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Talks

“Talks spoken from the heart about subjects that affect us all.”


- R Yeo

Helen Prosper, Founder of A Touch of Gentleness, is a keynote speaker who talks with passion and knowledge.


Helen combines her professional background with personal experiences to offer talks that are original, refreshing, inspiring and motivating.

Why choose Helen as your speaker?


Professional Expertise: With over 30 years of experience across the NHS, education and independent practice, Helen brings a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the human challenges that affect connection, wellbeing, and how we relate – whether in organisations, communities or daily life.

Transformative Presentation Style: Helen delivers powerful, passionate talks that go beyond information – they spark insight, touch hearts and inspire change. Her original and thought-provoking approach invites people to see through a more compassionate lens and reimagine how we live and relate, both personally, organisationally and collectively.

Personal and Professional Insight: Drawing on her rich professional background and life experience, Helen offers talks that are both grounded, deeply human and uniquely compelling. Whether speaking to workplace teams, community groups, or wellbeing events, she shares practical tools that help people to foster real connection, emotional resilience, and lasting cultural change.

Talk Topics Include

Grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based practice, these talks explore the transformative power of human connection, compassionate listening, and therapeutic touch. Tailored to meet the unique needs of your audience, topics include:

A Touch of Gentleness: The Story, Science and Power Behind What We Do

Helen tells the Inspiring and thought-provoking story behind A Touch of Gentleness. She shares how what began as a simple idea, has grown into a movement helping to restore connection in communities and organisations.

Based on Helen Prosper's lifetime of experience, professional insight, and emerging science, this is a deeply human and uplifting talk about why human connection matters so deeply, and the surprising power of therapeutic touch, listening and gentleness.

Helen shares the impact of simple human connection, the work of A Touch of Gentleness, and why she believes gentleness can help create a more peaceful and harmonious world.

Creating Paths to Peace and Joy


A talk exploring what true human connection really means, what blocks it, why it is becoming increasingly difficult to find, and why it may hold the key to creating a more joyful, creative, generous and peaceful world.

Drawing on lived experience, professional insight and science, Helen explores the hidden forces behind disconnection and polarisation, and challenges us to consider how we can change the way we relate to ourselves and one another.

A powerful and hopeful exploration of the relationship between gentleness and connection and how together they create new paths towards peace and joy.

The Power of Gentleness

Why gentleness is our true super power and what makes it so important.

How this often underestimated quality has the power to transform the way we live, work and connect with one another.

The Healing Power of Touch

The emotional and physical benefits of safe, intentional touch in a disconnected world.

Why touch is not a luxury, but a fundamental human need with the power to restore connection and wellbeing.

The Art of Listening

Why listeners are our unsung heroes in an era of information overload and stress.

The overlooked skill that transforms individuals, relationships, leadership and organisations.

Building a Culture of Connection & Gentleness in Organisations

A powerful, practical talk on why connection and gentleness are not soft extras, but essential drivers of wellbeing, resilience, and sustainable performance.

Discover how small, human moments can transform workplace culture, unlocking trust, productivity, and long-term growth in a rapidly changing world.

“Helen’s talks are absolutely captivating. You can hear a pin drop. She talks from the heart, with passion about subjects that affect us all. Always creative, imbued with wisdom, practical insight and stories. I’ve listened to many talks and attended many public speaking courses.
Helen is one of the best keynote speakers I have ever heard.”

– R. Yeo, Counsellor and Outreach Support Worker

Would you like Helen to speak at your event or organisation?

Book Helen to Speak

Podcasts & Radio

Helen has also been on various podcasts and radio shows sharing the vision and the impact of A Touch of Gentleness.

How to develop the power to give and receive gentleness with Dr Nidhi Gupta | Inspinar Podcast
Discussing the three pillars of A Touch of Gentleness and why we need more gentleness, touch and listeners in our world today.

Interview with Simon Herbert | Hailsham FM Radio
An overview of the work going on at A Touch of Gentleness and the simple ways it’s creating calm, connection and joy in communities. It’s a chance to hear more about the impact of our work and how volunteers are helping it grow.

Interview with Dr Nick Harvey | The Health and Wellbeing Podcast
In this episode of the Health and Well-Being podcast, Dr Nick Harvey explores the profound impact of human touch.
Listen to the series via the following links:    Apple Podcasts  •  Amazon Music  •  Podbean  •  Spotify  •  YouTube

 

“I so enjoyed a talk given by Helen on Creating Paths to Peace and Joy. Her kindness and gentleness really flows through everything she does. It was fascinating, overflowing with compassion and love. I found it so moving – at one point I just couldn’t stop tears of understanding and connection from flowing. If you have an opportunity to listen to one of Helen’s talks, you certainly will not be disappointed. You will be in for a real treat.”

– Catherine McNiven

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Book Helen to Speak

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