Looking for an enthusiasm expert? I’m your gal.
As an enthusiasm expert, enthusiasm is so much more than a buzzword for me. It’s undeniably bandied around a lot, (especially on dry job applications…) but it’s also one of the most important, authentic and grounding things we can focus on being.
Feeling enthusiastic gives you a better chance of living longer - and yet, it has a really bad rep. As an enthusiasm expert, that’s why I’m on a mission to encourage everyone to harness their enthusiasm more, and to teach them exactly how, whether it’s an audience of 5 or 500.
When you think of enthusiasm, you may well think of a certain cliché, complete with their own pom-poms. With their impressive drive and commitment, but without their pom-poms, I’m available for speaking gigs for corporate events, media opportunities and PR too. I create engaging talks with dry humour, a cool, contemporary delivery and a realistic, yet optimistic, world view.
I love working with brands and businesses big and small as an enthusiasm expert to help reach clients more deeply, galvanise employees and colleagues, break down barriers and provide breakthrough moments for attendees.
As well as talking about the broader issue of why enthusiasm is so important and how we can harness it effectively, I can also provide more strategic content with a narrower focus, such as:
how to be enthusiastic without being exhausted
dispelling the myths of enthusiasm
why guilty pleasures should get in the bin (spoiler alert: it’s not why you think!)
the connection between enthusiasm and confidence
I also have experience sitting on panels and bringing my thoughts as a multi-hyphenate, small creative business owner, and a member of Gen Z (depending on when you define it as beginning.)
You can find my speaker bio & images here!
WHY CHOOSE ME?
Here’s just some of the lovely things people have said about working with me as an enthusiasm expert at their events:
“We loved having Ellie as on our panel of inspirational women at this year’s Stationery Social. With the various hats that she wears, we thought she would be incredible talking about her experiences and she didn’t let us down. She was very real, personable and, most of all, enthusiastic about all the things she does. The theme of the conversation was ‘living a life doing something you love’, something which Ellie embodies, and her positivity and energy and ability to live life on her own terms, were hugely inspiring to our audience. She was a joy to work with throughout and I wouldn’t hesitate to invite her to speak a future event.” Founder, Martha Brook
“Ellie was a fab addition to the panel discussion at Kickstart 2020, an event to help people get their year off to the best start by setting better goals, building confidence and embracing joy. Ellie spoke so openly and eloquently about her experiences with these subjects, as well as delving in deeper to her work on enthusiasm and how this has helped her to live more joyfully. Her honesty and positivity was so engaging, and she really added a lot to the discussion - I'd recommend Ellie for anyone who's looking for someone friendly, relatable and inspiring to work with!” Sophie Cliff, The Joyful Coach
And here’s a couple of other bits that make me the perfect choice:
My BA Hons in philosophy and MA (Distinction) in sociolinguistics mean I understand the power of good critical thinking and excellent conversation
Way before that, enthusiasm was already a guiding force in my life - I used to attach Kit Kats to job applications to encourage people to take a break and read my CV
I host The Enthusiast & Co, a podcast all about enthusiasm, cementing my position as a clear, engaging speaker