, deep inquiry, and emotional intelligence, using non-directive, question-led methods to unlock insight and growth. I design reflective tools and metaphors that deepen learning and foster authentic connection. I champion inclusive leadership, adapting resources and facilitation styles to support neurodiverse individuals, youth, and diverse communities. Through coaching-infused events and outreach, I celebrate courage and promote belonging. My advocacy for mental health and wellbeing is embedded in storytelling, social media content, and everyday leadership practice. With deep expertise in safeguarding, statutory compliance, and systems-level collaboration, I support vulnerable individuals and build resilient, high-performing teams. I model adaptability and reframe challenges as opportunities for growth and alignment. As a communicator, I craft strategic messaging that inspires action, whether through onboarding, outreach, or narrative reframing. I integrate metaphor and coaching language to shift perspective and embed sustainable change. My operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and cost modelling skills ensure impact at both strategic and grassroots levels. As Founder and Executive Coach at Unmask Your Potential, I lead professional development initiatives that build confidence, authenticity, and capacity. I create coaching cards, games, and guides that reduce challenge areas and embed best practice, empowering educators and leaders to flourish.

Experience

Helen is a strategic leader, executive coach, and founder of Unmask Your Potential, with over 25 years’ experience in education, coaching, and community development. She specialises in reflective practice, inclusive facilitation, and professional growth, empowering educators and leaders to lead authentically and sustainably. Helen’s coaching approach is rooted in deep inquiry, emotional intelligence, and neurodiversity-inclusive methods. She designs coaching-infused resources, events, and tools that foster belonging, resilience, and courageous leadership. Her work supports individuals and teams to navigate complexity, reconnect with purpose, and embed sustainable change. With expertise in safeguarding, organisational strategy, and systems-level collaboration, Helen brings a grounded, compassionate lens to leadership. She advocates for mental health and wellbeing through storytelling, social media, and coaching practice, and is committed to cultural competence and inclusive outreach. As a podcast host and event designer, Helen curates transformative spaces for reflection, connection, and growth. Her gatherings blend sensory warmth, creative prompts, and intentional conversation, offering leaders a chance to pause, realign, and flourish. Helen is especially passionate about supporting ‘square pegs’, those who feel different or don’t fit the mould, to build confidence and thrive as changemakers. Her work celebrates courage, fosters belonging, and invites others to lead with authenticity and heart.

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