Helping leaders and organisations see more clearly, lead more confidently and build cultures where people and performance thrive.

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Leadership
starts with 

a spark

After decades at the front line of culture and performance, Fiona Ridley has seen what truly changes organisations. Not slogans. Not strategies. But people who feel seen, energised and empowered to lead.

An ember may be small, but it is powerful. It holds the heat that starts fires, fuels momentum and keeps cultures alive long after the initial excitement fades.

Why Ember?

  • Data‑driven, evidence‑based leadership development
  • Deep expertise in culture, behaviour and performance
  • Calm, intelligent and emotionally aware approach
  • Trusted by leading organisations across 
New Zealand and Australia
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Fiona Ridley

Fiona Ridley is one of Australasia’s most highly awarded leadership training practitioners, and New Zealand’s most respected Dale Carnegie trainer.

Her work with organisations such as Mitsubishi Motors, Masterpet and Farrah’s demonstrates her ability to shift culture, strengthen leadership capability and create high‑performing teams.

Fiona’s style is warm, direct and deeply human. 
She combines intellectual rigour with emotional intelligence, helping leaders understand themselves, their impact and the systems they lead.

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Services

Our work is grounded in evidence, shaped by psychology and designed for real‑world leadership challenges.

Data Driven Assessments

Personality Assessments

Deeper self‑awareness and understanding 
of others
Informed individual, team and organisational development

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360° Feedback Surveys

Clear, structured insight into leadership impact
Identification of strengths, blind spots and development priorities
A shared language for growth and accountability

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Other Services

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Insightful. Human. Transformational.

Fiona Ridley is a sought‑after speaker for leadership conferences, executive offsites and organisational events.

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If you’re ready to invest in leadership, culture and performance, or simply want to explore what’s possible,
we’d love to hear from you.

Ember Leadership Training. Founded by Fiona Ridley.

Based in New Zealand. Working nationally and internationally.

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