As the world’s first female Eurofighter Typhoon pilot, Helen is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She carved her path through one of the most demanding and predominantly male environments in the world, serving as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force for over 20 years. Beginning... Read more
As the world’s first female Eurofighter Typhoon pilot, Helen is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. She carved her path through one of the most demanding and predominantly male environments in the world, serving as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force for over 20 years.
Beginning her career on the frontline Tornado F3 before transferring to the Typhoon in 2009 she has delivered air defence on Quick Reaction Alert for the UK, the Falkland Islands, and NATO in the Baltic states. She deployed on operations during the liberation of Libya and served as Mission Commander on major multinational exercises across the globe. Her operational experience spans hightempo missions, complex air operations, and the kind of decisionmaking that only comes from years at the sharpest end of aviation.
Raised by strong female role models, Helen grew up with deep selfbelief and a determination to succeed. That resolve was tested early when she failed the RAF’s aptitude tests on her first attempt, a crushing moment that could have ended her dream. Instead, she dusted herself off, passed on her second attempt, and pushed forward despite being repeatedly told that flying fast jets was “a man’s job.” Her quiet resilience and exceptional skill proved otherwise.
Whilst serving, Helen became a Typhoon Simulator Instructor, a Qualified Flying Instructor and she later held the pivotal Standards and Evaluation role, responsible for maintaining flying standards across the entire Typhoon Force.
Her last post was as an Evaluator Pilot on the Typhoon Test Squadron, leading the safe and effective introduction of new equipment and capability to the front line. Her work included missile firings, weapons trials, and some of the most complex radar, avionics, and test profiles in the programme. She was also the lead pilot for the Typhoon’s defensive aids system.
From a young girl with a dream to a historymaking fighter pilot, Helen’s story is one of resilience, precision, and breaking barriers and she uses it to inspire others to focus, trust, and thrive under pressure. Today, Helen brings the clarity, discipline, and operational insight of a fastjet cockpit to boardrooms and conference halls alike.
Helen Seymour and Rosie Steevenson (one of the world’s first all-female fighter jet teams) often conduct joint sessions together. Their dual perspective, pilot and navigator, delivers powerful, real-world insights into leadership, resilience and high performance from one of the most elite environments in the world.
You can book Helen Seymour through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Helen 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Helen Seymour's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Helen tailored to your event.
Helen Seymour speaks on Communication, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Helen to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Helen Seymour for events worldwide, subject to Helen 's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Helen Seymour is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Helen can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Helen Seymour on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Helen can offer.
Helen Seymour delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Helen Seymour's areas of expertise include Communication, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Helen 's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Helen Seymour can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Helen 's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Helen Seymour is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Helen Seymour, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Helen 's current availability for your dates.