Alison Mitchell
Strengths-based career and leadership coach for educators in the Netherlands
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementLeadership developmentTeam performanceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Transitions and new rolesStress and burnout |
| Works with | Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Health coach |
| Based in | Netherlands |
| Credentials | Certified professional coach; Gallup strengths coach; International Coaching Federation accreditation |
Alison Mitchell is a strengths-based career and leadership coach in the Netherlands. She works with educators, school leaders, middle managers and teams. She spent over 30 years in international education and leadership. She was Headteacher of the British School of Amsterdam, where she led the senior school through a multi-million Euro building project and the Covid pandemic. She then changed careers and became a certified coach using the Gallup CliftonStrengths approach.
What Alison helps with
Alison helps people who feel stuck, burnt out or unsure what comes next in their careers. She also helps school leaders build stronger teams.
- Moving into a leadership role
- Exploring international teaching opportunities
- Deciding whether to leave education
- Reigniting joy in a current role
- Managing energy and burnout
- Applying CliftonStrengths results in daily work
- Improving collaboration in school teams
- Building coaching skills as a middle leader
Who Alison works with
Alison coaches educators at all stages of their careers. Her clients include teachers, team leaders, middle managers and school leaders. She also works with ambitious professionals looking for career development. She runs workshops for whole school teams and staff groups.
How Alison works
Alison builds her coaching on the Gallup Strengths philosophy. In one-to-one sessions, clients explore their CliftonStrengths profile and learn to apply it in practical ways. Each client gets a personalised action plan tied to their values, strengths and goals. Sessions are offered one at a time or as coaching packages. A strengths-based 360 feedback add-on is available. Each session starts by clarifying the client's goal.
Background and qualifications
Alison spent over 30 years in international education and leadership, in the UK and abroad. She served as Headteacher of the British School of Amsterdam. There she led the senior school through a multi-million Euro building project and the Covid pandemic. She then left the role to change careers. She trained in positive psychology and coaching, and earned certification and accreditation through the International Coaching Federation. She is also a Gallup strengths coach.
Alison Mitchell pricing
Programs and services
- One-to-one strengths coaching sessions
- Coaching packages
- Strengths-based 360 feedback add-on
- Strengths-based team workshops
- Wellbeing and energy management workshops
- Coaching skills workshops for leaders and middle leaders
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The CoachVouch take
A former headteacher of the British School of Amsterdam who now coaches educators and school teams using Gallup strengths.
Best for teachers and school leaders facing a career crossroads or burnout who want a strengths-based plan.
Common questions
How much does Alison Mitchell charge?
Coaching with Alison runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Alison from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alison Mitchell help with?
Alison Mitchell helps with moving into a leadership role, exploring international teaching opportunities, deciding whether to leave education and reigniting joy in a current role.
Is Alison Mitchell certified?
Alison Mitchell lists: Certified professional coach; Gallup strengths coach; International Coaching Federation accreditation.
Does Alison Mitchell work with school teams as well as individuals?
Yes. She designs and delivers workshops for school teams, including team workshops, wellbeing sessions and whole-school INSET days and retreats.
Can Alison help someone thinking of leaving education?
Yes. She works with educators who are considering stepping away from education or moving into a new role.
How do I contact Alison Mitchell?
Send Alison a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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