About Dr. Ali Atkison
Dr. Ali Atkison is an acclaimed speaker, author, and learning-and-development professional who has educated and inspired audiences of all demographics and sizes for more than two decades. With more than 20 years in higher education, where she studied communication and how the adult brain learns, Dr. Ali is widely considered one of the foremost authorities on brain-based strategies for improved communication and leadership. Her unique background as a practitioner and educator means she has mastered the art of making professional communication more effective.
Ali’s accomplishments include:
- Published articles in ATD Magazine, UPCEA’s Unbound, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
- Two decades in academic roles, including Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Denver's college of professional and continuing studies
- Professor and creator of self-paced digital courses on brain-based communication for Wondrium and Audible
- Ali’s Audible course on consulting, “Consulting 101: So You Want to Be a Consultant?”, was named “One of the 12 Best Business Consulting Audiobooks of All Time” by BookAuthority.
- Her pending book, How's Your Computerside Manner? Nine Digital-Communication Mistakes You’re Making That Are Holding You Back Professionally is set for 2024 publication through Morgan James publishing.
- Ali has conducted keynotes and workshops on brain-based communication and brain-based facilitation for organizations such as Marsh McLennan, Pinnacol Assurance, the Denver Art Museum, National Association for Graduate Admissions Professionals, the Montana University System, the Institute for Adult Learning in Singapore, and more.
- Ali has been a selected speaker for the 2023 and 2022 Indiana SHRM conferences, Indy CIO Network, 2022 Python Web Conference, and many more.
- She has appeared on numerous podcasts including Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization; Made for Impact; Being [at Work]; Gut + Sciene; LinkedIn Live with Dr. Laura Sicola; and more.
What does your communication say about you?
The way you show up in digital spaces communicates your brand—whether you intend it or not.
Leverage the Knowledge from Dr. Ali's Book for YOUR Team!
Your ability to effectively communicate is one of the single biggest predictors of career and financial success. Whether you're leading a team, proposing to a client or your leadership, or seeking a new job or promotion, your success rests heavily on how you communicate.
With a scientific approach combined with practice steps, you can learn how to get your message across more clearly and effectively. Using brain-based techniques drawn from her 20+ years of research and teaching, Dr. Ali speaks to teams and organizations who want to unlock the secrets to equipping their employees with easy-to-employ exemplary communication skills.
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