Helene Lerner is the founder of WomenWorking.com. [1] She is an author, independent public television host, Emmy award-winning executive producer, and consultant for diverse women[ clarification needed ] in the workplace. [2] Throughout her career, Lerner has focused on issues, including building confidence in working women, channeling personal power, breaking barriers, and sharing broader professional advice. [3] [4]
A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Lerner holds an MBA from Pace University and a master's degree in education from City College in New York City, where she resides. [5]
Lerner began her career as a public school teacher in New York City. Gravitating towards the business world, she moved to sales and marketing at The New York Times in the 1980s. There she began working her way up through the management ranks. [6]
Lerner is the author of The Confidence Myth: Why Women Undervalue Their Skills and How to Get Over It (2015). They earned praise for her insights on working women. [7]
Lerner is the CEO of Creative Expansions, Inc., a multi-media company targeted at women and girls. Since its conception in 1994, Lerner has produced and hosted over twenty televised specials under Creative Expansions, Inc. [8] [9] [10] Lerner's website for career women, WomenWorking.com, is the most active medium under the company's umbrella. [11] Lerner stars in and produces three online miniseries on YouTube, including Unapologetically Honest, Career Advice 101, and Lifestyle Hacks. [12]
Lerner heads a private practice, coaching individuals and groups on empowerment, leadership, and diversity issues. [13] [14]
Lerner is the recipient of two regional Emmy and many Gracie Awards, [15] [16] [17] [18] named in honor of comedienne Gracie Allen, given to encourage positive and realistic portrayals of women in the media. [19]
| Award | Year | Honoring |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Gracie Award | Heart Disease: A Woman's Story |
| 1997 | National Media OWL Award | Osteoporosis: Your Bones, Your Life |
| 1999 | New York Emmy Award | Out of the Darkness: Women and Depression |
| 1999 | Gracie Award | Out of the Darkness: Women and Depression |
| 2000 | Gracie Award | Blazes of Light: Women Living with HIV/AIDS |
| 2003 | Gracie Award | Grab Hold of the Reins: Women in Cancer |
| 2004 | New York Emmy Award | Proud to Be a Girl |
| 2004 | American Public Television's MVP Award | For outstanding contribution to public television. |
| 2005 | Gracie Award | Pure Magic: The Mother-Daughter Bond |
| 2007 | Gracie Award | Best Friends: The Power of Sisterhood |
| 2015 | 24th Annual Media Awards Competition: National Council on Family Relations | A Special Face |
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