Founder · Orbion
5 of 10 articles to Leading Contributor
A reflection on the strange contradiction of modern high-risk business: we push ourselves to perform faster with caffeine, stimulants and constant optimisation, then turn to yoga, meditation and spirituality to slow ourselves back down. What happens when ambition, ego and the search for inner peace all meet on the same mat?
A deeply personal reflection on what happens when strength becomes an identity. After years of rebuilding through war, relocation, motherhood, uncertainty and entrepreneurship, Helen questions the cost of always being the one who can handle everything — and discovers that real success may be less about surviving more and more about finally allowing yourself to live.
Behind every successful founder is a story few people ever see. In this honest and emotional article, Helen Gomon reflects on survival, leadership, identity, and the quiet battle to build a meaningful life without losing yourself along the way.
What does it really take to become a female founder in industries where most decision-makers are men? This story reflects on the pressure to earn credibility, the sacrifices behind ambition, and the journey from believing success required becoming emotionally invulnerable to discovering that authentic leadership comes from strength, resilience, and staying true to yourself.
Building a business is rarely a straight path. This story shares how war, relocation, rejection, and uncertainty shaped my journey as a founder—and why resilience, adaptability, and staying committed to a vision matter more than having the perfect plan.