Kate Mackie, Global Marketing Director, EY
“The key advice I have followed is to put your own oxygen mask on first. Thank you Vonnie Alexander for being just that for me.”
You can contact me at vonnie@iamvonniealexander.com
Who do I work with?
If you’re anything like the people I currently work with, then you will probably have enjoyed a great degree of success already. And you still want to get more out of life and work – for yourself, your team and your family.
Why should you consider coaching now?
Perhaps you’re going through rapid change, facing up to new personal or corporate challenges, coping with growth (or its opposite) or simply moving into a new role. If you are, I can help you do it in the right way, right now, for you, your team and your organisation.
Coaching without action is just conversation. No matter how enjoyable it might be, it will never lead to the change you need. That’s why the tools and techniques that I use encourage deep engagement and action from clients. They work equally well with individuals and with teams. And they get results.
How do I do it?
You can’t achieve anything in coaching without trust. With trust, we can explore the topics and issues that require focus or that surface along the way. By listening deeply, I can help you, your team or your organisation to find out what your real issues are, and how to deal with them.
Where can I help you?
You can choose to work with me at your office or offsite. All that really matters is being somewhere you feel comfortable and have the time, space and privacy to say what you really think and feel. Many clients enjoy working with me at Mortimer House in central London. But it really is entirely up to you.
SERVICES
Who Am I?
I am Vonnie Alexander. In 2002, I set up the communications agency Kitcatt Nohr Alexander Shaw with my three partners and grew the business before selling it to Publicis Groupe 10 years later. During that time, I saw it grow, stumble through the global financial crisis, and grow again both in reputation and performance.
The agency was my pride and joy not only because of the list of illustrious clients with whom we shared so many achievements - clients like Waitrose, John Lewis, AXA, NS&I, BUPA, Department for Health or Nissan - or the accolades we accumulated over the years, but also because of the culture we created. Even then, I instinctively knew the impact of a strong culture on performance.
In our current world of uncertainty and change this personal resilience is more valuable than ever. These personal characteristics, and some simple but powerful organisational attributes, contribute to a team’s resilience, its ability to survive, bounce back or thrive in difficult circumstances.
My focus is on getting the best out of people and teams regardless of micro or macro-economic or social factors, on helping them create a strong, high-performing and supportive culture. And on getting more out of life too.
My Training
I trained in coaching at The Coaches Training Institute (CTI). I use their models and methodology in my coaching.
I am trained in Relationship Systems Intelligence (RSI) with Organisational and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) – a marriage of systems thinking and coaching.
I am a qualified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner.
I whole-heartedly adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Who I work with
Tash Whitmey, Loyalty and Membership Director, Tesco
Vonnie is an outstanding coach and draws readily and consistently from her rich experience in business and agency, and from a long-established interest in people, their development and in building high performing teams in all of her coaching sessions.
She’s measured, focussed, strategic and brilliant at her craft. Combine that with a fresh, right level of informal approach, and real kindness (don’t mistake that for not holding you to account) and you get a life-changing experience.
I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Jenny Phillips, Group Managing Director, The Blair Partnership
“Over the past 18 months, I have worked with Vonnie as a coach and also to lead away days and training sessions for our senior teams. In each case, Vonnie's approach has been profoundly valuable and transformative. Vonnie builds tremendous rapport with everyone she works with and has achieved terrific outcomes. She brings a powerful combination of emotional intelligence, empathy, astute wisdom and compassionate candour to her work. Whether the content is challenging or uplifting, sessions with Vonnie are always safe, stimulating and instructive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Vonnie. She is a terrific coach.”
Zoe McKay, Chief Technology Officer, EY Global BMC
“I would highly recommend Vonnie to anyone that is looking to grow and progress in their career and personal development. Having had several coaches over my career, I can safely say that Vonnie is thoughtful, insightful, and has a large toolbox of approaches that she uses skilfully. Although our work so far has been 1:1 coaching, I would also feel confident in bringing Vonnie into corporate workshops.“
Emily Hawkins-Longley, Group People Director, M&C Saatchi
“Vonnie has run workshops for parents and assisted with coaching of new parents at M&C Saatchi. I was also fortunate enough to have coaching sessions with her myself. I would highly recommend her as a coach, she is able to thoughtfully explore issues and help gain clarity on a best way forward. The feedback from the employees she has helped has been extremely positive and the offering for our parents has been very well received. Vonnie's sessions have not only helped those who have attended but helped shift the culture of the business to be more caring and supportive.”
Chris Woodward, Managing Director, Dare Digital
“I'm lucky: I've worked with Vonnie, benefitted from her professional coaching and now also had her support in developing my teams in two separate MD roles that I have held. She is exceptional at what she does. Vonnie combines honesty, intellectual clarity and a genuine care for person that is sitting before her. This care allows her to get to the core of challenging topics - she allows the challenges to be 'heard' and then turned into practical actions to move the person forward. If I look back at the various colleagues who have spent time being coached by Vonnie, the vast majority are outperforming their peer group.”
Wiebke Renner, Coach
“Vonnie is a delight to work with. She lives and expresses her truth naturally and with confidence. Her openness and warm presence create a space of trust and intimacy in any relationship. Vonnie is a visionary and a master of co-creation. With generosity and wisdom, she leads herself and the people around her towards a world of deeper connection and wholeness. Her love for people, deep listening skills and a firm stand for potential make her the perfect coach for any person or team who wants to feel championed and celebrated while reaching for their most ambitious dreams and goals.”
James Ray, CEO, Armadillo CRM
“Working with Vonnie has been the best investment I’ve made in my own development as a leader, bar none. With our agency going through the challenges that come with a period of rapid growth, she has helped me question, reflect, focus and channel my behaviours in ways that have been invaluable for my personal growth, and that have made a tangible difference to my effectiveness in the business.”
GET IN TOUCH
If you'd like to find out how I can help you or your organisation,
please send over an email to vonnie@iamvonniealexander.com
and I’ll be in touch.
