About Pivoting Minds
the experts in workplace wellbeing
At Pivoting Minds, we are hugely curious, guided by truth and decency, compassionately candid, and congruent in our approach.
We believe that a team’s strength lies in the quality of their interactions, and in today’s digital world, these skills are more crucial than ever. We focus on the human side of organisational development, ensuring that people can lead, adapt to change and succeed with confidence.
Let’s work together to build a workplace where individuals and teams succeed.
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To help people and organisations thrive
- We prioritise people, nurturing natural connections and unlocking potential.
- We cultivate emotional intelligence, valuing self-awareness and collaboration.
- We enhance candid, purposeful dialogue to create trust and clarity.
- We help to unpick unhelpful behaviours that get in the way of productive relationships.
- We focus on the mindset behind behaviours, enabling lasting change.
- We support transitions in human relationships within the workplace.
- We connect values, behaviours and goals to drive meaningful growth.
- We help organisations prioritise people in tech-driven environments
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Our expertise
We bring a wealth of experience across sectors, from not-for-profit to tech, transforming both organisations and individuals. By linking personal wellbeing with professional performance, our coaching strengthens success at every level.
The Pivoting Minds behavioural change experts use a wide range of organisational and occupational development approaches, including:
Organisational development
- Cultural transformation, change and leadership
- Talent management
- Succession planning
- Career pathways
- Human sustainability and employee wellbeing
- Team effectiveness
Occupational development
- Executive coaching
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Workplace mental wellbeing
- Career coaching
- Transition coaching
- Skills and performance improvement
We are proud to be members of the British Psychological Society (BPS), The European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), The Royal Society of Medicine and the Vocational Rehabilitation Association.
These memberships reflect our commitment to the highest professional standards and continuous development in the fields of psychology, coaching and vocational rehabilitation.
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Alison Laker
Alison Laker has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organisational development. As a behavioural change expert and occupational and organisational psychologist, she helps individuals unlock their potential and supports organisations in building healthy, high-performing cultures – especially in a rapidly digitalising workplace. Alison is also a specialist in supporting neurodiverse individuals, as well as leaders seeking to better understand and assist neurodiverse team members.
Her approach is shaped by personal experience, bringing compassion and commitment to challenging negative workplace behaviours while advocating for those who struggle to speak up for themselves. Alison excels at analysing complex information, preparing evidence-based reports, and coaching on self-esteem, identity and career development. She is particularly passionate about supporting young neurodivergent people, helping them navigate a world that doesn’t always recognise their strengths.
Qualifications:
- MSc, Occupational and Organisational Psychology (Surrey University)
- BSc, Psychology (University College London)
- EMCC Accredited Senior Practitioner executive coach (psychodynamic coaching at Tavistock and Portman)
- BPS Level A & B Intermediate Occupational Testing (British Psychological Society)
- Currently studying for a Masters level Neurodiversity Coaching Birkbeck, University of London (2025)
Beyond work, Alison volunteers with the bereavement charity Cruse and passionately mentors young people, offering pro bono support as they step into the professional world.
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Adapting to change with confidence
Today’s organisations are in a constant state of transition, striving to optimise their operations amid factors such as:
- The impact of digitalisation on leadership and team dynamics
- Changing workforce demographics and skills shortages
- Increasing emphasis on workplace wellbeing and mental health
- Pressures from geographical instability and climate change
- The need for stronger alignment between values, behaviours and business goals
- The challenges of AI automation and cybersecurity risks
We help organisations and individuals navigate these complexities by focusing on human resilience, adaptability and performance.
Our tailored coaching and consultancy services ensure organisations and employees are equipped to thrive, whatever the future holds.
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