Optimize Performance Under Pressure

Achieve Productive, Inspired Work

I believe that to do our best work in today's intense workplace, leaders and their teams need a fresh perspective to amplify their resilience and alleviate stress that depletes resources. The result is a more productive and inspired culture.

a list of benefits of Allison Grahams work
  • Frustrated Professionals

  • Overwhelmed Schedules

  • Reactive and Busy

  • Isolated and Unconnected

  • Toxic Behaviour Patterns

  • Highly Critical

  • Intensely Stressed

  • Empowered Problem Solvers

  • Personal Capacity Design

  • Strategic Productivity

  • Proactive Networking

  • Personal Responsibility 

  • Compassionate Curiosity

  • Neutralized Friction 

Using my Triple-Resilience Model and Stress-Redesign Strategy, it is possible to inspire a happier, more engaged workplace that delivers incredible bottom-line results, too!

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    • Breakfast television interview

      Tips to Handle Stress Better

    • CHCH Interview

      Conquering Burnout at Work

    • CP24 Interview

      Destressing Your Morning Routine

    • CTV Interview

      Burned Out? Reignite Your Spark

Allison graham bio

Allison Graham inspires individuals around the world with a fresh perspective to rethink stress, resilience, and problem-solving so they can optimize their performance, develop stronger connections, and create harmony in the workplace – even when the pressure won’t stop.

 

Prior to launching her keynote speaking, training, and coaching practice, Allison worked as an executive director of a mental health organization and in sales and marketing positions within numerous industries. She has also served several charities and non-profit organizations as a volunteer and board member.

 

Allison is the author of several books, including ‘Take Back Your Weekends: Stress Less, Do More, Be Happier’ and ‘From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding and Profitable Networking Made Easy!’ Her upcoming book, ‘The Stress Illusion: Defy the Lies Making Life Harder Than It Needs to Be,’ is already creating a buzz as a game-changer in the stress conversation.

 

Allison Graham is a special guest expert for many media outlets including CTV Your Morning, CP24 Breakfast, Global News, and Breakfast Television. She can also be heard regularly on CityNews 680 business reports that air across Canada as she speaks about stress and resiliency in the workplace.

 

Post-surgical nerve pain forced Allison to rethink her own approach to stress and problem-solving. Now, she shares her library of innovative and creative frameworks that kept her business thriving during her toughest times. Through thought-provoking, high-impact keynotes, training and coaching programs, Allison’s visionary approach inspires a culture of happier, more engaged, resilient leaders and employees.

Core Services

All client engagements begin with the end in mind. What are the challenges you're trying to solve and how can my frameworks support those results. Whether we're together for one keynote or an ongoing training program, working with me should be the least stressful part of your work. 

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“Allison Graham goes to the heart of leading and engaging team members to unlock their potential in challenging times.”

Don Ludlow, Regional Vice-President
RBC Commercial Markets

Allison’s keynotes offered inspiration and results that lasted long after her speech was done.

For example, one of the many stories of impact included, after hearing Allison speak, a leader on my team self-identified as being caught in the victim trap, recognized her tendency to complain too much, took responsibility for her negative contribution to team dynamics and committed to practicing Allison’s formula.

Sébastien Fauvel, MBA,
Hiring, Onboarding & Engagement
BMO Financial Group

“Unique and engaging. Allison’s thought-provoking concepts will inspire your audience.”

Tammy Morrison, Chair
Convene Canada
Association of Healthcare Philanthropy

Allison was a breath of fresh air and a kick start after a long and strange, forced social hibernation. She helped our professional women’s group create an event that perfectly balanced education and inspiration!

Allison is an engaging, authentic and insightful speaker. Everyone in the room was energized and motivated to implement her strategies and keep the momentum going long after the event. We all can’t wait to work with Allison again!

Sabrina Lombardi, Partner
McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP

"Through her story, Allison shared powerful messages that resonated with our audience.
She’s charismatic, authentic, funny, and has a very powerful message with a fresh perspective. She’s easy to work with and our audience loved her!
I would highly recommend hiring her for your next event."

Jocelyn Still
CIBC Private Banking

"Allison is a dynamic speaker who provides practical advice. Feedback from the Loyalty One / Air Miles Leadership event was extremely positive and associates put newfound skills to work!

Allison is the ultimate professional."

Debbie Baxter
Air Miles | Loyalty One

"Allison, I’ve been telling them for years, but you gave a 75-minute keynote and they finally get it. Six months later and they are still quoting you.”

Tom Jesty, Regional Vice-President
Scotiabank Commercial Bank

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