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Why Book Ellen
Engaging. Provocative.
Genuinely Funny.
Ellen brings a rare combination of legal training, senior HR experience, and world-class coaching expertise to every stage. Her keynotes don't just inspire — they give audiences practical tools they can use the very next day.
She's been trusted by organisations including Lendlease, NAB, Carlton Football Club, Monash University, and King & Wood Mallesons to challenge, energise and equip their people.
Keynote Topics
Featured Keynotes
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Love Your Work
In so much of organisational life, it can feel like no one loves their work any more
Organisations bring me in when your culture is starting to feel frantic, scratchy and political - because the reality is that loving your work is both a personal responsibility and a collective conundrum.
You don't need to quit to love your work. This interactive, engaging and highly impactful keynote shows you what you need to do instead
of Australians love their work
hours we spend at work (if we're lucky)
Your boss impacts your mental health more than your doctor
Typical Organisational Learning Outcomes
What it means to be in the driver's seat of your career
Why your development is your greatest asset
Why we should focus on work fit instead of dream jobs
What you can change today to love your work (without quiet quitting, rage quitting or any other types of quitting)
The sweet spot in growing our development – what we're interested in and what our organisation needs from us
How to make AI your personal career coach
How You'll Get Buy In From Your People
This session will show your people how to be in the driver's seat of their career and development. They'll discover how to grow in their current role, in ways that play to their strengths, and open doors to future possibilities. Plus, they'll leave with practical tools, including how to use AI as their personal coach, to make smart, confident moves in their growth and development.
Also Available
MCing & Facilitation
Warmth, wisdom and an effortless ability to read a room.
Ellen brings warmth, wisdom and an effortless ability to read a room. Whether you need an MC for your conference, a facilitator for your leadership forum, or someone to guide your audience through a complex topic with humour and humanity, Ellen delivers.
Her background as a lawyer, HR leader and coach means she can handle any topic with credibility, and her natural warmth ensures your audience feels seen and engaged throughout.
What Event Organisers Say
Keynote & MC Testimonials
"Ellen's engaging demeanour immediately captured the attention of the audience, leaving many inspired and motivated. The presentation fostered meaningful discussion both at and post the conference."
Jonathan Pura
Academic Director, Deakin College
"From the moment she stepped onto the stage, there was this instant connection. Her energy was infectious, and her warm and funny vibe had us all hanging onto her every word. Who knew that a keynote talk could feel like an intimate chat with an old friend?"
Sarah Pirie-Nally
CEO and Founder, She Evolves
"Ellen is a skillful, empathetic and engaging speaker who has always delivered excellent content."
John Roberts
CEO, Leadership Collective Australia
"Ellen is one of the best MCs I have enjoyed seeing in action in a while. She has that rare quality of being concise and to the point while being incredibly funny and witty. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an MC - it is rare to find someone who can graciously keep everyone to a schedule, make speakers and attendees feel seen and respected, and be insightful and on point with the introductions and the questions asked in the panels."
Maca Melendez
She Evolve Participant
"Hire Ellen to MC your next high stakes, big name event. Ellen blends humour and insight with ease - deepening understanding of and appreciation for keynote content with prompts to reflect and to act. Ellen makes organisers look good, participants feel good and speakers forever grateful. Ellen's style as an MC feels easygoing and uplifting while still maintaining structure and keeping time."
Eleanor Fala
Evolve X Attendee