Presentations by Rita

Press Releases


Seeding Labs Announces Changes to Board of Directors

We welcome Rita Balian Allen to the board, where she will strategically direct our organization into the future.


Rita is Featured as an Executive Coach in
Corporate Vision Magazine

Rita Balian Allen Selected As a "Top-Idea Maven" by
The Woman's Advantage®

Rita B. Allen moderating
a panel discussion/presentation
for the National Association
of Women MBA's



Upcoming Presentations

Recent Presentations

  • Panel Discussion Series
    Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    Job Searching Remotely
    December 7, 2021

  • Linkage Women in Leadership Conference
    Learning Team Leader
    November 2-5, 2021 - Orlando, FL

  • Harvard Ed Portal,
    Monday Job Seekers Connection
    "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself: The Three Ps Marketing Technique as a Guide to Career Empowerment" Discussion
    October 18, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Panel Discussion Series
    Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    CareerClarity
    September 28, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

  • ATD International Conference and Expo
    Workshop session:
    "Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself."
    August 29-Sept 1, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Panel Discussion Series
    Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    Driving and Leading Change
    June 22, 2021

  • Ed Evarts
    Be Brave At Work Podcast
    May, 2021

  • Silicon Therapeutics
    Women's Networking Group
    Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    February 18, 2021

  • Rita B. Allen Associates
    Monthly Discussion Series
    Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    Emotional Intelligence
    December 15, 2020

  • Women in the Enterprise of Science & Technology (WEST)
    Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Predictor
    December 8, 2020

  • Rita B. Allen Associates
    Monthly Discussion Series
    Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    Personal Branding
    November 17, 2020

  • Rita B. Allen Associates
    Monthly Discussion Series
    Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    Racial Equity
    October 27, 2020

  • Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology (WEST)
    WEST Coaching Circles
    Personal Branding Circle Coach
    October 22, 2020, 4:00 - 6:30 PM

  • Rita B. Allen Associates
    Monthly Discussion Series
    Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
    Resilience During COVID
    September 29, 2020

  • Building Inclusive Networks
    Inspiration Zone, LLC
    Strategies for strategically building inclusive networks especially during the COVID pandemic.
    May 2020

  • ATD International Conference and EXPO 2020
    Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
    May 18, 2020

  • MedExec Women
    Women on Boards
    KPMG, Boston, MA
    April 4, 2020

  • Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology (WEST)
    Managing Conflict Effectively
    Semma Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA
    March 12, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Women of ALPFA (WoA) Boston 2020
    2020 WoA/BC Networking event, Panel Member - A Leader's Journey
    Boston, MA
    February 19, 2020, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

  • Boston University International Affairs Association
    Professional Etiquette Workshop
    Personal Branding Session
    October 20th, 2019

  • Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA)
    Wine, Women and Work
    Career Management Panelist
    September 19, 2019

  • The Maine Women's Conference
    Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    Portland, Maine
    September 18, 2019

  • WEST (Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology)
    EQ as a Leadership Predictor
    Perkin Elmer, Waltham, MA
    July 31, 2019 6:00-8:00 PM

  • Annual Women's Leadership Conference
    Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Predictor
    University of Massachusetts Lowell
    June 18, 2019

  • Society for the Advancement of Consulting
    Boston Area Regional Event, Panel Member,
    Breaking Through: Taking Your Business to New Heights,
    Embassy Suites Hotel, Waltham, MA
    May 29, 2019 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Senior Human Resources Networking Group
    Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself Roundtable
    April 17, 2019, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
    Natick, MA

  • Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself Presentation
    Boston University, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
    Boston University Campus, Boston, MA
    March 21, 2019, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  • AIM, Associated Industries of Massachusetts
    North Shore CEO Connection, Guest Speaker
    Thursday, February 7, 2019

  • What Does Marketing Yourself Have to Do With Women's Success? Everything!
    Bay Path University
    Center of Excellence for Women in Stem
    November 13, 2018 5:30 - 8:00 PM

  • Ethical & Inclusive Leadership
    Panel Member
    Allen & Gerritsenn
    2 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA
    October 11, 2018

  • The Boston Club, Distinguished Leader Series
    presents Rita B. Allen, President,
    The Boston Club
    Boston College Club, Boston, MA
    September 13, 2018, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

  • Women in the Enterprise of Science & Technology (WEST)
    Career Coaching Circle
    Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
    June 20, 2018, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Predictor, Workshop Speaker
    ATD International Conference and Exposition
    San Diego Conference Center, San Diego, CA
    May 6 - 9, 2018

  • Empowering Your Leadership Career Path, Perception -
    Panel Member
    The Boston Club, Personal and Professional Development Series
    April 26, 2018, 5:30 - 8:00 PM

  • 'Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    New Paths - Bridging Armenian Women Book Club
    April 17, 2018, 8:00 PM

  • Putting Your Best Foot (in cute heels) Forward, Guest Speaker
    Women, Wine & Wall Street Series
    Eustis State Museum
    1424 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186
    Thursday, February 22, 2018

  • Monday Job Seekers Connection, Guest Facilitator
    Harvard Ed Portal, Harvard University
    224 Western Avenue , Allston, MA 02134
    Monday, January 22, 2018, 11:00 - 12:30 PM

  • Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself, Guest Speaker
    Bristol Community College, HR Leadership Summit
    Bristol Community College
    777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA 02720
    January 19, 2018, 9:00 - 11:00 AM,

  • New Year Networking Event, Facilitator
    ATD Greater Boston Chapter (Association of Talent Development)
    Sheraton Needham Hotel
    January 10, 2018, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

  • Northeastern University
    College of Professional Studies Faculty Development Conference
    Poster Presentation, "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    Thursday, November 9, 2017

  • HR Leadership Gap
    The Skills Emerging HR Leaders Need to Develop for the Future of Work
    Keystone Associates
    67 South Bedford St. Suite 101 West
    Burlington, MA
    Tuesday, November 7, 2017
    5:30 - 8:00 PM

  • 'Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself' Professional Development Workshop
    Rita B. Allen Associates
    460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 110
    Waltham, MA 02451
    September 20, 2017 8:00 - 11:30 AM
    Seating is limited. Register early.

  • Association of Employment Professionals
    Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself.
    July 25,2017, 5:30 - 8:00 PM PM
    Register now!

  • Armenian International Women's Association
    "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    Career Development Workshop
    June 12, 2017, 8:00 - 11:30 AM
    Hilton Gardens Hotel, Waltham, MA

  • MetroWest Human Resources Association
    "Own Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    June 8, 2017, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

  • New Paths, Bridging Armenian Women, LIVE Stream Series,
    "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    May 16, 2017 7:30 PM
    See the flyer

  • Senior Human Resources Networking (SHRN) Meeting
    panel discussion on Managing your Job Search
    Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 9:30 AM
    Lee Hecht Harrison offices, Framingham, MA

  • Café des Entrepreneurs with Women Entrepreneurs
    panel discussion
    Wednesday, April 12th, 2017, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
    McDermott, Will & Emery 28 State St, Boston, MA

  • BBJ BizWomen Mentoring Monday 2017
    Rita B. Allen will be one of the Mentors
    at the Speed Coaching event
    April 3, 2017, 7:30 - 9:30 AM
    Seaport Hotel Boston Waterfront

  • Book Builders of Boston Scholarship Awards
    Personal Branding Presentation
    April 3, 2017 5:30 - 8:00 PM
    Emerson College, Boston, MA

  • Rita B. Allen Associates
    460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 110
    Waltham, MA 02451
    'Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself' Workshop
    for Young Professionals
    March 16, 2017 8:00 - 11:30 AM
    Click here for more information

  • The Boston Club Celebrates International Women's Day
    with "Develop Your Personal Board-Ready Strategy"
    Panel Discussion Moderated by Maureen Alphonse-Charles;
    Panelists include Rita B. Allen, Malli Gero, Joanne Hilferty, and Joan Lampert
    March 8, 2017, 7:30 - 10:30 AM
    Ernst & Young, LLP, Boston, MA

  • Environmental Business Council New England, Inc. (EBC)
    Professional Development Program
    "Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    One International Place, Boston, MA
    February 27, 2017 5:00 - 7:30 PM

  • Society of Women Engineers Program, sponsored by Intel
    "Mentor and Be Mentored - A Powerful Career Management Strategy"
    November 17, 2016

  • Waltham Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Breakfast Meeting
    Rita B. Allen - Guest Speaker
    November 15, 2016, 8:00 - 9:30 AM
    Hilton Gardens Hotel, Waltham, MA

  • Women in the Enterprise of Science & Technology
    "Team Leadership - Developing, Mentoring and Coaching your Team"
    November 10, 2016

  • Women Innovators Nights @ WE BOS Week
    Rita Allen, Panelist
    A production of Innovation Women
    Impact Hub, 50 Milk St., Boston, MA
    October 19, 2016

  • Northeastern University
    Annual Faculty Conference Poster Presentation
    Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    Waltham Westin Hotel, October 13, 2016

  • Build Your Strategic Leadership
    2nd Annual Women in Leadership Career Lab
    Suffolk University
    September 15, 2016

  • Career Advancement Summit
    "Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    September 12 - 16, 2016
    See the flyer for this event

  • Accounting Management Solutions, Non Profit Executives Networking Meeting
    "Accelerate Your Career through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    August 9, 2016 8:30 - 11:00 AM
    800 South Street, Waltham, MA

  • University of Massachusetts Women's Leadership Conferencence
    Rita B. Allen will be moderating "Influencing With or Without Authority" - panel discussion
    June 21, 2016

  • Massachusetts Bankers Association Women in Banking Conference
    "Leveraging and Managing Your Personal Brand -
    Inside and Outside the Bank",
    June 9, 2016

  • CHRO Leadership Summit
    Keynote Presentation, Accelerate Multigenerational Talent Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    The Westin Boston Waterfront
    May 5, 2016

  • Human Resources Leadership Forum (HRLF), Emerging Leaders' Event,
    Rita B. Allen will be a panel member on the topic of "Career Development for Emerging HR Leaders - the skills and experiences you need to get to the executive HR leadership level"
    April 13, 2016 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Bentley University

  • Women in Science Engineering and Technology,
    "Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    April 6, 2016

  • BBJ - BizWomen Mentoring Monday 2016,
    Rita B. Allen will be one of the Mentors at the Speed Coaching event
    April 4, 2016, 7:30 - 9:30 AM
    Renaissance Boston Waterfront

  • Women Presidents Organization, Leadership Retreat
    "Personal and Business Branding"
    January 22, 2016
    Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI

  • "Own Your Career and increase profits, sales, and leads"
    Presentation and Workshop,
    December 15, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Naples Chamber of Commerce, Naples, FLA

  • FX Conferences, Series of Webinars
    June 2, 2015, September 1, 2015,
    December 1, 2015

  • Northeastern University We Aspire Leadership Series
    "Managing Your Career"
    October 20, 2015, 8:30 - 10:00 AM,
    Northeastern University, 760 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA

  • More Than Words Event
    Non-Profit and Corporate Partnership as a Talent Management Strategy
    September 24, 2015 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Waltham, MA

  • Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship at MIT, Effectively Managing Conflict as you Build your Team
    August 10, 2015, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

  • Naples Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    May 13, 2015, 9:30 AM, Naples, FL

  • ATD, Senior Leaders Community, Accelerate your Executive Career through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    April 14, 2015, 11:00 AM Webcast

  • 6th Annual A/E/C Industry HR Summit, Presented by PSMJ and The Employee Engagement Group
    Keynote presentation by Rita Allen, Accelerate Your Career through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    Boston, MA April 1 - 2, 2015, 2015 A/E/C Industry HR Summit

  • Venture Café, A Conversation about Personal Branding
    March 12, 2015, Venture Café

  • WITI Boston Regional Network, Leveraging Your Network to Build Your Personal and Company Brand
    March 4, 2015 5:30 - 8:00 PM, WITI Boston

  • Healthcare Business Women's Association
    Accelerate your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    March 3, 2015, HBA

  • Women in Science Engineering and Technology, Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    February 26, 2015, www.westorg.org

  • The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., Emotional Intelligence: A Predictor for Success Webinar
    February 11, 2015, www.ajli.org

  • Women in Science Engineering and Technology, Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    January 29, 2015, www.westorg.org

  • FX Conference Webinar, Building Individual and Team Leadership - Unleashing Potential at all Levels,
    November 25, 2014

  • Interview with Rita on Minnesota Public Radio's daily news/talk program "The Daily Circuit"
    hosted by Kerri Miller, November 24, 2014

  • mosaicHUB and Foley Hoag sponsor Women in Entrepreneurship Series,
    Tips for Building your Business and Personal Brand,
    November 18, 2014, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Foley Hoag, Seaport location

  • 11th Annual Best Companies, Best Practices: Keeping the Competitive Edge Executive Forum
    November 17, 2014, in partnership with Rita B. Allen Associates, Bentley University and Gatti & Associates

  • ASTD Forum Webcast, Accelerating Talent through Personal Branding
    October 22, 2014, www.astd.org/forum

  • ASTD Forum Webcast, Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor of Leadership Success
    by Rita B. Allen, June 14, 2014, www.astd.org/forum

  • FX Conference Webinar, Improving Your Presentations
    by Rita B. Allen, June 4, 2014

  • FX Conference Webinar, Enhancing Communication Skills
    by Rita B. Allen, May 7, 2014

  • Personal Branding Panel Discussion moderated by Rita B. Allen,
    MBA Women International Association, at Sherin & Lodgen, Boston, MA
    May 22, 2014 5:30 - 8:30 PM

  • New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC)
    Women in Benefits Winter Luncheon
    "Accelerate Your Career Through Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself"
    Boston College Club, Boston, MA
    February 14, 2014

  • Caroline Dowd-Higgins, Your Working Life podcast interview with Rita B. Allen
    Manage Your Mind and Body for a Better Career
    March 28, 2014

  • Rita B. Allen was a guest on upcoming Radio Interview on "Coach me Radio
    with Caroline Dowd-Higgins"
    January 28, 2014, 5:30 PM
    sky.radio.com/shows/coach-me/

  • Building Individual and Team Leadership - Unleashing Potential at all Levels,
    WEST Dinner Program, January 23, 2014
    Presentation by Rita B. Allen

  • "Increasing Your Efficiency by Honing Your Time Management Skills"
    Webinar conducted by Rita B. Allen through FX Conferences
    December 3, 2013, 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT

  • "In Pursuit of Balance"
    Babson Association of Women MBA's, Babson College
    November 20, 2013, 5:00 - 6:15 PM EDT

  • "Mentor and Be Mentored - A Powerful Career Management Strategy"
    Society of Women Engineers Program, sponsored by Intel
    November 12, 2013
    Presentation by Rita B. Allen

  • "Best Companies: Best Practices - Keeping the Competitive Edge"
    10th Annual Forum in partnership with Bentley University,
    Gatti & Associates and Rita B. Allen Associates, Bently University, Waltham, MA
    Featured companies: Harvard Vanguard and Rapid7
    October 24, 2013 7:30 - 9:30 AM
    Moderated by Rita B. Allen
    Boston.com press release

  • "Managing Your Career" Radio Interview with Mike Mullaney on 104.1 Radio
    October 6th, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM.

  • Leadership Retreat at MBA Women International (Formerly NAWMBA)
    Annual Conference
    Presenter - Rita B. Allen
    October 3, 2013, Boston Park Plaza Hotel
    The 2013 Annual Conference & Career fair

  • "How to Improve Your Interviewing Technique"
    Webinar conducted by Rita B. Allen through FX Conferences
    September 26, 2013

  • Successful Navigation of an Organization's Corporate Culture
    Rita B. Allen, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Boston Chapter, Leadership Success Series
    2012

  • Getting Fit to Manage Through Change: Not Just Surviving but Driving Change
    Rita B. Allen, Bentley University Women's Leadership Institute Conference
    2010

  • Relationship Building through Networking
    Rita B. Allen, Bryant University Women's Summit
    2008

  • Talent Management Practices, Preparing for the Future
    Rita B. Allen, Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association
    2008

  • Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself
    Rita B. Allen, Bryant University Women's Summit
    2007

  • Best Companies, Best Practices: Keeping the Competitive Edge Annual Executive Forum
    Rita B. Allen; Rita B. Allen Associates, Bentley University and Gatti & Associates
    2007

  • Competing for Talent
    Rita B. Allen, Babson College Corporate Recruiters Day - Keynote Speaker
    2006

  • Conflict Management: Embracing and Dealing Effectively with Conflict Management
    Rita B. Allen, NEHRA Professional Development Program
    2006

  • Building an Effective and Sustainable Talent Acquisition Process
    Rita B. Allen, Lou Gaglini, Jack Fitzmaurice and John Kendzior
    NEHRA Professional Development
    2005