I have followed, laughed and screamed at Steve Allman's insights for many months (for free) like the rest. Two weeks ago I invested in a 1 to 1. Just me, and my challenges. I got more way more time, and actionable advice than I expected in return for my investment. I was challenged, AND got some empathy along the way (both were needed). A number of suggestions have already seen the light of day (well, they became part of a Board paper) and are taking us forward. If you love the public, no cost, 'LinkedIn Steve Allman', then I urge you to work with the private version of the same person! It will be worth every penny.
David Evans, UK Country Director, Ace Africa
I reached out to Steve last year for coaching support, having caught my eye with his always-honest, often-brutal observations of leadership in the charity sector. I’d recently finished my PG Cert and as part of the reflective practice element, had graduated with a ‘to do’ list for self-improvement, including the recognition that I had early signs of professional burn-out and felt a bit stuck in a rut, wondering ‘what’s next?’. I was getting itchy feet to do more, not less.
As it turned out, over the weeks that followed, we ended up ignoring this ’to do’ list. Instead, we worked together to find the areas of work and home that gave me energy and help me to thrive, alongside having to do ‘business as usual’.
Steve helped me to see (literally in my diary) there are only so many hours in the day, and that it is my right and within my gift to put some boundaries back in for things I enjoy. Together, we uncovered the importance of creativity, being an advocate for causes I love, high levels of trust, responsibility and freedom, and time spent outdoors.
I’m still learning, adjusting and certainly have blips and bumps in terms of priorities, but I very much value having this new list to return to, focused on my strengths and preferences, and not my weaknesses.
Kirsty Telford, Deputy Director, Ministry of Stories & Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
I worked with Steve in his capacity as a facilitator for Home-Start UK. The work took place over 3 months and had a focus on trustee, governance and succession planning.
Steve supported the structure of the work-plan and supported participants in the main group and breakout groups. He made suggestions and proposed ideas to aid conversations and discussions and was at all times flexible when participants had issues they need to explore in-depth.
Steve has an in-depth understanding of the charity sector and of Home-Start. At all times Steve was personable, accessible, flexible and professional and I would recommend him for similar work.
Tracey Simpson-Laing, Chief Executive, Home-Start Leeds