Jessica, Working Parent
"As a working mother who went back to work when my baby was 4 months old, I resonated with her relatable messages. Dr Ellen Joan is a powerhouse but also fun and vibrant."
David, Working Parent
"Ellen provided many thought provoking ideas which resonated well with me having a young family and trying to be present in their lives while trying to succeed in business."
Anne, Working Parent
"Ellen gave me ideas and insights, and it left me feeling inspired and hopeful!"
Kristy, Working Parent
"I felt like I wasn’t able to give my all to my work, my kids or anything in my life. I just about cried because everything she spoke about resonated with me. #WorkSchoolHours is clearly well researched and she makes it known how this initiative is beneficial to everyone, not just parents."
Jen, Working Parent
"Ellen is so passionate it is so empowering to listen to. As a businesswoman and Mum of 2 young children #WorkSchoolHours excites and inspires me to continue practising this in my own business."
Emma, Working Parent
"For me as a rural mum juggling the farm with a few leadership hats, there were lots of ‘uh ha’ moments around maintaining a sense of belonging personally and enabling this in others around me."
Jane, Working Parent
"Her practical recommendations resonated deeply with me and her knowledge, passion, and ability to connect are truly remarkable."
Rochelle, Working Parent
"You’re a true blessing. You have woken our senses. Keep being amazing!"
Natalie, Working Parent
"Nothing short of brilliant. It left me feeling motivated and empowered."
Nadine, Working Parent
"Ellen's authenticity and genuine passion for the subject shone through, making her message all the more compelling".
Jayden, Working Parent
"I was able to be at my sons athletics day last week for the first time. Thank you for inspiring me."
Anna, Working Parent
"Ellen, I struggle to articulate just how much of a difference you’ve made, but just know we are eternally grateful that we felt empowered to make the changes we did for our family to thrive - you played a major role in this."
Dr Pete Frizzell - Chief People Officer of Farmers Mutual Group, New Zealand
“Ellen shows how fundamental changes in how we structure and measure work will be good for all workers – and for business too.”
Stephania Varalli – Story Strategist, serial entrepreneur, and former CEO and owner of Women of Influence, Canada
“Recognizing that productivity should be measured by outputs rather than inputs—achieving goals is not the same as staying busy for 40 hours—Dr Ford offers a research-backed, implementable solution where everybody wins.”
Glen Chean - CEO of Easy Crypto, Singapore
“#WorkSchoolHours is a masterpiece from a thought leader who not only started with the 'why' but also delivers the 'how' with precision.”
Adam Heath – CEO of Farmers Mutual Group
“Focusing on outputs versus hours, Dr Ellen Joan Ford brings to life the power of Belonging, Autonomy and Purpose to inspire us as she encourages us to think differently about our workplaces through the use of real life experiences and relevant practical examples.”
Major General John Boswell - Chief of the New Zealand Army
“Ellen challenges those of us in positions of responsibility to better support the families of our employees and presents a compelling value proposition for both employers and employees.”
Tony Cleland - Farm Investment Manager, New Zealand
“I have seen Ellen bring out the creative thinking of Farm Managers to be more productive and create better balance to their work and life, lifting the sense of belonging and lift productivity for everyone.”
Matt Church - Author of The Leadership Landscape, Founder of Thought Leaders, Australia
“Rethinking work while restoring equity into the work life contract is the focus of this magnificent book.”
Jack Tame - Broadcaster, TVNZ & NZME
“Ellen is an extraordinary leader with a remarkable drive to improve the world. She tackles massive problems by indefatigably working towards solutions that make the world a better place.”