About Helen Fagan & Associates

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The Big Picture

Our Vision and Goals

Helen Fagan & Associates provides consulting to develop global leaders who create better tomorrows.

Our vision is to create a world where leaders recognize and tap into people as the bridge to innovation in addressing global issues.

How We Engage

Company Values

Human Connection

We believe that human connection, recognizing the uniqueness of each participant, creating belonging, and practicing authenticity in interactions are key elements for meaningful leadership development and lasting transformation.

Uncompromising Quality

Our work is grounded in research, proven processes, assessment, and feedback. We continuously measure and refine our approach to ensure we consistently exceed expectations.

Mutual Commitment

Transformational growth for leaders is often personal and challenging. We believe it requires shared responsibility. We commit deeply to our clients and expect the same commitment in return.

Purposeful Growth

We support intentional leader growth that aligns performance, values, and mindset for individuals and organizations.

It is clear Dr. Fagan is passionate about her work, and enjoys her consultation with the student. She has been a joy to work with in coordinating this assignment for our students. I truly believe it has added to the quality of education we here at Clarkson are trying to provide to your students.

Jane Langemeier Ph.D. M.S.N. R.N.
Assistant Professor, Clarkson College

Helen has spent the majority of her life in an effort to educate and be educated on the depth and breadth of cultural competency. Helen is truly suited for the work she promotes so beautifully and understandably on the site. The site is a wonderful display of her journey and the strengths Helen is gifted with. Through Helen, others will be led in their own efforts toward transformation.

Diane Green
Director of Client Services, Bright Horizons

Awards and Affiliations

Sustainable Solutions Backed by Award-Winning Expertise

Recipient – The Bloc’s 50 Over 50 Honor, 2025

Recipient – Chancellor’s Fulfilling the Dream Award, 2021

Recipient – Excellence in Education, Women’s Leadership Award, 2020

Recipient – Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, 2019

Nominee – UNL Distinguished Teaching Award, 2018

Recipient – UNL Mortar Board, Distinguished Professor and Honorary Member, May 2017 

Recipient – UNL Mortar Board, Professor of the Month, Oct 2014

Recipient – Doane College Alumni Assoc. Exceptional Service Award, 2013

Recipient – UNL Holling Family Teaching Excellence Award, 2013

Recipient – University of Nebraska Parent’s Association Award, 2012 & 2013

Recipient – Doane University Keith Berlage Memorial Award, 2008

Recipient – YWCA Tribute to Women Award, 2005

Recipient – Key to the City of Lincoln by Mayor Colleen Seng, 2004

Recipient – One of “20 under 40” Leaders positively impacting Lincoln, 2002

Recipient – 2001 KZUM Radio Multi-cultural Awareness Award

Letter of Commendation – Admiral of the U.S. Navy, 1991

Nebraska Competes
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Doane University

Helen Fagan & Associates is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Dr. Helen Fagan is a Board Certified Coach (BCC). BCCs have gone through extensive training and passed the Board Certified Coach Examination (BCCE), obtained experience in the field of coaching, have professional peer references and accountability to an enforceable ethics code, and a commitment to continuing education all to be among an elite group of coaches.

Learn more about what we can do for your organization!

Need help in leadership development, emotional intelligence, or cultural competency? We can conduct individual and group assessments and provide plans and coaching to move you toward your goals.