the ripple effect

impact

The proof is in the partnership. From the leaders who've trusted us with their toughest transformations to the organizations we're proud to call collaborators, here's a glimpse at the impact we make together.

what people are saying

"Red Deer Polytechnic engaged Alison to facilitate our executive team retreat. As a new team, we needed to learn about each other, about our opportunities as a polytechnic and how we best move our organization forward. We needed to clarify our priority work and also integrate it and the ideas of the team into existing strategic and operational plans. To say our task was complex is an understatement and Alison was able to support the work with effective facilitation, ideation and ultimately draw the creative energy from the group, to establish the result that has refined our direction. Alison is a skilled facilitator and leadership coach. She helped our team achieve what was needed and we continue to apply her ideas. Team members also continue to engage Alison for their strategic planning needs. I look forward to working with her again."

Stuart Cullum, BA, BEd, MBA

President, Red Deer Polytechnic

"Alberta Blue Cross engaged alison to assist us in obtaining the voice of customer insights for our gender affirmation and family building products. We were impressed with the quality of alison's work and her expertise in DEI.

Understanding the journey, benefit needs and perspectives of the customers who use our products are critical steps in our development process. alison took the time to understand our needs, our business and the draft products. In record time, alison hosted focus groups of potential users and engaged the associations that represent individuals who would use our gender affirmation and family building products. Her work provided us with many insights that improved our products and their delivery. Given the success of our first engagement with alison, we are embarking on another engagement with alison."

Margaret Wurzer, B. Sc. (Pharm), M.Sc.

Director, Benefit Plan & Product Management, Alberta Blue Cross

"Having worked with alison and her team in the past, I knew that they had the skills and expertise to support the development of our Academic Framework. alison demonstrated an exceptional ability to facilitate a diverse group of stakeholders from across our college through a complex and collaborative process to develop a common vision and plan for our Academic Framework. She then led the work with our teams over a couple years to develop all of the tools, resources, and procedures for our framework by providing leadership to our staff, facilitating engagement sessions with stakeholders, and developing much of the framework resources in collaboration with our staff.

The work that alison and her team did not only required expertise in academic strategy, but her professionalism and strong communication skills allowed to build trust, navigate differing perspectives while keeping stakeholders engaged and aligned to a shared vision.

I would strongly recommend alison to any organization. Her impact on our organization has been significant and has allowed us to create a framework that is enduring and will help support our long-term strategic goals."

Todd Sumner, PhD
Vice President Academic & Research,

Lakeland College

"When we engaged with alison, our goal was to translate our corporate business plan into a meaningful operational plan for our department, one that our team could truly understand, connect with, and be accountable for.

alison brought a thoughtful, engaging, and collaborative approach that challenged our thinking while ensuring every team member had a voice in shaping the final plan. Rather than simply creating another planning document, she helped us identify what mattered most, establish clear priorities, and develop measurable actions that strengthened ownership and accountability across the department. The result is an operational plan that is practical, aligned with our organizational priorities, and something our leadership team genuinely uses to guide our work. alison has a unique ability to ask the right questions, facilitate productive conversations, and turn complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies.

As a Director of People Services, I particularly appreciated alison's ability to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation. She helped our team move from ideas to action in a way that has had a lasting impact on how we plan, prioritize, and hold ourselves accountable.

If you're looking for a strategic partner who can help your team move beyond planning to meaningful execution, I highly recommend alison and her team."

Donna Montney

Director, People Services, City of Beaumont

"Working with Stewart as my executive coach has been an enlightening experience filled with moments of clarity and revelation. His calm presence and insightful guidance have provided me with the clarity needed to navigate challenges and uncover new perspectives. From our sessions, I've had numerous 'a-ha' moments that have propelled me forward in my personal and professional life. I highly recommend Stewart to anyone seeking to gain clarity and achieve their goals with confidence."

Cheryl M.

"Our board's strategic planning day was planned and facilitated exceptionally well by alison, who brought clarity, structure, and momentum to the session. She created a highly engaging environment where diverse perspectives were encouraged and expertly synthesized into clear, actionable priorities.

The day was the right balance of big-picture thinking mixed with practical execution. She kept our discussions focused and productive while ensuring every participant felt heard and valued. Throughout the session, alison's thoughtful questioning and deep understanding of governance and strategy helped us challenge our assumptions and align on a shared vision.

Thanks to alison’s facilitation, our board left the session with clearer direction. I would highly recommend her to any organization seeking a skilled and insightful facilitator for strategic planning."

Renée Williams

Chief Executive Officer, Edmonton Arts Council

"Portage College was fortunate to work with Alison Lewis on two large institutional initiatives. Her expertise, professionalism, and strategic clarity truly elevated the work at every stage. Alison brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach and has an incredible ability to turn complex requirements into clear, high‑quality deliverables. Her insight, leadership, and steady guidance helped drive stronger outcomes and set our team up for continued successes."

Bev Moghrabi
Vice President, Student & College Services,

Portage College

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