Focused awareness.

Clear direction.

Confident action.

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Flourishing—whether in leadership, work, or life—begins with awareness. True transformation happens when we see more clearly, align with our purpose, and move with intention.” —Allison Avery

As a Jungian psychoanalyst I bring a psychology lens to leadership, personal development, and culture design, helping individuals and organizations uncover the hidden dynamics shaping decisions, behaviors, and workplace ecosystems. Whether working with leaders, teams, or organizations, my approach integrates applied analytical psychology, strategic insight, and the science of human flourishing to drive meaningful change.

As an executive people strategist, I’ve led organizations through complex challenges—designing cultures that foster both business performance and human well-being. As a coach and consultant, I help my clients sharpen their thinking, cultivate resilience, and turn insight into action. At the core of this work is the belief that leadership and growth are not about working harder, but about working with greater awareness, alignment, and adaptability.

Through Avery Advisory, I partner with individuals, leadership teams, and organizations to connect deep insight with practical strategy, self-awareness with decisive action, and personal development with organizational success—creating workplaces and careers where people don’t just perform, but thrive.

What would become possible if you could clearly see what’s been subtly shaping your path? How might your leadership—and your life—change with clarity and purpose guiding the way?

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Individuals

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Companies & Organizations

How might your organization evolve from implicit culture to intentional culture—one designed to support both people and business outcomes?

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Quick Facts

About Allison

Jungian Psychoanalyst & Executive Coach, blending depth psychology with leadership development.


Former Chief People & Flourishing Officer at SYPartners; Talent leadership roles at Dow Jones, Skadden Arps, and NYU Langone Health.


Strategic Advisory Board Member, NYU Stern Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing (IPF)—advancing the research and practice of human flourishing.


Expert in human-centered design & adaptive people systems, guiding organizations through workforce transformation, enablement, and cultural evolution.


HR strategist and advisor, specializing in organizational effectiveness and evidence-based talent strategies.


Master of Arts in Applied Psychology, NYU Steinhardt; Executive Certificate in HR Management, Cornell ILR; PostGraduate Psychoanalytic Training, JPA


Global perspective shaped by cross-industry experience and service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco

Let’s Partner in Purposeful Change