William Joseph Allen, Jr

My name is William J. Allen Jr., and I am the founder and Director of Character Development & Coaching at New Chapter Life Coaching LLC. My mission is to help justice-involved individuals break free from criminal thinking, substance abuse, and the cycle of incarceration by providing accountability, life skills, mentorship, and hope for a better future.

I am a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the criminal justice field through the Michigan Department of Corrections. Throughout my career, I served as a Corrections Officer, Prisoner Counselor, Probation Officer, and Internal Affairs Investigator. I also served as the Lead Probation Officer for Ingham County’s Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program and was honored to be nominated for the Candice Dunn Agent of the Year in 2019.

Today, I use my professional experience and personal passion for mentorship to help individuals create lasting change in their lives. Through New Chapter Life Coaching, I develop programs focused on character development, resilience, emotional accountability, communication skills, and successful reentry into society. My coaching approach incorporates evidence-based strategies, including Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Motivational Interviewing, to help individuals identify barriers, change destructive thinking patterns, and build a stronger future.

Based in Clearwater, I continue working with justice-involved individuals, families, community organizations, and professionals who are committed to reducing recidivism and creating opportunities for long-term success.