Trailblazer Helen Seymour began her career as a Tornado F3 Pilot before becoming the world's first female Typhoon Pilot. She went on to assume responsibility for all flying standards within the Typhoon Force, serving in the RAF for 24 years. She delivered air defence to the UK, the Falkland Islands and for NATO in the Baltic states. She served on operations as part of the liberation of Libya, and additionally, she was involved with testing and introducing new equipment and capabilities onto the Typhoon aircraft.
Rosie Steevenson spent over a decade in the RAF, where she was a Tornado F3 Navigator, a highly qualified instructor and evaluator. Latterly, Rosie flew missions with test pilots conducting developmental missile firings in a complex environment. Since leaving the RAF, Rosie has worked worldwide, speaking with organisations at all levels about leadership and human performance. Rosie is passionate about improving human performance and recently gained a Master's in Human Factors.
Together, Rosie and Helen formed ‘On A Mission’ to retell their extraordinary experiences of flying together from unique perspectives. They have spoken with a wide range of organisations, at all levels, bringing unforgettable lessons from the front-line, simultaneously enthralling audiences whilst being easily relatable to business challenges.
Helen Seymour and Nicola 'Rosie' Steevenson's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Working Under Extreme Pressure & The Tools to Operate Effectively
- The Importance of Training People Well
- Resilience
- Adapting to Change
- The Importance of Inclusivity
- The Fear of Failure
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Could not have wished for a better way to kick-off our offsite and help us explore how we can tackle the challenges we face with humility, professionalism and dedication to the mission. Thank you Helen and Rosie for sharing with the FXE team what is expected of those taking on one of the most demanding jobs…you inspired all of us!” - Laura, CFO, Funding Xchange
"I had the amazing opportunity to hear from Rosie and Helen and the incredible journey they have been on. What resonated most with the 300 people they spoke to (across multiple talks) was the relatability. Their resilience in the face or adversity, their relentless pursuit of excellence and their ability to train hard and fight easy. This has real and tangible transferable skills in to the modern corporate world. I would highly recommend Rosie and Helen to help your organisation unlock the potential in your leaders, and see a unique perspective, that is highly engaging, interactive, and authentic." - Kevin, Senior Manager at BFY
"A real privilege to work with you at such an early stage of the development of your business. It’s great working with Business Leaders who have a growth mindset, can take feedback, and do amazing things with it. You are amazing, what you do is phenomenal, and I can’t wait to watch your continued success, seeing your heads stay firmly above the parapet." - Mark, Business Coach
“A heartfelt thank you to Rosie and Helen for the outstanding speeches they delivered over the eight workshops we hosted at Network Rail. The Railway can be a tough crowd, but they did not let them intimidate them. They were engaging, interesting, and highly motivational throughout. I can honestly say that Rosie and Helen were by far the best keynote speakers we have had for these events, and that is not just my personal opinion. I have had so many people complimenting the calibre and relevance of what they spoke about.” – Joanner, Network Rail
- 2025 - Helen Gained a Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching from ILM
- 2024 - The pair co-founded On A Mission
- 2024 - Rosie became an Associate Consultant, Atrainability
- 2024 - Helen became a Training Consultant for Inzpire
- 2023 - Rosie gained an MSc Ergonomics and Human Factors from the University of Derby
- 2022 - Rosie became an Associate, Systemic Factors Limited
- 2021 - Rosie became an Aviation Safety Consultant
- 2019 - Rosie was Head of Human Factors, Virtual Jet Centre Limited
- 2018 - Rosie was Director, Human Performance Solutions
- 2018 - Rosie became a Trading Company Director, Devon Air Ambulance Trust
- 2017 - Rosie was an Associate Lecturer in Aerospace, Exeter College
- 2014 - Rosie was a Flybe Ground Instructor
- 2013 - Rosie became a STEM Ambassador
- 2009 - Helen became the World's First Female Eurofighter Typhoon Pilot
- 2005 - Rosie served in the Royal Air Force
- 2001 - Rosie gained a BEng Aerospace Engineering, University of Manchester
- 1999 - Helen served as an RAF Tornado & Typhoon Pilot
How to hire Helen Seymour & Nicola 'Rosie' Steevenson
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