One system. Four specialities. Three certification levels. Six recognition tiers. 

When we first launched The Emotional Culture Deck, it wasn’t a system. It was a tool. Something simple, practical, and human that helped people talk about how they feel at work.

But over time, something bigger happened.

People kept using it. Not just once, but again and again. They built rituals around it. They used it to design culture. To lead teams. To navigate change. To connect with customers. They turned it into a system.

So we’ve caught up with what our community has already been doing.

Today, we’re proud to introduce our new ECD Certified Pathways. A structured, flexible way to grow your emotional culture practice.

Why we made this change

Most culture, leadership and change programmes ignore emotion. Ours don't.

But until now, our certifications didn’t fully reflect the depth or diversity of the work our community was doing.

We’ve reimagined the certification structure from the grou...

Nine Months of Growth, Learning, and Courage – Welcome Our New Certified Consultants

After nine months of learning, experimenting, and pushing themselves in new ways, we’ve got 10 incredible new ECD Certified Consultants to celebrate!

A huge congratulations to: 

• Safura Atan, Malaysia
• Daniël Corsen, Curacao
• Marie-Claire Mclachlan, South Africa
• Rita Prates, Portugal
• Silvina Layani, Switzerland
• Sarah Dena, United Kingdom
• Claire McKie, Australia
• Amie Myrick, United States 
• Nike Lawal, United Kingdom
• Sonali Kumarakulasinghe, United Kingdom

This wasn’t just about learning a tool—it was about stepping up as leaders, embracing the messy, human side of work, and challenging the way organisations think about emotions. Along the way, they’ve had breakthroughs, doubts, lightbulb moments, and plenty of real-world experience bringing emotional culture to life in workplaces, teams, and leadership.

Now, they’re taking everything they’ve learned and putting it into action—helping lead...

We’re beyond excited to celebrate Katherine Riddoch, Kate Bacchus, and Cathy Sheppard—our newest ECD Specialist Elephant Riders! In just a year since becoming Certified Consultants, these three have grown, experimented, and inspired us all with their dedication to crafting emotional cultures that truly matter.

Their journeys remind us of the power of connection, courage, and trusting the process. Here’s what they shared with us when we asked them to reflect on what they've achieved so far along our ECD Certification Pathway...

Katherine Riddoch: Trusting the Power of Conversation

Facilitating the first-ever hybrid Emotional Leadership Course for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania has been a highlight for Katherine. She says:

“I’ve especially loved integrating the simple yet transformative use of The Emotional Culture Deck to elevate the importance of feelings in the workplace. Witnessing how The ECD fosters open, meaningful conversations and creates a spac...