About Me
Dr. Alan Alanís
Writer, Professor and Keynote Speaker
Alan Alanís is an international speaker, writer, and Mexican professor whose approach is grounded in the ability to communicate ideas with clarity and simplicity.
His goal is to help audiences learn, reflect, and find inspiration for self-improvement through his speeches.
Alan is the perfect choice to inspire members of educational institutions, businesses, youth groups, and nonprofit organizations.
His focus on personal development has a direct impact on those seeking to enhance their professional, educational, or personal lives.
With a strong academic background and a passion for sharing knowledge and experiences, Alan tackles profound topics in an accessible and practical way, which has allowed him to become an influential figure in education and personal development.
Alan is ideal for motivating members of educational institutions, businesses, youth groups, and nonprofit organizations through his motivational speeches.
It is my intention to promote critical thinking, philosophy, art, the humanities, spirituality, personal development, positive thinking, and good vibes.
Professional Experience
• International speaker in both motivational and academic topics related to his areas of specialty in countries like Mexico, United States, Colombia and Cuba
• Professor of Philosophy, St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.A.
• Professor of Philosophy, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
• Professor of Latin American Philosophy, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
• Teaching Assistant of Ethics, Texas State University, Marcos, Texas, U.S.A.
• Teaching Assistant of Understanding Art, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, U.S.A.
• Teaching Assistant of Exploration of the Arts, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, U.S.A.
Education
• PhD in Humanities, with a concentration in History of Ideas, University of Texas at Dallas. • Master of Arts in Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Texas State University. • Bachelors in Communication Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey. • Certification in Leadership and Public Speaking, Toastmasters International. • Certification in Professional Ethics, Texas State University. • Certification in Teaching, University of Texas at Dallas. • Certification as Professional Speaker, Europa Campus, Universidad Corporativa de la Red Mundial de Conferencistas. • Certification in Life Coaching, Europa Campus, Universidad Corporativa de la Red Mundial de Conferencistas. • Certification in Spiritual Coaching, Europa Campus, Universidad Corporativa de la Red Mundial de Conferencistas.
Awards and Recognitions
• Speaker of the Year by the World Speakers Network (2022).
• Honorary Doctorate awarded by Europa Campus, Corporate University of the World Speakers Network to outstanding members of the organization in recognition of their professional achievements, leadership skills and professional career (2022).
• “Distinguished Toastmaster”, Highest recognition for a member of the Toastmasters organization for their knowledge and experience in oral communication and leadership (2022).
• 1st Place in Humorous Speech by Toastmasters at the JSOM Friday club, Area 76 (September 2020), Vista Division (October 2020) and finalist in the District 50 contest, last stage of the contest (May 2021).
• Travel Award, Philosophy Department, awarded by Graduate School, Liberal Arts Department and Student Government Association from Texas State University, Travel, Lodging and Food Expenses Award to participate in New Political Science Conference, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba, November 2014.
• Travel Award, Department of Philosophy, and the Department of Liberal Arts from Texas State University, Travel Expenses Award to participate in the Fourth Annual Student Colloquium of the New Mexico-West Texas Philosophy Society, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, April 2014.
• Robert Plant Armstrong Fellowship, School of Arts and Humanities, University of Texas at Dallas, Financial Support Award for part of the tuition, 2015, 2016, 2017.
• Pilot Program for Enrolling Mexican Students, International Center, University of Texas at Dallas, Financial Support Award for a Mexican student to get the same tuition discount that students have Americans who are residents of the state of Texas, 2015, 2016, 2017.
• Graduate Student Scholarship, School of Arts and Humanities, University of Texas at Dallas, Full Cost of PhD Tuition Scholarship, 2018, 2019, 2020.
• “Municipal Youth Award, Values 2005”, in the category “Artistic Activities”, awarded by the government of H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, for his career as a writer.
Alan offers lectures in Spanish and English on the following topics:
- Motivation, Goal Achievement and Life Coaching.
- Spirituality and Spiritual Coaching.
- Professional Communication and Public Speaking.
- Teamwork.
- Teaching and Education.
- Youth, Education, Leadership and Student Activities.
- Latin American Identity.
- Fundamentals of Ethics.
- Latin American Philosophy.
- European Colonial Philosophy and Postcolonialism.
- European and German Philosophy compared to Latin American Philosophy.
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Remember that I give lectures and motivational talks. With them I help the participant to connect with their heart and their being, as well as to focus on fulfilling their dreams and fully living different areas of their life such as professional, personal, family, health, among others.