Allison Francis Barksdale
Allison Francis Barksdale is the CEO of RISE Leadership, LLC. She has more than 20 years of professional experience in service management, leadership training, and development. Allison started her career managing convention centers, later venturing into entrepreneurship. She is a motivational speaker, trainer, coach, and consultant. Through her company, RISE Leadership, LLC, she empowers leaders and educators to RISE: Reach, Inspire, Serve, and Elevate!
Her diverse experience includes running small businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to starting RISE, Allison served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Minority Business Strategic Alliance. As a contractor for the US DOT, Allison was instrumental in helping women and minority business owners expand economic opportunity by focusing on their core strengths. "You have to find the good and build from there, always holding the vision of what you want. I believe this simple truth applies to everything in life."
Allison earned a BA in Communications and French from DePaul University and an Executive MBA from Temple University. She has certifications in teaching, human resources, and nonprofit board leadership. She currently volunteers as a director-at-large on the Temple University Alumni Association Board.
She is also known as the "Speak Up Guru," because of her willingness to speak up, live, and lead authentically. Her life's purpose includes helping and encouraging others to do the same.
It's Time to RISE!
Allison Francis Barksdale is the CEO of RISE Leadership, LLC. She has more than 20 years of professional experience in service management, leadership training, and development. Allison started her career managing convention centers, later venturing into entrepreneurship. She is a motivational speaker, trainer, coach, and consultant. Through her company, RISE Leadership, LLC, she empowers leaders and educators to RISE: Reach, Inspire, Serve, and Elevate!
Her diverse experience includes running small businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to starting RISE, Allison served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Minority Business Strategic Alliance. As a contractor for the US DOT, Allison was instrumental in helping women and minority business owners expand economic opportunity by focusing on their core strengths. "You have to find the good and build from there, always holding the vision of what you want. I believe this simple truth applies to everything in life."
Allison earned a BA in Communications and French from DePaul University and an Executive MBA from Temple University. She has certifications in teaching, human resources, and nonprofit board leadership. She currently volunteers as a director-at-large on the Temple University Alumni Association Board.
She is also known as the "Speak Up Guru," because of her willingness to speak up, live, and lead authentically. Her life's purpose includes helping and encouraging others to do the same.
It's Time to RISE!
IMPACT Starts with "I"
This program is perfect for:
- Mid-level managers, struggling to lead with Impact
- Nonprofit/for-purpose leaders
- Newly promoted managers can also benefit from this program
- In fact, all individuals who wish to increase their effectiveness can benefit from this...
The ABCs of Powerful Communication
This program is perfect for:
- Conference particpants who want to gain useful and actionble content to improve their speaking and listening skills
- Message is well suited for managers and and aspiring leaders
- Particpants will learn how to communicate with Power and...
Exercise Your Courage to Speak Up and to Listen
This program is perfect for:
- Women Leaders on all levels
- Women Entrepreneurs
- Middle managers who are READY to RISE to the next level
- Actionable techniques to build confidence, executive presence, and connection when speaking and/or leading
- A greater sense of one's personal leadership style with a...
Is Playing Nice Keeping You Playing Small?
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- Women's Leadership/Entrepreneur Conference
- Women entrepreneurs and managers on all levels, entry level through senior management
- Human resource managers and hiring managers
- Senior managers and leaders responsible for performance evaluation
- Women will uncover...
Is It Time to Take a Joy Ride?
This program is perfect for:
- Company retreats and celebrations
- All staff levels, especially management
- Designed for high-achieving individuals who are experiencing burnout and/or need help finding work/life balance
- An understanding of the Science of Happiness and the Role of the Joy Advantage in...
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