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.

The Magic Of Asking For What You Want

June 5, 2013 12:57 pm Published by Comments Off on The Magic Of Asking For What You Want

I had an interesting conversation with my client Paula* yesterday. The week before had been tough at work, and she [...]


Change: What Gets In Our Way

May 31, 2013 1:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Change: What Gets In Our Way

Have you ever wondered why you don’t change more or change faster–when it comes to something you say you want? [...]


Hidden Potential

May 26, 2013 2:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Hidden Potential

We all have hidden potential inside of us. Every single one of us. Thomas Edison said, ” If we did all the [...]


Sex, Work, Your Heart and Warren Buffett

May 11, 2013 12:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Sex, Work, Your Heart and Warren Buffett

Sex. Work. Your heart No, this isn’t about sex in the workplace or about sex and your heart–sorry to disappoint [...]


Question Everything

May 2, 2013 1:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Question Everything

We have beliefs about everything, but not all of our beliefs are helpful or defensible: Beliefs about self (“I’m not [...]


The Success Trap

April 26, 2013 2:52 pm Published by Comments Off on The Success Trap

Robert is the CEO of a multi-million dollar company. It’s not the biggest company around by far, but it’s not [...]


Employee Engagement: The List and The Mirror

April 12, 2013 1:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Employee Engagement: The List and The Mirror

Every company wants to be on The List—you know, the list of companies employees and customers rave about. Every leader and team [...]


Employee Recognition: A New Paradigm

April 10, 2013 2:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Employee Recognition: A New Paradigm

I am happy to introduce you to Stan Phelps as my guest blogger today. Stan is the CMO (Chief Measurement Officer) [...]