Episode 193 – Jay Allen – The Best Selling Author Gazumped By Mark Carney…

Restoring Values, Trust, and Ethics in Business with Jay Allen Ethical business practices are critical for the success of any enterprise, no matter the size. Ensuring ethical values, trust, and integrity in business can help you gain an edge over your competitors and give your company a more positive image in today’s world. Learn more about this with our guest Jay Allen. Jay is Combat Veteran, Motivational Speaker, and a  Business Leader. After several incidents, he is a former soldier who eventually saw his medical discharge in 2003. Yet rather than allow this to define him, he has been a great success and a true entrepreneur in his post-military career. Since leaving the Army, Jay has gone on to either buy, acquire, or set up and scale up four of his own businesses, worked internationally as a change management consultant, holds several NED positions for both PLC, LTD, and NFP Organisations, and has won both National and International Awards. As a published Author, his written word centres around Self Development, Team Development, and Business Development. Having won an International Publishers innovations award and Amazon Number TWO best seller (Gazumped by someone called Mark Carney!) ‘Falling’ into professional speaking quite by chance. Since 2012, he has spoken in 34 different countries to business audiences of all sizes and sectors, culminating in not just once but twice winning a Global Entrepreneur Big Impact to Business Award for his keynotes. With a passion for supporting business owners to grow them and their businesses significantly and sustainably. And with a mission to influence 1,000,000 Business Owners to #ADDAZERO to their business – sufficient to generate more new roles than those actively seeking employment, thus eradicating unemployment. He is a Fellow of the International Association of Professional Coaching. He holds a BSc in Psychology, Adult Education, and an MSc in International Leadership & Management, specialising in Business Ethics. Tune in! In This Episode, You Will Learn About: [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Jay Allen [04:25] Jay’s motivation to join the British Army Forces as a Rapid Deployment Soldier  [09:19] Jay’s history with coffee and what he’s drinking during this episode [11:35] His coffee alternative in the day  [13:08] What Jay has been significantly working on in his business [16:05] Secrets to receiving back from people after giving out selflessly [18:45] Jay’s tips on giving to your best self [22:10] Jay’s motivation to start a business in the niche of ethics [24:52] What has been the reason for deteriorating ethics in the society [29:31] A bit about Jay’s book, how you can get it, and a few nuggets you will get [35:05] How to reach out, connect or learn more about Jay’s work [36:02] Ripple effects of your good deeds in business [39:44] Key takeaways from the guest for the listeners  [43:20] Jay’s next dream location, the book he would be reading, and why  [47:20] Ending the show and call to action Notable Quotes * Give first, and be open to receiving. * Your attitude determines your altitude.* Your good deeds will have more rewarding ripple effects long after you have done them.