
Diane Allen
Activate the Flow State and watch 'All' Talent become 'Top' Talent | Solutions for Employee Engagement, Peak Performance & Happiness backed by Neuroscience & Positive Psychology | Diane Allen is a 15-Year Concertmaster • Flow Expert • Musician • Author • Keynote Speaker
DIANE ALLEN
15 Year Concertmaster • Flow State Expert • Musician • Best-Selling Author
Activate the Flow State and watch ‘All’ Talent become ‘Top’ Talent
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Violinist Diane Allen is an international speaker, thought leader, and best-selling author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do. A 15-year Concertmaster (lead violinist), it was her groundbreaking Flow Strategy™ system that earned her a spot on the TEDxNaperville stage with features on TED, ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. With her Copper Dragon violin, Diane’s experiential programs blend live musical performance, scientific principles, storytelling, positive psychology, inspiration, and actionable takeaways that help leaders and teams activate their flow state so they can be at the top of their talent and create thriving cultures where purpose and passion drive peak performance.
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Violinist Diane Allen is an international speaker, thought leader, and best-selling author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do. She helps leaders and teams activate their flow state, so they can be at the top of their talent and create thriving cultures where purpose and passion drive peak performance.
Her journey into the transformative power of flow began as a young violinist. Feeling bullet-proof with her New York City violin training, she’d show up to auditions with visions of winning the job of her dreams, but fear would get the better part of her.
After ten years of experimentation, Diane made a breakthrough. By focusing deeply on her musical interpretation, she activated the flow state, an optimal state of mind where fear dissolves, and performance soars beyond one’s imagination.
It only took one fearless audition for Diane to become a 15-year Concertmaster (lead violinist) of the Central Oregon Symphony, a beloved violin teacher for 28 years, and author of the Fingerboard Workbook series for violin, viola, cello and bass.
It was her groundbreaking Flow Strategy™ system that earned her a spot on the TEDxNaperville stage with features on TED, ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.
With the elegance of drawing the bow across her Copper Dragon violin, Diane’s experiential programs blend live musical performance, scientific principles, storytelling, positive psychology, inspiration, and actionable takeaways, empowering people to activate their flow state, be in their genius, and love what they do.
DIANE ALLEN
15 Year Concertmaster • Flow State Expert • Musician • Best-Selling Author
Activate the Flow State and watch ‘All’ Talent become ‘Top’ Talent
100 WORD BIO
Violinist Diane Allen is an international speaker, thought leader, and best-selling author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do. A 15-year Concertmaster (lead violinist), it was her groundbreaking Flow Strategy™ system that earned her a spot on the TEDxNaperville stage with features on TED, ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. With her Copper Dragon violin, Diane’s experiential programs blend live musical performance, scientific principles, storytelling, positive psychology, inspiration, and actionable takeaways that help leaders and teams activate their flow state so they can be at the top of their talent and create thriving cultures where purpose and passion drive peak performance.
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Violinist Diane Allen is an international speaker, thought leader, and best-selling author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do. She helps leaders and teams activate their flow state, so they can be at the top of their talent and create thriving cultures where purpose and passion drive peak performance.
Her journey into the transformative power of flow began as a young violinist. Feeling bullet-proof with her New York City violin training, she’d show up to auditions with visions of winning the job of her dreams, but fear would get the better part of her.
After ten years of experimentation, Diane made a breakthrough. By focusing deeply on her musical interpretation, she activated the flow state, an optimal state of mind where fear dissolves, and performance soars beyond one’s imagination.
It only took one fearless audition for Diane to become a 15-year Concertmaster (lead violinist) of the Central Oregon Symphony, a beloved violin teacher for 28 years, and author of the Fingerboard Workbook series for violin, viola, cello and bass.
It was her groundbreaking Flow Strategy™ system that earned her a spot on the TEDxNaperville stage with features on TED, ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.
With the elegance of drawing the bow across her Copper Dragon violin, Diane’s experiential programs blend live musical performance, scientific principles, storytelling, positive psychology, inspiration, and actionable takeaways, empowering people to activate their flow state, be in their genius, and love what they do.
Activate the Flow State and Turn ‘All’ Talent into ‘Top’ Talent
What if top talent wasn’t just a label for a select few, but the norm across your entire workforce?
Enter, the Flow State, an optimal state of mind when people feel their best and perform their best. People in Flow are deeply engaged, at the top of their talent, and driven by purpose. Learning how to activate the Flow State is what turns all talent into top talent.
Flow State Expert Diane Allen, is known for creating a repeatable framework making Flow...
Find the Energy of Influence
“Your actions and words are informative, but your energy inspires and motivates.”
As the Concertmaster of an orchestra for 15 years, Diane mastered the art of leading both the orchestra and the audience without speaking a single word.
Through Diane’s blend of music and experiential learning - her groundbreaking Flow Strategy™ system - participants experience the energy of influence in real-time. Audiences define their unique and influential presence, learn to amplify...
Unlock Your Genius – Love What You Do
“‘Being’ while you’re ‘doing’ is the key to thriving.”
As a Concertmaster for 15 years, Diane knew that playing the right notes wasn’t enough. She was expected to lead a transformational experience for both the orchestra and the audience. Getting into her Flow State was how Diane reliably shifted from doing to being, igniting excellence and purpose, creating a meaningful experience for all.
Guided by her ground-breaking Flow Strategy™ system,...
Speaker in Residence Programs
Activate the Flow State
Training to Turn Inspiration into Action
Six-week jumpstart program designed to help organizations apply Flow strategies immediately after the keynote. Participants receive six weekly videos, each with a theme, lesson, and activity to ignite Flow in the workplace. The program also includes two 60-minute group calls with hot seat coaching for real-time application.
Beyond...
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Idaho SHRM
On-Site
P.D., Conference Chair, Idaho SHRM
Verified @calyx-weaver.comDiane Allen presented as a keynote speaker and in one of our breakout sessions at our 2023 Idaho State Council of SHRM employment law conference in September, 2023. Her approach and subject matter on flow were a refreshing change from the legal topics presented during our conference. The majority of the reviews loved her session and appreciated her playing the violin as she was making points. I would recommend Diane to anyone looking for a speaker.
MPI Chicago Area Chapter
On-Site
B.R.L., Director, Education Content Committee, MPI Chicago Area Chapter
Diane Allen ranks among the best speakers the chapter has had the opportunity to encounter and we were drawn to her unique take on peak performance using the concept of Flow and her ideas around audience engagement. Diane was a consummate professional, very easy to work with and always focused on providing additional value. Our audience was riveted. Someone remarked they’d never seen them more attentive, which is testament to the relevance of her content and Diane’s expertise.
Stringfellow Management Group
Virtual
R.H., Associate Director/Meeting Planner, Stringfellow Management Group
Verified @stringfellowgroup.netFellow Event Planning Decision Maker, I gladly recommend Diane Allen as a speaker for your next event. My organization recently hosted our annual conference, and we were fortunate to have Diane as one of our Keynote Speakers. Not only was Diane easy to work with, she maintained communications, and was very helpful in collaborating on all of the technical details behind the scenes. On the day of her presentation, Diane impressed us with a terrific presentation full of insight, as well as some beautiful music that truly set her session in a different league. I have worked on the planning side of many conferences and events, and it is rare to have such a blend of actionable content with beautiful performance. I am happy to confirm that our attendees were truly impressed and inspired. It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation on behalf of such a dynamic speaker. If you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Robbie Heacock Associate Director/Meeting Planner
ATD Fort Worth/Mid-Cities
Virtual
V.W., VP of Programs, ATD Fort Worth/Mid-Cities
Verified @att.netThank you for sharing your beautiful music and presentation with our group. It was so engaging. People expressed their enthusiasm to me. They were affected and inspired by the program.
Nevada Association of School Administrators
Virtual
J.G., Executive Director, Nevada Association of School Administrators
Verified @gmail.comWe are so fortunate that Diane Allen spoke for the Nevada Association of School Administrators at a time when we were shifting from virtual to in-person classes. Many of our teachers and administrators found the techniques that targeted both stress reduction and high performance simultaneously to be helpful both on a personal level and applicable to the classroom. Diane's presentations are compelling, timely, instructional, and engaging. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a true professional with heart.
ATD-Cascadia
Virtual
S.B., President, ATD-Cascadia
Verified @tdcascadia.orgThank you for your uplifting and very useful presentation to our Chapter. In a word, it was magical! I could see from everyone's reactions how much your message resonated. You have such a unique set of gifts to feed both head and heart. We were all touched and inspired to apply these new insights! All week I've been calling to mind your flow techniques and feel it's helped me be more present. So I'll look forward to future collaborations where we can spread your great work!
DC SHRM
Virtual
R.H., Associate Director, DC SHRM
Verified @stringfellowgroup.netFellow Event Planning Decision Maker, I gladly recommend Diane Allen as a speaker for your next event. My organization recently hosted our annual conference, and we were fortunate to have Diane as one of our Keynote Speakers. Not only was Diane easy to work with, she maintained communications, and was very helpful in collaborating on all of the technical details behind the scenes. On the day of her presentation, Diane impressed us with a terrific presentation full of insight, as well as some beautiful music that truly set her session in a different league. I have worked on the planning side of many conferences and events, and it is rare to have such a blend of actionable content with beautiful performance. I am happy to confirm that our attendees were truly impressed and inspired. It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation on behalf of such a dynamic speaker. If you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Robbie Heacock Associate Director
Delaware SHRM
Virtual
E.P., Chapter Administrator, Delaware SHRM
Diane is a great storyteller who immediately engages the audience by combining her love of music with her experiences of self-empowerment and breaking through performance gaps - all presented wit humor and wisdom. We highly recommend Diane Allen and her message be considered for any SHRM presentation. The comments from our attendees were outstanding.
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- Diane Allen - Author - One Sheet
- Recommendation from DC SHRM
- Recommendation from DE SHRM
- Thank You Steven Brooks
- Recommendation Jeffrey Geihs
- Recommendation from Stringfellow Management Group
- RECOMMENDATION FROM ATD FORT WORTH
- Bureaus & Event Professionals: Diane Allen Speaker Profile
- Idaho SHRM Recommendation
- RECOMMENDATION MPI CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER