The Road2Utopia

The Road2Utopia

The sequel to my first book, Battlefield2Boardroom is this ‘The Road2Utopia (and how to take a short cut)’

Almost immediately after Battlefield2Boardroom was first published, readers began to contact me and advise, it’s a great read however probably more geared towards larger businesses where they already have staff and teams of people.

They wanted to know if there was something I could write for Solopreneurs, start up’s, Micro business owners, but also for those in employment and NOT business owners.

The Road2Utopia is more a book of self-discovery, helping EVERYONE to understand the importance of SELF and to answer the question WHY?

Why me? and Why now?

It’s specifically written for anyone struggling to determine their own WHY, or why they are doing what they are doing, and whether it’s congruent with what they want to achieve, both in business and in life.

It’s ALSO a means of measuring whether you’re ‘on course’ to hit your goals and whether they were the right goals to be set in the first place!

I sincerely hope you enjoy the read, which can be sourced for :

Jay is a gifted speaker and presenter whom I have had the pleasure to hear on several occasions, and I can recommend him with confidence.

George Anderson Chairman, WPA Healthcare

Jay's unique presentations draw on his military experience and relate them back to the business situations we all face daily with exceptional clarity and a strong motivational call to action.

Martyn Weller Area Manager, Cultural Brands Ltd

I recently attended one of Jay's highly interactive masterclasses, and was literally blown away with the emotion, connectivity and openness from Jay. I've seen many speakers, but non quite as open and honest about their own lives to demonstrate the transformation which unfolds. My colleagues and I really enjoyed the day, got far more than we had envisaged, and are now busy working on applying our learnings for the greater benefit of all.

J.Callum Norton Enterprise

Having had the privilege of hearing Jay a number of times, I can say unreservedly he is one of the greatest, most inspiring and thought provoking people I have ever met. From the moment he enters stage, he gets you in the palm of his hands and keeps you there transfixed as he moves you to another level - a truly professional, honest and no nonsense guy. You must see it to believe it. He is without doubt up there with the best.

Bob Mullard CEO Triform Group

Jay recently spoke at an event I hosted as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. His speech immediately captured the audience, as he carefully guided them on a journey of self discovery. It was truly an amazing presentation, filled with emotion, enthusiasm and MANY easy to use 'take aways' for us to implement. He gave an 'above and beyond presentation from start to finish and the effect he had on everyone present was almost hypnotic, enabling people to realise their own goals, current hurdles and most importantly how to smash through them to achieve.

D.Torrington Doing Business for Yourself

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”

Maj. Gen J.Rowan Assistant Chief of Staff (Health)

“I have had the pleasure of hearing Jay Allen as keynote speaker and presenter on a number of occasions and subsequently booked him to speak at several Regional events & 2 National Events (National Annual Conference 2013 & 2015). Whilst each event has had a very different audience, both in regard to size and profession; attendees at all events have reported to find him ‘both highly informative and utterly inspirational’. Jay is great fun and very easy to work with and a great contact to have”

Emma Smailes Regional Event Coordinator

“I have worked with Jay many times over the past 3 years. In all my dealings with him, his commitment, enthusiasm, understanding of requirement, delivery and support have been first class. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to speak at any event, and wish him every continued success”

Stuart Johnson Business Coach

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.

Kimberley Marlor Management Accountant

Over the course of one masterclass, Jay has absolutely blown my mind. He has such a different way of thinking. I’ve taken away so much but am really going to take time to think about how to implement even one or two of the many golden nuggets he shared, which I know each and every one will make a huge different to me and my business.

I've just completed a masterclass with Jay Allen. "Pay into the emotional bank balance" REALLY spoke to me and my business right now. I’m going to develop a game called U.N. Bingo as a result of Jay’s last slide it really did make me think. We think we’re doing good in our business but are we really doing good? I love the suggestion of unlimited holidays – but can we really do that?

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.