Space to think.
Clarity to move forward.
Executive coaching for pivotal moments in your working life.
Our working lives rarely follow a straight line. There are moments when we step into greater responsibility, navigate significant change, question our direction or return after time away.
Having the right space to think can make all the difference.
I work globally with senior leaders, executives and professionals, providing a trusted and confidential space for reflection, challenge and sense-making.
Clarity | Perspective | Confidence
“One of the best investments I’ve made. I cannot recommend Alison highly enough”
— Head of Operations, AXA
Trusted by clients from organisations including:
AND Digital | NHS | AXA | Cripps
How I can help
Leadership & Executive Coaching
You may be stepping into a C-suite or senior leadership role, taking on greater responsibility or leading through significant organisational change. Or you may simply value having an independent sounding board — a confidential space to think openly, make sense of complexity, challenge your assumptions and gain perspective on how you want to lead.
I combine over a decade of executive coaching with my own senior executive and Board experience. My style is warm, perceptive and appropriately challenging, with a particular ability to get to the heart of an issue.
“Alison’s coaching was important to me as I stepped up to CEO, helping me build on my leadership skills and hit the ground running. She is a great sounding board and helps you to grow by developing new perspectives; she gives you the space to explore and decide how you want to lead.” CEO, Energy Saving Trust
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Career Coaching
Sometimes you know something needs to change but aren't yet clear what that change should be.You may have reached a plateau, be questioning your current direction, considering a career move or trying to work out what you want from the next stage of your working life. Coaching gives you the space to step back, understand what matters to you, recognise what may be holding you back and make considered choices about what you want to do next.
“Alison helped me finally achieve promotion to Partner. I had reached a plateau and was struggling to make the next step up. Alison’s perceptive listening gave me the space to work out what I needed to do and the tools to make things happen.”Partner, Cripps
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Returning to Work
Returning to work after time away can be more daunting than we expect.Whether you've taken time out for family, caring responsibilities, health or another reason, you may find that your confidence, priorities or sense of professional identity have changed.Coaching provides the space to reconnect with your strengths, think about what you want from this next stage and approach your return with greater clarity and confidence.
“After returning from maternity leave to a new leadership role, Alison was quick to build trust and rapport. She became a solid sounding board, helping me work through personal and leadership challenges. I’ve been able to tackle challenges with a new perspective and confidence.” Executive Leader, AND Digital
“Alison has the rare ability to make change feel easy”
— Creative Director, Publicis UK
One-to-one Coaching
Every coaching relationship is different. We'll start with a no-obligation introductory conversation to explore where you are, what you would like to change and whether working together feels right.
If we decide to work together, we'll agree a coaching programme around you and what you want to achieve. I coach virtually with clients globally and face-to-face by arrangement in London and the South East.
3 x 1 hour executive coaching sessions to get your career on track
“Everybody needs an Alison in their life. She guided me to overcome some patterns and situations, make myself happy, and feel fulfilled”
6 x 1 hour executive coaching sessions to return to work
“Alison is a catalyst for change. Her provoking questions and illuminating insights have led me to a well-directed place. ”
8 x 1 hour executive coaching sessions to find your new work life
“If you’re considering a coach, Alison is the best there is. ”
1 x 1 hour executive coaching session for a quick, deep dive into an issue.
“I knew in my heart what I needed to do but after one hour with Alison I had the courage to take the leap and start a new social enterprise.”
Group Executive Coaching
Coaching with a group of colleagues, peers or friends who are at a similar stage and with similar goals can be very helpful. There’s the opportunity to learn from and support each other, growing individually and collectively. Please get in touch to discuss a group executive coaching programme.
“Alison’s sessions inspired future female leaders. She created a safe and playful space for them to manage their self-limiting beliefs and build confidence in their authentic leadership style.”
Organisation Coaching
If you’re an organisation wanting to offer 1:1 or group executive coaching to people stepping up into a new role, developing as leaders or returning after a career break, please get in touch to discuss an executive coaching programme.
“Alison’s coached one of my direct reports and navigated our three way relationship brilliantly. We all felt we were winners.”
“Alison’s approach is thoughtful, a natural coach, which guides you to think through different perspectives. Not only did this influence at an individual level, but helped us on a grander scale to create buy-in for the D&I initiative we were driving. I would thoroughly recommend Alison if you are considering someone to work with on a personal or organisational level.”
— Krissie Haigh, Group Head of Talent and Performance, AXA Partners
Clients
I work with clients from diverse sectors (from digital agencies to the NHS) and organisation types (from start-ups to multinationals). What my clients share is a desire to take charge of their careers, make positive changes to their work life and invest in their future.
Testimonials
“Alison’s coaching helped me finally achieve promotion to Partner. I had reached a plateau. Alison gave me the space to work out what I needed to do and the tools to make it happen. This changed how I was perceived by my bosses and, most crucially, the way I perceived myself.”
“I honestly believe I came away a different person. Alison challenged me in ways I didn’t think were possible. I decided to follow my dream and I now run a successful PR agency, I adore the work I do and I have grown so much as a person.”
“Alison helped me understand where the issues really were with a few very powerful questions. She created a safe space where I could reflect and felt listened to. She’s a skilled coach and it was a pleasure working with her.”
“Alison’s coaching helped reinvigorate me. I made significant changes and moved from feeling burdened and unmotivated to enthusiastically looking forward to maximising my potential and contribution to the organisation.”
“As a result of Alison’s coaching I successfully made the change from management to leadership. I came away with a new approach and way of working. It was an unexpected experience that resulted in many changes that will stay with me for life. I’d highly recommend her.”
“Alison’s coaching was important as I stepped up to CEO, helping me build on my leadership skills and hit the ground running. I found it enjoyable and challenging. I’d recommend her to anyone wanting to develop as a leader.”