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Battlefield2Boardroom

This is my first professionally published book (thanks to 10-10-10 publications NYC)

Entitled Battlefield2Boardroom – 10 Proven Military Strategies to Combat Mediocrity

Ever since I began working as a professional keynote speaker, people began to ask me “Have you written a book” and for a few years, I didn’t take the hint!

Then in late 2014, I had a real scare – I almost became blind!  I was rushed to the hospital and received emergency surgery to replace a detached retina, and as part of the recovery, I needed to completely rest both my eyes…..for 6 weeks!

Blindfolded, with no access to TV, or the internet, I set about writing my book!  (Well, I actually used a dictaphone to speak all that I wanted to share, and later had it transposed from audio to print!)

As soon as I started, everything began to flow.  and before I knew it, 10 chapters were laid out.  I’ve tried to ensure that whilst the book remains an ‘easy read’ it guides the reader through some of the considerations on how to Find, Build, Motivate Highly Effective Teams, and get them to over perform like never before!

Using 12 years successful Military Experience as my backdrop. I’ve successfully either bought, acquired or set up 4 of my own businesses, as well as coach/mentor countless other business leaders, and now sit on the Exec Board for a rapid growth Tech Business as Chief People’s Officer!

I’ve shared lots regarding how I’ve successfully used my military training to succeed in business. By applying these 10 proven military tactics, you too can overcome any aspect of mediocrity and build a team of hard working, target orientated team to achieve the most incredible results.

The book also has its own website!  Where you can access a whole host of other related resources.

I sincerely hope you enjoy the read, which can be sourced either as a Kindle E-Book, or Amazon as a printed copy.

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What is a Keynote Speech?

According to Wikipedia, a keynote in public speaking is a talk that establishes the main underlying theme.

In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address because the keynote establishes the framework for the training that follows.

Duration

Most keynote addresses are 45 minutes to 90 minutes long (although there is no rule limiting it to a certain duration). In a relatively short period of time, the keynote speaker has to establish rapport, educate, entertain the audience, and leave them wanting more.

A keynote is also meant to inspire the attendees to want to be at the event and stay there from start to finish. It should also give them a “Call to Action” to want to learn, interact, and bring home tools from the event that can improve sales, overcome negativity, or help them do their everyday duties better.

Depth

The keynote speaker must know their subject inside and out, and be able to offer insights or possible actions that are easy to understand and hard to forget. This is often accomplished with humour, personal stories, or unusual accomplishments.

Most attendees are looking for a “black belt” in a subject from the keynote speaker, someone that’s been there and done it, rather than simply read up and recited it!  They should be able to incorporate your event theme, terminology and have a working knowledge of the work they perform and the challenges and obstacles they face.

Jay Allen – Opening Keynote

As your opening keynote, I take the time to research the audience.  That I am relevant, fun, and energising. That energy is then carried on by the other participants throughout the rest of the conference.

From the moment I enter stage, I get the audience engaged, they are ready to hear my message and any message to follow. I emotionally charge the audience on the premise: “They will not remember what you did or said, they remember how you make them feel.”

You can count on me to set the stage for the rest of your event, and start your event with laughter, much to think about, and make this event, one of the most memorable this audience have ever attended.

Jay Allen – Closing Speaker

As a closing keynote speaker, I work to incorporate the event theme.  Reference significant points  during the event and much more into this captivating close.

One of the main goals in a closing keynote, is to provide the audience with a revitalised “Call To Action” they take back with them and implement straight away.  Invite me to keynote if you want your event to end on a high, with everyone energised and driven to achieve YOUR objectives.

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I’ve just been tasked with finding a speaker, I’ve never done this before, what should I do?

OK, first—relax.

First determine your event audience, budget, date, and location. Only then will it be time to start researching speakers, either directly or through a speaker bureau, but either way, they will guide you through the process.

As a professional keynote speaker, our mission is to ensure your conference leaves the RIGHT lasting impression, and you the hero, by providing world-class resources and exceptional service (with some fun thrown in along the way).

Have you yet downloaded my Guide to planning a Successful Event?  It’s free, there’s no hidden agenda, simply a desire to ensure you’ve got everything covered.

You might also wish to book a call?

Again, NO hidden agenda, on more occasions than not, I’ll recommend at least 3-4 other speakers to every enquiry, based on my extensive knowledge of the speaker industry and the many speakers within it.

During the call I’ll help you to identify your exact needs. Only then can I help you find not only the right speaker on any given subject…but the best speaker for the event for your audience.

Selecting a speaker is a daunting process and choosing the right person from the thousands who claim to be amazing can seem impossible. Clearly knowledge and understanding of who’s who is key.

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Kimberley Marlor said…

Jay delivered an amazing keynote speech at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants conference. The whole room listened to a awe inspiring but very humble account which chartered his journey from “Battlefield to Boardroom”. It was a very engaging presentation, humorous but very thought provoking with lots of great nuggets of information on why focus, drive, planning is important, but also the need to continually survey your surrounding and watch out for those curved balls, catch them, learn from them and move on.

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MOD said…

Allen is as motivating on stage and he was motivated to succeed within my Regiment. He has intrinsically linked the success we shared in Bosnia & Kosovo, with the success he is now demonstrating within his own business. Having recently presented his ‘Battlefield2Boardroom’ speech to both Junior Officers & Senior Non-Commissioned Officers as part of a resettlement conference, his understanding and humorous interpretation of transferable and non-transferable skills was the highlight of the entire event – Well done

Assistant Chief of Staff (Health)

Liam Fitzmorris said…

I’ve heard some speakers in my time, and Jay was up there with the best

In all my years attending workshops, webinars, conferences and the likes, I can count on one hand the amount of speakers I’ve hard that have captivated an entire audience from start to finish. That takes some doing, and Jay did it seamlessly.

Events Director

Hannah.G said…

Jay’s Masterclass entitled GET BIG or Go Home, has turned the way we grade our customers on its head. I want to focus on building our raving fans and so grateful he shared how to accomplish this. It was insightful, engaging, very educational and most revealing. I’d recommend it to anyone serious about building long term relations with their clients.

Operations Director

John Turnbull said…

Just completed the GET BIG or Go Home Masterclass with Jay. “I loved it” – The final UN slide really resonated with me. We are a Social Communications company but I think we need to think bigger on how we impact some of the significant challenges facing the world. – Jay was engaging, very well prepared and willing to provide the help and support, tailoring his content to each person on the course, exceptional.

Managing Director
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