Hi, I’m Alison—and I’m here to elevate your leadership so you can lead boldly and create lasting impact.

Leadership Speaker · Executive Coach · Creator of the Vessel Model of Leadership®

Alison C. Jones is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and creator of the Vessel Model of Leadership®. She elevates capable managers into trusted leaders by unlocking their Authentic Intelligence so they can attract, retain, and energize top talent.

Alison's work is built on one simple belief: leadership spills. Stress spills. Energy spills. Presence spills. Every interaction leaves a ripple. That's why she teaches a practical approach that helps leaders fuel their energy, clarify their purpose, and multiply their impact while creating healthier, higher-performing cultures.

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With more than 30 years of experience and a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Alison has worked with everyone from Fortune 500 organizations and federal agencies to nonprofit and healthcare leaders. Her expertise spans leadership development, organizational psychology, workplace well-being, strategic planning, executive coaching, and change management. Her work sits at the intersection of leadership, well-being, and the psychology of human performance.

Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating a leadership retreat, coaching executives, or developing new leadership programs, Alison helps people become the kind of leaders others genuinely want to follow—leaders who energize rather than exhaust, connect rather than divide, and elevate rather than diminish those around them.

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Away from the office or stage, Alison is happiest with family and friends (and her beloved cockapoo, Chloe), traveling, discovering new books, playing games, listening to live music, or supporting elephant and rhino conservation.

Credentials & Background

  • M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology – University of Baltimore

  • B.S. in Psychology and English – James Madison University

  • Change Management Certification – Cornell University, Johnson College of Business

  • Other Certifications – Health and Wellness Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Neuro-Linguistic Processing

  • Author of Character Leadership: How to Attract, Retain, and Energize Employees to Create a Winning Organization

  • TEDx speaker - "Life Gets Bigger When We Get Over Ourselves"

  • Founder of Wellness Society LLC, Pillars Leadership, and GLOW - Growing the Leadership of Women™

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