Testimonials

"This program really hit the target today in meeting the needs of the organization. Great boot camp!"

"Good to sit down and draw out expectations  of one another"

"Clear, concise, communicative. Loved sense of humor!"

“Very enlightening. I hope the info is used to further progress our group.”

"The team building program was very informative and helpful. I loved the day planning ideas. Doug's sessions are always a great time!"

"Doug is a true modern-day business visionary. He has a profound ability to connect with people, both as a leader and as a peer. It is with this trait, that he is able to effectively consult and collaborate with organizations of all types and sizes. I had the honor of working with Doug on numerous imperative projects, all of which we are still reaping benefits from."

"The program was very pointed and direct"

"The program really helps you think about the way you lead and manage people. A lot of useful tools and techniques shared to help you improve yourself."

"Very comprehensive topics and thought-provoking. I am able to put a lot of the information presented into action."

"Doug provided us with excellent tools to build a great working relationship."

"Interesting, effective, makes you think, makes you aware of the strengths you have already, but haven't utilized or realized."

"Very effective. Great tools and techniques."

"The presentation was informative and encouraged lots of new ideas"

"Broad range of subjects addressing real work-place issues. This training was more effective than any I've attended before."

"I really enjoyed your program. It produced tangible, doable, and meaningful tasks."

"Hi Doug,  First let me say, it has been such a pleasure  working with you over the last few months.  The tips, guidance and support you provided and offered were INVALUABLE.   I also appreciate the comprehensive summary. Believe it or not, I used it as a reference point early this morning."   

"Well paced program. I appreciate that the content involved group participation and sharing of ideas."

"Very good - an abundance of useful materials and concepts that I can put to use immediately."

"Very informative."

"The material you presented fits together nicely. I plan to use the tools and techniques with my team tomorrow!"

"Very on point and very eye opening. Great Communicator."

"Very good session - High energy - Fun - Very well paced - and very Effective"

"On behalf of eAutoclaims I would like to thank you for delivering a powerful and informative training session that will provoke action from our associates to achieve the desired results. The summary is also comprehensive and much appreciated. We look forward to working with you again in the future."

“The program has been very helpful for me. It involved so much detailed information. Doug did a great job. I find myself utilizing steps from the program daily – with great results. I learned things that I never would have thought about in the past. It makes work easier with regards to dealing with people and situations.”

"Very valuable, flushing out expectations is a good process. It was also good to get all the issues on the table.

"Great ideas and format. Doug's ideas, material, and suggestions were motivating and eye opening."

"Doug provided quality strategic planning facilitation for the non-profit organization I lead. He crafted a productive agenda that left us with a sense of accomplishment, and provided great insights as we progressed with our planning. I recommend Doug for your strategic planning needs. And, it's true, he's a downright nice guy!"

"Very impressed that Doug could keep us so engaged/entertained through an entire day. I am excited to put what I have learned to practice."

“Dear Doug, Thank you so much for your outstanding presentation during our Sales Boot Camp event! Our attendees could not have been more enthusiastic about your professionalism, your engaging presentation style and the quality of your content. Not only did our attendees learn how to sell better and more productively, they also learned how to manage their time and life more effectively! I also want to thank you for all of the pre-event assistance you provided and for being an easy speaker to work with. Not all speakers are, and it is such a pleasure to work with a professional who understands what will be needed and provides it. I will certainly look for an opportunity to have you back to another PRISM International event!”

"Excellent, fantastic! Enjoyed real world examples, implementable tools & a sense of humor."

"Wonderful, useful & fun. You did a great job, Doug! I appreciate learning your techniques. Now I need to IMPLEMENT!"

"I found the discussion and tools very helpful with handling calls. My confidence will increase with these tools over time."

"Doug has an innovative and interesting presentation style. I liked how the action items blended into discussion items. Fantastic program."

"The name Leadership Simplified says it all... taking simple techniques and learning to apply them. Very insightful..."

"I thought it was great and I plan to utilize the concepts immediately."

"It was interesting and did make one think about topics discussed."

"The program was very educational for me and I have already seen some results. Thank you Doug!"

"Very informative, great content and easy to follow presentation. Doug was a fantastic teacher."

"The Leadership Simplified program was excellent. Doug is a wonderful speaker. Great job!"

"Great content and participation. I hope we all practice what we learned, especially respectful communication and behavior."

"As always, Doug is well-spoken and easy to follow. the program covered a wide variety of topics effectively."

"The program offered so much useful information regarding working together as a team."

"The program is very informative and effective. I can apply it directly to my job to be better at what I do. The real-life scenarios were very helpful."

"Loved it! Thank you for all the inspiration and motivation. Very knowledgeable and professional, funny too."

“I have worked with Doug Van Dyke over the past couple years. His techniques and coaching have made me a more confident and successful sales consultant. In 2009, I was awarded the top sales consultant in my company!”

"Very positive attitude, energetic, clear in content and presentation, good at redirecting when getting off task."

"Energetic, great approach, easy to understand and a good variety of information. Activities were fun, but also meaningful."

"I thoroughly enjoyed the program - lots of great information, ideas to incorporate that are 'doable' not unrealistic. Many new tools and techniques shared."

"Great program. There were so many great tools to use in real time. You were great! Thank you for sharing this valuable information."

“Great tools and tips that can be used both personally and professionally. The art of communication can be revisited often when getting rusty on positive communication.”

"An excellent program and master example of how to run a training class. As an aspiring trainer, it was engrossing!"

"I attended your Leadership Simplified Boot Camp last Friday. I enjoyed the training very much and have already implemented some of your suggestions. Thank you so much."

"Excellent training for leaders to be more effective and influential utilizing the lessons learned during the program."

"I appreciate that Doug gave me organic tools and solutions to effect change, i.e. 16-45 days to create a habit. I needed to hear the input from my co-workers and the CEO and this forum brought out information I wouldn't have thought to ask about."

The content presented and facilitated is useful, "real-world", approachable tactics for being a successful leader. Areas such as Leading Different Generations, Problem Solving and Strategic Planning have really resonated with me.

"Valuable information; relevant and easy to understand"

"Excellent program. Doug is a very effective and entertaining speaker."

"Great insight and new tools for selling my product, progressing a sale and communicating."

"Fantastic! Awesome! Interesting! Informative! Engaging!"

"This was one of the most informative, thought-provoking, and collaborative training sessions I have attended. I am a life-long learner and this has given me the tools to reassess my leadership abilities by cementing the good and to question and/or change the bad."

“I thought it was very informative and learned a lot of new techniques I can apply daily to my job functions.”

"Very positive and good insight for sales opportunities."

“Very informative and helpful. Doug provides great examples and is easy to talk to.”

“Certainly added tools that I need to be a better leader. Also, reinforced some concepts that I had forgotten from other leadership lessons. Reminds me of the influential leaders I’ve had, and the value they’ve had on my development.”

"Incredibly informative and useful not only for professional circumstances, but for personal situations as well."

"I cannot stress enough how much I enjoyed the Speaking Simplified course. It was phenomenal! I learned a great deal and will not forget the golden nuggets of information that were provided."

"Very informative with great interaction. Allowed co-workers who normally would not know each other to interact."

"You were a big hit with our group. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such expertise. I have received loads of positive feedback. Thanks again."

"There were so many valuable tools that I can implement immediately."

"A lot of good content packed into one day; nice level of interaction and practical examples."

“I truly enjoyed the program and found it to be valuable and informative. Excellent presentation and good tools to put in place.”

"Key points I took from Doug: the importance of communication with peers and teambuilding through planning."

"Very informative and much needed information. It was a pleasure to listen to you. Thank you!"

“Very informative and is relevant to my work as a team leader”

"Content was relative, presentation was very good. Doug kept all of us involved and interested"

"Fast-paced, interactive, practical, and easy to implement information."

"Excellent – I really can’t thank you enough for the coaching you have provided these past few months, it’s really challenged me to develop as a manager far more quickly than I thought possible.  I will definitely be in touch if I run into any issues in the coming weeks "

"Really beneficial to me. I have learned a lot of things that will be very useful to me and to my team. I would like my staff to attend also. Great program....thank you!"

"Doug has provided exceptional learning programs for the associates at the Global Technology and Information Center for The Nielsen Company. He has offered very insightful ideas for repurposing some of his programs into a smaller Lunch n Learn series. In fact, Doug's sessions have been averaging 50-75 participants regularly and his series has proven to be very popular. Doug is knowledgeable, professional and sincere in his approach to consulting and executive coaching. His newletters are thought provoking and his insights valuable in today's world. We value his contributions and look forward to new opportunities to collaborate with him for the benefit of our associates." 

"Enjoyed the program very much - very informative. Lots of great 'usable' information."

"The program was great. It encorporated all the core principles and qualities of great leadership. Well done!"

"Doug, I just wanted to thank you on behalf of Nielsen for the wonderful Lunch & Learn session you provided for nearly 170 associates today. Judging from the evaluations, you really struck a chord by providing ideas and information that helped each of them have a valuable take away. Again, thank you very much for your very professional and engaging session. We've started the year off on the right foot with our Lunch & Learn series and your've set the bar a little higher for all who follow."

"Loved the program. Strong, easy to use content. Great handouts. Doug used situations and examples many encounter regularly. Very applicable."

“Lots of useful tools to be applied daily. PCT and coaching methods were very helpful. Working agreements = awesome!”

“Thanks for a wonderful workshop! It was great to see our team come together in amazing ways. The feedback revealed it was a resounding success! I am spreading the word, and look forward to being in touch for future activities/events.”

"Practical, can be used with every business."

"It was a great program to motivate and build stronger teams"

"Very well done. Morale booster for the group. Happy we had it."

"The program was thoughtfully tailored to meet the needs of this particular audience. Obviously Mr. Van Dyke had done his homework. This organization enjoys very high standards in the selection of its presenters; this program was among the best."

"Very interesting material. Doug made several points that I had not thought about before. I learned a lot."

"Great program. It is already making a difference with our team."

"Doug's program really helped me change my mindset and it will serve as the push needed to do/approach my sales calls differently."

"Informational, entertaining, and useful."

"I thought there were many great ideas and takeaways. If we are able to implement even one idea it will benefit us greatly. I appreciate the content and will use it to grow as a leader."

"The program offered a lot of valuable information. Doug was excellent!"

"This program really pushed me to question my own leadership style and challenged me to improve, develop, and grow - both myself and my team."

"Fun and very informative. I learned a lot about planning and ways to deal with procrastination."

"Doug is very personable and works extremely well with collegues and clients. He has an uncanny ability to target the challenge, and then effectively impliments strategies that improve and motivate staff and management to reach their maximum potential."

“Doug, the coaching sessions with you have been an integral part of my career growth at American Express and have been extremely helpful in putting things into perspective for me. I truly appreciate all that you do!”

"Amazing!!! I have been in multiple leadership trainings and this was by far the BEST, thank you!"