Hi, I’m Ellen


I wear many hats – workplace and coaching psychologist, internationally published writer, podcaster, leadership development consultant, teacher and learner.

I spark connections, strengthen leadership and leverage social insights to build, bolster and empower regional communities.

How?

I explore and provide insights into human behaviour to help develop individuals, teams and communities to feel empowered and take action on what's important to them.

I map systems to show how people, groups, and resources in a community are connected, helping everyone to see the bigger picture, spot areas for improvement, work better together, and come up with smarter solutions for resilience and positive change.

I assess culture and community climate to help figure out what makes people tick, spot things that need improving, and bring everyone together to create a friendlier, more supportive place where people thrive and feel connected.

I undertake research and measure what matters, because you don't go adventuring into social systems without a map and compass!

I coach leaders because they play a pivotal role in shaping a community's culture and driving change but it's hard to see complex systems when you're in them.

Five fast facts about me:

#1 I'm a social psychologist. Human behaviour, change and transformation is my jam.

#2 I'm a systems thinker and facilitator. I love nothing more than working with others, looking for patterns, connections and leverage points to uncover possibilities, solve complex challenges and develop strategies to drive positive outcomes.

#3 I spent 20 years helping to develop leaders in every kind of workplace you can imagine, all over Australia. For the past five years I've scaled up to community leadership development. I don't teach 'leadership'. I create empowering environments that accelerate agency.

#4 I facilitate leadership learning in MBA programs.

#5 I've been producer and host of my own podcast for over five years and I'm a radio regular.

Bonus fact: My career spans corporate, not-for-profit, government and philanthropy. My dream is to see those distinctions melt away, with us all working collectively for greater impact and a better world.

my what & why

I practice science + art. Everything I teach and share is supported by scientific research so we know it works. I overlay this with a nuanced understanding of individuals and the systems in which they operate, to help you and your team, organisation or community to thrive and flourish.

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

My 6-word
purpose is

Help others live,
learn & flourish.

What’s yours?

👋 Drop me a line and let me know