Elaine Sihera

ELAINE SIHERA is the most noted and quoted British woman on the Internet, being the world authority on emotional health, (confidence, self-esteem, career and relationships). Nicknamed Ms CYPRAH (or Cyber-Oprah by admirers), Elaine is the first Black graduate of the UK's pioneering Open University and a postgraduate of Cambridge University. Her main website is The Sihera Relationship Guide© at elainesden.org.

A qualified senior high school teacher and former education manager, magazine editor and equality consultant (for which she made such an impact she was dubbed 'Ms Diversity'), Elaine is the prolific author of six books and nearly 1100 articles on emotional health, career advancement and people management. Elaine also manages the following websites on self improvement.

As a high-profile role model for the past 15 years, Elaine is a very successful public speaker and innovator who has advised many blue chip companies and public service organisations. She has also presented many professional achievement workshops around personal development, staff management and effective diversity practice.

An Internet agony aunt, freelance broadcaster, and columnist, Elaine is also the Change Expert for FiftyForward, being a very keen advocate of changing perceptions on ageing and boosting people's feelings about themselves.

Elaine enjoys her work very much by living to purpose and in line with her own advice. She believes a smile, and laughter, are the best medicines and does not take herself too seriously too often. She is divorced with two kidults, Andre and Nicole.

A fuller resume is available on http://confidence-guide.com/about1.html