Diane Allen

15 Year Concertmaster • Flow State Expert • Musician • Best-Selling Author Keynote Speaker on Employee Engagement, Resilience, and High Performance
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Domestic In-Person (USA):

$15,000 - $25,000*

International In-Person:

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$10,000 - $15,000*

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Bend, Oregon, USA

About

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, enabling them to navigate disruption, combat burnout, 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.

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Topics

Activate the Flow State and Turn ‘All’ Talent into ‘Top’ Talent

Find the Energy of Influence

Unlock Your Genius – Love What You Do

All keynotes can be customized to fit the audience and industry needs and can be delivered in person or virtually.

Videos

youtube.com/watch?v=zck60I9bJEg&feature=youtu.be
The Flow Advantage (Teaser) with Diane Allen Keynote Speaker Musician
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYfqMXTW0CM
The Flow Advantage: Documentary with Diane Allen | Keynote Speaker Musician
https://vimeo.com/1117466203
Demo Reel: Watch Diane Speak
https://www.ted.com/talks/diane_allen_how_to_find_flow_and_lose_yourself_in_it?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomsharehttps://www.ted.com/talks/diane_allen_how_to_find_flow_and_lose_yourself_in_it?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
How To Find "Flow" (And Lose Yourself In It)

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Testimonials

"I’ve seen a lot of speakers over the past nearly 30 years. Every now and then, someone steps into their lane so fully, you can’t help but take notice. Diane Allen knows her lane. FLOW is her space. She owns it and watching her work in it is genuinely inspiring. I had the chance to see Diane speak at two recent events, and both times, I was reminded what it looks like when someone brings depth, clarity, and conviction to a message they’ve clearly lived. If your team is navigating burnout, disengagement, or the need for more meaning in their work, Diane’s work on flow state and purpose-driven performance is worth your time. As a fellow musician and someone who’s spent decades in the speaker world, I don’t use the word Bookable lightly. Diane is bookable, and then some."

Christa Haberstock, Founder
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"Not only was Diane easy to work with, 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."

Robbie Heacock
Associate Director/Event Planner, Stringfellow Management Group

"Thank you for sharing your beautiful music and presentation with our group. It was so engaging. People expressed their enthusiasm to me, and talked about how they were affected and inspired by the program. It was so interesting to learn about some of the neurological occurrences when we are in and out of the flow state. Additionally, we appreciated how you tailored the message to provide tips not only for senior leadership and managers, but also for individual contributors. Your presentation provided great information we can use immediately."

Vera Wallace
VP of Programs ATD Fort Worth/Mid-Cities

“Thank you for speaking for MPI Oregon. You are a pleasure to work with and I really wish all speakers were half as kind, helpful, and flexible as you. Your professionalism is unparalleled. Meeting Planners are lucky to have you in their contacts.”

Chase Brunson
CMP Convention Services Manager Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square

"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Diane Allen for our recent Ladies Who Lead program, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Diane has a seamless ability to weave storytelling and inspirational messages with her extraordinary violin playing in a way that feels both genuine and deeply moving. Her approachable style and authentic presence created a safe and welcoming space where honest and real conversations could flourish. She is a truly delightful human being, and any organization would be fortunate to have her as a speaker to inspire and engage their members or customers.”

Megan Denhardt, Event Producer
Denhardt Productions, Education Consultant, Associations West

"As President of the National Procurement Institute for the 2023-2024 term, I was honored to have Diane as the opening keynote for our 56th Annual Conference. In the ever-evolving field of procurement, professionals face complex challenges that demand focus, adaptability, and resilience. Diane’s insights into achieving peak performance and engagement are highly relevant to our industry, particularly as we navigate rapid technological advancements, strategic decision-making, and leadership development. Her approach to cultivating motivation, confidence, and alignment with purpose resonates with professionals at all levels, which made her an ideal speaker for our conference. I would highly recommend Diane as a speaker for any organization. Her expertise and engaging presentation style would undoubtedly inspire and equip your attendees with practical strategies to excel in their roles."

Blake Skiles, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPM, CPP, CPC

"Diane was incredibly easy to work with… Responsive, engaging, and offered her services when a breakout speaker canceled at the last minute. It made my job easy. In reference to her inspiring presentation, she met individuals where they were at, for which I’m very grateful."

Marcy Engle, Speaker Liaison 2023
Virginia SHRM

"I speak at and attend a lot of conferences. And, as often as not, I skip the keynotes. They rarely

add any unique insight into my personal or professional life and my time would have been better

spent in a breakout session with actionable information. Weird way to start a recommendation, I know. But Diane's keynote at the North Texas SHRM Annual Conference delivered real value. Her insight into finding one's own flow state and how to build a work environment that helps teams work in flow was excellent. The presentation was interactive and it never felt coerced or inauthentic."

Mike Coffey, President
Imperative Information Group, Good Morning, HR Podcast Host, Texas SHRM State Director Elect