Meet Alyson Keller
Alyson is an experienced Leadership Coach and Facilitator who has been working in the Organisational Development field since 2001. She has a passion and drive for improving the effectiveness and performance of individuals and teams.
A strong sense of purpose drives Alyson to do the work she does. Her own inspirational leadership style is guided by the following 'golden circle' model, which was popularised by Simon Sinek in his 2009 TEDx Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action.
Alyson serves as a confidant to leaders from a wide-range of industries throughout New Zealand. She is renowned for her ability to create a safe space for discovery and insight that leads someone to transformation through possibility thinking, collaboration, stretching the mind and reflection.
“SHE EXCELS AT COACHING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
I have sought Alyson’s expertise several times over the last few years in her capacity as leadership coach. Every leader that I have paired up with Alyson has been unanimous in their feedback of her. That being, she excels at coaching at the highest level and her personable, confidential and pragmatic approach has proved immensely rewarding for those she has supported.”
“I FOUND ALYSON’S LEADERSHIP COACHING INVALUABLE
Alyson assisted me with some leadership coaching and future planning, which I found invaluable. In a short space of time she got to the heart of the issues I was grappling with and suggested helpful and simple solutions which I was able to put into practice immediately, even following the first session I had with her. I would recommend Alyson to anyone looking to hold a mirror up to their personal style, plans and values, to get some guidance on the way forward.”
On a more personal note...
Originally from Scotland and coming from one big city, Glasgow, to another big city, Auckland, in 1991 Alyson comfortably settled into the culture and lifestyle that New Zealand has to offer. She feels very much at home and has a wonderful community of friends, family and colleagues in her life.
A passion for music is something that plays a very important part in Alyson's life and provides nourishment to her heart and soul. Music has always been in Alyson's life from a very young age and led to an initial career in teaching music to Secondary students which she did for 15 years. This provided a wonderful environment to progress from teacher to Head of Department and grow and develop as a Leader of a faculty. Alyson currently sings with an A Cappella group called Viva Voce. She has been performing with this 25 member chamber choir for over 10 years and continues to be inspired and challenged with the opportunities and adventures this brings.
Transitioning from teaching to leadership development felt a very natural step to take. Music provided an environment that required a diversity of strengths as a Leader and what excited Alyson the most was the opportunity to see and realise the potential in others through finding ways to inspire, energise, grow capability, stretch, challenge and create a customised journey that often exceeded what others thought was possible. With this focus and passion to enable and inspire others, working in leadership development has provided Alyson with the opportunity to continue to make a positive impact and ignite 'shining eyes' in others.
Official Bio
Alyson has been making a difference as a professional leadership coach and facilitator since 2001. She has been involved in working in both the personal and commercial sectors with individuals and teams of people from all ages and backgrounds. Alyson has designed and facilitated many leadership development programmes including assessment/development and coaching learning centres.
Alyson has a passion and drive for enabling others to live a life that is authentic. She is highly experienced in facilitating learning that is designed to effect changes in behaviour. Her energy, enthusiasm and positive outlook help people to be ‘more themselves’ in all aspects of their lives.
She is an experienced coach – with a PCC Credential (Professional Certified Coach) through International Coach Federation - and is currently Immediate Past President of the New Zealand Northern Region of the International Coach Federation Australasia.
Some of the clients that Alyson has worked with include Noel Leeming Group Ltd, The Warehouse Ltd, Global Women, KiwiRail, Massey University, Christchurch and Auckland City Council, Sky City Entertainment Group NZ Ltd, ASB Bank Ltd, Airways, Soltius NZ Ltd, NZ Women’s Lacrosse Team, Frog Recruitment, NZ Fire Service, NZ Blood Service, Tonkin Taylor, Plumbing World, Make-A-Wish Foundation and YWCA Future Leaders Programme.
“MY TRANSFORMATION FROM HAVING COACHING WITH ALYSON HAS BEEN MEASURABLE, OBVIOUS, PROGRESSIVE, AND A REAL SUCCESS!
Alyson is hands down the best coach I’ve ever had!!
My transformation from having coaching with Alyson has been measurable, obvious, progressive, and a real success!
With so much clarity gained in such a short time frame. I have been able to implement systems and structure that are making a real difference to my business and my life! As well as seeing a clear and steady increase in income.
Alyson’s approach is supportive, understanding and empowering.
Her skill in drawing out the “right” information, keeping you on track, and encouraging you in a progressive direction is unique and on the ball.
I am incredibly grateful to have experienced Alyson’s coaching and can say “if you’re looking for real progression and for a coach to help with that – Alyson Keller is it!
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“ALYSON WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN HELPING ME CREATE MY CAREER PATH
Her coaching skills and easy manner helped me feel relaxed and engage easily into some great ideas for my development.
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“HER ABILITY TO BRING EVERYTHING TOGETHER EACH SESSION WAS INCREDIBLE
I had the pleasure of being coached by Alyson as part of my professional development.
Her ability to bring everything together each session was incredible and the strategies we worked on together made an impact in my day-to-day work immediately and I know will make a difference when difficult scenarios arise in the future.
Alyson is extremely supportive and encouraging and I would highly recommend her as a coach.”