ABOUT VICTOR ALLEN
Real experience. Real understanding.
Real support
Hi, I’m Victor Allen.
For over 30 years I’ve worked with schools, leaders, teams and individuals who are trying to stay steady in a world that never stops changing. My work is about something I call mental security – helping people feel emotionally safe, clear-headed and grounded, even when life, work or other people feel challenging.
I’m less interested in labels and more interested in what real life feels like on a Monday morning. The difficult conversation you’re putting off. The staff team that’s tired and stretched. The class or group that just isn’t settling. The leader who looks confident on the outside but is running on empty underneath. That’s where I do my best work.
What I mean by “mental security”
Mental security is the sense that, whatever happens, you’ll find a way to respond that you can live with. Not perfectly, not without wobbling – but without losing who you are or what you stand for.
When people feel they belong, have some control, and know they matter for who they are (not just what they achieve), their behaviour and performance almost always improve. A lot of my work, including my Mindful Wellbeing Project and my
Coaching Channel videos,
is about creating more of those conditions in everyday life – at work, in schools and at home.
How I can help
One-to-One Coaching –
space to think clearly, steady yourself and decide your next steps.
Leadership Consultancy –
supporting heads, CEOs and senior teams to build cultures of belonging, trust and emotional safety.
Workshops, Training & Keynotes –
practical, down-to-earth sessions for staff teams who want real tools, not just theory.
The Coaching Channel & Mindful Wellbeing Project –
short, focused videos and resources exploring confidence, communication, emotional resilience and mental security.
Whatever the format, my approach is the same:
real experience, real understanding, real support –
offered with honesty, kindness and a gentle challenge where it’s needed.
If you’d like to explore how I could support you
or
your organisation, I’d be happy to have a conversation.
What People Say:
“Victor’s coaching helped me see things from a different perspective. His advice is practical, grounded in experience, and life-changing.
”Victor is extremely astute and perceptive, his words of wisdom have helped many staff members to re-evaluate their thoughts and gain perspective in their working and personal lives. The benefit of Victor’s work with the organisation is immense.
The Senior Leadership Team consider Victor to be one of their own, a true colleague, who cares about the business as much as they do.
"“Victor came across very genuine and sincere. He pitched at the perfect level and broke up potential monotonous areas with humour and games. The lack of flipchart paper, self-reflection and other somewhat overused CPD activities was also a welcome change.
Easily the most informative and enjoyable external speaker we’ve had to date.
Regarding how to have that challenging conversation, I had that conversation with the person who I was struggling to communicate with using your techniques and it worked a treat! We broke down those initial barriers and our relationship has been 10 times better since. I can not thank you enough. Keep on doing what you do!