Dr. Jim Van Allan is an accomplished speaker and trainer with clients across the country. He specializes in using a unique blend of audience engagement and high energy to make workshops and keynote speeches come alive.  

Jim is a Certified Speaker with The Jon Gordon Companies and has been presenting curriculum and material on behalf of Jon Gordon for over 10 years. He has conducted presentations on all of Jon’s books.  He is a Professor of Communication Studies at Keiser University where he teaches Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication courses. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida and a Master’s degree in Communication Studies from Florida Atlantic University.  

Jim also has his Ph.D. in Education Leadership where he analyzed the impact of professional development training based on the best-selling book ‘The Energy Bus’. The research focused on how schools and organizations can sustain a positive culture. He resides in Palm City, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie, and two boys, Brady and Brenden.   

Find out more at https://jimvanallan.com/  

Your host Townsend Russell, founder of 100% Dad, travels America in his custom Rv with his family of 3 boys and wife of 15 years Rhyan. Retired at age 33 after selling his businesses he choose the path that was the most uncommon. Instead of doubling down and feeding his ambition and ego by starting another business and making more money, he simply stepped back and doubled down on the family. Spending every single day with his wife and kids exploring the country.   

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