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"AWESOME! We can be a tough audience, but Doug had us in the palm of his hand."

Nancy Hein, Air Quality Division,  Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

"To be selected for a return performance right away is one of the highest compliments and endorsements a professional speaker can receive and Doug just got it. We look forward to his two sessions scheduled for this July's Management Conference."

Rachel Ann Shattah, President, Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia

"Not only was Doug's presentation outstanding, his hands-on assistance prior to the event was very much appreciated. The articles he provided for publication in our monthly newsletter and the personal notes he wrote to our Gold Sponsors were above and beyond our expectations.”

Kelly Mayer, Public Relations Coordinator, Emporia Chamber of Commerce

"I can't thank you enough for bringing your inspiration and information to our Leadership Conference. [A month later] we are still referring to your presentation!"
Tom Waite, Vice President, Maryland Special Olympics

 "It's rare that I see a speaker like Doug who can deliver substantive content and do it in an interactive and mesmerizing way. His session made the entire conference worthwhile for me."

Alan N. Schlaifer, President, Wharton (Business School) Club of Washington, D.C

“The way you involved the audience in your presentation really gave them ownership and showed them you had done your homework. I could not have asked for anything better!!”

Jim Weldon, Cable Locating and Claims Manager, Georgia Power Company

“We have had many trainers deliver training to our employees and not one of them comes close to delivering training with Doug's style and ability. He makes learning fun and interesting. His high energy and excellent platform skills keep participants engaged in the learning experience. We look forward to having Doug back again and again.”

Edie Butler, HR Director, Training & Organizational Development, Miller Brewing Company

"Everybody had such a great time. Even before Doug finished, people started asking me, 'When can we get Doug back?'"

Karen Romagnoli, Manager, Gevalia Kaffe, Kraft Foods

"You were a hit! The feedback on your session was remarkable. Our evaluations came back with very positive comments about you, but they pale in comparison to the praise I heard in person. I'm so delighted we get you back in December."

Nancy Weiss, Director of Conferences, Colorado Association of School Boards

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"Doug's ability to adapt the material to emphasize key points identified in our discussions ensured success."

Saundra Veseleny, Director, Human Resources, Rockwell International

"Since we first began working together back in 1999, Doug has always delivered rave reviews and outstanding evaluation scores."

Ann Hittle, CMP, Events Manager, Georgia Center for Non-Profits

"Doug captivated the audience. I was particularly impressed by the amount of 'homework' he did about our group to personalize his ideas to directly relate to us."
Sheri Kenyon, Sr. Associate, Financial Services Dept., PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Thanks to Doug's professionalism, energy, and invaluable message, our delegates told us this was the best educational program in our Association’s history. Our delegates were simply ‘wowed’ by Doug's three presentations.”

Trish Foshee, American Bus Association

"Doug used techniques to stimulate conversation, ingenuity, and teamwork. He supercharged our thinking skills, generated unique ideas, and replaced our "can't be done" attitudes with "can be done" attitudes! His charisma, coupled with his sense of humor and willingness to teach is remarkable."

Lillian Lehnert, Executive Officer of Center for Beneficiary Services, US Dept of Health & Human Services

“Doug was the perfect ending to our conference.” 

Jane Kuhn, Education Program Professional, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

“Our team had a senior management meeting this week and several of our team members quoted Doug Smart! It’s great when a year after a presentation a group references the material. I kept hearing, ‘It’s like Doug Smart said!’”
Angela Keglovich, Sodexho School Facilities

“YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!  I heard you speak 6 years ago. You were the best speaker then and now this time you again were the best in the entire conference! Compared to you the others sounded boring!  Thank you for all your ideas. I started using them immediately!!!”

Shannon Drake, Private Events Director, Corinthian Event Center

“On a personal note, I walked away with a great deal of ideas to balance my life and continue to move forward with my career. I have recently taken on a new and challenging client relationship and I use several of your key points to keep up the momentum throughout the day.” -

Jim Poupard, Relationship Manager, The Vanguard Group

“Our associates have expressed that they feel more energized and focused after hearing you.”

David Nash, Professional Services Area Director, Sun Microsystems

"We have had a very difficult year in the area of interpersonal relations in this office and Doug's style, combined with excellent course content, went a long way to help our people recognize some of the causes of our problems."

Lt. Col. Ed Higgins, Deputy Director Defense Logistics Agency,  U.S. Dept. of Defense 

"...the response to your presentation has been overwhelmingly positive. In the home health care industry, we have our own peculiar challenges and obstacles. Members of our management team agreed that your message was relevant to their jobs, provided very useful information, and was valuable for their professional growth. Many said, 'Doug Smart was superb and hopefully will be brought back soon.'" Joseph Sansone, CEO, Pediatric Services of America, Inc.

“My staff stated it was the best training they had ever attended. They were all excited and are looking forward to hearing you again in November.”

Bobby Collier, Director of Estate & Asset Services, American Cancer Society

“The verbal feedback from the participants has been astounding. I have had many requests to have you back.”

Diedra Dudley, RN, Education Dept., E. Jefferson Hospital

“I thought I'd heard everything there was to know about time management, but Doug presented it in such a fresh light - it was so inspiring.  I wish my boss was there!”

Carol Rehak, President, Downtown Milwaukee Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals

“The most important recurring compliment was that members left the day feeling capable of meeting upcoming challenges…Thank you again for your dynamic, fun, and positive presentation.”

Anne Moriarity, Co-Chairperson Organization of Child Care Directors

“Doug's office was equally wonderful to work with – always friendly, helpful and professional. We positively! enjoyed doing business with him and look forward to inviting Doug back.”

Kelly Mayer, Public Relations Coordinator, Emporia Chamber of Commerce

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"Great presentation! Well paced, interesting, lively subject matter was on target and involved attendees. Application to real life. Thanks!"

Steve Izenour, CEO, Inner Harbor Hospitals

“Doug takes real life situations from the audience and addresses them. This customizes the presentation to each audience.”

Reinie, Rent-n-Roam RV

“I was aware that there was a ‘disconnect’ between what I was doing with my business and what I wanted to do.  Reviewing the results of my assessments with Doug was an ‘aha’ moment!  I could see why I felt tension in the way I was spending my time at work each day.  It was liberating to me to think that I don’t have to do things I don’t enjoy doing but feel obligated to do.  I can’t wait to take a good look at my business and see how I can adapt it to be more in line with my strengths and interests.”

Ann H. Smith, CPA

“Doug Smart is expert at showing you how to do a better job of hiring naturally talented people. Like in the book Good to Great [by Jim Collins], I’m getting the right people on the bus and in the right seats on the bus.”

Rachel Ann Shattah, President, Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia

"I'm a believer in the system. No more just hoping for the best when we hire for sensitive positions. You have taken the gamble out of hiring top talent."

Mary Richey, President, Rejuvene'

“Doug made a presentation a few years ago to the U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service staff at one of our national meetings. His presentation was by far the most valuable portion of those three days.  That presentation, together with my use of Doug's email newsletters, has been valuable to our daily attempts to be outstanding public servants while avoiding being bureaucrats!”
Maryavis Bokal, U.S. Department of Commerce  Commercial Service

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