Dr Ellen Joan Ford is terrifyingly ambitious about improving the working world for people and for organisations. New Zealand media have described her as an “extraordinary leader” and a “change-the-freaking-world person”.

As an award-winning leader, researcher, military veteran, international speaker, TEDx speaker, facilitator, consultant and parent, Ellen draws on her research and practical experiences to drive organisational outcomes such as improved retention, productivity, engagement, well-being and ultimately, profit, by enhancing inclusive leadership capabilities and workplace culture.

Ellen has delivered keynotes to thousands of people and has worked with multiple corporate and government organisations, including KPMG, FMG, NZDF, Craigmore Farming, EY and Metcash across a variety of sectors such as professional services, construction, defence, engineering, health, education, tourism, hospitality and primary industries.

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