David Allen is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, leadership coach, corporate trainer, and author. He is the author of two books, Decoding Body Language and Leadership in the Trees.David brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience, with the South African Police Service and has received training for and worked alongside specialized police units.
He has instructed numerous programs through the MPTC and the Municipal Police Institute (MPI). His instruction focuses on practical supervisory skills that translate directly to leadership in the field. He specializes in leadership development, communication skills, body language analysis, and personal growth while equipping teams and individuals with practical strategies to enhance professional and personal success.
David is also a successful entrepreneur, the Director of the award-winning leadership program at Village Camps, Switzerland, and co-director of Camp Solomon which runs successful leadership and resilience programs in South Africa. He regularly speaks at the New Jersey State Attorney General’s Delta Law Enforcement program and is a regular speaker in the USA and has enjoyed repeat bookings at Babson College, Bentley University, and Harvard University Police Department.
His personal interactions with iconic South African leaders, such as former President Nelson Mandela, and other public figures have taught him the value of effective leadership that unites people using proactive solutions and thinking instead of dividing them in fear, negativity and anger.