Monique Helstrom

…Speaker, Coach, and Recruiter for Talented Assistants and Busy Executives.

Creating the foundation to build a career, a business, and a life without limits.

Foundation: (n) the basis or groundwork of anything.

How does one build and maintain a solid partnership, team, or business?
It takes self-awareness, confidence, and skilled communication.

All things we rarely, if ever, are taught how to do.

I’ve designed customized coaching programs, keynotes and workshops, online classes, and recruitment services to fill that very gap.



Unlock Your Communication Potential

Attention, growth enthusiasts! I'm thrilled to announce an upcoming opportunity designed to elevate your communication skills to new heights.

I'm now offering free access to my mini-course "Traits & Skills for Good and Bad Communication." Designed to arm you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your communication habits immediately. The course offers:

→ Two In-depth Video Lectures: Gain insights into effective communication strategies and common pitfalls to avoid.
→ Downloadable Cheat Sheets: Keep essential tips at your fingertips for quick reference in crucial moments.
→ Interactive Exercises & Questions: Engage with material that challenges and expands your understanding, making you not just a listener, but an active participant in improving your communication skills.

As part of this course, you're invited to join an exclusive, free webinar on Wednesday, April 24th at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET. 

This is your chance to dive deeper into communication mastery and get your questions answered live.

Limited spots are available.

Simon Sinek's Former Executive Assistant Monique Helstron

Why else?

WHY MONIQUE?

As the “How” to Simon Sinek’s “Why” for almost a decade, I worked as the Executive Assistant, Producer, and “Chief of Simon,” New York Times best-selling author and TED celebrity.

I produced everything he did to inspire and scale his movement, including launching three of his best-selling books, developing his world-famous speaking career, and coordinating his media appearances.

I had the opportunity to meet thousands (and thousands) of people, all of whom were unique and special. Yet, the issues they faced were quite similar.

What do I bring to the table and how can I use those skills to amplify a partnership, team, or organization?

My experience gave rise to my practical and honest approach to individual excellence, team collaboration, and how communication is at the center of it all.


  • I have 23 years of experience developing humans and building organizations in both the corporate world and small businesses alike.

  • I have been an Assistant on and off since I was 18, taking after my mother, aunt, and grandmother who were Assistants and Office Managers their whole lives (plus, my sister is a COO).  Organization and prioritization are in my blood.

  • Named in PeopleHum’s “Top 100 Global Thought Leaders that will inspire you” in 2020 and 2021.

  • I am one of the very few recruiters specializing in the Executive and Assistant partnership.

  • Speaking topics include self-awareness, human skills, executive presence, confidence building, professional communication, feedback and hard conversations, organizational development, and building powerful partnerships and teams.


Monique Helstrom Image Blue

“I am obsessed with growth and development. I am on a mission to show others that they are limitless, and it all starts from within.”

TYPICAL COLLABORATORS

Teams/Departments
Middle Managers
HR
Operations

Administrative Professionals
Assistants
Executive Assistants

Executives who need
Administrative Professionals
Assistants
Executive Assistants

  • Monique said everything that was on our hearts and minds. She was engaging, honest, and relatable, and left us speechless by how spot on she was. Her talk inspired us to take action, to have tough conversations, and to be the change for ourselves. Monique didn’t just inspire us. Monique empowered us.

    Siobhan Edwards, Manager of Speakers & Events

  • I wanted to THANK YOU for your incredibly impactful work with my Exec and me today - but also for all of our sessions. I have taken so much away from our time together, and can honestly say it's the best thing I've done to lift myself up as a working professional. I truly appreciate you so so much and will sing your praises low and high to every EA that I encounter forever. You are 1,000% in your zone of genius doing this work. You're amazing. Thank you for everything.”

    Molly McKnight, Executive Assistant, Handshake

  • I must say, yours was the first education session I ever felt value from! You are an inspiration. Thanks for presenting such useful tools to help me be my best.

    Tom Sessoms, Territory Sales Manager, Bosch

  • Working with Monique 180’ed my business! She’s brought my relationship with my Assistant from one of frustration and misunderstandings to one of consideration and empathy. She filled our cups with confidence, totally modernized our procedures, and helped us implement things that I cannot imagine living without. Without a doubt, she shifted my bottom line and up-levelled my life.

    Pete Longworth, Visual Poet & Photographer, The Art of Seeing

KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

Some speakers inspire, and some give you theories or opinions, but they don’t always give you the tangible steps to achieve your goals. In my keynotes and workshops, you will always walk away with actionable and realistic steps to turn your aspirations for yourself or your team into meaningful and lasting change.

Ask about a customized version for your audience.

Learn the most important skill that you were never actually taught how to do: effectively communicate.

Perfect for Individuals and Teams, Administrative Professionals, Middle Managers, Operations
30-, 60-, and 90-minute keynotes + 3-5 hour interactive workshops + Private Coaching




The story of what happens when we’re pretending nothing is wrong.

Perfect for Individuals and Teams, Administrative Professionals, Middle Managers, Operations
30- 60- and 90-minute keynotes


Turning a misunderstood profession into a celebrated and powerful career.

Perfect for Administrative Professionals and Operations
30-, 60-, and 90-minute keynotes + 3-5 hour interactive workshops + Private coaching

Creating powerful partnerships between Executives and Assistants.

Perfect for Administrative Professionals and their Executives
60-90-minute keynotes + 90-minute to 3-hour interactive workshops + Private coaching

Learning who you are so you can become who you are supposed to be.

Perfect for Individuals and Teams, Administrative Professionals, Middle Managers, Operations
Requires participants to take Gallup’s CliftonStrengths 34 Assessment.
2-5 hour workshop + Private coaching



CHECK OUT MY MEDIA PAGE

Executive and Administrative Assistant  Interview Tips, Strategies