Author Archives for Alan Allard

About Alan Allard

Alan helps individuals and organizations to change, grow and thrive. He is a former psychotherapist and now an executive coach, consultant, speaker and life coach for individuals and couples. Alan has been quoted in medial outlets such as The New York Times, New York Post and The California Executive and CBS News.

More to Life Than Work

January 26, 2013 2:36 pm Published by Comments Off on More to Life Than Work

This is a guest post from Dana Lerma, APN, my daughter who is a Nurse Practitioner in a large children’s [...]


Are You Playing To Win or Playing to Not Lose?

January 17, 2013 2:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Are You Playing To Win or Playing to Not Lose?

Since the economic downturn began, it seems that “playing it safe” has become a national pastime. Companies have laid off [...]


Don’t Believe Everything You Believe!

December 29, 2012 2:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Don’t Believe Everything You Believe!

Believe it or not, 2013 is just around the corner! If you have been thinking about how you would like [...]


What Are Your Rules For Happiness?

December 22, 2012 8:39 pm Published by Comments Off on What Are Your Rules For Happiness?

We all have rules for happiness that limit or nurture our happiness in life. Here are three common ones that limit your happiness and what you can do about it.


Are You Powerful?

December 5, 2012 1:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Are You Powerful?

The universe is alive and vibrant, a pulsating force of energy and power–and each one of us is a part [...]


This Way to Happiness!

November 11, 2012 2:14 pm Published by Comments Off on This Way to Happiness!

Happiness isn’t an all or nothing proposition where you are either happy or unhappy—life isn’t that simple. We are all [...]


Free Agent!

October 12, 2012 9:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Free Agent!

Are you a temporary or a permanent employee? Most of us, if asked, would proudly say, “My position isn’t a temp [...]