Allison Bio
"Warm, creative, inspiring, genuine, enthusiastic"

Following graduation from a leading university in California with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management, Allison spent the next 13 years in management positions in the US business sector. Holding positions in a variety of industries (including defense electronics, commercial development, cosmetics, film and television, fashion, and grocery) she gained a greater perspective on a number of industries while observing some commonalities in human behavior.

Moving to Australia in 1994, Allison completed a Graduate Bachelor of Education at James Cook University and co-founded A & A – Leaders in Corporate Training (now trading as Harmonious Solutions). Running her own training and consulting business has allowed Allison to design and deliver hundreds of training/strategic planning programs in Australia and overseas while witnessing the struggles common to most organizations. Belief in the importance of interpersonal skills and balance in the work place has led Allison to pursue a career path educating those who wish to excel in their personal and professional lives. Believing that balance and harmony in these two areas can assist us in reaching our true potential, Allison employs interactive learning techniques, which stimulate learner participation and a greater integration of existing knowledge. The focus is on personal development and accountability as ultimately the success of an organization is tied with the success of the individuals within it. She is able to create training packages that tie in with the organizational culture and strategy for growth. Coupled with an understanding of human behavior, the training, consulting or coaching can produce results that directly affect the bottom line, productivity, and morale.

Allison also offers coaching for individuals who see a gap between where they are currently and where they wish to be. She is able to work with them individually to assess strengths, align with where they wish to be, create strategies to get them there faster, and facilitate personal growth.

Recent Achievements:

• Designed and Implemented monthly training program for the Queensland State Chamber of Commerce and Industry (now trading as Commerce Queensland) 1996 – 2000
• Designed and Delivered monthly training program for CBC Staff Selection 2000 – 2001
• Co-facilitated the strategic plan and implementation of the River of Life program – in conjunction with the Cape York Health Council (2000 - present)
• Facilitated visionary plan and corporate culture for CE Smith and Co (1999 – present)
• Developed Chinese Business development program for Department of State Development Queensland (1999)
• Developed and co-produced a sales training video for Pro Dive Inc. (2000)
• Developed and delivered in-house customer service program for Trinity Petroleum (2001 – present)
• Provided career transitioning and development of ex- Ansett staff and crew (2001/2002)
• Designed and delivered a business skills program for Horwath Accounting Group 2003/2004
• Designed a corporate group coaching program to improve accountability and well being in the workplace 2002/ 2003

Other education and accreditation:

• Coach University Core Essentials Program (2002/2003) USA
• Field Training Consciousness and Chaos theory training (2003) USA
• D.I.S.C. program through CRM Consulting and Thomas International (2001) Sydney
• Lifeline counseling program (June 1999)
• Investment in Excellence – The Pacific Institute USA (1998)

Services offered:

• Training and consulting
• Facilitation/strategic review and planning
• In-house training needs analysis
• Individual coaching and mentoring for specific skills development
• Speaking engagements in a variety of topics
• Designing training packages which can be delivered by in-house facilitators
• Career transition

Past Clients include:

Ergon Energy, Native Title Tribunal , Apunipima (Cape York Health Council) , Department of Emergency Services , Boral , Cairns Port Authority , Department of State Development , Department of Primary Industry , Queensland Department of Education , Toyota Australia , NQEA , Coles/Myer Property Group, Queensland Ambulance , Reliance Petroleum, Trinity Petroleum, and many MORE

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