Speaking & Training
I have been a professional speaker & trainer for the best part of a decade, speaking to audiences around the UK and globally about topics of inclusion, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ equality, creativity and more.
The stages I speak on vary hugely. Sometimes, I'm delivering training for huge organisations like Google, sometimes I’m working with our leading cultural institutions like the V&A and sometimes I’m working with a small charity run by a couple of people trying to do good in the world.
Fundamentally, though, I’m always bringing people together and equipping them with the tools and skills to drive change.
I’m a storyteller at heart, infusing humour and empathy into my presentations to diffuse the tension some people feel when tackling so-called ‘tricky topics’. I have a unique ability to connect with diverse audiences, from youngsters to seasoned professionals.
What people say
Most compulsory trainings you forget. Ellen delivered a talk to staff maybe three or four years ago now. I still think of it often - how she took us through some incredibly tricky topics around wellbeing with humour, wit and practical tools. I wish more staff training were like this.
— Staff Member, University of the Arts London.
Ellen delivered a phenomenal talk about neurodiversity for my company. As a neurodivergent person myself, I was a little bit sceptical about whether the talk would be any good as sometimes they aren’t. Ellen was able to hold space for complete newbies and those with lived experience alike with sensitivity, care and respect.
— Staff Member, VoucherCodes
Ellen delivered a 2-day workshop upskilling our Employee Resource Group teams. She united staff - who came from six countries and spoke six languages - handing over tools and information before helping them devise a strategy which has been coming to fruition successfully over the past year.
— Corporate Client
