Helen’s Stories | Helen Healy

In praise of a wandering mind

A quote by the wonderful writer, Ann Patchett, comes to mind regularly these past five months as I struggle with the book inside me. The book I have thought about, toyed with for years. "I can't write the book that I want to write but I can write the book that I can write." The book I want to write…

Mentoring from Malta

Wonderful to travel to the island of Malta with my friend Geneve and discover a country I knew very little about. From the ancient fortified cities and rugged cliffs to the cosmopolitan harbour sides it was a wonderful trip especially with the insights from locals. What was truly wonderful though was the ability to continue mentoring and coaching my event…

The Best Year of My Life

I quit my job to follow my passion. A little complicated because I was the boss. So I had to help my staff find jobs let the contractors and clients know that the fat lady was singing. With a little help from my friends pack up and close down the office I had been in for ten years and set…

Last Days in Canberra

Our days in Canberra came to an end in November with the final debriefing as Producer of the Indigneous Program for the Centenary of Canberra. Our report included feedback that the contract was one of the most rewarding and amazing experiences for all the team as we had met and worked so many talented and passionate people, were privileged to…

Working in Cobar

I love small plane travel as you can see familiar landscapes so clearly the white noise is quite peaceful and you fly so low you have internet access the whole way. This year I fly in and out of Cobar providing event management consultancy to NSW National Parks and Mount Grenfell Board of Management as they plan the Mt Grenfell…