Helen Housby

Helen Housby is a talented netball player, who has represented Team GB in countless international events. Armed with a winning mindset, she invites audiences to learn the skills that ensured her 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games gold medal, like peak performance and determination. As an after dinner speaker, audiences are captivated by Helen's story, which includes "edge of your seat" challenges and inspiring triumphs.

Helen is a pioneer of her sport, and offers audiences the personal strategies she employed to assist 52 and score over 100 goals. In 2013, Helen started playing for Manchester Thunder, a formidable netball team. She led the team to success at the 2014 Superleague Grand-Final, before moving to the New South Wales Swifts. Upon being selected for the England netball team, Helen was given the opportunity to truly prove her on-pitch prowess, which led to their 2018 Australia Commonwealth Games victory. Helen even scored the last-minute goal that clinched their semi-final success, a testament to her steely focus and determination.

As someone who can achieve her physical goals, Helen helps corporate and public audiences alike to achieve their personal goals. With over 60 caps to her name, she shares the secrets to a winning mindset entertainingly and insightfully. In 2024, Helen was appointed MBE for Services to Netball, another aspect of her career she is proud to promote in her speaking engagements. Helen is one half of an attacking pair that dominates the pitch, reflecting her tried and tested knowledge of teamwork that forms the foundation of her speaking topics. Whether appearing as a sports or after dinner speaker, audiences come away from Helen's speeches with a comprehensive understanding of peak performance, marginal gains and teamwork.