Hi there
I’m Katie Allen
Pronouns: she/her
What do you need to know about me?
Well… I’m a bit “Marmite” if I’m honest. You’ll either love me, or you’ll hate me.
And truthfully, whatever you choose is okay by me.
You see, I know you’re important. I know you’ve arrived here because I talk about this inclusion stuff differently, and there’s something about that which resonates with you. You’re different too.
I know you want to start real conversations, create awesome cultures, get over your fears of offending people, being misjudged, and feeling overwhelmed by everything that is going on right now.
I trust that you have the skills and capability to do it too. Learning and growing is totally your thing, you just need a bit of help and support to get going, someone to bounce ideas off, and a safe place to turn to when it gets tricky or unexpected things happen.
I get it. The type of inclusion and confidence-based work that I do isn’t for everyone. I don’t do surface level, tick box approaches. I don’t do quick fixes and follow the crowd solutions.
When you work with me, it will be because you and I both understand the importance of the relationship between my dedication to my work in terms of long-term and sustainable change and the role it plays in the genuine success and achievement of your desired outcomes.
It might not always be comfortable working with me, but it will be insightful, educational, eye opening, game changing, and most of all FUN!
My coaching practice is rooted in service and equality. So, whether it’s a group session or one to one support, it will always focus on your goals and aspirations AND making sure our environment is safe for you individually, as well as providing you with the tools and skills you need to centre inclusion and equality in your own life going forward.
My clients understand they will make mistakes along the way, and because of our work, they also know exactly how they will handle themselves, and they do it with confidence and humility. They also know how to advocate for themselves to get better outcomes, and manage the most difficult of conversations.
My workshops and talks focus on forward thinking content that will always be ahead of the trends. Sound arrogant? It’s not. I’m just being realistic.
I think differently, and I help others to do that too. This means tackling the taboo and uncomfortable topics that need addressing, and not waiting for someone else to try it first before having a go. This is one of my super skills – I’m happy to do the work first and then bring it to you in a way that you can understand and implement. All the while knowing I’m not going to ask anything of you that I haven’t already done for myself in my own life or business (you can see this happen in real-time too on my Speaking of Inclusion podcast).
My audiences come away feeling inspired by insight, and usually have so many questions they can’t wait to start talking about. My work will sit in your brain for days afterwards and will definitely change the way you see the world (for the better obviously!). And I always make sure my sessions are fun. Think you can’t have humour in the world of inclusion… think again!
My consulting work combines all of my skills in coaching and training to help your organisation on your own journey of inclusion.
Right at the beginning with no idea how to start? No worries – I can set you off on the right path.
Started some DEI work a while ago but run out of momentum and failing to see results? Yep – that’s a common one. I can help you analyse what you’ve done so far and figure out why it’s not had the desired results, AND I can help you make a plan to get back on track for longer-term results.
Feeling like you’ve got this nailed and you’re looking for the next level of work to really change the game? You know I’m here for this! My happy place is all about the deep conversations, so if you want to try something new and really set your business apart from the crowd when it comes to equality – let’s get the pens out and map the future together!
So…
You got this far huh?
Looks like you’re a fully paid up* member of the “love me” marmite club, and we should probably have a chat.
You can get in contact with me here.
Or have a nosey at the ways in which we can work together from the home page.
*nah, loving me is totally free for life – you lucky thing!