Alan Allard

Alan Allard is the Founder and President of Genius Dynamics, Inc., a company he established to enhance the performance of sales professionals through coaching and training. He has held this position since July 2005 and is based in Canton, Georgia. Prior to this, he served in a similar role at Genius Dynamics from January 1991 to July 2005 while located in the Greater Chicago Area.1

Background and Expertise

Alan is a former psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Harding University Graduate School, which he completed between 1980 and 1982.12 His work focuses on helping individuals overcome personal challenges and improve their sales performance by mastering disruptive emotions and developing self-coaching skills. He emphasizes the connection between happiness and sales success, suggesting that emotional well-being fuels higher performance.13

Publications and Workshops

Allard is also an accomplished author, having written several books, including:

• "The Mental Game of Selling: Secrets to Higher Sales Performance"
• "Seven Secrets to Enlightened Happiness: How to Live the Life You Were Meant to Live"

In addition to his books, he conducts various workshops designed for organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FBI. These workshops cover topics like elite sales performance, self-coaching strategies, and overcoming rejection in sales.14

Notable Clients and Impact

Throughout his career, Alan has trained employees from numerous prestigious organizations, including McDonald's, Boeing, Hyatt Hotels, and the United Way of Greater Atlanta. His interactive workshops aim to provide participants with actionable strategies for improving their sales techniques and achieving greater personal satisfaction in their careers.15

For more information about his work and to connect with him professionally, Alan can be found on LinkedIn under the username alanallard.