Dr Alison Edgar MBE
Communication Speaker
Helping organisations communicate what actually matters — clearly enough that priorities are heard, and across silos so the whole business pulls the same way.
Communication Speaker
Most organisations don't have a communication problem because people can't talk.
They have one because everyone is talking about different things. Priorities multiply until everything feels urgent and nothing feels clear, departments optimise for their own patch, and the result is a business where everyone is busy and no one is aligned. Dr Alison Edgar MBE helps organisations fix exactly that.
An MBE, Honorary Doctorate holder and bestselling author, Alison's communication work is refreshingly unfussy and fun: it's about getting clear on what matters most, communicating it so it actually lands, and breaking down the silos that stop a business pulling in the same direction.
Alison Edgar’s Big Balls® for communication
Alison's take on communication starts with priorities. Most teams are juggling far too many of them, and when everything is a priority, nothing is. It's the thinking behind one of Alison's best-known and trademarked concepts, Alison's Big Balls® — a memorable, slightly cheeky way of getting leaders and teams to identify the genuine priorities, communicate them clearly, and stop treating every task as equally urgent.
Done well, this is transformative: people know what they're aiming at, effort stops being wasted on the wrong things, and teams move faster because they're moving together.
Alison Edgar’s Big Balls® for breaking down silos
The second half of the problem is communication across an organisation, not just within a team. Silos form when departments stop sharing priorities and start protecting their own — the "that's not my department" reflex that quietly kills performance. Alison helps organisations break those silos down, getting functions communicating, aligned on shared goals, and accountable to the whole outcome rather than just their corner of it.
This connects directly to Alison's wider work on ownership: silos are, fundamentally, a failure of ownership, where people own their patch instead of the result. Fixing the communication fixes the culture, and vice versa.
Whether your challenge is a leadership team that can't agree on priorities, departments that don't talk, or a business that's simply trying to do too much at once, Alison and her team build the session around your specific situation — so the communication tools your people leave with are the ones they actually need.
Every session is built around your business.
What audiences take away
A practical method for identifying and communicating the priorities that genuinely matter.
The confidence to cut through noise and stop treating everything as equally urgent.
Tools to break down silos and get departments aligned on shared goals.
A shared language for priorities that outlasts the event itself.
Here’s what you can expect from working with Alison:
“Alison talks about her Big Balls and boy does she have them!
We hired Alison for our Keynote slot at our event and would absolutely recommend her. She delivered her presentation with personalised touches and a kick-ass attitude that not only got the attendees in our room buzzing but also inspired the digital attendees. Communication with Alison and her team before the event was quick and efficient and it was a pleasure to work with Alison and her team.”
-Carys, LVMH
Trusted by organisations of all sizes:
"We received roughly the same opportunities in H2 as H1 — but converted £54 million more into paid deals. Alison's session played a huge part in this."
- Senior Leader, leading financial services firm
Meet Dr Alison Edgar MBE…
Awarded an MBE for business and an Honorary Doctorate of Education
Boardroom advisor for 'Ready Set Start UP’ on Amazon Prime UK & US and business & leadership expert on BBC’s ‘The Apprentice: Unfinished Business’
Author of two international bestsellers on confidence, resilience, and professional impact
Alison is a transformational business speaker and author who has spent over three decades leading and excelling across global organisations — including Yellow Pages, where she watched firsthand as a household name collapsed because the culture couldn't sustain the change it needed.
She works with global organisations to drive change, strengthen accountability, and develop resilient leaders, delivering recognised expertise for teams of all sizes.
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With years of expertise in workplace communication and team development, Alison Edgar MBE has taken the stage as a dynamic communication expert, inspiring audiences with her witty Scottish delivery and infectious energy. Her insights have driven culture change, enhanced collaboration, and transformed workplace relationships, motivating teams to take action and think differently.
Alison’s world-class communication strategies have helped organisations in the UK and across the globe build stronger, more connected teams. With over 25 years of experience in the corporate arena, she has mentored some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, from ambitious start-ups to multi-million-pound businesses, equipping them with the tools to excel in leadership, communication, and performance.
