A successful job interview can transform your life.
The job market is more competitive than ever today. Over 70% of employers reject candidates because they’ve failed to perform well at interview. There is no prize for second place.
Job interviews are life-changing events. The success, or otherwise, can define your career trajectory, shape your peer group, and upgrade your lifestyle.
Surveys from career sites such as LinkedIn report between 70-90% of people experience raised levels of nervousness and anxiety before interviews.
It’s not just you!
You can learn how to be at your very best and most influential when it matters, so that you’re the person they want to hire.
Easily establish strong rapport
Be relaxed and engaging under pressure
Think clearly and communicate precisely
Be confident and persuasive
About Allan
Over my thirty years in the Recruitment and Executive Search industry I’ve been involved in organising and preparing people for literally thousands of interviews.
Many people seem to be great at creating unnecessary pressure for themselves, losing the ability to communicate with the clarity required to convince others of their value. You will be surprised how easy it is to make the changes you need to massively improve your performance.
The programme I’ve put together is the culmination of the training I’ve undertaken, its’ practical application, and the training and coaching of many individuals who have had great success. I’ve used this stuff extensively, and I’ve trained and coached relentlessly
I’m certified as a Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Trainer and Master Business Practitioner with the co-creator of NLP, Dr. Richard Bandler. I first trained with him in 1997. NLP is a model for excellence, and my interest has always been in its value and practical application in business communication.
I’m also a Founding Member of the Cialdini Institute and a Cialdini Certified Professional, Trainer and Coach. Why does this matter? Robert Cialdini is regarded as the world’s leading thinker in Persuasion and Influence, and his work is worth studying. He is considered the “Godfather of Influence,” and his evidence-based Seven Principles of Persuasion are cornerstones of the sales practices at companies such as Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Kimberly-Clark, Coca-Cola, KPMG, Ericsson, Merrill Lynch, Nationwide Insurance, Prudential, Kimberly-Clark, Harvard University, RE/MAX, Thomson Reuters, Ogilvy... the list is endless.
My book, Effortless Persuasion, is a guide through some of the key elements of my work
Testimonials
“Having experienced Allan's coaching and training first hand, I can say that he is extraordinary in his ability to help you be the best that you can be in key situations. Especially in those make or break moments that can literally be life changing.
Allan has a unique ability to listen to a conversation or watch an interaction and give detailed feedback at a granular level that is easy to apply because of its specificity. I thoroughly recommend Allan as a trainer and coach to anyone or any team that - quite simply - wants to be the best that they can be.”
James Lascelles
Author of The 3D Workplace: Making Work Work Better
“Allan is more than generous in sharing what makes up his strategies for success. As a business consultant and trainer, Allan is well-skilled in both presenting information and getting to the point of critical change when helping others.”
John La Valle
Society of NLP President
Co-Author with Dr Richard Bandler, Persuasion Engineering
“I have known Allan for two decades, he is a dedicated hiring and Training professional who helped me tremendously in the past. I highly recommend him.”
Pritash Mathur
Global South Asia Managing Director
HSBC
“Allan is both highly personable and professional in all his dealings. He is a pleasure to work with and brings a terrific combination of industry expertise and commercial awareness to his clients. A very solid business partner.”
Jason Chipchase
Managing Director, Chadlington Brewery
“While working with Allan it was immediately clear he has a deep understanding of human nature and the role language plays in the creation of the right mindsets needed for influential communication.
He produced fascinating insights into how the above practically feeds into tangible improvements directly related to both successful business activities and overall productivity.”
Steve England
Founder, Zepko
“Allan is a guy who you can completely trust to deliver exactly what you ask and need. Spends time up front to understand your business, your goals and how you operate. Then he delivers consistently. Always a pleasure to work with someone who ‘gets it’.”
Bill Kane
CEO, Merlin Consultancy (Global) Ltd.
“I am excited to write this recommendation to Allan for his continued outstanding contributions as both a trainer and coach for our global team.
Allan brought an exceptional level of expertise to our organisation, significantly enhancing the capabilities of our employees at all levels. Through months of group training and personalized coaching sessions, he empowered our employees with invaluable tools and insights.
His guidance in coaching our team members on effective communication, tone management, and conversational strategies proved to be transformative. Allan not only shared theoretical concepts but also offered practical, real-world scenarios that resonated with our team, enabling them to create successful interactions with candidates and clients. His emphasis on active listening and thoughtful responses had a positive impact on how our employees engaged with candidates and clients. Allan's commitment to individual growth was evident in his tailored approach to coaching. He took the time to understand each person's strengths and areas for improvement, crafting personalized strategies that played to their unique qualities.
In summary, Allan is an exceptional trainer and coach that has a deep passion for developing others. His guidance has undeniably elevated our team's ability to excel in executive search. I am confident that any organisation seeking to enhance their employees' effectiveness and communication skills would greatly benefit from his expertise.”
Adam Nuzie
Chief Commercial Officer
Pacific International