Alison Randle MSc
Facilitator & Coach: advocate for sustainable and fulfilling self employment
Purpose focused? Mainly Home based? Often Solo working? Do what you do to make a difference?
Welcome!
“There is a spirit of fun and collaboration in Alison’s approach” (Nicola)
Working for ourselves can be hard, especially if burnout was a feature of a previous working life
Need more clarity? Want less frazzle? Got something important you keep not quite doing? I can help you!
I am an expert in development management with 25 years' experience helping people make their ideas happen
For me, fulfilment is seeing others thrive
Running your own business requires a special blend of purpose inspired drive. It is the energy and intention that purpose inspired people have, and the difference that people make for others, that interests me. I've been working with solopreneurs and small businesses since 2020.
I'm an alternative thinker and generous encourager; a lifelong learner, always keen to explore the art of the possible. I set up Smart Prospects in 2001, offering training & mindset coaching for people and research & consultancy for organisations , initially in the not-for-profit sector. I utilise development management, project planning & management, community development, facilitation and coaching methodologies. I love the variety.
I've been working with purpose driven people to help them bring their ideas into reality for over twenty five years and in that time I have come to realise that creating sustainable change depends on vitality, mindset and working well. Fundamentally, creating that vitality requires three components:
purpose | capacity | connection
Why do you want to do what you want to do? Who is going to benefit from whatever you are about to do? What difference will it make? What is slowing you down? Do you make time for your own projects and development work, or is your time demanded by other people's project work, admin and priorities?
I've been there. I've also been buffeted by life, including being brought to a standstill by PTSD. I have had to find ways of getting back into motion - back into balancing responsive work with progressive work; their work and my work. I love working with people, and learning, and creating.
Work with me
Get Stuff Done!
- weekly virtual quiet focus (Tues 9-12)
- weekly virtual meetup session
- monthly member showcase
- monthly training
- priority booking & preferential rates on CWC products and offers
"Thanks for creating the space & managing the sessions so effectively - helping me set goals and encouraging me to recognise the small wins made a massive difference to my working week." (David)
Coaching
"Coaching with Alison has given me greater awareness of myself & increased my confidence. It's given me self-belief in my ability to create this business and make it work." (Vanessa)
Do to Be
Retreats
Fiercely prioritise you and your work!
A creative coworking retreat at a spa hotel, in a stunning location, designed to give you a balance of getting stuff done, and nurturing & replenishment, in great company (with fab food). Places are limited to maximise results.
2026: 17-20 November
Interested? Hit the button to get more details
"Attending this retreat was honouring my process & my customers. By doing that away from the home office and the demands of every day life, I am honouring myself as the incredible business owner I have turned myself into. This retreat helped make sure that my needs are met and prioritised." (Michelle)
PAYG Quiet Focus Tuesday Sessions - facilitated space to get stuff done
Feeling pressured and frazzled? Spinning too many plates? Desperately seeking peace and quiet to get on with things?
Gift yourself facilitated time and space to get on with working ON your business, or the project that always gets shoved out of the way by client stuff. Or maybe it's the client communications and admin you need to sort out?
Whatever it is, bring it, do it and celebrate in good company... what could £15 for a session be worth to you & your clients?
These sessions are friendly, designed to help build intrinsic motivation and also work well for the ND crowd
“I never would have got this piece of work done if it hadn’t been for this session being here” (Sarah)
Free Resources
Better Goal Setting
For more effective and fulfilling work
This workbook will give you:
- stronger vision
- greater clarity
- more confidence
so you take the required actions to make a difference for the people you care about
Stronger Connections
For more effective and fulfilling work
Want to forge a vibrant and supportive circle of community, the one that's just right for you, now?
This workbook will help you better understand your capacity for making meaningful connections, so that you spend your valuable time well
Information & tips
Sent direct from me to you
I write my own articles & newsletters, usually based on what I've been reading, seeing & hearing
One thing I'm not so good at is creating huge volumes of emails, so there's no danger of unleashing an avalanche in your inbox
2026 year to view mini planner
To help you plan your year
- A4 pdf, easy to print
- Weekends and English, Welsh & Northern Irish* Bank Holidays
* people living in Scotland, your summer Bank holiday is on 3rd August, not 31st August