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Helen's Story
Do you know that the human body is made of 50 trillion cells and every second each cell coordinates billions of chemical reaction. Your Heart beats 100.000 and pumps 7500 liters of blood through 96,000 kms of vessels EVERY DAY. Every month you completely regenerate your outer layer of skin... we humans are amazing and the more I studied and found out I decided to change my career path and work with helping people to be the highest and best version of themselves. This is my story why I am a Health, Wellness & Cross-Cultural Coach
My Story
Hi, I’m Helen, and I’d like to share a little about my journey. My path has been shaped by family, health, and curiosity, taking me from Sweden to South Africa, with a few exciting stops along the way.
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In Sweden, I worked as a project leader in a global pharmaceutical company. I enjoyed the pace of corporate life while balancing family, friends, and outdoor exercise with a great group of women. Life felt settled and fulfilling.
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In 2015, my husband was offered a role in Shanghai, and our family decided to take the leap. Moving abroad wasn’t easy, but it gave me new perspectives. While the children adapted to international schooling and my husband focused on work, I pursued studies in health and fitness. Becoming a certified Personal Trainer opened the door to leading classes and later helping establish a gym that became a meeting place for expats and locals.
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Life took turns I hadn’t expected, but I found strength and purpose through wellness and supporting my children. A few years later, love and new opportunities brought me together with my husband Chris. Since then, we’ve lived in Mexico and the US, before settling in Cape Town.
Along the way, I continued learning—earning certifications in Health, Nutrition, Hormone Health, and Energy Medicine, as well as completing courses in Culture Awareness (MIT and Global Dexterity) and The Foundation of NeuroLeadership (NLI). These studies deepened my understanding of both individual well-being and the ways culture shapes our interactions.
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In the US, I started a Expat & International group to bring people together. It grew quickly, showing me how much community matters when living abroad. That experience reinforced my belief: when you find your people, you find your purpose.
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Today, as a Health, Wellness & Cross-Cultural Coach, I support individuals navigating change, personal growth, or life in a new country. My goal is to help others feel stronger, more connected, and more confident in creating the life they want.
I look forward to hearing your story and walking alongside you on your journey.
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Warmly,
Helen