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.

Happiness Is A Damn Good Litmus Test

August 8, 2018 12:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Happiness Is A Damn Good Litmus Test

I define happiness as feeling positive about yourself and the progress you’re making in key areas of your life. Think [...]


A Powerful Tool for Performance

June 29, 2018 6:11 pm Published by Comments Off on A Powerful Tool for Performance

I’m reading a great book now, Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life by Eugene O’Kelly, the former [...]


The Hardest Question in Life to Answer

June 18, 2017 2:46 pm Published by Comments Off on The Hardest Question in Life to Answer

  Years ago I had a friend who sold life insurance. He didn’t really like it and he only made enough [...]


Happiness

May 31, 2017 8:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Happiness

Happiness—it’s such a broad topic and one we tend to make more difficult than necessary. At work and in life, [...]


A Leadership Kick In the Ass

January 16, 2017 5:35 pm Published by Comments Off on A Leadership Kick In the Ass

One of my favorite authors on leadership is Bill Treasurer–and you can get a free chapter from his new book [...]


This Guy Is Changing Young Lives

January 10, 2017 12:55 pm Published by Comments Off on This Guy Is Changing Young Lives

I recently came across someone who inspires me and who is doing incredible work with youth–someone who is changing their [...]


What’s Your Real Potential? (Video)

August 21, 2016 2:54 pm Published by Comments Off on What’s Your Real Potential? (Video)

Last week I watched a video of women gymnastics, comparing Olympic gymnasts from the 1950’s and those currently competing. I’m [...]