Sally Helgesen (born July 1, 1948) is an American author, speaker and leadership coach.
[4] She attended Michigan State University, received her BA degree in English and Classics Hunter College (1973–75) and attended The Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
[12] Helgesen regularly delivers keynotes, seminars and workshops for corporations, partnership firms and associations around the world.
She has also consulted with the UN on building more inclusive country offices and been visiting scholar at a number of schools and universities, both in the US and abroad.
[9] She is a member of the New York[citation needed] and International Women’s Forums, and the 100 Coaches Network.