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2023. The State of leader development in NZ’s Food and Fibre Sector
2022. Why our working hours should match our kids’ school schedules
2022. Why New Zealand businesses should adopt a 9-to-3 workday
2022. How to have that flexible working conversation
2022. British Army Centre for Leadership. Removing the barriers to the successful recruitment and retention of women.
2023. Would men take more parental leave if offered it?
2022. TV3 Interview on The Project about #workschoolhours
Call to shorten work days to school hours, 9 to 5 work day labelled ‘archaic’-
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
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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. Thrive interview with Lauren Parsons – Why working school hours benefits all
2022. Connect with Confidence interview with Kerrie Phipps – Military, Motherhood and the Future of Work
2022. Employers & Manufacturers Association: 4 day week & alternate ways of working.
2022. The Bridge interview with Fiona Citkin – Unstoppable, Like the Sun
2022 Passionate Leadership podcast with Martin Brooker, Frontline to Boardroom
: 2022. Employers & Manufacturers Association: Leadership to improve retention, productivity and performance
2022. Solve for Greatness: #workschoolhours and leading high performing teams
2023. Women of the Military, US podcast
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. How 563 Afghans were brought to safety
2022. TV1 News Afghan evacuation
2022. Saving her team and the families, Dr Ellen Nelson
2021. TV1 Sunday Afghan documentary. Part I. Ellen’s List
2021. TV1 Breakfast Afghan interview
2022. TV3 AM Show Afghan interview
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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
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2022. Advocates honoured for efforts helping Afghans flee Taliban
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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
2020. Former army officer’s studies helping to shape more inclusive military culture
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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
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“Ellen was a fantastic speaker at a recent KPMG Inclusion and Diversity event. She spoke with passion, enthusiasm and authenticity on the topic of wellbeing, inclusion and belonging in a way which leveraged her PhD analysis to inform practical solutions that could change how we all work more effectively and efficiently into the future. The session was thought-provoking, stimulated significant discussion amongst attendees and was delivered with good humour.” -
“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.”
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“…Ellen’s passion combined with the research she has completed made for an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable session. During the session Ellen captivated the team by using real world examples which connected to her research about the changing nature of leadership. Ellen’s presentation style exemplified the traits she was explaining with regards to being authentic and how when combined with leadership this delivers a more positive outcome. The team were kept rapt as she challenged them to think differently about the future of work, and how the 9-5 construct has shifted and organisations now need to not just have flexible work policies, but to build their systems and processes around this new worker…” -
“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
