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Helene Lerner is the founder of WomenWorking.com.[1] She is an author, independent public television host, Emmy award-winning executive producer, and consultant for diverse women in the workplace. Throughout her extensive career, Lerner has focused on an assortment of issues, including building confidence in working women, channeling personal power, breaking barriers, and sharing broader professional advice.[2][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 began her career as a public school teacher in New York City. Gravitating towards the business world, she later moved to sales and marketing at The New York Times in the 1980s. There she began working her way up through the management ranks.[5]

Books

Lerner is the author of several published books. These include:

  1. The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue Their Skills, and How to Get Over It (2015)
  2. In Her Power: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self (2012)
  3. Smart Women Take Risks: Six Steps for Conquering Your Fears and Making the Leap to Success (2006)
  4. Time for Me: A Burst of Energy for Busy Women (2005)
  5. Time for Me: Simple Pleasures for Women Who Do Too Much (2005)
  6. What Makes a Strong Woman? 101 Insights from Some Remarkable Women (2005)
  7. Our Power As Women: The Wisdom and Strategies of Highly Successful Women (1996)
  8. Finding Balance: Trusting Intuition (1993)
  9. Creativity: Trusting Intuition (1993)
  10. My Timing Is Always Right: Trusting Intuition (1992)
  11. Embrace Change: Trusting Intuition (1992)
  12. 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 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[6]

“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[7]

Creative Expansions, Inc.

Lerner is currently the CEO of Creative Expansions, Inc., a multi-media company with the mission to empower women and girls. Since its conception in 1994, Lerner has produced and hosted over twenty televised specials under Creative Expansions, Inc.[8][9] Lerner's website for career women, WomenWorking.com, is the most active medium under the company's umbrella. The site offers strategies for navigating work and life and encourages women to believe in themselves through its motto: "Dare To Live Fully."[10] Additionally, Lerner stars and produces three online miniseries on YouTube, including Unapologetically Honest, Career Advice 101, and Lifestyle Hacks.[11]

Recent Work

Lerner continues to head a private practice, coaching individuals and groups on empowerment, leadership, and diversity issues.[12][13]

Awards & Honors

Lerner is the recipient of numerous awards, including two regional Emmy Awards,[14] [15]and many Gracie Awards, [citation needed] named in honor of comedienne Gracie Allen, given to encourage positive and realistic portrayals of women in the media.[16]

Award Year Honoring
1997 Gracie Award Heart Disease: A Woman's Story
1997 National Media OWL Award Osteoporosis: Your Bones, Your Life
1999 New York 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 New York Emmy Award Proud to Be a Girl
2004 American Public Television's MVP Award For outstanding contribution to public television.
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

References

  1. ^ "WomenWorking.Com". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ "5 Workplace Confidence Killers and How to Beat Them". Business News Daily. Retrieved 2018-06-13.
  3. ^ "Could Changing Our Definition Of Confidence Help More Women Succeed?". Fast Company. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2018-06-13.
  4. ^ "Contemporary Authors: Helene Lerner". Gale. 2009. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  5. ^ "Girlfriends Helping Girlfriends - All The Single Girlfriends". All The Single Girlfriends. 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2018-06-13.
  6. ^ "The Confidence Myth by Helene Lerner". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ "The Confidence Myth by Helene Lerner". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  8. ^ [Creative Expansions CEO Helene Lerner "https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/watch/creative-expansions-ceo-helene-lerner/vi-BBqdlmK"]. www.msn.com. Retrieved 2018-06-13. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help); External link in |title= (help)
  9. ^ Publishing, Beyond Words. "Helene Lerner author of In Her Power - Exclusive Interview". Beyond Words Publishing. Retrieved 2018-06-13.
  10. ^ "Support & Coaching from Inspirational Business Women - WomenWorking". WomenWorking. Retrieved 2018-06-13.
  11. ^ WomenWorking (2018-02-20), Unapologetically Honest Trailer, retrieved 2018-06-13
  12. ^ "Emmy winner Helene Lerner offers career advice" (PDF). JPMorgan Chase.
  13. ^ How to be happy in 2014 - CNN Video, retrieved 2018-06-13
  14. ^ "New York Emmy Nominations" (PDF). NYemmys.org. Retrieved June 11, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ^ McClintock, Pamela (2004-03-30). "N.Y. Emmys favor WPIX". Variety. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  16. ^ "Lerner, Helene - Dictionary definition of Lerner, Helene | Encyclopedia.com: FREE online dictionary". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
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