With over 20 years\u2019 experience in finance, Helen has had to deal with many of the highs and lows that running a business involves. She has seen issues around severe cashflow difficulties, raising finance, pricing challenges and the need for a complete business overview to ensure profitability improves.<\/p>\n
As an outsourced Financial Director<\/a><\/span>, Helen now supports clients to get the key foundations in place to ensure that they grow a profitable business. However, in recent months, Helen has also been a pillar of strength and clarity to our community – offering advice and daily summaries to breakdown government briefings. This is a testament to her positive outlook and breadth of knowledge.<\/p>\n Look out for Helen on an upcoming walk or get to know her a little better on LinkedIn<\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n","profile_picture":"https:\/\/www.freshwalks.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/20200710_091238239_iOS-scaled.jpg","profile_image_caption":"Image by John Shinnick","profile_information":[{"heading":"Tell us about your first Freshwalks.","content":" It was the Marsden route. I was pretty nervous for two reasons; firstly that I wouldn\u2019t be up to it fitness-wise, and secondly – having only just launched my business and not been to a networking event for about ten years – that I would find it really awkward. My husband Andy had been on quite a few and promised I would enjoy it.<\/p>\n There was no need to worry though! We took a steady pace and there were loads of lovely people to chat to who made me feel very welcome. I was pooped by the end but it was as good as Andy said it would be.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"How many have you attended?","content":" About 15 I think over a couple of years.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"Why do you come back?","content":" The people and the fresh air… Freshwalks attracts a lovely group of people who are always ready to listen and provide support. I like that the conversation is not just work-related and, as a result, bonds are formed quickly. The obvious health benefits are clear along with the opportunity to have a day in the fresh air away from screens too.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"What's your favourite route?","content":" Whilst it\u2019s a toughie (for me) the Chapel walk is great. It has a lovely stop for lunch and you definitely know you\u2019ve done a walk when it\u2019s over!<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"The something you always bring?","content":" Sweets!<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"Favourite Freshwalks memory?","content":" Walking along the beach in Formby with Cath Brown<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"heading":"How has Freshwalks helped your business?","content":" Loads of advice, collaborations on delivering courses, a couple of very helpful skill swaps and some paid work too.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"Recommend three people you have met on Freshwalks.","content":" Mike Pye<\/a>, Cath Brown<\/a> <\/span>and Alastair Jones<\/a>.<\/span> All three are great at what they do, have been extremely supportive to me over the last two years and are now my actual friends.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"How does Freshwalks challenge typical networking formats?","content":" It\u2019s so much more relaxed – with a walk to focus on, it’s easier for everyone to just be themselves. I enjoy that we spend more time talking about past-times, family and what we are planning for the weekend rather than someone spouting a list of their services at me. I still know what everyone can offer but information is exchanged much more naturally.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"Freshwalks is a combination of exercise, networking, sharing knowledge and thinking time. How do you balance those components?","content":" Networking and knowledge sharing happens so naturally as you trundle along with different people. My thinking time is generally when I\u2019m a bit tired walking up a hill and I\u2019m a bit too out of breath to talk. The exercise takes care of itself.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"Suggest one new place for us to go.","content":" Grindleford- we used it as a starting point when I lived in Sheffield and I remember it was so pretty.<\/p>\n"},{"heading":"Sum up Freshwalks in three words.","content":" Supportive, restorative and energising.<\/p>\n"}]},"yoast_head":"\n