Be more diverse.
Be more successful.
Be More Ardent.
Who we are
Ardent is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultancy with a difference.
We ardently believe in the transformative power of diversity - and we partner with inspiring, pioneering brands who do too.
We have over a decade of experience building highly successful teams and embedding inclusive practises into company DNA. We’ve been on the start-up journey from kitchen table through to exit, and we understand acutely how difficult it is to make Diversity, Equity & Inclusion a priority whilst trying to build and grow a business.
That’s why we are so passionate about helping companies realise their potential by creating people-focused, inclusive frameworks that scale with them as they grow. We have spent many years leading commercial teams, and this experience allows us to work with clients in an intensely practical way. We build strategies that align with your vision and accelerate your growth plans.
Be a brand of the future.
The world of work is changing. From investors to employees, people are demanding that companies look beyond simply their business or product strategy, to their organisation’s impact on broader society. They are looking for inclusivity, engagement with social causes, and meaningful diversity from top-to-bottom. All eyes are on the founders and CEOs of today to be the positive change makers of tomorrow. We can help you future-proof your business & create a legacy you can be proud of.
Our values
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Partnership
We advocate for our clients’ businesses as if they are our own. We are not ‘advisors’ but co-conspirators in your mission to become more inclusive. We take your challenges personally, and we fiercely champion the positive changes needed to achieve the goals of each project. Sometimes that makes for tough conversations, but you can rest assured that we are always in your corner.
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Community
Top-down DEI initiatives fail. Ultimately it is your employees - not your executives - that our work is designed to serve.
Those with the least power at your company will become the core voices in the work we do with you. We believe that your equity and inclusion strategy must centre those that feel least able to speak up or be heard. Our approach digs deep to build strong bonds at all levels of your organisation.
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Authenticity
We know that this work is difficult to engage in, and even more difficult to get right. We work hard to create psychological safety in all interactions, we are transparent with our clients about the need for healthy conflict, and we embrace vulnerability.
Meaningful change can only be achieved by engaging in messy, complex, human work, and we strive for bravery over perfection.
Our services
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Workplace Assessment
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Strategy
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Communication
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Coaching
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Training
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Full Package
“Working with Ella is a real joy. She cares deeply about creating a positive and sustainable approach to people development. Her coaching has helped my team and me enormously as we scale.”
— SOPHIE HOSSACK, Chief Growth Officer at Careology