Eleanor Allen, CEO of the World Flourishing Organization and Catapult for Change, is driving workplace transformation and global excellence through human-centric innovation. With over a decade of C-suite experience in Fortune 500 companies and international nonprofits, Eleanor has built an unparallelled knowledge base helping organizations double their revenue, expand into new markets and improve employee engagement.
As a visionary leader, registered Professional Engineer, keynote speaker, board member, and certified executive coach, Eleanor leverages her diverse expertise to drive positive change world-wide. With her extensive leadership experience, Eleanor is dedicated to improving workplace wellbeing, organizational culture, and driving peak performance by optimizing human flourishing. With experience in over 50 countries, Eleanor’s accomplished speaking career alongside a multifaceted career allows her the versatility to present in both English and Spanish.
Eleanor’s talks are known for their authenticity and audience connectivity, making her an ideal
choice whether opening a conference, delivering a keynote, or closing out an event. Audiences
leave inspired and equipped with practical strategies to expand their leadership abilities and drive positive change in themselves and their organizations. With a global perspective honed through extensive experience both living and working in numerous countries, Eleanor quickly connects with diverse audiences. Her superpower lies in distilling complex organizational challenges into clear, actionable steps – empowering leaders to navigate transitions, resolve team dysfunctions, and overcome crises with confidence.
As a distinguished alumna of the University of California at Berkeley and Tufts University, Eleanor has used her prestigious educational background to strengthen the world around her. Eleanor’s mission is to provide leaders with actionable blueprints for prosperity and guide them through complex challenges while also helping their personal flourishing. Her significant contributions to engineering sphere, particularly in water infrastructure and sustainability, led to her induction into the National Academy of Engineering in 2020.
When not advising executives, Eleanor can be found mentoring young engineers, entrepreneurs, and social change makers or training for her next ultra-cycling race. She has a passion for supporting women in careers where they are underrepresented.
