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Alison Gretz, ACC — a Coach & Trainer for human-centered leaders seeking to lead well and live well.

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Alison Gretz is a Design Executive turned leadership coach and team facilitator working at the intersection of the future of how we work as humans, and leading healthy, high performing teams. She’s on a mission to make leadership less lonely and more human-centered, accelerating us all towards inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. Her background spans award winning Ad Agencies, to leading in-house Product Design for Target, Thomson Reuters and rebuilding Shutterfly’s internal Creative group. She is an accredited coach through the International Coaching Federation, mother to two, and crossword junkie.

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Alison Gretz, ACC, is a Design Executive turned leadership coach and career strategist working at the intersection of the future of work and human-centered leadership. After nearly 20 years leading design teams at Target, Thomson Reuters, and Shutterfly — with orgs ranging from 2 to 250 people — she now helps human-centered leaders build careers with purpose, not just résumés.

Through her “career compass” framework, Alison guides people to root career decisions in values and energy rather than rigid five-year plans. She’s an ICF-accredited coach, founder of Design by Design, and writer of the Work by Design newsletter. She’s coached and trained leaders at companies including Amazon, Target, and Microsoft.

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Alison Gretz is a leadership coach and trainer working at the intersection of the future of how we work as humans, and leading healthy, high performing teams. Her diverse background encompasses strategy, information architecture, UX design, product, marketing, and startups.

Alison’s approach is characterized by open communication, idea sharing, and a constructive approach to addressing challenges. She firmly believes that the best solutions emerge through collaboration and diverse perspectives. Her unique insights, gained from her combined experience in marketing and UX, enable her to create solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Alison is passionate about promoting inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. She recognizes that diversity of thought and experience is essential for driving innovation and creating products and services that meet the needs of a diverse user base.

Alison’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations to embrace change and achieve their full potential. She is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and coach, sharing her expertise with audiences worldwide.