For Allan Howard II, success begins with self-awareness. As a Certified Life and Success Coach and co-founder of A & M Coaching and Consulting, he spends his days helping clients redefine their goals, reset their habits, and reclaim their energy. But he’s quick to remind people that no transformation starts without an honest look in the mirror.
During a recent appearance on The Chundria Brownlow Show, Allan shared wisdom from his own journey and offered tools for busy professionals who are constantly pouring into others without refilling their own cup.
Here are key takeaways from our conversation with Allan Howard II:
Start with self-check-ins
Before he starts helping others, Allan checks in with himself. He begins each day with gratitude and mindfulness, taking a moment to ask, “Where am I mentally and emotionally?” That clarity helps him show up fully for his clients, his family, and his work.
Awareness is the first step
Allan encourages people to audit their time and energy. Where are your hours going? Are meetings running longer than necessary? Are you scrolling through your phone instead of resting or recharging? He believes that small habits shape your schedule and awareness is what makes change possible.
Use time wisely, not endlessly
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a parent, or both, Allan challenges the myth that long hours equal success. If meetings can be shorter, make them shorter. If a text can replace a call, send the text. Boundaries around time are a form of self-respect.
Mindfulness isn’t reserved for the calm
Mindfulness isn’t about being serene all day. It’s about being present, especially when life gets noisy. Allan uses it in parenting, marriage, and business recognizing that every relationship deserves your full attention, not what’s left of you after burnout.
Set boundaries without guilt
Guilt often prevents people from setting healthy boundaries. Allan challenges that mindset by reminding us that even God rested. “If God rested, why do we think we don’t need to?” He encourages professionals to protect time for themselves and their families, even if others don’t fully understand.
Big shifts start with brutal honesty
If you’re overbooked, overstimulated, or overwhelmed, Allan recommends starting with three steps:
- Awareness: Be real about where your time and energy are going
- Audit: Look at what’s not working and what needs to shift
- Accountability: Find ways to stick to your new plan—whether through scheduling, support, or sheer commitment
Small changes matter
A 15-minute walk. A shorter meeting. A new bedtime. Allan believes these small decisions stack up and create a bigger life shift than we realize.
The power is already yours
What resonated most in the conversation was Allan’s reminder that the power to change is already within us. Whether your goal is to earn more money, reclaim your time, travel, or simply feel better, the tools begin with mindset.
Allan’s coaching isn’t just about performance. It’s about purpose. As a father of three, entrepreneur, and someone who grew up on the South Side of Chicago, he’s living proof that boundaries, self-belief, and intentional choices can transform your life.
Watch the full interview below:
The Chundria Brownlow Show 
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