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For more than four decades, I’ve studied what actually helps people grow: the choices they make, the habits they practice, and the courage it takes to change, both individually and together.

At heart, I’m deeply curious about human growth, what helps people find meaning, fulfillment, and a stronger connection in their lives and relationships.

Over the course of my life and career, as a therapist, leadership consultant, teacher, and lifelong student of growth, I’ve seen the same principles surface again and again. The skills that help us thrive personally are often the same ones that strengthen our relationships and shape our lives.

I'm pleased to say that most of my courses are highly rated and best sellers in their respective categories on Udemy. That's because I have many years of professional experience and I care about quality and thoroughly research to understand a topic before I create a course.

Plus, I really care about you, my students. I want you to have the best experience possible as you go through my courses.

My Professional Journey

In 1992, I co-founded the Center for Organizational Design and worked with worked with top Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T Capital, Coach Leatherware, The US Forest Service, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Honeywell, Proctor & Gamble, and Hewlett Packard, as well as many small and medium-sized businesses.

We helped companies improve their leadership, clarify their business strategy, streamline their design (processes, structure and systems) and change corporate cultures by implementing high performance teams in which employees could “feel and act like partners in the business.”

Through the Center, my partner and I trained and certified over 1,500 trainers and consultants from around the world, providing them with access to our extensive library of over 70 leadership and team development modules. These programs have now been taught thousands of times, touching the lives of countless individuals across the globe.

Prior to consulting, I co-founded (with my father, the late C. Kay Allen) the Human Development Institute, where I spent a decade providing individual and marriage counseling. In addition, I also created and taught in-depth programs for the general public to help people move beyond limitations and lead more fulfilling lives.

Here are just few testimonials of people who have been through my curriculum:

"Literally thousands of professionals are exposed each year to Roger Allen’s material and the ripple effect has changed people's lives, made work easy, faster and better. Almost weekly I get rave reviews on his material. I cannot say enough about this man and his writings. I have purchased cases of his books and material to share with others." Jim Ullery, President, Center for Organizational Energy

"In my career as a specialist providing treatment to adolescents and their families, I have seen many parenting theories, models and books but nothing which rises to the stature of this work by Dr. Allen." Michael E. Berrett, Ph.D., Psychologist, nationally known clinical teacher, and CEO of Center for Change

“As a counselor, I found the insights and strategies to be incredibly valuable. The knowledge and skills have not only deepened my understanding…and enriched my ability to support other families in navigating the challenges they face. I was particularly impressed by your emphasis on fostering open communication and building strong relationships within families. Your strategies for effective communication, active listening, and conflict resolution are not only applicable but also transformative. With utmost enthusiasm, I wholeheartedly recommend this course to fellow counselors, parents, and anyone invested in fostering positive family dynamics.” Najiha Khan, Student Counselor AKES program

“I want so much to express my deepest love and gratitude for teaching me in such a beautiful way those principles of truth that literally changed my life overnight. I have never been happier. The things I learned from you have set me free because I have learned to love myself and to be completely open and honest. It’s amazing that I have lived my whole life for others approval but I’m so excited to have the rest of my life to do it my way.” Sally Hollingshead, student in Roger’s personal development program.