Chief Engagement Officer
Doug never colored within the lines as a child. A Certified Executive Coach, and an engaging speaker and facilitator, with an excellent track record, Doug launches where traditional corporate programs leave off, he teaches leading edge approaches that help organizations create cultures that drive engagement and give employees the skills and experience to contribute to the business in high impact ways.
Doug’s 14 years as a Behavior Therapist provided him with an in-depth understanding of human and organizational potential. He has consulted with a broad range of local, national and international corporations and organizations in North America, Europe and Asia. His mantra is simple: do business as if people matter.
Doug has written over 157 articles connecting leadership, well-being and work culture to business success. He has been cited as a top contributor to both Forbes and Harvard Business Review online discussion forums.
Doug is also an active volunteer, fitness enthusiast and fine food lover. He has been involved with the International Red Cross, and has served on the Organizing Committee for World Cup Freestyle Skiing for 10 years. He’s sat on the board of directors for Leadership Vancouver and recently served as Board Co-Chair for the Long Beach based Freedom Writers Foundation. Doug believes in the healing power of dark chocolate and is allergic to neck ties.