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. Fiona has turned embers into enduring momentum with many clients:
Fiona Ridley is a highly considered leadership training practitioner, starting her career as a Dale Carnegie trainer, earning the status of one of the top 1% worldwide. This set the foundation and passionate alight for leadership training that was more than just a ‘course’.
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, and the impact on the people they lead.
Our work is grounded in evidence, shaped by psychology and designed for real‑world leadership challenges.
Discover your unique Personality Structure with the validated PCM questionnaire. Fiona Ridley, one of New Zealand’s few certified PCM trainers, helps you unlock your strengths, understand your needs, and spot your warning signals.
We offer Hogan 360 surveys as part of Ember’s leadership development and coaching services. Developed by Hogan Assessments, the Hogan 360 is a research-based, multi-rater feedback tool that provides leaders with clear, confidential insights into how they are perceived by managers, peers, and direct reports.
