Alison Geskin Keynote Speaker

  • Named a Top Executive Coaching Voice by LinkedIn and Business Strategist of the Year by Global 100
  • Host of the Live. Learn. Lead. podcast
  • Fellow at the Institute of Coaching, Harvard Medical School

Alison Geskin's Biography

Alison Geskin is a globally recognized authority in growth leadership, blending strategy with human potential to deliver powerful performance outcomes. As the Founder and CEO of The Art of Strategy, Alison has consistently pushed the boundaries of leadership, cultivating future-ready teams and organizations. Her track record spans start-ups, scale-ups, and large enterprises, each benefiting from her visionary approach that combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of people and culture.

Her contributions to leadership development have earned her accolades from Forbes, CEO Today, and The Global 100. Alison has been named CEO Executive Coach of the Year and Business Strategist of the Year, and under her leadership, The Art of Strategy was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Training and Coaching Companies by ManageHR.

She is also acknowledged as a Top Executive Coaching Voice (2024) by LinkedIn and a Leading Business Coach by the Forbes Coaches Council.

Her combination of strategic insight, people expertise, and passion for development makes her a trusted advisor to leaders around the globe.

Alison is also an accomplished author, having written two leadership books: A Field Guide for Managers and An Executive Operational Planner, both of which provide practical frameworks for driving organizational performance and enhancing leadership capabilities. Her work continues to inspire leaders at all levels to develop the skills needed to thrive in today’s complex business environments.

Her commitment to the coaching profession is reflected in her role as an ICF Mentor Coach, where she guides aspiring coaches through their journey to ICF credentialing, helping them reach their professional potential. She also serves as a Board Member of the ICF Calgary Chapter and is a Fellow at the Institute of Coaching, Harvard Medical School. With multiple certifications, including Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Alison is dedicated to shaping the future of coaching and leadership through mentorship, assessment, and training.

As the host of the podcast Live. Learn. Lead., Alison provides thought-provoking insights on leadership and the challenges of driving performance in complex environments.

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Alison Geskin's Speaking Topics

The Strategy Flywheel™

Strategy that actually moves the business.

Many organizations invest enormous energy in strategy — yet months later leaders begin asking:

“Why isn’t anything actually moving?”

Strategy rarely fails because the thinking was wrong.

It fails because the organization wasn’t ready to execute.

This keynote introduces the Strategy Flywheel™, a practical framework that helps leaders move from planning to sustained execution.

Audience

  • Executives | Directors | Founders | Leadership Teams

Leaders Learn How To:

  • Clarify what truly matters now
  • Align leadership priorities
  • Build readiness before execution begins
  • Create momentum through visible progress

Outcome

Leadership teams leave with a clear model for turning strategy into coordinated execution and measurable progress.

Leading With Purpose

Tools every manager should have received on day one.

Managers are often promoted because they perform well — not because they were taught how to lead.

Suddenly they are responsible for:

  • Performance
  • Difficult conversations
  • Team alignment
  • Results under pressure

Without practical tools, managers often feel overwhelmed and uncertain in the role.

This keynote introduces The Leadership Lens, a framework that helps managers lead in three critical dimensions:

  • Leading Yourself
  • Leading Your Team
  • Leading the Work

Audience

  • Managers | Team Leaders | Emerging Leaders

Leaders Learn How To:

  • Build trust and accountability with their teams
  • Lead conversations that clarify expectations
  • Translate priorities into coordinated execution

Outcome

Managers leave with practical leadership tools and renewed confidence in their ability to lead.

When Alignment Breaks

A Learning Lab for Organizational Coaches

Organizational coaching is powerful — and structurally complex.

Even highly skilled coaches can find themselves navigating invisible tensions between:

  • Client expectations
  • Sponsor expectations
  • Organizational systems

When alignment breaks, coaching engagements can lose momentum — even when the coaching itself is strong.

This learning lab introduces The Invisible Traps of Organizational Coaching and provides tools coaches can use to stabilize alignment.

Audience

  • Organizational Coaches | Executive Coaches | Coaching Leaders

Leaders Learn How To:

  • Detect early signals of coaching misalignment
  • Prevent role drift and expectation fracture
  • Maintain professional identity inside complex systems

Outcome

Coaches leave with practical instruments that strengthen coaching credibility and engagement stability.

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