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About Coaching

In the rush of everyday life, there's a constant sense of urgency—always needing to get somewhere, just getting through the day. As a result, we often operate on autopilot.

 

But to do our best thinking, we need to switch off autopilot and create space.

 

As your coach, I will foster an environment where you can be at ease with your own thoughts, tapping into your true potential. I will be your thinking partner, asking incisive questions to shift your perspective and challenge assumptions that might be limiting your growth.

You are the expert in your own life. You are creative, resourceful, and capable of incredible things. As your coach, I’m here to:

  • Discover, clarify, and align with what you want to achieve

  • Encourage self-discovery

  • Elicit self-generated solutions and strategies

 

Ready to unlock your true potential? Let's embark on this journey together. Book your first coaching session today and start transforming your life.

Curious, but not sure? Book a free 15min chat and let's talk about your goals and how coaching might support them. I can't wait to meet you.

About Me

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Dr. Alicia Parkes

I am an ICF-trained coach offering bespoke coaching services to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals. Whether it's leadership development, career transition, or personal growth, I provide tailored coaching to support you on your journey toward success.

With a PhD and over a decade of experience as an Agile Coach, I have helped organisations create environments where high-performing teams could thrive through empowerment, autonomy, and purpose. These values continue to shape my approach as a personal and business coach today.

Throughout my career, I have managed individuals, led teams, and headed departments. I've worked with people at all stages of their careers, from those just starting out to executives and C-level leaders. Despite their different challenges and opportunities, coaching had a place for them all. Wherever you are in your career, whether you have specific goals or are simply curious about what's possible, I would love to partner with you on your coaching journey.

About Me

Services

Below are examples of the services I offer. This is not an exhaustive list - I will work with you to shape and design bespoke engagements that meet your needs.

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1:1 Coaching

I will work with you one on one to explore your goals, delve in to your personal development aspirations, and to support you in creating change in your life - be that professional or private.

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Team Coaching

Whether you are an existing team looking to take things to the next level, or a new team looking set a strong foundation, I will work with you to understand your purpose, bring clarity to roles and responsibilities, and develop healthy intra-team relationships.

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Agile Coaching

I am an experienced Agile Coach with a PhD in Leadership and Agile adoption. I provide Agile Coaching services on a consulting or contract basis.

 

Book a free discovery call to discuss your needs.

Testimonials

"I can't recommend Alicia highly enough. From our first session, she took the time to understand my unique challenges and tailored our sessions accordingly. Alicia provided valuable insights and practical strategies that significantly contributed to my growth as both a person and a leader. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I gained from our time together.
 
If you're seeking a coach who can truly elevate your leadership skills, Alicia is the perfect choice!"

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