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Welcome to the home of Louise Ridlen — author, keynote speaker, and one of Australia’s first female tech founders. Through her work and words, Louise challenges how we measure success in a world that moves at the speed of technology.

Her latest body of work unfolds across three companion books: =Time(Now) -  a guide to reclaiming focus, clarity, and momentum in your life and work; =Work() -  a visually striking coffee table edition that invites you to pause, reset, and lead with intention; and =Life() - a compact daily inspiration book offering small but powerful prompts to keep your mindset in rhythm.

As founder of the award-winning Peppermint iT and the social impact charity IT Lady Connect, Louise blends business leadership with a deep commitment to people and community.

Here, you can explore her ideas, order her books, join a growing movement, or book her to speak - and discover how technology, care, and clarity can help you turn time into something far more valuable than hours.

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=Time(Now)
a New way of viewing Time
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Discover how time, technology, and care work together to transform the way we live, work, and lead. Time is more than a resource — it’s momentum, meaning, and memory. When used with purpose, it becomes the space to create, connect, and lead with clarity.

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Louise Ridlen is available for speaking engagements, media appearances, collaborations, and book orders. This is your direct line to connect with her about events, partnerships, or community projects — and to start turning ideas into action.

Speaking With Purpose

Louise Ridlen is a dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning tech founder, and author of the Time Framework series — =Time(Now), =Work(), and =Life(). She inspires audiences to rethink how they use technology and time, blending real-world leadership experience with relatable storytelling and humour. With topics ranging from The Value of Time to Tech with Heart, Louise delivers practical strategies and fresh perspectives that resonate long after the event ends.

Explore the Books

The Time Framework comes to life through Louise Ridlen’s three books - each offering a unique way to rethink your relationship with time and technology. =Time(Now) is the main guidebook, filled with stories, strategies, and insights for living and leading with purpose. =Work() is the coffee table edition - a visual journey that prompts reflection and intentional action. =Life() is the pocket-sized companion, delivering daily inspiration in small but powerful doses.

About Louise

Louise Ridlen is an author, keynote speaker, and one of Australia’s first female tech founders. From piano teacher to award-winning entrepreneur, she’s built businesses, written books, and led social impact programs that combine technology, care, and purpose. Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and a belief that time, used well, can transform how we live, work, and lead.

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