MONIQUE HELSTROM
Strategic Support for the Leaders Who Need It —
and the Assistants Who Deliver It
Recruiting, coaching, and live training for principals and assistants who are ready to thrive in their business, career, and partnership.
SPEAKER, COACH, AND RECRUITER OF TALENTED ASSISTANTS FOR BUSY CEOS.
I helped one of the top voices in leadership and communication run his life for almost a decade. Now I help others lead with clarity and communicate with purpose.
After many years as the “Chief” of Simon Sinek, New York Times best-selling author and TED celebrity, I learned that great communication isn’t just a skill, it’s a strategy. One that’s necessary for making any partnership work.
Today, I help executives and assistants build high-trust, high-impact partnerships through smarter hiring and clearer communication. Because when that relationship works, the whole business wins.
WORK WITH ME
Because One Side Can’t Thrive Without the Other
While other recruiters and coaches focus on one side or the other, I work with both executives and assistants to create high-impact matches and build habits that drive real, lasting results.
FOR EXECUTIVES
Hiring the right assistant is only half of the equation — knowing how to lead, communicate, and collaborate with them is what drives results. Whether you’re building a new partnership or leveling up an existing one, my recruiting and coaching services help you create a seamless and powerful partnership that drives success.
Stop the guesswork. Start the growth.
FOR ASSISTANTS.
You’re not “just” an assistant, you’re a strategic powerhouse (even if your executive doesn’t see it yet). Whether you’re ready to step into leadership in your current role or find a new one, my coaching and job pool help you step into your role with clarity, confidence, and the tools to lead up, build trust, and elevate your career.
Own your seat at the table.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Monique is a phenomenal ally. I worked alongside her for nearly a decade and can’t imagine how I would have done it without her. When I was dreaming up something new, frustrated with something that wasn’t working anymore, or stuck in a rut she helped me find the way through (and it was always less painful than I thought it would be). She’ll give it to you straight every time and hold you accountable. She’ll love your baby as much as you do and stick with you when you want to throw the baby out with the bathwater. She’s loyal, passionate, organized AF, a brilliant project manager amongst many, many other things.”
— Kim Harrison, Former CEO of Simon Sinek, Inc and co-founder of Meet Your Magic.
A GAME-CHANGING
ONLINE COURSE ABOUT AI
BUILT EXCLUSIVELY FOR ASSISTANTS
This isn’t a bunch of tech jargon or AI hype. It’s a practical, real-world training that shows you exactly how to use AI to write faster, plan smarter, communicate clearly, and get more done in less time, without losing your human edge.
If you’ve been wondering how to actually use AI in your role, this course is your answer. No fluff. No fear. Just powerful tools and real examples designed for the way you work.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE ALREADY SAYING
ABOUT THIS COURSE
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“I’m learning to use AI as a thought partner and really getting detailed on persona, tone, my personality, and prompting it to ask me clarifying questions. After that module, I completely reworked my LinkedIn profile using Perplexity and now my true self shines through!!!!!”
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“I love the format, and I like the instructor and the way he describes things in easy-to-understand terms. I'm not that far into it yet but will continue!”
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So far, it is meeting all expectations! Tal Goldhamer explains AI so well, and not in a dumb-it down kind of way, but rather in a practical, makes-sense kind-of-way without using lots of technical terms. His analogies and "think of it this way" explanations have made me often say "oh, I get it, interesting!" Thank you so much, Monique, for creating this course!
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“I’m loving how thoughtful and well-crafted the material is.”
KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS
Bring Real Talk (and Real Tools) to Your Stage
“When booking Monique you’re buying an inspired audience, good evaluations, a unique perspective, and approval from your boss.”
Equip your audience with the tools, language, and frameworks they actually need to lead better, communicate clearly, and create trust that sticks.
My speaking style is direct, engaging, and rooted in decades of experience navigating high-stakes dynamics between leaders and their teams. Whether I’m talking to a room full of executives, assistants, or both, I make sure they walk away with insights they can use immediately.
(Usually with a few laugh-out-loud moments they didn’t see coming.)
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Monique gives actionable tips for improving your life, not just inspirational jargon that you don't know what to do with. You walk away and have real solutions to implement immediately.”
A FREE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
How to Fast Track Your New Executive-Assistant Partnership in 30 Days
Hiring an Assistant is a game-changer, but only if you set the foundation right!
Most executive-assistant partnerships fail, not because of bad hires, but because of bad onboarding.
You don’t just need a skilled Assistant. You need one who gets you — your pace, your priorities, your quirks. But that doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through deliberate effort, communication, and alignment.
The good news? This free 11-page guide will make sure you’re set up for success.
FREE TOOLS, FRESH TAKES, AND REAL TALK
More Resources for Leaders & Assistants
YOU’RE READY
That’s why you’re still here.
I’m willing to bet you didn’t scroll through all of that just for fun. (But if you did, hi, I like you).
If you made it this far, it’s because something’s not working. Or it’s working, but just barely. Let’s fix it before burnout does it for you.