Alyson Schwartz

About

Alyson Schwartz, ACC, CPCC, Hogan 360 Certified Alyson Schwartz is an executive and leadership coach with more than 25 years of experience working alongside senior executives, organizational leaders, and high-performing professionals. She helps ambitious professionals accelerate their growth, strengthen their influence, and develop the leadership presence needed to advance their careers. What sets Alyson apart is her unique combination of professional coaching expertise and firsthand leadership experience. Before becoming a coach, she spent decades partnering with C-suite leaders and rising talent, gaining an insider's understanding of what leaders look for when identifying high-potential employees. She understands that career success is about more than technical expertise; it requires the ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, inspire confidence, navigate organizational dynamics, and demonstrate executive presence. Alyson's own career journey reflects these principles. Early in her career, she advanced from a management role to Vice President of Marketing in just four years by learning how to strategically position herself for growth, build influential relationships, and consistently demonstrate leadership beyond her title and now she helps her clients do the same. Known for her intuitive, direct, and supportive coaching style, Alyson works with emerging leaders, high-potential professionals, and executives who want to increase their impact and prepare for the next stage of their careers. She helps clients: • Develop executive presence, confidence, and leadership credibility • Increase influence and build stronger professional relationships • Navigate workplace dynamics and organizational politics effectively • Strengthen communication, networking, and self-advocacy skills • Build strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities • Position themselves for promotion, growth, and leadership opportunities • Manage competing priorities, stress, and work-life integration Alyson's coaching combines practical career strategy with deep personal insight, helping clients align their strengths, values, and aspirations with meaningful professional growth. Her goal is not simply to help clients perform better at work, but to help them become the kind of leaders others trust, respect, and want to follow. Alyson is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation, is Hogan 360 Certified, and earned her Executive Coaching Certificate from Quantum Endeavors®. She partners with individuals and organizations through executive coaching, leadership development programs, and group coaching engagements.

Service Offerings

1. 11:1 EXECUTIVE COACHING Personalized coaching for emerging leaders, high-potential professionals, and executives who want to increase their impact, strengthen their influence, and position themselves for future growth opportunities. Outcomes: • Increased executive presence, confidence, and leadership credibility • Enhanced self-awareness and emotional intelligence • Stronger communication, influence, and relationship-building skills • Greater visibility and strategic positioning within the organization • Improved decision-making and strategic thinking capabilities
2. 2LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MICRO-INTENSIVE COACHING Focused coaching designed to address a specific leadership challenge, transition, or growth opportunity. Ideal for professionals seeking targeted support to strengthen leadership skills, navigate change, prepare for advancement, or increase their impact. Focus Areas: • Executive Presence & Influence • Leadership Transitions • Communication & Stakeholder Management • Strategic Thinking • Workplace Dynamics • Confidence & Credibility • Promotion Readiness • Leading Through Change Outcomes: • Clear, actionable development plan • Greater confidence in critical situations • Stronger communication and influence • Improved effectiveness with teams and stakeholders • Practical tools for immediate application • Accelerated progress toward leadership goals
3. 3HOGAN 360 ASSESSMENT DEBRIEF & DEVELOPMENT COACHING A feedback-driven coaching experience that helps leaders understand how they are perceived by managers, peers, direct reports, and key stakeholders. The Hogan 360 provides valuable insight into leadership strengths, blind spots, and opportunities for growth. Alyson combines assessment interpretation with coaching to help leaders turn feedback into actionable development strategies that strengthen leadership effectiveness and impact. Outcomes: • Increased self-awareness of strengths and growth opportunities • Clear understanding of leadership impact on others • Enhanced executive presence, communication, and influence • Identification of behaviors that support or hinder effectiveness • Customized leadership development plan • Practical strategies for greater effectiveness with teams and stakeholders • Greater confidence leveraging strengths and addressing growth areas

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