“Nothing of this nature had ever been introduced in our work environment. I not only had a new leadership team that needed to come together but also we needed to invigorate them to question, challenge and help their teams of engineers excel. Alison and I met; it was an instant connection. She knew exactly what I was trying to accomplish. We built the program into a learning journey of team sessions, real-world application, and coaching for team members. Obviously with COVID we needed to adapt and she rose to the occasion. It worked. Our innovation, leadership team vision and direction, and department career growth scores all increased significantly; for example, our innovation score increased 17%, far exceeding the company average. Highly recommend this for teams in a rut, leadership teams that have a new challenge or to better equip teams to make their stretch goals a reality.”

– Director, Technical Program Management, Hulu

“Alison, thank you so much for your wonderful training. I felt like I personally walked away with tools I can use for the rest of my career, and my organization is on the same page with where we need to go.”

– Director, Primary Health Solutions

“I was lucky to receive dedicated attention and focus from Dr. Horstmeyer over an extended period of time. My coaching experience was enriching and resulted in a deeper, broader, 360-degree insightful review of my leadership style. I learned how to leverage my key strengths to coach and influence others to drive business value and where to focus my attention so that I could continue evolving my own coaching methods. Alison is a great listener -- she helped me understand how to listen and reframe situations from different perspectives to build engagement with others. There's so much I learned about how to be a better version of myself in such a short period of time, thanks to Alison. Thank you for everything! I’m winning!”

-HR Executive, Vanguard

“Alison is the leadership confidante you wish you had – a creative thought partner, skilled coach, and empathetic listener, who challenges your assumptions and stories, holding you accountable to grow into your full capacity as a leader.”

– VP, Well-Being Division, Adventist Health

"I absolutely loved the practicum and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to grow as a leader. Dr. Horstmeyer's approach to training is very organized, innovative, thoroughly engaging, inclusive, impactful, encouraging, and practical. She is brilliant yet accessible, keenly perceptive, and creates a positive and enjoyable learning environment. The material she presents is fascinating and has already impacted the way I engage with my staff and board of directors. She is genuinely interested in guiding leaders not only to understand but also to apply the concepts from her research theories and expertise; she facilitates through exercises with our cohort as well as individual sessions to practically apply what we learned. Her training has made a difference in my journey to become a truly agile, curious, and effective leader, and I am grateful for the experience."

– Executive Director, Korean American Coalition

“I chose to work with Alison for a very specific reason—she approaches coaching differently and more holistically than what other coaches offer. Alison looks to create an equilibrium with her clients, not to solve a point in time challenge, but to clarify what is important to the individual and ensure those truths are driving every decision and every part of your life. I can honestly say that I now leverage what Alison helped me realize daily—which has not only helped me accelerate my growth and goals at work, but also my life outside of work as well. I’m much more fulfilled and happy and know how to leverage the tools Alison provided me with to get back there when I’m slipping up. I would work again with Alison in a heartbeat.”

– Senior Marketing Leader, Vanguard

“One of my biggest take-aways from the program was learning how to be intentional about cultivating empathy and a human connection with my team which did not exist before…seeing the value of being approachable–not just a boss.”

– Senior Manager, Technical Program Management, Hulu

“Alison worked with me to increase my self-awareness and manage my blind spots, see new perspectives, and prioritize my focus; ultimately, allowing more time for me to reconnect and source more clients and to be a more effective leader. I’m grateful for her efforts to get me out of my rut and refocus my energies in more productive ways.”

– Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle