Clients
What Clients Are Saying
“I wanted to personally thank you for spending time with our staff recently at The Westin Fort Lauderdale. Your engaging presentation really excited our team! Your presentation obviously made an impression as the team is working together to find fun and creative ways to close more business! Thank you again for the information and excitement that you brought to our group.”
Juan Ortega
Director of Sales and Marketing - Westin Hotels & Resorts
“I wanted to reach out and thank you for the great job you did preparing and presenting our sales training. I am very satisfied but more importantly our employees feel that this type of training was way overdue and that they gained a level of confidence that will pay dividends. Not only in added revenue but also in employee morale and commitment.”
Felipe Reyes
Director of Business Development - McCloud Services
“Your humorous and motivational program set the mood perfectly for our annual meeting. The comments from attendees have been very positive. We were also impressed with your diligence in preparing for the meeting. You asked a lot of questions and interviewed a number of individuals prior to the meeting in order to tailor and personalize your presentation for our healthcare organization. When asked for speaker suggestions in the future, we’ll be happy to recommend Doug Dvorak.”
Cathy Tinsley
Director of Human Resources - Blue Cross Blue Shield
"Mr. Dvorak’s ability to customize his presentation to the specific requirements of our organization enables him to connect with his audience in a truly motivational and meaningful way."
Kathy Litts
Regional Manager - Sodexho
"Far from a canned response, you provided a completely custom analysis of our office's marketing and sales department. Each new response and action item was specific to the problems, issues, constraints, and opportunities that we face. You showed great creativity of ideas, and great knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing world of marketing. "
John Powell
Manager - CTA Architects Engineers
"We know that this took extra care and skill to adapt your presentation to our audience. All responses were enthusiastic about the content and the overall quality of the conference. We had great feedback on your presentation."
Eric S. Miller
Executive Director - NAMFS
"Your ability to weave in our corporate objectives and areas of pain contributed to a very successful event."
Nancy Vaughan
Group Sales and Marketing Manager - Marriott Hotels & Resorts
"Our employees found your motivational presentation inspiring to say the least. They came away from the seminar with a deeper understanding of what it takes to not only motivate their co-workers and staff but also to have a more positive outlook on their own lives."
Bob Nobile
Training, Quality & Development Manager - Swissport Cargo Services
"Your professionalism and high degree of energy made our event a tremendous success. Your insights and ability to read the audience was critical in providing a non-defensive atmosphere. You did not miss a step in bringing the audience to a very receptive and motivating level to take action. It was amazing the response we received."
Edward J. Morris
Vice President - Merrill Lynch
"I must tell you that your presentation generated the most feedback I have ever received. To a person, the comments were glowing. I was told several times that this was the best kickoff we have had in years."
Amy Graver
IBM Services Manager - IBM Global Services
"Thank you for your excellent presentation. I overheard several people commenting about your program and the things you emphasized such as the need to set goals and self-motivation. Your interesting and creative style assists you in delivering a unique message to your audience."
Joel Levy
Director of Human Resources - Trump Hotel & Casino
"You've been presenting at the Timbers for years now, but no two presentations have ever been the same. Our residents are so fascinated with your travels, and it's especially exciting for them when you cover a location they've visited, as well! They just love the humor you infuse into your stories, the conversations you have with them, and all the questions you answer. We're always looking forward to your next adventure, because you take us along for the ride!"
Shelly Goggins
Director of Activities - Timbers of Shorewood
"Thank you so much for speaking at our MDONS Fall Conference. Your presentation was spectacular and was well received by the attendees. It was a great way to end the day."
Zita Fenner
Programs Committee - Metro Denver Oncology Society
"Doug, We are extremely happy with your presentation. We have received an endless number of positive comments."
Carl B. Glover
Jr. Director - Navy Fire & Emergency Services
"The presentation was not only tailored to the tire industry, but Cooper Tire as well. We all appreciated this special touch. Everyone left the meeting feeling re-energized, and optimistic moving forward, as we look to close out the year."
Jared Simon
Sales Specialist Midwest Region - Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
"Your message was very inspirational and highly targeted! You did a great job researching our company and reaching out to several of our employees to understand our strengths and weaknesses. This is a very important time for Superior Companies and we are trying to re-energize everyone to make the next commitment of excellence. I feel that your presentation accomplished the first step in creating a culture committed to excellence. We look forward to calling on you in the very near future."
Jeff Kummer
President - Superior Companies
"Enjoyed your visit during dinner last night and I really, really enjoyed your presentation today! I found it to be very uplifting and informative! Best of luck and safe travels!"
Steve McElhanon
Area Vice President - A Wireless (Premium Verizon Retailer)
"I have already received a lot of positive feedback from the team. I really enjoyed meeting you and no doubt we are truly aligned in many of our core principals."
Jennifer McAfee
National Sales Manager - Vetoquinol
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FAQ
What determines Doug’s price quote?
Length of program(s), Flexibility of the program date(s), Travel distance from my home in Chicago, IL, amount of research and customization and “Live” Site visit(s) prior to the program. Doug always finds a way to work within your budget. Learn more here.
Is Doug’s speaking experience commensurate with the fee Doug charges?
A-Yes, Doug has been speaking professionally for over 15 years, was inducted into The Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame and holds the national Speakers Associations (NSA) highest earned designation, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Less than 5% of NSA’s members hold this prestigious award
Does Doug adapt and customize his presentation to the audience, or is his speech a canned presentation that is frequently repeated?
Yes, Doug prides himself on “getting “deep” into each clients organization through a structured customization process. He utilizes a pre-program questionnaire (PPQ) that he provides to the client 6 weeks in advance of his presentation. He also conducts detailed phone interviews with key leadership and stakeholders.
What will be the impact of Doug’s message on the audience?
Doug’s central themes deal with establishing the right mind set to overcome personal and professional challenges and to develop a personal mission of purpose and servant leadership to improve others lives and in the process enrich our own lives.
Can Doug share his outcomes from other talks?
Yes, Doug will share several positive outcomes from other speeches, including the names & contact details of the Meeting Planners.
Will Doug attract an audience, registrations?
Yes, he works with the Conference Organizer and Meeting Planner on social media campaigns and providing a welcome video pre-event. Doug has a very strong reach on social media including over 100,000 Twitter Followers, 23,000 LinkedIn connections and consistently ranks #1 on Google for the major search terms, e.g. motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, sales leadership speaker, etc.
Is Doug someone who is easy to work with?
Yes. Doug practices his mantra of service above self!
Will Doug be amiable to engage with meeting attendees pre-, during, and post-event?
Yes. Doug arrives early to get the “vibe” and energy of the venue and attendees and do a meet and greet. He will attend other speakers’ sessions and weave in key central themes into his message to ensure content flow. He will stay after his presentation to answer questions, take pictures and sign books.
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