Sally Helgesen

Recognised by Forbes as one of the world’s foremost experts on women’s leadership and inclusive culture, Sally Helgesen helps organisations unlock the full potential of leaders by fostering confidence, collaboration, and meaningful inclusion. In her insightful and empowering keynotes, the bestselling author, leadership coach, and global thought leader equips individuals and senior teams with practical strategies to strengthen leadership effectiveness and create cultures where diverse talent can thrive. Her work focuses on advancing inclusive leadership that drives both performance and growth.

For more than 30 years, Sally has worked with leaders and organisations worldwide, helping women recognise and leverage their greatest strengths while supporting companies in building more inclusive workplaces. She is the co-author of the acclaimed bestseller How Women Rise, written with Marshall Goldsmith, which quickly became the leading book in its field by addressing the habits that often limit women’s advancement and offering actionable strategies for growth.

Her influential books also include The Female Advantage and The Web of Inclusion, both considered landmark contributions to modern leadership thinking. Her work has been widely recognised for shaping conversations around inclusion, leadership, and organisational culture, including introducing the language of inclusion into mainstream business leadership.

Sally has delivered keynotes and consulting programs globally, working with corporations, universities, and institutions including the United Nations, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Northwestern University.

Beyond her professional achievements, Sally is deeply committed to helping leaders lead authentically and inclusively. Her core message is clear: organisations thrive when leaders create environments where every individual feels valued, empowered, and able to contribute fully.