David Allen is a renowned productivity consultant and author, best known for creating the time management method "Getting Things Done" (GTD). With over three decades of experience, Allen has pioneered research in personal and organizational productivity, coaching corporate managers and CEOs of prestigious American corporations. His expertise has earned him recognition from Forbes as one of the top five executive coaches in the US. Time Magazine hailed his book "Getting Things Done" as "the definitive business self-help book of the decade," while Fast Company named him "one of the world's most influential thinkers" in personal productivity.

Allen's journey to becoming a productivity guru is as diverse as it is intriguing. Before finding his calling, he held 35 different professions before the age of 35. His background includes acting, winning a state championship in debate, and pursuing graduate studies in American history at the University of California, Berkeley. Allen's unique approach to productivity emerged from his varied experiences and his ability to design effective programs for executives and managers.

In addition to "Getting Things Done," Allen has authored several other books on productivity and work-life balance. He has also updated his seminal work to reflect changes in information technology, ensuring its relevance in today's ever-changing work environment. Allen's methods have garnered a significant following, often described as a "cult following" among information technology and knowledge workers.

Currently, David Allen resides in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he continues to share his insights on stress-free productivity and work-life management