Eric Chapman - Director of Business Transformation, EY
“As a new dad, this book really spoke to me and challenged me. Even the skeptic in me is totally convinced – Ellen’s insights and solutions provide common sense ways to enable organisations to maximise value creation.”
Devry Boughner Vorwerk - Founder and CEO of DevryBV Sustainable Strategies. USA
“Ellen’s book is required reading for business leaders across the globe. Her experience and research reinforce that when leaders collectively tweak their static mindset and remove institutional barriers for parents of traditional work hours, business reaps the benefits of employees who find belonging, autonomy, and purpose in their work life.”
Vanessa Green , MAICD - CEO of Cliftons Event Solutions, Sydney
“Amazing and entertaining review and reframe of the way we work, why we do it and how to change the world! Once you’ve read it you’ll wonder why we have persisted with the current patterns of work more than a century after that world has passed.”
Steve Jurkovich - Chief Executive, KiwiBank
“Prepare to be captivated from the very first page of this remarkable new book, full of thought-provoking themes. It's an absolute must-read that will linger in your thoughts long after you've turned the final page.”
Betsy Myers, Founding director of the White House Office of Women’s Initiatives and Outreach and Author of Take the Lead. USA
“For far too long, working parents have struggled with the incongruent, exhausting, and competing demands of career and family. Ellen’s rethinks this outdated model. Bravo!”
Mark Crysell, TVNZ SUNDAY correspondent
“Ellen calls this a change-the-freaking-world book. And it is because she’s a change-the-freaking-world person.”
Commanding Officer 3 Squadron
“Ellen draws on relevant and truly credible experience”

The Spinoff
“Ellen’s engagement and candour were outstanding. Her knowledge, passion, and ability to connect with an audience are truly remarkable”.

Chief Executive, Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
“Ellen’s presentation style is highly engaging and she shared her expert knowledge with passion”.

Mike McRoberts, Newshub
“Ellen absolutely nailed it… It was powerful and compelling. I would highly recommend her for any future conference or speaking event.”

GM BCITO
“Ellen’s authenticity was extremely engaging; absolutely on point. Feedback from our industry representatives was extremely positive.”

Chief Executive, New Zealand Food & Grocery Council
“You were the hit of the day Ellen– you’re a star!”

Partner, KPMG
“Ellen is a fantastic speaker; passionate, enthusiastic and authentic. Her talk was thought-provoking, stimulated significant discussion amongst attendees and was delivered with good humour.”

General Manager Metcash
“Thought provoking, courageous, current and inspiring. Your delivery was engaging, honest and energetic and you shouldn’t change a thing.”

CEO FMG
“Ellen brings to life the power of Belonging Autonomy Purpose”
Mark Crysell, Sunday
“Ellen’s a change-the-freaking-world person”
Director, EY
“The team were kept rapt. Ellen’s passion combined with the research she has completed made for an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable session. Ellen is an excellent speaker.”

COO Craigmore Sustainables
“Ellen demonstrated a passion for leadership to transcend the ordinary and deliver the extraordinary. Ellen’s openness, honesty and positive energy was an inspiration.”

CEO KiwiBank
“Prepare to be captivated”

Chief of NZ Army
“Ellen was deliberate, clear and convincing and has significantly influenced how Army is now approaching a range of diversity and inclusion challenges. Ellen’s contribution to change has been invaluable.”