Helene Lerner
Helene Lerner is the founder of WomenWorking.com.[1] She is a prolific author, independent public television host, Emmy award-winning executive producer, and workplace consultant. She covers a wide array of issues, such as women and confidence, harnessing personal power in changing times, calculated risk-taking, reinvention, breaking barriers, and more. Lerner is the author of 13 published books, her latest one The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue their Skills and How to Get Over It.[2]
Since 1994, Lerner has produced and hosted more than twenty televised specials under the umbrella of her company, Creative Expansions, Inc. She received American Public Television’s “MVP” Award for her outstanding contributions to public television.[3]
Education
A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Helene holds an MBA from Pace University and a master’s in education from City College in New York City, where she currently resides.[4]
Career
Lerner's career began as a teacher in the New York City public school system. Using her innate business instincts, she later pursued sales and marketing assignments during the 1980s, working her way up through the management ranks of the The New York Times. She is currently the CEO of Creative Expansions, Inc., a multi-media company she created whose mission is to empower women and girls. In addition to her published books and television specials, Lerner maintains a private practice, coaching individuals and groups and providing tools to increase their sense of empowerment. She also advises corporations on leadership and diversity issues.
Books
Lerner is the author of several published books. These include:
- The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue Their Skills, and How to Get Over It (2015)
- In Her Power: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self (2012)
- Smart Women Take Risks: Six Steps for Conquering Your Fears and Making the Leap to Success (2006)
- Time for Me: A Burst of Energy for Busy Women (2005)
- Time for Me: Simple Pleasures for Women Who Do Too Much (2005)
- What Makes a Strong Woman? 101 Insights from Some Remarkable Women (2005)
- Our Power As Women: The Wisdom and Strategies of Highly Successful Women (1996)
- Finding Balance: Trusting Intuition (1993)
- Creativity: Trusting Intuition (1993)
- My Timing Is Always Right: Trusting Intuition (1992)
- Embrace Change: Trusting Intuition (1992)
- Stress Breakers (1985)
Lerner's most recent book, The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue Their Skills, and How to Get Over It (2015), earned her endless praise for her insights on working women.
“The Confidence Myth is the handbook for any woman looking to succeed in her career. Helene Lerner cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what keeps women from succeeding in business—and how to get past it!”
—Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul and star of ABC’s Shark Tank[5]
“We all struggle with knowing how to express our own value and move through our fears–This book walks women through these common struggles and helps them emerge as stronger, more confident role models. Helene Lerner's combination of both honesty and insight makes this a valuable tool for women of all ages.”
—Mika Brzezinski, cohost of MSNBC’s Morning Joe[6]
WomenWorking.com
Lerner's website, WomenWorking.com, the premier website for career women, offers strategies on leadership, advancement, and navigating work/life, as well as a multimedia blog with posts from career coaches. The website's motto, "Dare to live fully," has grown to inspire women all over the globe.
Lerner has a robust social media presence, providing tips and inspiration to loyal followers. Most popular is the site's Facebook page, with approximately 15 million likes as of June 2018.
Most Recent Projects
As of lately, Lerner has been focusing on expanding the WomenWorking.com website.
Additionally, Lerner has been building several online miniseries, including Unapologetically Honest, Career Advice 101, and Lifestyle Hacks.
Awards & Honors
Lerner is the recipient of numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards, given by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in recognition of excellence in television, and many Gracie Awards, named in honor of comedienne Gracie Allen, given to encourage positive and realistic portrayals of women in the media.[7]
| Award | Year | Honoring |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gracie Award | Heart Disease: A Woman's Story |
| 1997 | National Media OWL Award | Osteoporosis: Your Bones, Your Life |
| 1999 | Emmy Award | Out of the Darkness: Women and Depression |
| 1999 | Gracie Award | Out of the Darkness: Women and Depression |
| 2000 | Gracie Award | Blazes of Light: Women Living with HIV/AIDS |
| 2003 | Gracie Award | Grab Hold of the Reins: Women in Cancer |
| 2004 | Emmy Award | Proud to Be a Girl |
| 2005 | Gracie Award | Pure Magic: The Mother-Daughter Bond |
| 2007 | Gracie Award | Best Friends: The Power of Sisterhood |
| 2015 | 24th Annual Media Awards Competition: National Council on Family Relations | A Special Face |
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