Alan is a former psychotherapist (Master’s degree in Counseling) with 22 years of combined experience in psychotherapy, organizational development consulting, corporate coaching, business coaching, life coaching and training and development.
He has coached a broad spectrum of clients, such as:
• The president of a Chicago local union
• Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
• Regional Sales Managers
• General manager of a manufacturing plant
• President of a fortune 1000 company
• Police officers
• Firefighters
• Couples desiring relationship transformation
• Individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, confidence or career success
Alan’s clients have included companies such as Lucent Technologies, The U.S. Department of Agriculture, American Cyanamid, The Brickman Group and Ashford University and he has trained employees from companies such as Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Kraft, The F.B.I., The U.S. Marshals Service, Hershey Hotel, Marriott, The Chicago Tribune and American Red Cross.
Alan has been quoted in media outlets such as the New York Times, The New York Post, The California Executive, The CBS Interactive Business Network BNET.com and is a frequent guest coach expert for www.womenworking.com.
He is the author of Mental Aikido: Rediscover Your Powerful Self, a story of resilience and personal reinvention. Alan is known for his expertise in accelerating performance improvement and organizational change for both private and corporate clients.
Alan grew up in a military family until age 16, moving every 2-4 years. He met his wife in high school and they now live in Atlanta and enjoy trips to the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina and spending time in Wilmington, N.C.
Alan loves Texas Holdem Poker and is a former writer for the Official World Poker Tour Magazine on "The Psychology of Poker." If you are a poker fan, email Alan to send you a few complimentary articles that appeared in the magazine.
Comments From Others About Alan:
From a President of a local Chicago Union:
When I was transitioning from the number two position to President and CEO of my organization, Alan's coaching and insight was great in helping me make that transition more successful." Doug Hart, Former President SEU Local # 1, Chicago (Local Chicago Union)
From a former private client:
"Alan Allard is an expert self-esteem builder." Phil Parmer, Ph.D, Chicago, IL
From a C.E.O.
"Alan…thank you for all your wise insights…I truly respect and appreciate your work and our relationship." Helen Lerner, C.E.O., Creative Expressions, Inc. Producer of Documentaries and Author. (E-mail thanking me for being frequent coach expert on womenworking.com)
From A District Manager In Prudential Insurance Company:
"Thank you for the recent seminar you conducted for our sales representatives. Your message was both well targeted and received. The feedback that I've gotten from my associates is already overwhelmingly positive.
In our business, dealing with emotions and attitudes is most essential to success. That is why I believe your message was most appropriate for my representatives. They constantly have to deal with rejection, call reluctance and the emotional highs of their successes. Therefore, dealing with their emotions in these areas will certainly benefit them in their sales effort. Once again, Alan I look forward to a continued relationship." Richard R. Mittman CLU, ChFC, District Manager, The Prudential
From A Top ReMax Realtor:
"I have experienced many workshops and seminars in the past 10 years, but none that has had the impact on me like this one. Your vast knowledge, sincere interest, and distinct teaching style made all the difference. You have empowered me to take my business and personal life to new heights, and I am grateful!" Christopher Cobb, Re/Max of Naperville, IL
More Information on Alan
Alan was in private practice as a psychotherapist for ten years helping clients transform their lives and careers and helping couples revitalize their relationships. He gained a reputation for doing "brief therapy" and solution focused, outcome based therapy. He helped private clients and corporate clients in the following areas:
* Depression and Anxiety
* Building High Levels of Self-esteem/Self-worth/Self-confidence
* Long Term and Healthy Weight loss
* Removing Hidden Barriers and Unleashing Untapped Potential
* Transforming "Money Beliefs" and Earning Substantially More Income
* Career Advancement: Getting Recognized, Supported and Promoted Faster (Three of Alan's current clients have received significant promotions and higher salaries.)
* Couples Coaching To Reconnect and Revitalize Relationships
* Leadership and Management Coaching
*Creating A Coaching Culture For High Performance
* Sales Coaching: Attracting New Clients and Larger Sales Faster
During his ten years of private practice in psychotherapy, Alan began integrating more coaching strategies and processes and eventually transformed his practice into one of coaching and mentoring.
For two years, he traveled North America presenting public seminars and also conducted corporate training workshops. He spoke and facilitated trainings on topics related to "Performing And Thriving Under Pressure," "From Manager To Coach, " "and "How To Lead, Influence And Persuade For Dramatic Results."
Alan is that rare speaker and coach who has a solid understanding of human behavior from his experience as a psychotherapist. He understand the dynamics of creating behavior change that "takes" and endures after he completes his work with clients.
He works not only on the level of the conscious mind, but also on the level of the subconscious because that is where change takes place. He is an expert on the subconscious mind and on effecting change on the subconscious level; not just the conscious level.
Alan is the author of "Mental Aikido: Rediscover Your Powerful Self," an acclaimed E-Book in parable form that offers three secrets to thriving while removing hidden barriers and unleashing untapped potential.
Contact Alan today or by phone (678-778-9012) or by using the "Contact Alan" button on the top right hand of this page or alan@alanallard.com