What clients say about Dr Alison Edgar MBE
Dr Alison Edgar MBE has delivered keynotes and workshops for organisations across every sector, from global names like LVMH, Sky and easyJet to the NHS, universities and Scottish family firms. Here are their words. Filter by industry and topic to find the ones closest to your event.
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Alison blessed us by attending our Ladies in Leadership day at Royal Ascot. She gave a fabulous speech and inspired so many in the room with her stories and advice. I feel really thankful to have met a fellow vivacious and positive Scot! Would 100% recommend Alison and will be asking her back without a doubt.
Avon, Sky Alison Edgar really is an inspirational speaker. Alison made connecting and booking her for our event absolutely seamless. We found her engaging, funny and plain speaking. Highly recommend and will definitely connect again on future events. Thank you Alison.
Charlie, Marriott Bonvoy After the session, I felt that everyone in the group started to become more confident in their plans, or started to see what they had to work on to get what they want both in their work life and personal life. Thank you Alison for opening my teams' eyes to an 'intrapreneurial' way of thinking.
Ciara, WHSmith From initial contact Alison was quick to respond to our needs and went to some length before our event to ensure she tailored her delivery to align to our themes and messaging for the day. That Alison managed to achieve audience participation after lunch on a Friday is testament to her delivery and the relevance of her material.
Richard, Barratt Homes
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I was first introduced to Alison Edgar at another event at which she was a speaker! Having been blown away by her ability to capture the room and inspired by her story, when it came to engaging a speaker for our office opening and values session, Alison was the obvious choice! Alison delivered an engaging, insightful, and entertaining session on Intrapreneurship. Alison made the effort to truly understand our business before joining us to create a fully bespoke and tailored session, linked directly to our team. It's hard to keep a busy sales team engaged for a longer period of time, but Alison did it with ease, and the feedback has been nothing short of brilliant. Alison really knows her stuff and she delivers it in a way that taps into the audience: she wholeheartedly connects with them, relating to their challenges and creating a sense of familiarity. We all came away from the session feeling like we had known her years. I would not hesitate to recommend Alison to other businesses or event planners looking to take their events to the next level.
Georgia, 5 ValuesFinance & professional services We, AccountancyManager, are looking to provide our users with additional value above and beyond our software. I was seeking a speaker to talk to our users about workplace-related issues and share guidance that they could introduce to improve their businesses. I was delighted to find Alison because she delivered the exact session I had envisaged. Her advice was practical and relatable to our audience. Her presentation was informative, engaging and enjoyable to watch. Our users responded warmly to Alison after the session and thanked us for running it.
Jonathan, AccountancyManagerTechnology & telecoms From our first phone call through to the very well received workshops Alison ran with our Leadership Team, I found Alison and her team a pleasure to work with. Communication was clear and Alison delivered superb, highly motivational content in a relatable and actionable way. Thanks Alison, Jaz and Rebecca. Highly recommended.
Andy, ArtifaxTechnology & telecoms Working with Alison has been amazing. She was great during the planning stages and in arranging the motivational speech, right through to the day she presented. Alison and Jaz were so helpful, arranging multiple calls to talk through content and deliver our vision for a presentation tailored to the young professionals in our business. She arrived early on the day and brought real enthusiasm and excitement to her presentation. She was so engaging and made a difference to many of our listeners; she definitely changed my mindset. It has been a pleasure, and I hope we will work together again in the future!
Millie, Atkins RéalisManufacturing, energy & property We held our European Sales Conference last week to kick off the year, Alison was fantastic and aligned with all brief perfectly. She truly motivated the teams, integrated the theme, made the presentation personal to Avanos, took on board our company values and delivered an engaging, inspirational speech. I would highly recommend Alison, she is great to work with pre, during and post. You are in my diary Alison, thank you!
Reman, AvanosHealthcare & medical I had the privilege of attending a session with Alison as the speaker, and I must say, she was nothing short of outstanding. From the moment she began speaking, her depth of knowledge and clarity of thought captivated the audience of our team. What set Alison apart, however, was her incredible supportiveness. She took the time to address questions, offer insights, and ensured everyone felt engaged and understood the material. It's rare to find a speaker who combines expertise with such genuine care for their audience. Alison truly made a lasting impact, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her for any event or seminar.
Melanie, Avask GroupFinance & professional services Alison was an absolute dream to work with. From her enthusiasm at our initial briefing sessions and flexibility in providing a session in line with our objectives, to delivering an inspiring and energetic keynote speech on the day of our event, Alison made working with her seamless, efficient, and a total pleasure. Best of all, our delegates rated her session as their favourite of the day, and they left feeling motivated and ready to fire their businesses up in 2026 – exactly the outcome we wanted!
Sam, AvonConsumer, retail & FMCG From initial contact Alison was quick to respond to our needs and went to some length before our event to ensure she tailored her delivery to align to our themes and messaging for the day. That Alison managed to achieve audience participation after lunch on a Friday is testament to her delivery and the relevance of her material.
Richard, Barratt HomesManufacturing, energy & property Alison came to speak at our Bournemouth University Staff Service Excellence Conference in April. This conference is one of the highlights of our year and attracts a full house. Alison was one of our keynote speakers and was absolutely wonderful. Alison spent time getting to know me and our requirements and spent the full day with us, which we always appreciate. Her talk was entertaining and informative and is already having a lasting impact on the staff who attended. I have no hesitation in recommending Alison, she will delight your attendees and is very easy to work with.
Susanne, Bournemouth UniversityPublic sector, education & charity It was fantastic to have Alison motivate us at our BSHAA conference. She inspired the group and gave us realistic take-home messages applicable to our day to day work. She was super responsive to messages and kept us in the loop prior to the event. Thank you for being so easy to work with and providing us with a high quality and interactive session. Would highly recommend!
Eleanor, BSHAAHealthcare & medical I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible motivational speech you delivered at our Year Beginning Meeting on Thursday. Your presentation resonated with everyone in attendance, and we couldn't be more grateful for the time and effort you put into preparing it. Your references to our Bunzl Management Passport Training Modules were particularly impactful. They served as a powerful reminder of the importance of continuous learning and development within our organisation. It was evident that your speech perfectly aligned with our culture and the way we are striving to develop our leaders. The way you connected the dots between our training modules and the broader goals of our organisation has had real impact.
Stuart, BunzlManufacturing, energy & property Alison was everything we could have possibly wanted as our motivational speaker for our annual event. She took the time to understand the language, the agenda and the content of the day and adapted this accordingly. She was professional, relaxed, funny and engaging! A huge THANK YOU.
Maggie, CBREManufacturing, energy & property Alison was incredible to work with; from the moment she called we instantly clicked. Alison took time to understand our requirements, what we wanted, and explained clearly what she could provide. Alison was the utmost professional: easy to work with, flexible and passionate about what she does.
Jordan, Cheshire CollegePublic sector, education & charity Alison is an excellent motivational speaker. She delivered to our firm of 90 employees and every feedback form has been positive. She is warm, funny and delivers the message with clarity and humility. I wish I could listen all over again!
Shelley, Chubb BulleidFinance & professional services We had Alison for one of my client's end of year annual event. The messaging was clear and simple, we wanted to get the team thinking of being no. 1 and how to get there. Alison was charismatic, engaging and kept the audience guessing. She worked fantastic with us to make sure she understood our needs and our messaging. We had fabulous feedback from the day. We booked very last minute and the process was smooth and easy.
Katy, CircetTechnology & telecoms Alison was amazing from start to finish. During meetings prior to the event Alison took time to understand our objectives and worked with us to ensure the content hit the mark on the day. During the event Alison's energy and passion was there for all to see. The content really resonated with the team and they were able to connect it to real life work and home situations. Alison has some great stories and her engaging and funny delivery style made the team feel right at home. I would highly recommend Alison if you are looking to inspire and motivate your team in the future.
Phil, CurrysConsumer, retail & FMCG From first engaging with Alison there was an absolute synergy and engagement with her having an instant understanding of the aims and objectives for my event. Alison went out of her way pre-event to ensure that she was totally on point with her content in the context of the day. Her delivery was great, really in line with our overall theme, engaging, funny and informative and really resonated with our audience.
Julien, Daisy CommunicationsTechnology & telecoms What an amazing person Alison is! Our delegates loved her and embraced everything she had to say to them. So lucky to have her join us and I know we will see more of her in the future.
Chris, Direct Selling AssociationFinance & professional services From the initial contact Alison and her team really wanted to understand what E21C needed for the event. Tailored to the audience, highly interactive, motivational and inspirational, Alison's passion and energy shone through. I highly recommend.
Sue, E21CPublic sector, education & charity I had the pleasure of inviting Alison to speak at our easyJet Energy and Empowerment Month event, and it was truly a fantastic experience. Alison and her team exhibited remarkable flexibility, making changes to align perfectly with our event's narrative. Alison's honesty and relatability resonated deeply with our audience, and the feedback we received reflected this sentiment wholeheartedly. I would have no hesitation in connecting with Alison again in the future. I appreciate the team's dedication in understanding our objectives thoroughly and checking in with us every step of the way. Working with Alison was an absolute pleasure, and I highly recommend her for any future endeavours.
Chanel, easyJetHospitality, travel & events Alison and her team were terrific! They took the time to fully understand our needs and what we wanted to achieve from our event. Alison is hands-on and passionate about what she does, and was a wonderful speaker. Thank you so much!
Trudy, Ebury InsuranceFinance & professional services Working with Alison and her team was seamless. Alison is full of energy and just 'gets it' around business elements. We focused on performance culture and bringing our people in to a growth mindset and Alison immediately understood what we were trying to achieve and the content of her presentation was customised to fit. She also went the additional mile in terms of refining the proposal and kindly doing a run through of the presentation in advance and was open to working collaboratively with us to make sure it truly fit our needs. Alison is an inspiration and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Helen, ElexonManufacturing, energy & property I feel it was an absolute honour to have met and worked so closely with Alison. From the very start I was kept in the loop either by Alison or her fantastic team member Rebecca. The sessions that Alison delivered to my team were engaging and full of positivity. There was an abundance of transferrable skills that Alison cascaded to my team in a clear, non-jargon manner. I really feel that both working and personal outlooks were addressed, leaving the team empowered. Thank you, Alison!
Katy, Elite Care North WestHealthcare & medical Alison joined us at our end-of-year conference and delivered an exceptional session. Alison took the time to understand our business and adapted to our requirements. I will certainly be working with Alison in the future.
Matt, Executive Network GroupFinance & professional services What can I say, apart from what a woman and thank you! Every single staff member couldn't praise Alison more on the 90 minutes of pure passionate motivational pitch. A local lass from Clydebank, she jumped at the opportunity to work with Ferrari Packaging Ltd and deliver her success stories over the years. Being from Glasgow herself, it made it that little bit more special motivating our Scottish family-run business. From our first call she was so upbeat and positive, right through to her delivered speech which was impeccable. We did a few Zoom calls just to make sure the content was exactly what we wanted her to pitch. Having done this for over 10 years around the globe, Alison added her own personal touch and advice on what content she felt we would benefit from. We had 24 staff members attend and, without any doubt, our staff walked away with techniques and practical skills the team can implement straight away. On behalf of everyone at Ferrari Packaging Ltd, we can't thank you and your team enough. Hopefully our paths cross again in the near future.
Marco, Ferrari PackagingManufacturing, energy & property Alison delivered an outstanding keynote on intrapreneurship and high-performing teams at our audit team event. Her energy, professionalism, and ability to tailor content on the fly made a lasting impact. In the lead up to the event, Alison and the team were a joy to work with — collaborative, authentic, and delivered a session which was fully aligned with our organisational strategy. The keynote was dynamic, engaging, and resonated across all levels of our organisation.
Charlotte, Forvis MazarsFinance & professional services We had the pleasure of hosting Alison as the keynote speaker at our company event, and she truly exceeded our expectations. Her energy was contagious, instantly engaging everyone in the room. She delivered valuable insights with clarity and conviction, making complex ideas accessible and actionable. Her way of conducting the speech was both professional and personable, creating a connection with our audience that resonated deeply. We were thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend Alison to any organisation looking for a dynamic and impactful speaker.
Renata, FuturmasterTechnology & telecoms Alison and her team were ultimate professionals: quick to respond, organised, and they understood the brief and delivered what was promised. My team really enjoyed her presence and content at the event. Thanks Alison!
Michelle, G4SFinance & professional services Working with Alison and her team was a brilliant experience. When organising an event like this what you want to find is a perfect fit speaker who needs little intervention – this is Alison! She completely understood our goals and brief and had perfectly aligned content to share with the team. I was pleasantly surprised to get a detailed briefing call to review content, so she could tailor what she did on the day specifically for us – not many speakers/trainers do that. On the day itself she brought the energy we needed, it was interactive, thought-provoking and the content she covered around colour profiles and big balls appeared in most of the feedback forms we got from attendees on the day. A pleasure from start to finish. With the bonus of signed books. AMAZING. Would highly recommend it and hope to work together again soon.
Kerry, GN HearingHealthcare & medical Alison was an incredible speaker to work with who really engaged and energised the room. I would highly recommend her for any event.
Terri, h2ecommerceTechnology & telecoms It was an absolute pleasure working with Alison and her team. Alison's presentation was engaging, informative, motivational and most of all fun! We have had some fantastic feedback from those that attended on the day. I would highly recommend booking Dr Alison Edgar MBE.
Leanne, Hartnell Taylor CookManufacturing, energy & property Alison delivered an exceptional keynote session, The Intrapreneur Mindset, at my National Conference. Her messaging and delivery aligned perfectly to my brief and requirements, and most importantly they were relevant to the entire audience (& not just those in sales). The feedback from my teams were really positive both during & after the event, especially as all 100 attendees also left with a copy of SMASH IT. Great job Alison, & thank you!
Julian, HenkelConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. The communication and organisation prior to the event was excellent (thanks also to her wonderful team Rebecca and Jaz). Alison really understood our objectives and on the day delivered content which was inspiring, relatable, funny, engaging, energetic and motivational. The feedback from the attendees has been truly amazing and positive! If you are looking for a keynote speaker who is really passionate at what she does and who will inspire and make a huge impact on your audience, then Alison is your woman!
Donna, Henry ScheinHealthcare & medical A big thank you to Alison Edgar MBE for giving us her "Why Sales and Customer Service are EXACTLY the same thing!" one-hour workshop. Kaizen Business Consultants and our core customers took huge value from the session and had a lot of fun. If you want to increase your sales and deliver better customer service then I'd highly recommend reaching out to Alison.
Tim, Kaizen BusinessFinance & professional services Alison Edgar MBE simply smashed it. She delivered a session to our HR team with key themes around growth, leadership and coming out of your comfort zone. Not only was she extremely engaging she 100% delivered on the brief for the event and the team found her so relatable. Would have no hesitation recommending Alison, and we very much look forward to working with her again.
Kirstine, Klarent HospitalityHospitality, travel & events Alison and her team were a pleasure to work with. The session delivered to our HR team was engaging, inspiring and on brief! The team have already begun to adopt "Alison Edgar's Big Balls" and have lots of food for thought to grow out of their comfort zone and #smashit! Thank you!
Laura, Klarent HospitalityHospitality, travel & events We approached Alison to be our keynote speaker at a recent event aimed at empowering the women in our workplace. Alison was energetic and engaging and the feedback we have had post event has been fantastic! Alison brings a truly relatable and human touch which ensures the audience is captivated! I for one am excited to Smash It and onboard some of the takeaways from the day! Thank you again Alison, and Jaz for all the work in the background pre event!
Jenifer, LintbellsConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison talks about her Big Balls and boy does she have them! We hired Alison for our Keynote slot at our event and would absolutely recommend her. She delivered her presentation with personalised touches and a kick-ass attitude that not only got the attendees in our room buzzing but also inspired the digital attendees. Communication with Alison and her team before the event was quick and efficient and it was a pleasure to work with Alison and her team.
Carys, LVMHConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison Edgar really is an inspirational speaker. Alison made connecting and booking her for our event absolutely seamless. We found her engaging, funny and plain speaking. Highly recommend and will definitely connect again on future events. Thank you Alison.
Charlie, Marriott BonvoyHospitality, travel & events Alison was amazing! The feedback was really great and everyone enjoyed her high-energy talk. Totally professional and on message. Thanks a million!
Sharron, MerckHealthcare & medical I have known Alison for over 6 years and in this time her passion, commitment and energy have always been at the forefront of her success. Alison is knowledgeable, practical and very entrepreneurial, so when we had an event where MetLife needed a speaker I didn't think twice to recommend her as I knew she would be able to deliver the best virtual, yet interactive session for our 500 women salesforce. Overall Alison is a pleasure to interact, work and learn from and I look forward to working with her again soon.
Rupi, MetLifeFinance & professional services I hired Alison to speak at my company's annual conference. Alison's approach was 1st class, she, and her team took time to fully understand our market sector and tailor her speech to fit our needs. Alison's presentation was great, plenty of energy and inspiring ideas to improve our performance both personally and in business. I had really positive feedback from the attendees.
David, MHK GroupConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison is incredibly organised and professional and her boundless energy is infectious. She took a lot of time and care to ensure that her keynote matched our requirements, meeting with us twice and going through the presentation, in detail, prior to our event. As a result her keynote hit home, was really well received by the audience and the team felt that we really knew her before we actually met her in person. I would thoroughly recommend Alison and thank her for meeting, and exceeding, our expectations.
Rhian, MinervaPublic sector, education & charity Alison's session was genuinely inspiring and incredibly relevant to our B2B teams. Not only did she bring real experience and relatable, tangible stories, but she also spent the morning with us and seamlessly wove our own content into her talk which made it land even more powerfully. Her message encouraged us to be braver, try new things, and reconnect with the skills we sometimes forget we have. The session was motivating, practical, and directly applicable to our roles. Our teams loved her energy, her authenticity, and her encouragement. A fantastic addition to our annual B2B Kick-Off.
Nick, NespressoConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison delivered a well-structured and thoughtfully prepared keynote at our recent International Sales Meeting. In her preparation she was keen to understand the needs of our business and the challenges our team faces in order to create an impactful session. Her insights on intrapreneurship really resonated with the audience and her core messages aligned well with our meeting objectives. Her session provided valuable takeaways about business, teamwork, communication and time management.
Olivia, NevroHealthcare & medical It was great to work with Alison. The pre-event communication and organisation was excellent. Alison ensured that she understood the audience she was working with and agreed the content in advance. She fulfilled the brief very well, and adapted to a minor change to the schedule caused by technical issues earlier in the day with no fuss whatsoever. As the keynote speaker at the end of the day, the brief included re-energising and motivating participants as a call to action, which worked very well and drew on her understanding of the group (a group of school leaders). I would have no hesitation in recommending Alison as a motivational speaker.
David, Newham Learning NetworkPublic sector, education & charity From start to finish, working with Alison was an absolutely pleasure and joy. It can often sound like a cliche, but she is truly inspirational. This very clearly came across in the session that she provided to members of the team on her bestselling book, SMASH IT! What was great was that Alison worked with me to ensure that the session took account of the context within which we were working at the time, with the aim of supporting staff through difficult times and periods of change. The feedback from those who attended was more than positive and it was quite clear Alison had had an impact on all of us, in different ways.
Julie-Anne, NHSHealthcare & medical Alison was a keynote speaker at our all-staff event day. Alison captivated the team with her energy and compelling message. The whole presentation was motivational and meaningful to everyone in the room. Alison and Jaz were open and helped to deliver a presentation tailored to our staff. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Adriana, NHSHealthcare & medical We invited Alison to speak at an awards event for NHS staff. She was professional, well organised and reliable, and her presentation was engaging, entertaining and moving! She inspired us all and helped us think constructively about how we can achieve our ambitions. I would definitely recommend Alison for future events.
Shahana, NHSHealthcare & medical Alison was an absolute pleasure to work with from the moment I requested a quote. She took the time to truly understand the needs of our business and provided us with valuable tools we weren't expecting, which will be incredibly helpful as we navigate the unpredictable months ahead. Her session gave us the boost we desperately needed, and to top it off, it was on a Friday afternoon! I received numerous positive comments from colleagues after the session, with many finding it not only informative but also extremely helpful. Alison's insight and support have been invaluable, and we're so grateful for her expertise.
Becki, Nottingham TramsHospitality, travel & events An engaging, natural speaker full of flair and charisma, and pretty funny too! Booking Alison for our annual Manager's Sales conference was well worth it. I was particularly impressed that Alison took the time to learn our business' terminology to make her emotive speech really come to life for our audience and her words resonate. We hope to work with Alison and her Big Balls again in the future. 5 stars!
Faye, Office AngelsFinance & professional services Alison was a great addition to our event. Her presentation was motivational and meaningful to everyone in the room; there was something for everyone. She also spent time with individuals and businesses on the day and was a fabulous presence throughout, sharing insightful knowledge that was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Alison to any employer or organisation looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and insightful presenter who has worked with blue-chip and small companies alike as a mentor and advisor. It was a pleasure to work with Alison.
Gareth, Perth CollegePublic sector, education & charity Professional, engaging and relevant. Alison researches her topic and audience to ensure her content resonates, moves and inspires them. Alison has delivered a series of masterclasses and has been the keynote speaker at a business conference for us, and each time has left the attendees buzzing and motivated to strive higher themselves.
Lizzie, Pink Link LadiesFinance & professional services Alison Edgar MBE's keynote speech on 'SMASH IT! with intrapreneurship' at our event for the Polish government was powerful. She was incredibly easy to work with, kept to time well, met the brief, and went above and beyond to keep the circa 10,000 viewers engaged and motivated. I know just who to call for my next event.
Sebastian, Polish Agency for Enterprise DevelopmentPublic sector, education & charity A huge thank you to Alison for a fantastic session at our recent staff conference. She brought great energy, insight and humour, delivering a message that left everyone feeling upbeat, empowered and motivated to take action. What really set Alison apart was the time and effort her and her team took before the event to get to know our organisation, our audience and what we wanted to achieve from the session. That personal touch really shone through, making her presentation feel relevant, authentic and tailored to both our people and goals. Alison was also a real pleasure to work with on the day: approachable, engaging and generous with her time. She connected naturally with colleagues and helped create a positive atmosphere throughout. The feedback from staff has been really positive. We're very grateful for her contribution and would happily recommend her to any organisation looking for an inspiring and impactful speaker.
Frankie, Poplar HARCAPublic sector, education & charity Alison was extremely professional, friendly and engaging — I would highly recommend.
Emily, PorscheManufacturing, energy & property Alison is an absolute dream to work with! So down to earth and supportive of the event we were putting together for our network of employers. She spoke passionately and from the heart about the difference good employers can make to the people who work for them, and hearing the difference an employer made to her very successful life journey was just perfect and so inspirational! I cannot recommend her enough for your event - don't think twice about choosing her.
Rachel, Poverty AlliancePublic sector, education & charity We were absolutely delighted to have Alison join us as a guest speaker at our recent company event. From the very beginning, she demonstrated a high level of professionalism, taking the time to meet with us beforehand to fully understand our goals and ensure her content was tailored to our needs. During the event, she delivered a presentation that was both engaging and highly relevant to our business. Her energy, clarity, and insight really resonated with our team, making her session one of the most talked-about parts of the day. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting her as a standout of the event. We couldn't have asked for a better speaker and wouldn't hesitate to work with her again in the future.
Camilla, Prime GlobalHealthcare & medical Alison delivers clear business impact with her human touch and personable approach, whilst offering highly relatable and practical solutions to business challenges that everyone can understand. Alison was able to weave our individual business requirements into her delivery to ensure relevance of messaging, consistency and alignment with specific business goals, which helps to minimise confusion and solidify key learning.
Janeace, PRS for MusicTechnology & telecoms What a seamless and lovely experience it was work with Alison for our graduation event. Having been let down by an internal supplier with less than 3 weeks until the event date, thinking it would probably be too late Alison absolutely saved the day, the response was really quick and we set up a meeting to discuss our requirements within a couple of days and Alison was extremely flexible in meeting our needs. On the day Alison was a fantastic ball of positive energy infecting everyone she came into contact with. She was able to put together an excellent presentation within a very short window, even making last minute adjustments at a moments notice, and the audience lapped it up! If you're looking for a fun engaging positive speaker, Alison is definitely your go to. Thank you Alison!
RenaultManufacturing, energy & property I can honestly say Alison was fantastic! From her prompt initial contact to a thorough planning process and super professional delivery of the keynote at our staff away day, Alison was great. We are a relatively small local charity team, and she took time to get to know us, our objectives and the key results we wanted for our awayday. Her energy both pre event and most importantly during the event was very high and infectious! Oh, and the IT went down at our event so Alison had to improvise on the spot which she did brilliantly and professionally. Honestly I can't speak highly enough of the quality and professionalism of Alison and her team. Our highly diverse staff team also gave great feedback on Alison. Don't hesitate in booking her as your speaker!
Peter, Renewal ProgrammePublic sector, education & charity Alison and her team were great to work with! Adaptable and open to making the session as relevant to our business and teams as possible. Full of energy on stage, a true pro! Really hope to work with her again in the future!
Caroline, ShiseidoConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison blessed us by attending our Ladies in Leadership day at Royal Ascot. She gave a fabulous speech and inspired so many in the room with her stories and advice. I feel really thankful to have met a fellow vivacious and positive Scot! Would 100% recommend Alison and will be asking her back without a doubt.
Avon, SkyTechnology & telecoms Working with Alison was a great experience from start to finish. From the initial conversation, to pre-event meetings to the event, Alison was professional, diligent and also respectful. The keynote session that Alison delivered was incredible: highly motivating, thoughtful and also practical. It is also a fine balance to motivate whilst giving the audience useful take-aways but Alison got that balance perfect. I cannot recommend Alison enough.
Rebecca, SpecsaversConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison and her team were so prompt in organising everything. We were able to give some pointers and comments on things that should be included and left out which gave the session added authenticity. Alison being Scottish also gave our session that extra wee buzz. Thank you again Alison for everything.
Rachel, SQAPublic sector, education & charity Alison was a keynote speaker at our Women in Business event. Wow. Amazing. So much energy and so many powerful messages delivered on the day. What really stood out is how relatable Alison is. I 100% recommend.
Elaine, St James PlaceFinance & professional services 'Inspirational, relevant, practical, fun, authentic' — these are all words that I have had fed back to me from the recent Women in Business event that was hosted by Alison. I would not hesitate to recommend Alison for anyone looking to host her as a keynote speaker. Thank you very much Alison, the ladies (and of course me) thought you were amazing.
Louise, St James PlaceFinance & professional services We invited Alison to talk at the launch event of our new WomenIn platform, which connects like-minded women together. Alison's talk was down to earth, inspiring and delivered with a brilliant sense of humour. Outside of the brilliant talk, Alison and her team were responsive and so helpful. All in all I would 100% recommend. Thanks a million to you and the team, Alison.
Helen, Thrive LearningTechnology & telecoms Alison took the time well ahead of the meeting to understand our needs, challenges and goals. She adapted her audience address to totally feel like she had been part of our business for some time. It was part of our annual conference and our delegates were still talking about elements of her presentation at 2am the following morning in the bar! Thank you Alison.
Alan, United FarmersManufacturing, energy & property Alison was an excellent speaker for an event targeted at University of Southampton academics. Alison was engaging, genuine and captured the audience immediately. She created an interactive and engaging space where attendees could re-frame their mindset. Overall, Alison and the team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish, providing a collaborative approach to organising a great event!
Alex, University of SouthamptonPublic sector, education & charity Thank you so much for your brilliant presentation at our Venues of Excellence Annual Conference 2025, just the perfect ending to our day. Your session was incredibly insightful, and the delegates were highly engaged, taking away valuable ideas they can implement in their businesses.
Mandy, Venues of ExcellenceHospitality, travel & events Working with Alison and her team was great from start to finish! Alison took the time to understand our sales teams, our culture and the key messages we were going to share during our event to help tailor her content and meet our needs. Her delivery was high energy and she engaged with the audience throughout which was brilliant. Thank you Alison!
VertivTechnology & telecoms Alison delivered exactly what we were looking for – a high-energy, inspiring session that really resonated with our team. Her content was thought-provoking, full of practical lessons, and delivered in an authentic, engaging way. What stood out was how seamlessly she connected her message to our business, took the time to understand our GLOW principles, and brought them to life for our people. The entire experience, from organisation through to delivery, was effortless. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Rachel, Warner HotelsHospitality, travel & events I wanted to say a big thank you for the workshop on Tuesday. The feedback has been great and is helping build the right mindset. We are now all asking each other "what would you do if it was your business?"
Carolina, WEX InternationalFinance & professional services After the session, I felt that everyone in the group started to become more confident in their plans, or started to see what they had to work on to get what they want both in their work life and personal life. Thank you Alison for opening my teams' eyes to an 'intrapreneurial' way of thinking.
Ciara, WHSmithConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison was so engaging and inspirational in her approach on stage, immediately capturing the attention of her audience. I know that our managers went away with lots of things to think about and a few new tools that they can use as a leader within our business. I was so impressed by the care and attention Alison puts into her session prior to the event with several working group conversations to ensure the content was tailored to our conference key messages and overall theme, this really made a difference linking in with our day. We would be thrilled to work with Alison again and have no doubt in recommending her to anyone looking for a wonderful speaker & host!
Shaun, WHSmith TravelConsumer, retail & FMCG Alison hosted a workshop at our Summit and was a fantastic asset to the event. Alison's session was oversubscribed with standing room only. She was a breeze to work with and I look forward to working with her at the next Summit.
Isabella, WISAHospitality, travel & events