Hello, and welcome!
I'm Allison.
An Executive Function Eco-Coach dedicated to helping people feel better doing work they love. With 25 years of experience leading non-profit organizations, creating environments for vulnerable youth and adults to thrive, and advocating for child welfare, workforce development and homeless services system overhaul, I understand the critical components necessary to build a supportive, energized and productive workplace culture one person at a time.
I cherish the value of genuine relationships that grow from shared experiences. I believe that equity, inclusion and diverse views make for richer communities and a WAY MORE expansive life. Throughout my years, "home" has been in rural, urban and suburban areas. Each place and space was unique, while similarities abounded.
As a Senior Vice President, leading a multi-county region served by 150+ team members, it was evident that we did more and felt better when we put our focus on people's strengths. Reducing "noise", chaos and distraction, as well as guiding people to regulate emotions in "high stress" circumstances (i.e. crisis intervention, court appearances, legislative testimony, defending a budget, requesting a large donation) became a regular part of the job. This led me to mindfulness training & meditation as a tool to direct attention and focus.
As a Professional Certified Coach, I bring all of my leadership and social work tools to the coaching relationship. I remain dedicated to helping people find career/life satisfaction while improving their environment, well-being and ability to focus on what matters most to them.
In Gratitude.
Getting to the Core
My 13+ years as a rugby player taught me the importance of individual commitment to the team's overall goal is crucial for success. These elements were reinforced over and over again in my leadership roles for the last 25 years.
There may not be an "I" in team, but each person brings their distinct talents, abilities and personality to the group. Playing at an elite national level required every teammate to bring their best to the field each day, which meant putting in the hours at the gym/track, getting enough sleep, nourishing one's body and studying the playbook. Practice, practice, practice! We learned that we were only as fast as our slowest player, and it is the team's duty to maintain the line, stay linked and support each other through precise communication. To achieve our goal of scoring, the main objective was creating space. These are the foundation for my coaching approach.
