About Me
Dr. Alicia Parkes
I empower women in tech through powerful coaching and meaningful connection.
I work with individuals and organisations to help people step out of autopilot and dedicate time to growth and development, creating space to think deeply (I’m a big advocate of Nancy Kline’s Thinking Environment).
A particular passion of mine is supporting women in engineering and technology leadership roles, helping them build confidence, navigate challenges, and thrive in environments where they are often underrepresented. My focus areas include:
I’m an ACC-accredited professional coach and Agile coach with over a decade of experience in the technology sector. I began my career in tech, supporting engineering teams and leaders to adopt Agile ways of working, and completed my PhD exploring the influence of leadership on Agile adoption. I’ve since built a coaching practice that blends this background with a deep commitment to empowering women in STEM.
Coaching women in STEM and leadership
Building confidence, resilience, and empowerment
Leadership & Management Development
From transactional to growth-focused leadership
Career Transitions
Support through periods of change and progression
Organisational Coaching
Create environments where people can flourish
About Coaching
In the rush of everyday life, there's a constant sense of urgency—always needing to get somewhere, just getting through the day. As a result, we often operate on autopilot.
But to do our best thinking, we need to switch off autopilot and create space.
As your coach, I will foster an environment where you can be at ease with your own thoughts, tapping into your true potential. I will be your thinking partner, asking incisive questions to shift your perspective and challenge assumptions that might be limiting your growth.
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You are the expert in your own life. You are creative, resourceful, and capable of incredible things. As your coach, I’m here to:
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Discover, clarify, and align with what you want to achieve
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Encourage self-discovery
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Elicit self-generated solutions and strategies
Ready to unlock your true potential? Let's embark on this journey together. Book your first coaching session today and start transforming your life.
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Curious, but not sure? Book a free 15min chat and let's talk about your goals and how coaching might support them. I can't wait to meet you.
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Services
Below are examples of the services I offer. This is not an exhaustive list - I will work with you to shape and design bespoke engagements that meet your needs.
1:1 Coaching
I will work with you one on one to explore your goals, delve in to your personal development aspirations, and to support you in creating change in your life - be that professional or private.
Team Coaching
Whether you are an existing team looking to take things to the next level, or a new team looking set a strong foundation, I will work with you to understand your purpose, bring clarity to roles and responsibilities, and develop healthy intra-team relationships.
Agile Coaching
I am an experienced Agile Coach with a PhD in Leadership and Agile adoption. I provide Agile Coaching services on a consulting or contract basis.
Book a free discovery call to discuss your needs.
