After years of research and real world experience, Doug found what he believes to be the fundamental key from which all success, fulfillment, and happiness springs--that of personal ownership.  His belief was validated through personal experience, through helping thousands of people personally Take the Helm of their lives, and through a life changing conversation  with Dr. Viktor Frankl—author of Man’s Search for Meaning.  

Doug believes that you can teach skills until you are blue in the face, with little or no enduring success. However, once the foundational principles of ownership are practiced, successful application of skills and tools follows naturally.

Doug began speaking professionally in 1993.  At this time he was the Chief Operating Officer of an employee assistance and wellness company.  He continued speaking part-time until 1997 when he resigned his position as COO in order to pursue his dream of speaking full-time.

Beginning in 1985, Doug relentlessly pursued the definitive principles of success. Coming from an alcoholic home he saw first hand what didn’t work. He took his pursuit to the next level when he entered the psychological arena in 1990. Working as a psychotherapist dealing with the most difficult challenges people face-- Doug saw the benefits of applying “ownership” principles in life. As a Chief Operating Officer, he began helping major Fortune 500 companies deal with their most difficult people problems. From these pressure cooker experiences Doug found out first hand what really works in today’s intense environment! 

Doug’s message is content rich embedded with tools that audiences can apply to see immediate results.  Real life examples, audience interaction, a little music and magic combine to engage multiple senses in the learning process.  Audiences remember and apply the principles Doug teaches long after the event is over.

Doug has the ability to connect to the human spirit of his audience.  The desire to gain greater control of one’s life is universal.  Doug imbues his audience with hope that through small changes, here and now, they can “Take Life by the Helm” and maximize fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives.

Prior to the meeting, Doug will request that a pre-meeting questionnaire be filled out.  It provides all the information that is necessary for Doug to weave your objective into his material. Doug has several presentations, which can be customized to meet the needs of your meeting

Once the pre-meeting questionnaire is complete, Doug speaks directly with the meeting planner, the president of your organization, and others you select. This gives Doug personal insight into the needs and objectives of your target audience.

At your request, Doug’s products will be available to your group. This helps ensure that the impact of Doug’s message will continue after the meeting is over. Doug enjoys remaining after an event to answer audience questions and autograph products

Doug is confident that you will be more than satisfied with your experience. Meeting planners nationwide receive more positive feedback from audiences about Doug than about any speaker they hire. If however, you are not satisfied Doug will make it right.