I’ve had the privilege of working with Steve on numerous occasions through my role at Home-Start in Suffolk, and I can confidently say he is exceptional at what he does. Whether it’s refining our strategy, developing our team through coaching, or enhancing our governance, Steve has consistently brought his deep knowledge and experience to the table. What truly sets him apart is his uncanny ability to understand how individuals tick, enabling him to deliver a bespoke, person-centred approach that drives real outcomes.
I’ve long admired Steve’s LinkedIn posts and his great sense of humour, so when we had the opportunity to host our inaugural volunteer conference, I knew immediately who I wanted as the keynote speaker. Steve did not disappoint. He delivered with clarity, seamlessly weaving real-life examples with facts and figures, all underscored by his signature wit and raw authenticity. He had the room laughing, engaged, and deeply motivated- no mean feat for 9.30 am on a cold, wet morning in October. But don’t just take my word for it—our volunteers scored Steve’s keynote 100% in their feedback! Here’s what some of them had to say:
“I really liked what Steve Allman said and think I could use it to convince friends and family to volunteer. It was great that he had been a volunteer himself, so he really knew what he was talking about, which made it all the more relevant.”
“Steve Allman was excellent. Sometimes I feel like a fraud because I don’t volunteer as much as others, but he made me feel valued no matter how much I do.”
“A very motivational speaker.”
“It was uplifting, and I felt truly valued.”
Steve is a true expert, a motivator, and a joy to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch strategic insight, coaching, or speaking engagements, just make sure you have decent biscuits available otherwise you might find yourself as the feature in one of his future Linkedin posts!
Tara Spence, CEO, Home-Start in Suffolk