What I do
Speaker Trainer
Coach
Hi, I’m Allison, your partner on this exciting journey to self-discovery and success. My focus is on empowering individuals and teams to greater inclusion and performance.
Allison offers individual coaching, skill-based training for groups and inspirational keynotes. Learn more about her qualifications here, and book a free exploratory conversation to learn more about how you can be an Inclusion Champion.
Services
Empowering you and your teams towards greater inclusion.
Personalized 1-on-1 coaching
Work with Allison to identify your strengths and areas for growth, including your own cultural competency. Data from the Intercultural Development InventoryTM and other instruments provide practical insights that fuel deep and lasting positive change.
Tailored workshops for success
Based on client input, Allison designs and delivers custom workshops to foster greater inclusion and equity within your teams. Topics include: cross-cultural dialogue; identity and bias; microaggressions and affirmations; intercultural collaboration, among others.
Transformative team training
Identify and articulate cultural differences within your team to capitalize on the power of diversity. Together, we’ll foster synergy and innovation, driving your business beyond your highest expectations.
Cultural audits and diversity maturity planning
Using data gathering through surveys, focus groups and individual interviews, Allison benchmarks current cultural climate and guides you in building a strategy to improve towards global industry standards.
Sample engagements
Unlock your (hidden) potential
Embark on a transformative journey with Allison and unlock your potential to become a better partner, leader, team member and champion for the changes you want to make.
Executive leadership coaching
Industry: Global Transportation Company
Level: C-Suite
Service rendered: Individual assessment and coaching about cultural competence for greater organizational inclusion and equity.
Cultural audit
Industry: Non-Profit Legal Services
Level: Organization-wide
Service rendered: Survey, interviews and focus groups resulting in benchmarking and diversity maturity plan, as well as executive brief shared with all stakeholders.
Training design and delivery
Industry: Healthcare
Level: Executive leadership and service providers
Service rendered: Series of workshops including small-group discussions about identity and inclusion to increase cultural competency and reduce disparate patient outcomes.
allyship expertise
Making things better for people of color does not make things worse for white people.
Allison was invited to be a member of a panel discussion on the Dr. Phil show in 2023. The discussion centered around the question of progress post George Floyd’s murder and related societal upheaval – here in the U.S. and abroad.
What folks are saying about Allison
Connect with confidence
Allison Mahaley is not only a fabulous, engaging speaker, she helped us see recent events as opportunities to apply new methods to connect with others – as allies, as friends, as fellow human beings. We are so much better off for her help!
Lisa M.
My life has transformed
Working with Allison unlocked possibilities I never imagined. My life has transformed, both personally and professionally.
Cate M.
Turning point
Allison’s insights and wisdom on allyship have changed my life. She helped me see how my own flawed thinking can be used to influence others. I am so grateful for the chance to work with her.
Jill K.
FAQs
How are the coaching sessions conducted?
Our coaching sessions are conducted online via secure video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet or MS Teams), ensuring convenience and accessibility for clients worldwide.
What is cultural competency coaching?
Allison maintains qualifications with the Intercultural Development InventoryTM and the Intercultural Conflict Style IndicatorTM to assess current beliefs and institutional culture and structure. These instruments provide data from which meaningful conversations and skill-building occur.
What commitment is required?
A commitment to coaching requires regular attendance to sessions, openness to self-reflection and change, and a willingness to actively apply learned strategies in daily life for optimal results.
What results can I expect from cultural competency coaching?
Allison crafts learning interventions to help individuals and groups connect assessment data (if desired) with personal insight, and then to anti-racism efforts and personal or organizational performance metrics that influence tangible outcomes.
How much does the coaching cost?
Our coaching fees vary based on the program selected and its duration. For detailed pricing and packages, please refer to our “Pricing” page or contact us directly for a tailored quote.
How do I start with the cultural competency coaching process?
To start with the coaching process, simply reach out to us via our “Contact” page. We’ll schedule an initial, no-cost, consultation to discuss your goals, answer any questions, and determine the best coaching plan tailored to your needs.
How do I know if the coaching is working?
You’ll recognize the effectiveness of cultural competence coaching through observable changes such as: increased clarity in decision-making, a shift in perception of challenges, heightened confidence, and progress toward your goals. Additionally, consistent reflection and feedback sessions with your coach will help assess and track your growth journey.
Who can benefit from this coaching?
Anyone seeking personal or professional growth can benefit from this coaching. Whether you’re facing new (or old) challenges, aiming to elevate your performance, or simply wish to understand and reshape your mindset, our coaching is designed to empower individuals from all walks of life.
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