For the Ladies Who Lead
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WHAT IS HELM?
Firstly I can tell you what it is not …
It is not your standard mentoring.
Essentially I am an Educator sharing as much experience and knowledge as you’re willing to absorb. I am your biggest cheerleader. Think of me as your sounding board because we all know when you’re at the Helm, trying to steer yourself in the right direction, it can be a very lonely place.
I don’t pretend to know it all or that I am doing it perfectly myself, in fact there are many moments throughout my journey that make me cringe. I do however promise that if I know the answer I will not only tell you but I will teach you, and if I don’t know the answer I will find someone who does.
So what can I do for you? Here it is in an easy to understand list format …
I can help you create boundaries and the systems to support them.
I can help you manage your time better.
I can help alleviate decision fatigue, overwhelm and imposter syndrome.
I can educate you in growing your own business or side hustle.
I can help you get clear on the bigger picture.
And I can find experts in the areas you want to improve.
I believe that I can help women feel a whole new level of support.

WHO AM I?
I’m Vanessa, mum of three little ladies, Frances who is 6, Violet (aka Winnie) who is 4 and Florence who is 1. I’ve been married to my real life super hero Kris for 9 years.
I grew up in Charleville in Western Queensland, started my hairdressing career in Brisbane in the early 2000’s, and settled in Toowoomba, QLD in 2010 where I started my business journey with Profile Hair Design and yes I am actually that old, 38 to be exact.
Over the last 11 years I have grown my business from 2 to 11 employees, and endeavoured to flip the ‘industry standard’ of hairdressing employment and leadership on its head. I have strived to create as much work/life balance for my employees as possible. As well as expanding education for these ladies beyond the confines of Hairdressing and into the world of boundaries and self care.
I have created Helm because I believe that I can help women find a whole new level of support, and I want to share my knowledge to help empower you.