Colin Ellis
Global Workplace Culture Expert
As seen/heard on Sky News, ABC, BBC, Times Radio and Channel 9, I deliver thought-provoking insights on workplace culture that address important workplace issues and captivate audiences. With over two decades helping individuals to transform their working conditions across five continents, as well as personal experience working at multiple levels in both public and private sectors, I bring engaging, actionable expertise to your programme.
Why Media Features Me:
Passion and energy: I transform complex workplace issues into compelling television/audio with an enthusiasm that's contagious and authentic
Aware and relevant: I understand the challenges that employees face day-to-day and the media stories that organisations find themselves caught up in. No subject is off-limits
Lived experience: Having worked at all levels within public and private organisations, I speak from genuine experience, not just academic theory (although I have that knowledge too!)
Audience connection: Viewers/listeners consistently report implementing my strategies immediately after watching
Strategic humour: My signature (Liverpudlian) wit makes workplace topics accessible and memorable
Pleasure to deal with: I have a full working knowledge of the schedules and challenges that the production team have and ensure that I alleviate their issues and don’t add to them by being precious or egotistical!
Viewer Value Proposition:
Immediate solutions: Practical strategies they can implement the very next day
"Aha!" moments: Fresh perspectives that challenge conventional thinking about workplace dynamics
Honest commentary: Authentic insights into issues faced by employees and their leaders
Competitive edge: Career-enhancing insights that position viewers for professional advancement
Suggested Segment Topics:
"How to be your best self at work": Transformative techniques viewers can implement immediately
"Toxic boss survival guide": Identifying and navigating destructive workplace leadership
"Remote team mastery": Building connection and performance in distributed teams
"Public vs private: culture secrets": Insider insights from my experience in both sectors
What those that book me say:
“Colin is an expert in his realm and has the experience and examples to back that up with, providing reference case studies for any discussion.”
“Colin is highly entertaining, infectious and passionate. The feedback from the audience was outstanding.”
“Colin is an amazingly engaging and captivating presenter.”
“Colin’s knowledge and expertise in building a connected culture within geographically diverse global teams is second to none!”
“Colin is energetic, vibrant, and practical.”
Credentials That Matter to Viewers
I am the author of five best-selling books, including my most recent title “Detox Your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff and enhance your organization’s reputation” which has been shortlisted for a 2025 British Business Book of the Year Award. I also write for Harvard Business Review.
My proven media experience ensures I deliver value to your viewers, just as importantly, I understand what the production team have to deal with day-to-day and ensure that I am easy and enjoyable to work with at all times.
You can contact me at colin@colindellis.com or reach me on WhatsApp on +447443801890.
Recent Interviews
How organisations should address toxic culture - The Catch up with Hugo Rifkind
Is it HR's responsibility to create a safe workplace culture? - The Conversation Hour on ABC
The Track Record Show with Sue Dougan for Share Radio
Culture Club: turning a toxic work culture around - Interview for ABC’s This Working Life show