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Keynote SpeakerKevin Allen

Expert on emotional intelligence and its practical application in the workplace, Founder & CEO Emotified, E I Games Corporation

Publishers Weekly called him the “Modern day mad man,” others the “Billion-dollar man” and still others the “Priceless pitch man.” Kevin Allen led a storied career at the top of ad giant McCann WorldGroup. There he led the development of the Priceless platform for Mastercard. Later, he was named Chief... Read more

Biography

Publishers Weekly called him the “Modern day mad man,” others the “Billion-dollar man” and still others the “Priceless pitch man.” Kevin Allen led a storied career at the top of ad giant McCann WorldGroup. There he led the development of the Priceless platform for Mastercard. Later, he was named Chief Growth Officer at the Interpublic Group of Companies. He has worked with marketers around the world in countless categories—everything from Johnson and Johnson to China Mobile. Kevin was a key advisor to NYC Mayors and an early player in New York City’s renaissance. He was a member of the board of the AIDS quilt during one of its most momentous times.

Kevin Allen is Founder & CEO of E I Games, creators of online simulations and courseware in Emotional Intelligent business skills, in topics including Leadership, Diversity, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Communication, in use at companies such as Google, Oracle, Expedia, and Universities like Arizona State, the Duke University and the Harvard School of Design.

He is the author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, The Hidden Agenda: A Proven Way to Win Business and Create a Following, and the emotional intelligence leadership work entitled, The Case of the Missing Cutlery, A Leadership Course for the Rising Star and his contribution to gamification thought leadership, Emotify! The Power of the Human Element in Game-Based Learning, Serious Games and Experiential Education.

Kevin Allen Holds a PhD in Management specializing in Organizational Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Marketing From Adelphi University and a BA in Political Science from Dowling College. He an Adjunct Professor of Marketing and Advertising at Florida Atlantic University. His is a Fellow at Ball State University, a visiting lecturer at North Carolina State, Grinnell College, and the Harvard School of Design. He is an Advisory Board member of the Graduate business program at the University of Phoenix Global Campus and the Wilson Center at Grinnell College.

"He was not only the best speaker I've seen since joining Google, it's possible he may have been the most engaging speaker I have ever listened to" Google
"Inspiring workshop - truly a breakthrough in going beyond numbers and facts to core human values.” Oracle
​"The secret to winning new business." Forbes

Popular Talks by Kevin Allen

  • The Buoyant Leader

    Buoyancy is a phenomenon whereby, as a leader, you float because the people you have inspired believe you should. They believe in you because you have understood, connected with, and ignited the deep desire that lies in their hearts.

  • Where Al Meets El

    The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Al Development. One of the biggest revolutions in commerce is Al, but its successful application rests on a fundamental truth, its recipients and engagers are human. To unlock Al’s true potential is to infuse and guide its development with the power of emotional intelligence.

  • Winning with E.I.

    How to Chase, Pitch and Win is a lively veteran pitchman’s guide to winning every pitch you make for the prized accounts you seek.