Headspring Executive Development
Ellen Buckland is the Founder of Contemporary Empathy, aiming to make business more human-centered through emotional intelligence, creativity, and communication training. Ellen also holds various adjunct professor roles at IE Business School, focusing on creative thinking, theatre skills for communication and innovation, and design thinking. Ellen is currently a Global Educator at Headspring by Financial Times & IE Business School, visiting professor at IE University and Istituto Europeo di Design, and previously served as a mentor and consultant in various companies. Ellen holds a Master's degree in Customer Experience and Innovation from IE Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin.
Headspring Executive Development
We are Headspring, a joint venture by the Financial Times and IE Business School. We help tomorrow’s leaders see the big picture, understand its impact, and make the right decisions through transformative learning. We help you with your L&D and corporate education needs. We offer customised learning programmes and L&D Consulting. We combine the academic rigour and innovative approach of IE Business School with the business acumen and fresh perspectives of FT Journalists to deliver ground-breaking learning and consulting solutions.