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.
Programs
- 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.
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