Alison Whismore
Facilitator, EMEA
As an Exec-Comm Facilitator, Alison Whismore brings 25 years of coaching and communication skills training experience to participants. Having lived and worked in countries as diverse as the Philippines, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and the UK, she leverages her cross-cultural experiences and communication skills to connect with professionals across a wide array of industries. Alison’s primary goal is to empower her clients to realize their full potential.
Additional Experience
In addition to her work with Exec-Comm, Alison is a professional actor and teaching artist. Before moving from San Francisco to the UK in 2022, she worked with companies such as the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, African American Shakespeare Company, & Crowded Fire Theatre. Since coming to the UK, with The Space Theatre in London. Through networking, perseverance, and relationship-building, Alison successfully grew both an international touring company and a teaching artist program within a local Bay Area company. She is also the founder of Sure Voices, where she offers voice training for dynamic, clear speech in virtual settings.
Education
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London
Post Graduate Diploma, Acting
Manchester University
Bachelor's Degree, Drama, with honors
Fun Facts
Alison currently lives just outside London with her husband. Having learned about cuisine and wines from the French for many years, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes and is a member of a wine club. She enjoys attending the theatre, walks around London and Hertfordshire, cycling, as well as practicing yoga and prayer to keep fit and inspired. She speaks French and English fluently, speaks some Tagalog, and reads some Spanish.