He left after only a year 'at the helm' [='in charge'] of the corporation.
The ship's captain was 'at the helm'. [=steering the ship]
The ship's captain 'took the helm'. [=steered the ship]
(..) , . months before... It is this way like one makes, you go right, right... Wow this is 'ncre'ble. - It feels super. - Mant'n the view to the front, won't leave, it grabs the helm well. That God blesses you, you I will see in a while my friend. Hey makes it very well. - I made it to you again. (..)2007 Into the Wild