Type Of Business:
Consultancy
Expertise:
Communication; Leadership, Organizational Development
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting; Performance coaching
Hobbies/Sports:
Western horseback riding; Yachting; Travel
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Management, Antioch University, Seattle (1986); Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, National Tropical Botanical Gardens; Faculty Member, University of Phoenix Hawaii of Management; Hawaii Chamber of Commerce; National Organizational Development Network; University of Washington Alumni Association; Antioch University Alumni Association; Seattle Yacht Club
Children's Names:
Tina, Jessica, Julia
Charity:
Board Member, Saint Michaels & All Angels Vestry; President, Pacific Northwest Ballent League; Chair, Kauai Hidden Treasures Event; Auction Chair, Saint Michaels; Volunteer, National Tropical Botanical Gardens; Kauai United Way; Former Board Member, Kauai Humane Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her integrity. She values and respects education greatly; it is a cornerstone of the work that she does.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because the work is transformational and it makes a significant difference with people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Allen has consulted and led courses for corporations such as Weyerhaeuser, Boeing, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, SPAWAR and Wilcox Hospital. She has taught at the University of Phoenix.
She believes in the leadership declaration statement: "Who I am is a respected visionary leader. I am pledged to the ongoing success of my community, and the professional development of others. I am pledged to your success!"
She is involved in an annual scholarship awarded to college students on the island of Kauai, for the advancement of leadership and communication.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Coaching chief executive officers and general managers; Leading courses on communications and leadership; Working with hotels' middle to upper management; Conducting linguistic space work and critical inquiries; Analyzing systems
Awards/Honors:
Founder, Performance Coaching College Scholarship Program (2005-Present)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Allen can continue to be more selective on projects. She would also like to develop a coaching program throughout the United States, training managers to be business coaches.