Alison Edgar MBE, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Alison Edgar MBE

Alison Edgar MBE is an expert in improving performance, and has delivered her motivational-methodologies to some of the World's leading brands, including Adobe, Louis Vuitton-Moet Hennessy, Amazon and Porsche, helping them to build high performing teams. As a dyslexic author of two international best-selling books, she has mastered the balance of how to enhance personal and professional development. Her debut book was a WHSmith Top Ten Business Book and named one of the top business books written by a woman in 2019 by The Independent newspaper.

Alison is a sought-after media contributor, and a boardroom advisor for a business-reality show that airs on Amazon Prime.

How leaders create ‘fertile soil’ for high performance

Alison Edgar MBE

Dec 19 '25

When teams thrive, communicate well, and consistently deliver, it’s rarely because they’ve got the flashiest systems or the most experience in the room

The skills every leader needs, according to Dr Alison Edgar MBE

Alison Edgar MBE

Oct 17 '25

Business doesn’t stand still. Models change overnight, technology moves faster than most people can snap their fingers, and employees are looking for purpose, not just paychecks. In short, leadership has never been tougher

Leadership isn’t a job title – It’s a behaviour

Alison Edgar MBE

Sep 1 '25

When people ask me what I do, I often say: I help people do their best – even when they don’t feel at their best

Why work communications can break down (and how to fix it)

Alison Edgar MBE

Jun 19 '25

When communication breaks down at work, it’s rarely about the words themselves. It’s about everything happening beneath the surface — the unspoken thoughts, emotions, and assumptions driving our behaviour, according to motivational speaker, Alison Edgar

Are you leading, or just managing?

Alison Edgar MBE

Apr 24 '25

Let’s be honest — if your team needs permission to think creatively, take initiative, or try something new… are you truly leading, or just managing tasks?

Why traditional New Year goal setting isn’t working – And what to do instead

Alison Edgar MBE

Jan 17 '25

The start of a new year is often synonymous with fresh starts, big plans, and the inevitable New Year’s resolutions

The key to success in 2025: Adapt, influence, and ‘Smash It!’

Alison Edgar MBE

Dec 19 '24

As we prepare to step into 2025, the landscape of business and personal development is shifting faster than ever

Impact outweighs everything

Alison Edgar MBE

Nov 20 '24

Sometimes, success isn’t measured in financial gain or prestige – it’s about the impact you leave behind

The motivational speaking ice skating analogy

Alison Edgar MBE

Aug 26 '24

“I get knocked down, but I get up again. You’re never gonna keep me down”

Redefining high performance: The power of doing your best

Alison Edgar MBE

Jul 29 '24

In the pursuit of excellence, high performance often gets misunderstood. Many equate it with being the best, topping every chart, and outshining every competitor.

What do Lewis Capaldi and Michelle Obama have in Common?

Alison Edgar MBE

Jun 21 '24

When you think of the similarities between Lewis Capaldi and Michelle Obama, fame, determination, or impressive bank balances might come to mind. However, it is actually noted that they both suffer from imposter syndrome

How to change before its too late

Alison Edgar MBE

Apr 25 '24

In the fast-paced world of business, change is inevitable. But what happens when an organisation fails to embrace it?