Sharing Experiences
Transition is personal...
Over the years, I have had the privilege of sharing space with people navigating different moments of transition — transitions in career, transitions in life, or those moments when it feels like the ground has shifted beneath your feet.
What each person takes from the experience is as unique as they are. For some, it is a space to reflect; for others, a different perspective, or the momentum they need to move forward.
Their journeys, as much as my own, continue to deepen my understanding of what it means to experience change.
Different experiences. Different perspectives. Different pace.
I came to my first session feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the changes happening around me.
I felt a lack of control, and that made me question my own capabilities, my sense of competency, and whether I was doing a good job. The session helped me shift from looking outwardly for reassurance and validation to looking inwardly and asking myself what I needed. The questions helped me take the focus away from what I couldn’t control and focus more on myself and what I could give myself in that moment. I left feeling a lot more grounded, less overwhelmed, and more like myself. I realised that I could give myself the reassurance I was looking for externally, and that has helped me approach uncertainty with more patience. The second session helped me become more aware of how I was showing up and how I wanted to show up for myself through the changes I was experiencing. It helped me recognise the importance of accepting where I am, nurturing myself, and understanding what I need each day. One of the biggest insights for me was moving from ‘no’ to ‘yes, if…’ — opening up my thinking and exploring what might be possible rather than focusing only on what is stopping me. The sessions challenged me with questions I hadn’t considered before and helped me think about decisions from the inside out rather than the outside in. (Natasha A)
Alison’s advice and guidance has helped me grow in my career and challenged me to think from different perspectives
I’ve always been greatly impressed at Alison’s ability to guide and empower people around an impasse, without that ‘schooled’ or told what to do feeling. In short Alison is a calm, kind and wise coach with a great ability for seeing the bigger picture. (Giles B)
You have an ability to draw things out — or perhaps better, draw things out together — in a way that doesn’t feel directive.
I didn’t come to the conversation with a fixed objective or any particular expectation, but I came away feeling that the interaction was warm, a pleasure and cathartic. Although we didn’t wave a magic wand that might resolve my difficulties, the experience was helpful. I feel that it helped me become reconciled to the situation I was in. What stood out was the ability to draw things out — or perhaps better, draw things out together — in a way that didn’t feel directive. It felt respectful and collaborative, while still allowing space to explore things openly. Normally, in professional conversations, I tend to focus on understanding the other person’s aims and objectives so that I can address those. What was different here was that it didn’t feel necessary to have a specific objective, while still feeling respectful and collaborative. The conversation created a sense of space where I could explore things in my own way. I’m not going to stop looking for opportunities, but somehow it feels less “disastrous” if things don’t happen immediately. And in some strange way, that feels rather more hopeful. (Joe S)
I have had the absolute pleasure of being mentored by Alison, and being honest, I do not think I would have developed as an individual or progressed through my career without her guidance and support.
She is consistently approachable and provides honest direction to overcome whatever hurdle I find myself presented with. Her coaching is authentic, you can tell she has your interests at heart and is invested in working with you to bring out the best in yourself. (Emily K)
Alison is very skilled at providing just the right level of guidance, coaching and occasionally a good push to help a person step outside their comfort zone and realise their potential.
She easily gains the trust and respect of those she works allowing her to provide effective and valuable feedback. Her genuine commitment to helping others succeed as well as her open and encouraging nature are real assets. (Madalin P)