Helanah W.

About Helanah W.

Leadership was never meant to cost us our health.Yet too many women are leading with brilliance on the outside and burnout on the inside.I know the pattern, I’ve lived it.After 15 years at the intersection of marketing, organizational consulting, and wellness, I realized the real crisis in leadership isn’t talent. It’s sustainability.That’s why I founded Thrive by Design: a reimagined approach to leadership that blends evidence-based coaching, somatic wellness, and AI-enhanced insight. Because the next generation of leaders won’t just perform, they’ll preserve themselves.Today, I work with forward-thinking organizations and women leaders who are ready to build workplaces that feel as good as they function. My work has helped teams improve retention, decision-making, and well-being not by doing more, but by leading differently.If you’re building the future of leadership, one rooted in clarity, energy, and humanity — let’s create it together.

Experience

1. Executive Leadership Coach

   Terawatt

   Jan 2022 — Present

   I advise companies on leadership strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employee well-being, helping them design and implement solutions that drive performance, engagement, and sustainable growth. From consulting on strategic initiatives and managing complex projects to coaching executives on navigating change, decision-making, and team leadership, I provide both high-level guidance and hands-on execution to create real impact.As a leadership consultant and executive coach, I partner with high-performing leaders to gain bottom-up insights, maximize team effectiveness, and lead with confidence in times of change. My approach helps leaders eliminate wheel-spinning activities, drive organizational growth, and create a culture of accountability and innovation.Employee well-being is now a competitive advantage. I design mental health and well-being group coaching programs that address burnout, overwhelm, and workplace stress—providing practical, time-saving strategies that help employees stay engaged, productive, and resilient.

Education

• The American University in Cairo

  Arabic

• AFS Intercultural Programs USA

  Germany Immersion

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Linguistics

• Embrace Yoga DC

  E-RYT200 & E-RYT500, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher

• Florida School of Massage

  Massage Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy, Herbology

• Institute for Integrative Nutrition

  Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

• New York University

  Master of Science - MS, Executive Coaching & Organizational Consulting