Testimonials - Allyson Stewart-Allen

“Allyson spoke at a Financial Times Board Director Programme event on cultural differences on the board. She is an excellent speaker, engaging, very interactive, interesting and thought-provoking. Everyone I spoke to who attended the event – and I spoke to a lot – said how good she was and how much they had enjoyed it. Thank you Allyson.”

Lesley Stephenson - Publisher

FT Board Director Programme

“I highly recommend Allyson for her coaching in executive presence and presentation skills. Over the past year, her guidance has greatly improved my ability to engage with senior leaders and adapt my style for American audiences. Her book, “Working with Americans,” was a valuable resource that complemented our sessions and enhanced my understanding of cross-cultural communication. Allyson’s expertise and supportive approach have made a significant difference in my professional development. Thank you!”

Marcelo Amstalden Möller, VP - Global Branding & Marketing

Wolters Kluwer

“Allyson Stewart-Allen’s insightful keynote session on the significance of marketing in global markets, emphasising the importance of adapting messages to diverse target segments, conducting thorough research, and navigating localisation challenges, truly captivated and enlightened our audience at Elite Business Live. We are delighted to have had Allyson, a master presenter and expert as well as a must-listen for any business seeking success on the international stage!”

Scott English, Global Brand Director

CE Marketing Group Ltd.

“The leadership programme Allyson created for Ricoh Europe – the Executive Customer Forum – is one of the most impactful and fun learning experiences that I’ve enjoyed in years. She capably blended provocative expert speakers with her engaging and experienced chairing for this C-suite audience. Anyone who works with Allyson will also get to experience her capable work as a speaker, facilitator and organiser.”

Mark McClennon, Global CIO

Burberry

“Allyson is truly inspiring- in terms of the breadth and depth of her knowledge and experience in International business, marketing strategy, communications, the Future of Work, organisational and societal issues, the list is endless… Allyson is able to add value to all subjects pertinent to business and she has an incredible ability to cut through complexity and get to the heart of the matter she is analysing. She is the most competent group facilitator I’ve ever worked with and has a highly tuned ability to drive discussion and enable engagement on any subject with all types of people. Her energy, passion, humour, intelligence and glorious interpersonal skills make Allyson a person you simply want to spend time with and learn from. It is a privilege to know Allyson and have her as a very trusted member of both my personal and professional network.”

Caroline Bright, CSO and CMO

Ricoh Europe

“The bottom line is that the 2-year programme on ‘The Future of Work’ designed and expertly facilitated by Allyson as part of the Ricoh Executive Customer Forum has been the most stimulating, fun and fulfilling loearning experience. It has influenced how I make decisions, lead, coach, mentor and advise others. It is rare that you truly feel you have had insights that you will cherish for life. I really feel I have won the lottery being surrounded by outstanding fellow C-suite learners, exquisite and carefully-selected speakers/provocateurs, all spiced with sufficient room for humour and fun, thereby creating a safe environment for leadership transformation to take place.”

Caroline Vanovermeire, Global Director/SVP - Talent, Leadership & OD

dentsu

“Allyson was able to curate a world class environment for learning and strategy. Her unique global vantage point enabled progressive dialogue and impactful ideation. In tandem with her extensive professional network, Allyson is able to deliver a truly inclusive, incisive partnership”

Zubair Timol, Chief of Staff

Meltwater

“Allyson’s knowledge and understanding of international retailing was underlined by her specialist panel at the 2022 World Retail Congress where she not only recruited a first class panel of retailers which she then expertly moderated leaving the audience of senior retailers with clear takeaways and insights.”

Ian McGarrigle, CEO

World Retail Congress

“The Working with Americans help from International Marketing Partners has already added tremendous value to our business. For example, we’ve already created a new Claire’s language with clarity about how the same words can mean different things in different cultural contexts. We have also been able to give each other permission to check these potential misunderstandings. As we build Claire’s into an international business, I have no doubt we’ll be using their help again, this time, to get the Americans to understand non-Americans.”

Beatrice Lafon, Group CEO

Claire’s Accessories

“Allyson creates a no-fuss, constructive environment in which executives can discover for themselves what will move the dial on their collective performance… I saw her achieve exactly that with my own Board in a recent one-day workshop and the results exceeded all my expectations.”

Rebecca Oldfield, Global HR Director

Infineum

“Allyson Stewart-Allen has brought valuable strategic insight, fresh ideas, and an endless supply of energy to our project. We’re lucky to have her as an extended part of our team.”

Kristin Wolfe, VP - Global Industry Affairs

SAB Miller

“Allyson Stewart-Allen is a true client-centric consultant, able to develop a powerful relationship through co-creation with the clients. In a classroom, her interactive pedagogy, her dynamism, and her sense of humour enable her to create a strong link with the group of participants. She is a real learning facilitator!”

Aurelie Corbel, Executive Director - Delivery

HEC Executive Education