Alison Durkin

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About Alison Durkin

I'm a dynamic and results-driven HR leader with extensive experience delivering high-impact talent management, organisational development (OD) and leadership coaching across global, fast-paced environments. I have experience planning and leading cultural transformation, driving diversity and inclusion and aligning HR strategies with international commercial objectives to achieve measurable success. Recognised for designing innovative learning solutions, I have successfully embedded global systems while fostering leadership effectiveness to enhance organisational performance: WHY ME? • Expertise in strategic HR leadership, talent management and succession planning gained within global and matrixed environments • Designed and implemented leadership development programmes to deliver measurable business outcomes • Facilitated transformational change, including acquisitions, IPO preparation and workforce restructuring • Introduced global Learning Management Systems (LMS) while utilising psychometric tools to enhance leadership performance • Coached CEOs, senior leaders and teams to maximise potential and align with organisational goals CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Delivered leadership development programmes that enhanced team dynamics, succession planning and employee engagement across global organisations • Founded a consultancy providing leadership insights, coaching and wellbeing strategies, driving business impact and advancing leadership effectiveness for clients across various industries • Managed large-scale organisational change initiatives, ensuring employee engagement and alignment during periods of transformation and restructuring • Designed and implemented initiatives to build psychological safety, fostering inclusive cultures and improving leadership awareness across global teams • Co-founded the UK ICF North West coaching group organising over 30 CPD and networking events that keep me tapped into best practice learning and development. I’m interested in leadership and talent development and the impact that plays in improving organisational performance, all things diversity, equity and inclusion related so we don’t feel the need to leave ourselves behind when we come to work, and how we create workplace cultures that enable leaders and teams to thrive. Never ceases to amaze me that we can forget sometimes that we’re all human and can all benefit from kindness and a smile. I love supporting others to grow and in doing so always learn something about myself. Let’s connect.