Senior Consultant | San Francisco, CA
Alison Francone considers herself a lifelong student of human dynamics, with a mission to help people build the skills that matter most in a complex world: staying grounded, connecting authentically and bringing out the best in others. A leadership coach and facilitator with nearly twenty years of experience, she helps individuals, teams and organizations accelerate their impact and growth.
Alison brings a warm, engaging style that blends research, humor and empathy to create learning experiences that stick. She is known for her ability to read a room, make it safe for honest conversation, and balance structure with spontaneity, whether she is leading a team dialogue or a multi-day leadership program. She works across levels, with a particular passion for supporting new managers and emerging leaders.
Alison led learning and talent management teams at Dolby Laboratories, Meta and DocuSign. In her independent practice, she has designed and facilitated programs across tech, pharma and manufacturing, from startups to global enterprises, with work spanning leadership development, high-stakes meeting facilitation and culture.
She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation, with additional certifications in personality and strengths assessment, leadership assessment, team coaching and women’s leadership. She holds a BA in Sociology from Stanford University and is completing an MA in Integrative Counseling Psychology.
