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Female Motivational Speaker, Business Woman and Author

Dr Alison Edgar MBE is an expert in improving performance inside organisations. Throughout Alison’s years advising entrepreneurial businesses, she has discovered important factors that make them successful. Alison takes these lessons on enhancing motivation, communication, and agility and shares them with enterprising businesses, helping them to break down silos, embrace change and enhance autonomy.

In a world full of conference speakers, Dr Alison Edgar MBE is a relatable figure for audiences around the globe, providing them with lasting impact and inspiration that resonates, not only in the workplace, but their personal lives too.

Alison was awarded an MBE on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2020 for her long-term services to entrepreneurship and business, and in 2024 was granted an Honorary Doctorate for Education from Bournemouth University Beginning her journey as a business advisor at age 46, after gaining her experience in the corporate arena for over 25 years, Alison has mentored leading entrepreneurs, from start-ups to multi-million-pound turnovers. 

Her years of expertise have led her to the stage where her witty Scottish delivery style and energy motivates audiences to take action and think differently.

Alison’s teachings have pioneered culture change, enhanced performance, and transformed mindsets for her five-star clientele.

She has delivered her world-class methodologies and enhanced the development of employees and audiences in the UK and around the world.

Alison champions actionable takeaways for every audience, and her upbeat, passionate delivery style wins over even the most sceptical audience members.

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  • 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.

    -Moet Hennessy

  • "Alison was extremely professional, friendly and engaging- I would highly recommend."

    -Porsche

  • "What can I say, apart from what a woman! Every single staff member couldn't praise/compliment you more on the 90 minutes of pure passionate motivational pitch."

    -Ferrari Packaging

  • "She provokes thought and we are still using her techniques and talking about things Alison covered in the session. She is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend engaging with her to invigorate your team"

    -SkyBet

  • "The consultants walked away feeling inspired and motivated! They all gave fantastic feedback about the session, some thought you worked for us as you knew them all and resonated so well”

    - Cambridge 1:1 Diet

  • "Alison is knowledgeable, practical and very entrepreneurial, 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”

    -MetLife

  • "Alison 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"

    -Start2Up Polish Government

Alison's sessions aren't just theory; they are grounded in real stories of triumph.

Our dedicated team takes the time to understand your unique needs, crafting your session to make a lasting impact. Working hand-in-hand with event organisers means we can uncover the challenges that delegates face, which we then reverse engineer the key takeaways into Alison’s talk.

This leaves an impact not just on the day, but every day, building the ultimate high performing and inspired team.

  • Great teams are built on a foundation of trust, communication, and collaboration. In this transformative presentation, Alison Edgar MBE explores the key components of high-performance teams and how leaders can cultivate an environment where trust thrives and communication flows freely.

    By fostering a culture of openness, and respect, and aligning personal and professional goals with driving forces, attendees will learn how to unleash the collective potential of their teams, driving innovation, productivity, and bottom-line results.

    From building stronger relationships using DISC behaviour analysis to enhancing communication using Alison Edgar’s Big Balls®, this session provides a ‘shot-in-the-arm’ of actionable insights for creating teams that consistently perfom.

  • Change is inevitable, but success amidst change is not. It can be daunting, especially for those who fear it, but it doesn't have to be a roadblock to success.

    In this transformative session, Alison Edgar MBE guides participants through the process of overcoming the challenges associated with change, and teaches delegates how to embrace it as a catalyst for growth.

    Drawing from her own experiences, including her decision to cut ties with a once-dominant company that refused to embrace change and subsequently lost market share, Alison offers invaluable insights into the consequences of resisting change and the power of acceptance and adaption.

    Through compelling anecdotes and practical techniques, attendees will learn how to confront their fear of change, unlock their potential, and seize opportunities for personal and professional development.

    From navigating changes in roles and responsibilities to adapting to shifts in organisational structure, this presentation equips individuals and teams with the resilience and adaptability needed to thrive amidst uncertainty.

    By reframing change as an opportunity rather than a threat, participants will discover how to leverage it to propel themselves and their organisations towards greater success.

  • Despite strides forward, the glass ceiling remains a reality for many women in the professional arena, impacting career advancement and well-being.

    In this inspiring presentation, Alison Edgar MBE champions women's empowerment and shares strategies for overcoming obstacles, achieving balance, and reaching professional goals.

    Drawing from her own journey, navigating a high-flying sales career, while juggling the ever-demanding responsibilities of motherhood and caregiving for her elderly-disabled parents, she offers practical advice for overcoming challenges, advocating for oneself, and fostering a supportive network, while still achieving your personal and professional goals and finding harmony in such a demanding world.

    Whether your audience are seasoned professionals or just starting their career, this session provides the inspiration and practical tools needed to break barriers and thrive in the workplace.

  • In today's fast-paced world, maintaining well-being is essential for personal, professional and organisational success. In this empowering presentation, Alison Edgar MBE shares practical strategies for managing stress, setting meaningful goals, and achieving work-life balance.

    With a keen understanding of the stresses and strains of modern work life, Alison shares practical strategies for managing stress, setting achievable goals, and reclaiming balance. Drawing from her own experiences as well as psychological insights, she offers actionable tips tailored to address the unique pain points of those struggling with well-being in their professional or personal life.

  • Follow Alison Edgar MBE’s empowering yet relatable story as she breaks free from childhood adversity to become a twice best-selling author, named one of the UK’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs, and awarded an MBE from the British Royal Family for her services to entrepreneurship and business.

    Leaving the corporate world and starting her own business at age 46, Alison tells the story of the important lessons she has learned throughout her life, showing that it’s never too late to achieve your goals, and no barrier should hold you back from achieving them.

    From fighting imposter syndrome to nearly losing her life during childbirth, Alison connects with audience members like no other speaker, empowering delegates to understand that no matter where they came from, anything is possible with the power of resilience.

Want to know more about Alison?

As a dyslexic author of two international best-selling books, ‘SMASH IT! The Art of Getting What YOU Want’ and ‘Secrets of Successful Sales’, Alison has mastered the balance of how to enhance readers’ personal development and their professional development. Her debut book was a WHSmith Top Ten Business Book and named one of the top business books written by a woman in 2019 by The Independent

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