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Ep 70: Growth, Burnout and The Next Chapter: Reflections After 70 Episodes
Episode 70 • 2nd June 2025 • Words that Change Lives • Helen Packham
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In the final episode of this season of the Words That Change Lives podcast, Helen reflects on the highlights, lessons learned, and heartfelt gratitude that have defined a remarkable season. As she presses pause and looks ahead to new opportunities and fresh directions, this last instalment offers listeners an honest and inspiring look back and a glimpse of what's next.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Looking back on the podcast, so grateful for the support

04:48 Podcasting has led to increased opportunities, reach, and credibility in this field

07:42 The podcast has expanded discussions beyond traditional communication topics

10:46 Learned podcast SEO, improved titles and tags, branching into video, recalibrating business strategy

13:05 Reverse engineering priorities, documenting on YouTube until podcast season two 

16:10 connect on social media for updates on season two.


Connect with Helen:

Website: helenpackham.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@helenpackhamspeakercoach

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham


The podcast will be pausing after this episode but you can continue to get weekly videos and BTS insights from Helen via her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@helenpackhamspeakercoach

Or by signing up to her speak up newsletter https://helenpackham.com/ (bottom of the home page)



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