Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator, passionate about working with people at all levels and across industries. He is an instructor at SMU’s Cox School of Business Executive Education and has spent more than 18 years as a professor of management. Scott also serves as a leadership consultant with Winding River Consulting and in 2021, the International Leadership Association named him an ILA Fellow.
Scott has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored several books, including The Little Book of Leadership Development and Emotionally Intelligent Leadership. He hosts Practical Wisdom for Leaders, ranked among the world's top 2.5% of podcasts, and publishes a weekly newsletter. Scott is also in the top 2% of creators worldwide in management and leadership on LinkedIn.
Scott's work with organizations such as NASA-Glenn, Cleveland Leadership Center, Toyota Motor North America, EY, and Nestle give him practical insight into the leadership challenges of today. This, combined with his academic research, helps leaders at all levels to build stronger teams, communicate more effectively, and adapt to workplace changes. His approach blends research, storytelling, and interactive exercises with takeaways that participants can implement immediately.
Book Scott for keynotes and workshops that transform how your organization thinks about leadership development and prepares your leaders for tomorrow's challenges.
How can I book Scott Allen for my next event?
Email scott.allen@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Scott Allen. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Scott Allen's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email scott.allen@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Scott directly.
What topics does Scott Allen specialise in?
Scott Allen specialises in discussing leader development, the future of work, executive communication and more.
What is Scott Allen's speaking style like?
Scott’s delivery is engaging, authentic, and personable. He connects with audiences through relatable stories, humour, and warmth, making complex topics accessible and memorable while fostering genuine connections and practical learning.
Does Scott Allen offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Scott Allen offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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