David Allen

David Allen

Keynote Speaker: Author of "Getting Things Done", Productivity Expert, Executive Coach

David Allen Biography

David Allen is an author, consultant, executive coach, and international lecturer. He is widely recognized as the world's leading authority on personal and organizational productivity. He is the founder and chairman of the David Allen Company, which provides services designed to increase performance, capacity, and aligned execution through its global partners. Clients include some of the world’s most prestigious corporations, including over 40% of the Fortune 100.

Allen's 40 years of pioneering research, coaching, and education of some of the world's highest-performing professionals have earned him Forbes' recognition as one of the “Top five executive coaches” in the United States, and as one of the "Top 100 thought leaders" by Leadership Magazine. Fast Company hailed him as "One of the world's most influential thinkers" in the arena of personal productivity, for his outstanding programs and writing on time and stress management, the power of aligned focus and vision, and his groundbreaking methodologies in management and executive peak performance. Additionally, he delivered a TEDx talk titled "The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" at TEDxClaremontColleges, further establishing his expertise in the field.

Allen is the author of three books; the international bestseller "Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity" (popularly known by the brand shorthand of GTD®), "Ready for Anything," and "Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life." "Getting Things Done" is a perennial business bestseller since its publication in 2001, selling millions of copies, and the 2015 revised edition is now published in 30 languages. TIME magazine heralded "Getting Things Done" as "The defining self-help business book of its time."

GTD has an international following of adopters in corporate enterprises, institutions, and entrepreneurs. It has given rise to a thriving GTD industry of websites, blogs, and software applications. Internet searches bring up tens of millions of references. David Allen is a rarity in the Twitter world, as one of the few non-celebrities with over a million followers hanging on his informative wit and inspiration. PC Magazine noted him as one of the “Top One Hundred to Follow” on Twitter.

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David Allen Speaking Topics

Making It All Work.

Ready For Anything.

Leveraging Focus and Vision - Harnessing the Power of Imagery in Life and Work.

Getting Things Off Your Mind and Getting Them Done - The Zen of Inbox Maintenance.

Making Change Stick - the Two Magic Ingredients.

David Allen Videos

Are you out of your mind? | David Allen | TEDxCuracao
Your Head Is a Lousy Office! | David Allen
David Allen - Productivity gets personal / infoShare 2016

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What topics does David Allen speak about?

David Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Change Management, Work-Life Balance, Business Leadership, Stress Management, Personal Growth, Authors, Ethics & Integrity, Motivational, Business Coaching, Consulting, Leadership, Health, Corporate Strategy, TED, Disruptive Thinking, Human Resources, Healthcare, Culture and Strategic Leadership.

Where does David Allen travel from?

David Allen generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for David Allen?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Allen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Allen for your next private or corporate function.

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David Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Allen for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. David Allen generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marcus Buckingham, Patrick Lencioni and Joseph Grenny. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Allen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

David Allen Speaking Topics

  • Making It All Work.

  • Ready For Anything.

  • Leveraging Focus and Vision - Harnessing the Power of Imagery in Life and Work.

  • Getting Things Off Your Mind and Getting Them Done - The Zen of Inbox Maintenance.

  • Making Change Stick - the Two Magic Ingredients.

David Allen Videos

Are you out of your mind? | David Allen | TEDxCuracao
Your Head Is a Lousy Office! | David Allen
David Allen - Productivity gets personal / infoShare 2016
David Allen | TNW Conference | Game-changing Innovations
The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: David Allen
  • How do I book David Allen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Allen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Allen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Allen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Allen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Allen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Allen are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Allen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Allen speak about?

  • Where does David Allen travel from?

    David Allen generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Allen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Allen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Allen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Allen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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