Testimonials
I am grateful to each and every one of my clients. I am humbled and honoured by their words shared here.
What people are saying.
“Working with Alison has been as rewarding personally as it has been for advancing direction within the company. As a leadership team member having scheduled coaching both leads towards personal career and company growth. I have used other coaching in the past and while they can be successful at setting personal accountability via schedules, Ripple has stood out by pushing through some set assumptions and perceived personal limitations in order to focus on setting and achieving realistic, time managed goals. Our company also used Ripple as a moderator for corporate strategy sessions of which we came out with very clear specific direction for multiple leadership team members. I highly recommend their services.”
-Vice President of Sales, Solar Technology Company
“Professional coaching is not something I ever thought would be part of my career path, that changed when Alison showed me the value of an ally capable of getting me to ask the hard questions of myself and to help navigate the answers and assess what was truth and what was simply an answer. I could not imagine growing my professional career without professional help now that I know what I was missing for so many years.”
- Executive, Solar Technology Company
“As a local business owner, I have found myself overwhelmed with the challenges that come in a very busy and competitive market. I am grateful to Allison (Ripple Solutions) for her continual feedback which grounded and challenged me while offering attainable creative solutions. As a result, my business and team have grown and developed, which has lead to new opportunities within our community”
-Owner, Local Sports Retail Business, Victoria, Canada
“Over the past year I have had the opportunity to work with Alison Napier as my coach and the experience has been exceptional. The process is one that has empowered myself to identify and drive the changes that I have been wanting to make in my business. When you are stuck in the mode of go-go-go, it is amazing how valuable the moment of pause with a trusted, knowledgeable, and insightful individual can make.”
-Owner, Accounting Firm, Victoria, Canada
“Working with Alison has allowed me to strategically navigate the wild and competitive seas of my career within my own comfort zone and strengths. I didn’t have to change my lens or approach into any performative cliches, she focused on authentic next steps that always felt ‘right’. Alison has a firm but gentle way of bringing out your best that is unlike anyone I have ever met.
Careers are typically self determined and the result of a twisting series of individual decisions; working with Alison gave me a teammate for the first time. Her insights and focused dedication not only set - but helped to strategize a bespoke and intentional path. I would liken working with Alison to the highest form of self care. Often career coaching can be one size fits all but Alison’s individual focus and alternative approaches were completely tailored to me. Our work together had broader reaching effects into all my relationships (personal and professional). As a society we are in unprecedented times ripe with opportunity, having someone to discuss what this means for you in your work is invaluable. I cannot recommend Alison and Ripple enough.”
-Senior Landscape Architect & Project Manager, Global Firm, Philadelphia
“I benefited from a long history of being a colleague of Alison's to know that she was who I wanted to talk to when I reached a stuck moment professionally. I knew that if it were old times, I could just darken her door and she would help find the answer within me just through conversation. So, it was very easy for me to know the value she would provide me, and my organization. It was a no risk decision, and I am glad I took it. It is not an easy thing to admit you need help with the things you feel should be within your sphere of control, but a consult with Alison is an easy first step. One I would recommend for anyone.”
-General Manager, National Advanced Marine Engineering Firm, Victoria
“My sessions with Alison are very much time well spent. She is a skilled and personable coach and always provides great insight and value to our sessions. I highly recommend her!”
- Managing Broker, Real Estate Firm, Vancouver
“Alison is a very professional, yet understanding coach. With her objective guidance, I was able to lay out several alternatives which enabled me to confidently make a difficult decision. Her coaching was instrumental in achieving this result.”
- Product Manager, Global Fortune 500 Firm, Victoria
“Alison is a seasoned professional, I have seen her bring intellect, business strategy, and passion to the world of human resources, talent development, HR strategy, performance management, and leadership coaching. Working with her at Schneider Electric has helped me personally and I have observed many great leaders develop in their careers by either her influence or direct mentorship. Alison is one of the few people that leave her fingerprints and turns opportunities into gold. I would not hesitate to recommend Alison, if you would like to know more feel free to reach out to me.”
-Senior Executive, Global Fortune 500 Firm, Victoria
“Alison is best leader I have ever had the privilege of working for. She coached me through professional and personal growth, empowering me to take it to the next level. We have a shared passion for people focused HR initiatives. Alison’s ability to relate to keep the human in Human Resources is unmatched. Her focus is always on the people, whether it’s executive leaders, HR managers, supervisors, employees or other departments she listens to identify their need and coaches on strategic solutions.”
- HR Professional, Global Fortune 500 Firm, Minesotta
“I had the privilege of working closely with Alison for more than 12 years, during a period of intense organizational change at Schneider Electric. As part of the management team Alison was instrumental both in helping each team member develop their own leadership skills and in ensuring that we came together as a cohesive team. I have no hesitation is saying that Alison’s coaching of me and the other members of the team was critical to the success of our transformation. Overall, Alison is highly organized in her approach, but this is blended with infectious enthusiasm and passion. She is always professional and inspirational, and she consistently sparks curiosity in those around her. Without hesitation I would recommend Alison to anyone seeking to develop their own leadership competencies or that of their management team.”
- Director of Operations, Global Fortune 500 Firm, Victoria