Leading with Purpose & Authenticity
**IN-PERSON SESSION**
Date: Monday 16th February 2026
Location: ANZ Offices, Auckland, New Zealand
Cultivate belonging, autonomy, and purpose, while leading with the courage to be yourself. In this energising and practical masterclass, Dr Ellen Joan Ford brings her award-winning leadership model to the unique challenges faced by women in banking and finance. Drawing on her PhD research, corporate sector experience, and ten years of military service, Ellen delivers a session that is both deeply credible and refreshingly human.
Through an interactive session, participants will:
Join us for a facilitator lead in-depth session, focused on leading with purpose and authenticity. All genders are welcome to participate!
Date: Monday, 16th February 2026
Time: 9:00 – 12:30 pm
Location: ANZ Offices, Auckland, New Zealand
Learn how to cultivate belonging, autonomy and purpose – and lead with the courage to be yourself.
Ellen Ford
She’s not just a speaker, she’s a practitioner. Ellen has advised the Chief of the NZ Army, led humanitarian efforts evacuating 563 people from Kabul, and authored the globally endorsed book #WorkSchoolHours.
Her leadership model – Belonging, Autonomy and Purpose – is grounded in lived experience and academic rigor, and has been embraced by CEOs, executives, and frontline leaders across sectors.
