Alison Edgar MBE – Experience That Shapes Performance
Alison Edgar’s perspective is shaped by an extensive corporate career spent inside major global organisations. Early on, she worked within a company that once dominated its industry worldwide, only to witness its dramatic decline when leadership resisted change in emerging markets. This defining experience sparked Alison’s determination to understand what truly drives high-performing teams and future-ready leaders.
Rather than relying on theory alone, Alison speaks from lived experience. She understands the pressures leaders face, the complexity of global teams, and the consequences of ignoring cultural and behavioural shifts. This depth gives her work credibility and relevance, particularly for organisations navigating uncertainty, transformation, or growth.
Building Ownership, Accountability, and Culture
At the heart of Alison Edgar’s work is a belief that performance is not about working harder, but about thinking differently. She helps organisations move away from blame cultures and towards environments where people take ownership, hold themselves accountable, and feel empowered to act.
Alison challenges teams to examine everyday behaviours, assumptions, and habits that quietly limit performance. Her sessions focus on raising standards without damaging trust, helping leaders have better conversations, and ensuring accountability is something people choose, not something imposed. The result is stronger collaboration, clearer expectations, and a culture where people feel responsible for outcomes, not just tasks.
Trusted by Global Organisations
Alison has worked with some of the world’s most recognised brands, including Amazon, Adobe, CBRE, LVMH, MetLife, and British Airways. Across these organisations, she supports leaders and teams in navigating change, strengthening collaboration, and sustaining performance in fast-moving environments.
Her ability to adapt her message to different sectors, roles, and seniority levels makes her a trusted partner for organisations looking to create alignment and momentum. Whether addressing executive leaders or frontline teams, Alison delivers messages that resonate, challenge thinking, and drive action.
Author, Educator, and Recognised Thought Leader
Alison Edgar is the author of two international bestselling books, both widely used within organisations to develop confidence, resilience, and professional impact. Her writing reflects the same practical, relatable approach found in her speaking, focused on real challenges, real behaviours, and real results.
In recognition of her contribution to business and learning, Alison was awarded an MBE in 2020 and an Honorary Doctorate of Education in 2024. These honours reflect her lasting impact on leadership development and workplace culture across industries.
Book Alison Edgar for Your Event
Book Alison Edgar MBE for your event if you are looking for a speaker who combines insight, credibility, and energy. Known for her humour, warmth, and down-to-earth storytelling, Alison creates an atmosphere where audiences feel engaged, understood, and motivated to act.
Her keynotes empower people to think differently, show up with purpose, and unlock the performance potential within themselves and their teams. Alison doesn’t deliver abstract inspiration, she delivers clarity, confidence, and practical direction that helps organisations move forward with intent.
