I have multiple videos about making the working world better on my Youtube channel here
Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards ‘Local Hero’ Finalist (top 3) for 2023, for the volunteer work her and her team (including Chris Parsons, Martin Dransfield and many more supporters) to bring 563 Afghan evacuees to live safely in New Zealand. Read More. and ‘Person of the Year 2022’ – Manawatu Standard. Read More
2022. TV3 Interview on The Project about #workschoolhours
2022. Want to finish work at 3pm? Why working school hours – not eight hours – could benefit everyone
2022. International Women’s Day – Burnham Camp Tattler
2022. Person of the Year – Applying Leaderships Lessons to Change the World: Manawatu Standard
2022. Radio NZ interview on The Panel about #workschoolhours
2023. Third Radio NZ interview on The Panel about #workschoolhours (this is my live recording studio)
2022. Kiwi who rescued hundreds of Afghan refugees reveals leadership lessons
2022. Marking 129 years of suffrage: Actors, activists and authors who stand for change
2022. Second Radio NZ interview on the Pre-Panel about #workschoolhours
2022. Employers & Manufacturers Association: 4 day week & alternate ways of working.
2022. TV1 Sunday Afghan documentary. Part II
2022. TV1 Afghan reunion. Q+A with Jack Tame
2022. Reunion with hundreds of Afghan evacuees in NZ
2022. TV1 News Afghan evacuation
2021. TV1 Sunday Afghan documentary. Part I. Ellen’s List
2021. TV1 Breakfast Afghan interview
2022. TV3 AM Show Afghan interview
2022. Kiwibank local hero medallists recognise people helping communities
2022. Afghans in hiding because of service to New Zealand deserve hope, says former soldier
2021. TV3 AM Show Afghan interview
2021. Former Kiwi soldier says Taliban already hunting down Afghan allies
2021. Plan for a private Afghan extraction operation is waiting for government’s support
2021. Fall of Afghanistan: Pressure builds for plan to rescue hundreds
2022. Kiwi who rescued hundreds of Afghan refugees reveals leadership lessons
2022. Advocates honoured for efforts helping Afghans flee Taliban
2023. Manawatu pair finalists for local hero of the year award
2021. TV3 Newshub Afghan Evacuation
2023. Young Afghanistan evacuee thriving in New Zealand
2022. High Performance Teams and Leadership Lessons – Afghan Evacuation Task
Living in terror: Afghans left behind by New Zealand struggling to survive
2019 TV1 Breakfast Interview with John Campbell
2020. NZ Army gender inclusive Army – research conference
2019. PhD thesis – The social well-being of women officers who have left the NZ Army
2020. Barriers to the recruitment and retention of women in the NZ Army
2009. From schoolgirl to Army officer
2022. NZDF employees slam its handling of assault complaints
2021. Half of the women questioned for a study of the army report being sexually assaulted
2021. When will the abuse end for NZ’s servicewomen?
2021. Army gives anti-diversity essay award, then removes it after backlash
“Ellen was deliberate, clear and convincing with her communications and, as a result, has significantly influenced how Army is now approaching a range of diversity and inclusion challenges, particularly those that relate to gender inclusiveness… To Ellen’s immense credit she has positively contributed to a number of organizational level working groups… Ellen’s contributions to the change, both short & long term, currently being sort by Army in these areas has been both invaluable and greatly appreciated.”
“Ellen was our speaker at Venture Taranaki’s International Women’s Day event 2022. The talk covered everything from personal stories to practical tips for how employers can attach and retain great female talent. Ellen was a relatable and engaging speaker to whom the audience responded well. If you want to open up a conversation on making the workplace great for everyone, Ellen is the woman to help you.”
“Every organisation should hear Ellen speak. She is so passionate about #workshoolhours and is able to articulate how organisations can solve some of their biggest (people) issues right now and carve out a major competitive advantage in the war for talent. As a parent it was reassuring to hear that so many other parents shared some of my experiences balancing work and family as I do. As an HR practitioner, this talk offered a fresh perspective on many of the issues we are facing right now, backed up by research and evidence that we can take back to our organisations to help solve our current challenges, improve our employee experience and shape the future of work.”
“Ellen spoke at our Managing Burnout and Fatigue in the Workplace Conference in Auckland. Managing burnout and supporting wellbeing is clearly a topic Ellen is passionate about as she ensured the day was as insightful as possible for our delegates and provided valuable, practical take-aways. We had great feedback from speakers, delegates and all the team onsite. It was a pleasure to work with Ellen and would be delighted to work together in the future.”