Doug is a pragmatic business professional whose presentation style is fun and entertaining. With high energy and humor, he shares memorable stories from his wild and wacky life as a daring entrepreneur. Is it possible to have fun and learn too? You bet!

Doug has blended his experience in professional acting and in business to provide powerful programs that help audience members become more productive, less fearful and more passionate about their professional and personal lives.

Are you looking for motivation with a strong message? Is it important that your audience laughs while they learn? Do you want to kick off your conference on a high note? Then Doug Stevenson is the speaker for you.

Doug is the creator of the Story Theater Method for Making Content Come Alive, and the author of Never Be Boring Again - Make Your Business Presentations Capture Attention, Inspire Action and Produce Results. His articles and interviews have been published in many national publications, including Selling Power, Investors Business Daily and Professional Speaker Magazine.

Clients include: Hewlett Packard, Southwestern Bell, UPS, GTE, Maytag, US West, Volkswagen, American Medical Association, National Education Association, Aetna, Pharmacia, Oracle, Abbott Labs, the Department of Defense, Farmers Insurance, Century 21, AAA, Neiman Marcus and the National Association of Realtors.

• The Positive Power of Change - Elevate Your Attitude - Change represents an opportunity for something better to take place. It is a natural part of the business cycle and is often necessary for survival in competitive times. As new leadership, systems and processes are introduced, people often react with resistance, fear, distrust and insecurity. In a light-hearted and entertaining fashion, Doug inspires people to find the positive power of change by exploring how their attitude affects their outlook. His hilarious and touching stories challenge people to see change in a new light and inspire them to return to work with renewed enthusiasm and productivity.
  
  
• Never Be Boring Again - Capture Attention, Inspire Action and Produce Results - With each speaking opportunity, today's leaders must use their words to influence action. The power of persuasion is at their command, yet many leaders fail to capitalize on the opportunity. This program is based on Doug's book, which features his unconventional and totally refreshing approach to presentation skills and storytelling in business. If you are looking for something completely different, entertaining and informative that deals with communication, presentation skills and personal power, this keynote is it. You will laugh, cry and leave with practical tips you can use right away.
  
  
• Strategic StorySelling for Sales Success - It's not secret: the best salespeople are great storytellers - Story Sellers! They don't just talk about features and benefits, they tell stories of how a product will work for their prospects. A saavy salesperson who understands the principles of Strategic StorySelling can also use public speaking opportunities to introduce themselves and their product or service to multiple prospects at the same time. This unique method will create top of mind awareness among your prospects and brand you and your business. When they need your product or service, they'll call you first.
  
  
• Story Theater - Making Content Come Alive - A well-crafted story is a work of art, communicating its point effectively and making a powerful impression on the listener. Business storytelling is easy, fun and far more effective than data dumping! Learn how to choose, craft and deliver a story that makes a memorable point. Discover the power of the "Phrase That Pays" and learn the four kinds of language that you must employ to hold your listener's attention.