Diane Allen is an International Flow State Expert, Keynote Speaker, Thought Leader, and Bestselling 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.
Diane’s journey into the transformative power of flow began as a young violinist. Despite her rigorous New York City training, she would arrive at auditions feeling prepared yet find herself paralyzed by fear when it mattered most. After ten years of experimentation and breakthrough moments, Diane discovered that by focusing deeply on her musical interpretation, she could activate the flow state—an optimal state of mind where fear dissolves and performance soars beyond imagination.
This revelation transformed her career. Following one fearless audition, Diane became the 15-year Concertmaster (lead violinist) of the Central Oregon Symphony. She has also been a beloved violin teacher for 28 years and is the author of the acclaimed Fingerboard Workbook series for violin, viola, cello, and bass.
Through her unique approach, Diane Allen transforms how leaders and teams perform under pressure, helping them create environments where excellence becomes effortless and passion fuels peak performance.
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 experiences 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’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. 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, President,
National Procurement Institute
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 accessible to people from all walks of life. Backed by positive psychology and neuroscience, Diane’s systems on activating Flow awakens untapped potential, sustainable peak performance, and happiness.
As a 15-year Concertmaster, Diane led over 100 musicians and moved thousands of audience members, all without saying a word. Her ability to play a high-precision instrument while leading with presence came from discovering how to activate her Flow State on demand. In Flow, she consistently performed at the top of her talent, fully aligned with her most authentic self, all in a way that refueled her (not drained).
In this immersive keynote, Diane blends music, neuroscience, and experiential learning so every employee can discover how to work at the top of their abilities. The result: unlocking a culture of authenticity, excellence, and a workplace people don’t want to leave.
Tangible Takeaways:
“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 – audiences experience the energy of influence in real-time. Audiences define their unique and influential presence, learn to amplify it, and inspire teams to thrive. Participants leave empowered to navigate disruption, combat burnout, and boldly lead.
Attendees will learn:
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, participants learn how to navigate uncertainty, disruption, and burnout. Diane’s unique blend of music and experiential learning provides participants an unforgettable experience, helping them shift from doing to being in real-time—the key to deep engagement.
This program creates a thriving workplace culture where teams unlock their genius, fuel their purpose, and love their work.
Attendees will learn:
Transform Your Event Into an Unforgettable Experience! Diane doesn’t just speak—she creates breakthrough moments. Her mastery of Flow State principles, combined with her dynamic presentation style, ensures your audience walks away with both profound understanding and practical tools they can implement immediately.
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