Skip to main content

AI – Strategy or Just Tech-Upgrade

AI – STRATEGY OR JUST TECH-UPGRADE?


Where are the opportunities to use AI in your professional practice to gain better clarity, faster insight, stronger controls and strengthening your operations?

  1. Faster, more accurate financial operations;
  2. Better budgeting and forecasting;
  3. Stronger financial controls and risk management;
  4. Improved transparency and communication;
  5. Workforce realities;
  6. Policy, ethics and governance implications;
  7. Financial Strategy for long term Planning.

Dr. Allan Colman is an accomplished professional, combining 3 decades of leadership successes along with sales acceleration. From leading a 5,600 employee public agency, to clients who have produced millions of dollars of new business, he is recognized as a leader in strengthening operational structures which continue to perform. Allan is a Professor at California State University Dominguez Hills. His keynotes and seminars contain humor and memorable keys to success.

Have Allan at your event

Would you like Dr. Colman to speak at your event? Get in touch with us!

    Continue reading

    Mastering the Leadership Octopus

    A cartoon of an octopus on roller skates

    Mastering the Leadership Octopus

    An Octopus on Roller Skates

    A cartoon of an octopus on roller skates

    In today’s fast-paced and interconnected landscape, leadership is akin to navigating a complex ecosystem demanding simultaneous attention – affectionately known as the “LEADERSHIP OCTOPUS.” It’s actually been described as an

    “Octopus on roller skates!”

    Rather than feeling pulled in multiple directions, participants will explore how to transform these demanding “arms” into levers for strategic advantage. This Keynote directly addresses the challenge of orchestrating core functions such as Strategy, Finance, Communication, Innovation, Revenue Generation, Talent Development, Culture and Stakeholder Relationships with precision and impact.

    This session distills the complexity of arms reaching out in so many different directions while trying not to crash. It reduces the focus into SIX FUNDAMENTAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES essential for achieving sustained organizational success and personal effectiveness:

    1. Open Listening – building alignment and engagement through clear, honest dialogue;
    2. Decisive Action – overcoming analysis paralysis to make timely, impactful decisions;
    3. Strategic Clarity – communicating a compelling vision and ensuring aligned execution;
    4. Unwavering Accountability – fostering a culture of ownership for all outcomes;
    5. Integrity-Driven Trust – taking minor risks while cultivating robust relationships foundational to influence and collaboration;
    6. Exemplary Standards – leaving a legacy which embody high benchmarks that inspire excellence.

    Participants will walk-through each of the “arms” – what they represent, why they matter an how to strengthen them without feeling like being pulled apart.

    As a most engaging presentation, using humor, relatability and insight for a leadership audience. It blends actionable frameworks with strategic insights. Participants will leave equipped with a clear model to enhance their leadership capacity, strengthen their team’s performance, and ultimately drive superior results in their organizations.


    Dr. Allan Colman is an accomplished professional, combining 3 decades of leadership successes along with sales acceleration. From leading a 5,600 employee public agency, to clients who have produced millions of dollars of new business, he is recognized as a leader in strengthening operational structures which continue to perform. Allan is a Professor at California State University Dominguez Hills. His keynotes and seminars contain humor and memorable keys to success.

    Have Allan at your event

    Would you like Dr. Colman to speak at your event? Get in touch with us!

      Continue reading

      Proactive Insights For Leadership Impact and Revenue Growth

      PROVOCATIVE INSIGHTS FOR LEADERSHIP IMPACT and REVENUE GROWTH

      1. Don’t Kiss Frogs
      2. Don’t Talk Too Much
      3. Don’t Miss the Next Bus
      4. Don’t Sell What You Have
      5. Don’t Chase 2 Rabbits at the Same Time
      6. Leaders Educate “Head-Nodders”
      7. Keep Your Brand “Smell Free”
      8. Avoid “Groundhog Days”
      9. Maximize Rejection
      10. Be a Mentor and Tormentor

      Dr. Allan Colman is an accomplished professional, combining 3 decades of leadership successes along with sales acceleration. From leading a 5,600 employee public agency, to clients who have produced millions of dollars of new business, he is recognized as a leader in strengthening operational structures which continue to perform. Allan is a Professor at California State University Dominguez Hills. His keynotes and seminars contain humor and memorable keys to success.

      Have Allan at your event

      Would you like Dr. Colman to speak at your event? Get in touch with us!

        Continue reading

        The 90-Day Revenue Sprint

        THE 90-DAY REVENUE SPRINT

        2-3 Hour “Catapult” Workshop

        “The 90-DAY REVENUE SPRINT” isn’t just a workshop; it’s a transformational experience designed to catapult participants towards their revenue goals with unmatched speed and efficiency.

        In the fast-paced world of sales and business growth, “The 90-DAY REVENUE SPRINT” emerges as a revolutionary approach, distinctively crafted for those eager to leave traditional methods behind and charge forward with speed and precision. This intensive workshop, designed in cooperation with the seasoned experts at Made For Success in Sammamish, Washington, strips away the unnecessary, focusing purely on sales execution as the vehicle for rapid revenue acceleration. Over the course of a 2-3 hour “Catapult” workshop, participants are immersed in a dynamic environment where actions reign supreme over plans, and the art of visualizing key leads through a simplified, graphic lead-generating approach is unveiled. It’s a program where the only goal is to sprint towards success, propelled by actionable strategies and clear insights.

        Upon completing this groundbreaking program, attendees will gain invaluable insights and skills, including:

        • Accelerated Business Growth: Learn to rapidly increase new business opportunities using targeted, action-oriented strategies.
        • Enhanced Prospect Engagement: Discover how to double your meetings and prospects by effectively identifying and engaging your target audience.
        • Optimization of Hidden Assets: Uncover and leverage the hidden assets within your organization or sales strategy to maximize outcomes.
        • Streamlined Sales Execution: Master the art of sales execution to significantly accelerate revenue, bypassing traditional, slower marketing approaches.
        • Lead Visualization Techniques: Acquire the skill to visualize and prioritize the most important leads using simplified, graphic lead-generating strategies.

        Dr. Allan Colman is an accomplished professional, combining 3 decades of leadership successes along with sales acceleration. From leading a 5,600 employee public agency, to clients who have produced millions of dollars of new business, he is recognized as a leader in strengthening operational structures which continue to perform. Allan is a Professor at California State University Dominguez Hills. His keynotes and seminars contain humor and memorable keys to success.

        Have Allan at your event

        Would you like Dr. Colman to speak at your event? Get in touch with us!

          Continue reading

          ARE YOU “ROLLING” ALONG?

          The Business Accelerator Wheel©

          CX = Client Experience

          CX, or client experience, provides marketeers like you embarking on pitch meetings after going through the first steps in our Business Accelerator Wheel, with a deeper understanding of the value you need to present. In selling, you need to give significant attention to your client/customer’s experiences in order to understand their needs.

          Continue reading

          HOW MANY BUSSES HAVE YOU MISSED?

          Opportunities are like busses. If you miss one, another will be coming along.

          Sir Richard Branson

          5. LEADERS TAKE RISKS

          Exceptional Leadership Law number 5 is taking risks. Risk-taking is often the difference between success and failure as a leader, especially in setting targets to grow new products and services, and to enter new markets. Too often, leaders only look inward, reinventing the same old products or problems. But in today’s business world, the imperative needs to look outward and not just refine what already exists. This is a key to developing the reputation as an innovative thinker.

          Continue reading

          “We are your Mentors and Tormentors!”

          ARE YOU HOLDING STAFF ACCOUNTABLE

          4. Exceptional Leadership – Accountability

          The weakest link in the Exceptional Leadership chain is accountability, i.e. following up. Having worked with hundreds of firms, companies and agencies, what we’ve seen over and over again is this lack of holding people responsible for acting and producing results. And yet, this is a major key to leadership success.

          Continue reading

          3. LEADERS COMMUNICATE DECISIONS

          The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog!

          Frederick the Great

          Third in the Leadership Laws is communicating decisions to those who will implement them. Your clarity matters—not just for your team, but also for the marketplace, investors, and media. Know the people you rely on, and build strong connections; effective leaders make communication a two-way street.

          Continue reading

          DO YOU REALLY MAKE DECISIONS?

          Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous. You get knocked down by traffic on both sides.

          Margaret Thatcher

          2. LEADERS MAKE DECISIONS

          If your decisions are not clearly communicated and stand out in the minds of your bosses and followers, marketplace and investors, it will be difficult to convert the decisions into action.

          When polled each year about which Super Bowl commercials were the most successful, those whose ads had a repeated presence during the game were ranked as the most successful. Your decisions must do the same – do not just issue them and then stand back. Remain in contact with those you have delegated to lead the implementation.

          If obstacles or delays are encountered, identify ideas for collaboration or new steps to take. And continue to call for direct action.

          Continue reading