About Ally | Ally Gordon Coaching

My background

Before I became a coach, I spent over two decades in the thick of it.

I launched, built and led over 55 hospitality businesses

I worked directly with Jamie Oliver. And as Founding Director of Ole & Steen UK,
I took the brand from zero to £14 million, 250 employees and a private equity exit
— in under three years.

I've managed P&Ls, navigated investors, built teams, made mistakes,
and learned more from the difficult years than the good ones.

I tell you this not to impress you — but to explain why the work I do
is different to most coaching you'll have encountered.

I know what it feels like to be the person in the room everyone expects to have the answer.

I know what pressure does to you over time. I know what it costs to build something
and what you sometimes lose along the way.

Seven years ago I shifted into coaching. I've never been more certain
I'm doing exactly what I should be doing.

My role is simple: give you the space, perspective and honest challenge
to make the decisions that matter most. Then stay in your corner while you make them.

Let's talk

Client feedback

"I came for career coaching. What I got was a completely different perspective on my life."

— Mel, COO

"I engaged Ally with a very specific career objective. The outcome was very different — and I am delighted it was."

— Gabrielle

"What I've discovered is Ally has a framework that we've worked through — but for me the most valuable part has been really understanding myself and my values."

— Leon Davies

"He has truly changed the trajectory of my life."

— Jonny

"Working with Ally has been life-changing, to say the least."

— Gino Lombardi

"I wouldn't have believed so much positive change was possible before I started."

— Olivia

"I now spend less time thinking about work while delivering more — and being a better father, husband and person."

— John Armstrong

"He created a space where you feel safe to be honest and vulnerable."

— Mel, COO

"From the very first session, I was instantly put at ease — knowing I had someone in my corner who truly wanted me to succeed."

— Gino

"He digs deep but also brings another dimension that connects you back to laughter and joy."

— Kerry Collinge

"His ability to very quickly establish trust and rapport across multiple industries and an international cohort impresses me most."

— Alex Litwinko, University of Sussex

"He brings clarity, empathy, and a strategic mindset that is rare."

— Julia, Finance

"Like opening a door you didn't even know needed opening, and feeling momentarily dazzled by the light."

— Chantal Laren

"There's always another level to go to when you work with Ally."

— Tara Lynn