Allan Holender
As a leadership and team building trainer, Allan has developed and delivered programs to colleges, universities, hospitals, and the corporate world. He has mentored entrepreneurs, CEOs, and senior management from some of North America’s top-ranked companies.
He is also a popular media personality and commentator in Canada and the United States, having hosted a nationally syndicated business radio show on the Talk America radio network.
As a speaker he has addressed thousands across Canada and the United States, and captured a worldwide audience through his web-related media appearances.
Allan gained his knowledge through first-hand experience as a business owner, “serial” entrepreneur, CEO, manager, leadership expert, teacher, writer, and broadcaster. He delivers his life lessons with both passion and humor — helping others to create that all-important balance between all the elements of one’s life.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Allan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Montana. He went on to graduate school and shortly thereafter began a long career with the Big Brothers organization.
Later he assumed senior administrative positions in advancement with the Universities of British Columbia and Alberta. Allan is a pioneer in the fund development industry, having founded two professional associations.
Allan Holender is the Founder of the world's first Corporate Zen Centre.
The Corporate Zen Centre combines traditional Western thought with a new, more enlightened Eastern philosophy of seeking answers to the daily challenges of business and life. It resonates for those who are experiencing a new direction and purpose in their lives, and for those who are seeking more meaningful work in their search for ethical paths to lasting prosperity.
Allan is the author of the revolutionary book “Zentrepreneurism: A 21st Century Guide to the New World of Business”. His highly acclaimed speaking presentations on “Creating Passion, Purpose and Profits with Integrity” have gained national attention.

