We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.

In Decembers' AHDB Talking Leaders broadcast, we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Ellen Joan Ford for an engaging livestream, “Create a thriving workplace”.

Ellen is hugely ambitious about improving the working world for people and for organisations. As a leader, researcher, military veteran, international speaker, TEDx speaker, facilitator, consultant and parent, Ellen draws on her research and practical experiences to drive organisational outcomes such as improved retention, productivity, engagement, well-being and ultimately, profit, by enhancing inclusive leadership capabilities and workplace culture.

Ellen was awarded the Kiwi Bank New Zealander of the Year - Local Hero, Person of the Year - Manawatu

Standard and the prestigious Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award. She is the author of #WorkSchoolHours

(endorsed by CEOs of KiwiBank, FMG, DevryBV and Cliftons, and dubbed a “must-read for any leader

building a modern workplace”) and her leadership model is Belonging, Autonomy and Purpose.

Ellen is passionate, authentic and speaks from the heart with warmth, enthusiasm, bubbliness and fun.