Affirming, Accessible Career Coaching
Whether it's pivoting careers, growing where you are, or figuring out what you really want, I’m an experienced coach and personal “pivoter” who can help you get there.
Figure out Fit
The coaching relationship matters. Let’s start with a 30-minute chat to get to know each other and confirm my coaching style meets your needs.
Pick your Price
Coaching shouldn’t be cost-prohibitive or time-constrained. Monthly or biweekly, full price or subsidized, let’s figure out the cadence and cost that works for you.
Make a Plan
Through one-on-one sessions, I partner to make a plan that works for you. We chart a course to learning and doing, with regular recaps and accountability check-ins.
Seasonal Special
Join me on an autumn walk-and-talk session at Chicago's West Ridge Nature Park. This is a 45-minute open block to explore coaching or dig into specific workplace or professional challenges. Flat $25 fee for first-time clients.
When I faced my first career pivot, my dad told me, "You'll do what you always do, make a plan and execute it." I'm here to help you do the same.
I come into our sessions with…
9 years of corporate experience, including work with executive leadership, hiring, and operational development. I “speak business” fluently and can help you translate.
5 years of coaching experience, including work with non-binary, trans, and neurodiverse coachees. I’ve supported both technical and non-technical contributors from staff to manager level.
3x lived experience, a.k.a. career pivots of my own, from my start as a journalist to Fortune 100 machine learning data wrangler to associate director and AI operations leader at a top 8 global accounting firm.
Meet Alison
What Coachees Say
“She replaced imposter syndrome with clear plans and guidance that felt tangible and achievable. Every step of the way I felt Alison was fully aligned on what I was working toward.”
“She had a rare ability to be both honest and encouraging at the same time. Her advice was always grounded and actionable, never generic — and always intentional with my goals in mind.”
“Alison propelled me to a promotion within six months. She helped me turn a list of responsibilities into an eye-popping value proposition. Translating ‘what’ to ‘why’ is a key point I continue to remind myself.”
“Alison’s superpower is helping you build your own job description within your organization — rooted in where you want to grow, and one you can successfully sell your organization.”
Pricing: Sliding Scale
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$150 per session
This is the baseline hourly cost. It covers one-on-one meetings, coach prep time, delivery of follow-up materials, and off-cycle outreach. -
$175 per session
Those who are able to pay more may do so. This supports fellow coachees’ reduced-cost sessions, ensuring access for all. -
$75 per session
Good coaching shouldn’t be gate-kept. Need is self-reported and honored — no questions asked, no paperwork required.
3% of all profits are donated to Chicago Therapy Collective, offering LGTBQ+ mental health services, advocacy, and the #HireTransNow job board.
Coaching shouldn’t be gate-kept
Because access and equity matter, sessions are offered on a sliding scale.
No Questions Asked
Need is self-reported and honored, with fully subsidized sessions available by request.
Meet Where You’re At
Lose a job? Get a pay bump? Contracts can be revised monthly.
Rise Together
If you’re in a position to do so, your payment will offset session costs, ensuring access for all. See Sustaining price.