Alan Stafford, MBA

Alan Stafford is a professional speaker, organizational development consultant, and author of the book, "Making Companies Work." As President of Stafford Speaking and Consulting, he travels the United States showing companies how to develop effective leaders, create productive teams, and deliver legendary customer service. Alan does this through keynote speeches, seminars, workshops, and corporate retreats. More than an entertaining speaker, he delivers real value that attendees can use immediately on the job and at home.

Most Popular Programs

• Developing Effective Leaders
• Building Teams that Get Along and Get things Done
• Legenary Customer Service as a Competitive Advantage
• A New Way to Manage and Motivate People
• Branding's Not Just for Cowboys

He consults with companies on communications, business relationships, and customer service/retention, and coaches executives on leadership issues, personal productivity, and personal relationships. Alan has an MBA and an MHA, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Despite his strong background in healthcare and technology, he speaks to and consults with companies in all industries and sectors. Alan is also a certified coach who mentors other coaches, and is an instructor for a major coaching school.

On the personal side, Alan grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. His family would have been called trailer trash, but they couldn't afford a trailer. The only kid in his neighborhood to graduate from high school, he not only finished college, but went on to accumulate three post-graduate degrees. A multi-sport athlete, Alan later took up coaching, working with adults and children, teams and individuals, in 7 different sports. He later became a business consultant and executive coach, transferring his coaching principles to the business world. Today, more than 90% of Alan's athletes and business clients have achieved PR's (Personal Records or Personal Bests).

Among other dubious achievements however, he has also been a baseball umpire and a soccer referree. A slow learner in some ways, Alan also ran for public office twice (state and federal). The perfection in this-as coaches like to say-is that he now has full understanding of his faults, weaknesses, and deficiencies courtesy of his athletic and political opponents. Since it would be difficult to insult him in new and unique ways, Alan has the gift of being able to focus totally on the client's needs.

Message from Alan: "As a professional speaker and consultant, I value my relationships with both my individual clients and with the speakers' bureaus I work with. Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and loyalty are values of mine."

Why Hire Alan Stafford? 

Alan is a Speaker, a Teacher, and a Coach. Many speakers are more entertainment than content driven. Alan’s audiences receive useful information they can use immediately to improve their careeers and their personal lives. Heavy on the content, but delivered in an entertaining way that makes them glad to be there and makes you the hero of the meeting.

Alan Has A Proven Track Record And Experience. Alan is a full-time speaker and consultant. His speeches, seminars, and workshops are delivered to business owners and executives throughout the United States. Alan has also trained other coaches on coaching and mentoring techniques throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Can you afford to risk your meeting and reputation on less experienced part-time “speakers” who have other day jobs? 

Alan Is Prepared. Alan spends considerable time customizing his presentations so that his material deals with your people, your challenges, your competition and your needs. He does his own research to deliver a presentation that is relevant to your group. Alan’s goal is to make your meeting a success and to make you look good!

Alan Gives Extra ValueWorksheets and special handout materials.E-mail to participants prior to meeting to encourage participation and/or to motivate.Articles for your newsletter or magazine to promote Alan’s program prior to the meeting and then to reinforce it long after Alan has left.Follow-up to all participants by e-mail to thank them and to summarize the program. Plus … Alan will not “run off” after his presentation. He comes early and stays late. He is usually available before the presentation for dinners, receptions, and pre-program conferences. Alan also likes to stay afterward to answer personal questions and concerns. He enjoys getting to know the program participants and organizers. 

Alan Is Affordable. Alan’s fees are in line with speakers having similar or even fewer qualifications. He will work with you to keep to your budget. Discounts can often be arranged for multiple presentations.

Alan Is “Low Maintenance” and Easy To Work With. Alan is flexible and will help in any way possible to make your meeting the best. He understands that it's a performance, not a lecture. 

Alan Is An Author with 3 Books Completed. This is a definite meeting draw! More credibility is given to someone who has written books than someone who has not.

Alan Has Real Life Experience. Alan is not just another motivational speaker, but a “real life” practitioner with practical, “how to” solutions and proven results. Besides his extensive academic background, he has started 4 companies and served as a corporate executive. He draws on a vast base of experience. He walks the walk. 

Most important of all, Alan will provide your audience with a fast-paced, interactive, energetic, high content, fun, non-boring and easy to understand presentation with information they can use … NOW! Schedule him for your next meeting. Your client will thank you.