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Eleanor Allen is the CEO of the World Flourishing Organization and Catapult for Change, driving workplace transformation and global excellence through human-centric innovation. With over a decade of C-suite experience in Fortune 500 companies and international nonprofits, Eleanor has built an unparallelled knowledge base. With experience in over 50 countries, Eleanor’s accomplished speaking career alongside a multifaceted career allows her the versatility to present in both Spanish and English.

As a visionary leader, registered Professional Engineer, keynote speaker, board member, and certified executive coach, Eleanor Allen leverages her diverse expertise to drive positive change world-wide. With her extensive leadership experience, Eleanor Allen is dedicated to improving workplace wellbeing, organizational culture, and driving peak performance by optimizing human flourishing. 

 Eleanor Allen’s contributions to engineering, particularly in water infrastructure and sustainability, led to her induction into the National Academy of Engineering in 2020. A distinguished alumna of UC Berkeley and Tufts University, Eleanor Allen’s mission is to provide leaders with actionable blueprints for prosperity and guide them through complex challenges while also helping their personal flourishing. 

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Unlocking Business Success through Workplace Flourishing: A Strategic Advantage 

By embracing flourishing, organizations can experience a 20% increase in productivity and a 54% boost in employee wellness, resulting in higher engagement, resilience, and innovation. This approach not only mitigates burnout but also enhances brand value and competitiveness.

Understanding the brain science behind flourishing, and the complexities around human behavior change, are key to achieving the benefits of a flourishing workplace. In this keynote, Eleanor will share example frameworks and metrics that are successfully being used to make flourishing an asset for organizational culture and balance sheets. The keynote will also explore how flourishing can become a key metric in boardroom strategy, driving long-term success and profitability while reducing employee turnover, healthcare costs, and absenteeism. By integrating flourishing practices into their culture, businesses can position themselves as industry leaders, attracting top talent while also building employee loyalty.

From Burnout to Brilliance – Engaging and Retaining Employees in the New World of Work

With remote and hybrid work becoming permanent fixtures, companies must adapt their cultures to reduce burnout and foster employee well-being. New research highlights what strategies are working and what needs to evolve. In this keynote, Eleanor will share how intentional companies are lowering burnout rates while boosting engagement and retention, creating healthier, more productive work environments.

From Gen Z to Baby Boomers: Creating a Thriving Workplace Across Generations

Did you know that over 75% of employees worldwide are disengaged at work? This lack of enthusiasm leads to high turnover and erodes organizational culture. In this talk, we’ll explore how motivations differ across generations—from Gen Z to Baby Boomers—and what it takes to create a workplace where every employee feels valued, committed, and driven to succeed.

The Flourishing Factor: Why Employee Well-Being is Good Business

The secret to business success might be simpler than you think: employee well-being. This talk reveals the powerful connection between flourishing employees and higher profitability, reduced turnover, and enhanced customer experiences. Discover why organizations that invest in measuring and improving employee flourishment see transformative results—and how yours can, too.

From Engineer to Executive: Turning Technical Skills into Leadership Strengths

Engineers are known for their analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, but how do these skills translate to leadership? In this talk, Eleanor shows how technical experts can cultivate communication and listening skills to become dynamic leaders. Learn how to leverage your engineering mindset to excel in executive roles and lead with both strategy and empathy.

From Friction to Function: Transforming Team Dynamics for Peak Performance

Dysfunctional teams can drag down an entire organization, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. This keynote provides proven strategies for turning friction into collaboration and dysfunction into high performance. Discover how to create the right incentives and goals that build trust, resolve conflict, and foster a culture of teamwork, driving your team to achieve a shared vision and sustained success.

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