Testimonials

"Doug is a terrific presenter. He had quite a challenge addressing our group since we had "newbies" all the way to seasoned speakers. He handled it very well!"

"Material and topics are interesting and relevant to my job. Good pace."

"Fantastic program! One of the best day seminars I have had. Recommending you for training at my company. Extremely insightful and engaging."

"Hi Doug, I really enjoyed the two sessions I took with you at the APC conference in Orlando.  I’ve been able to immediately put some things in use – so great success and ROI!  I have also raved about your sessions to my boss and the CEO. "    

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

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

"Good way to start communicating, collaborating, and solving problems!"

"Informative, fast-paced and fun. Doug Van Dyke's preparation and delivery are excellent."

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

"I thought it was a great tool to address the disconnects our groups have had. It has made significant inroads into righting the ship."

"I have worked with Doug for several years now. What always amazes me, is the scope of knowledge that he brings to the table. Whether it is customer service, time management, management, leadership, vendor relations, hiring, etc. Doug is definitely a great asset and he has helped me and my company be more productive multiple times."

"Doug is an excellent coach. His program was easy to understand and on point to what I needed."

“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!”

"Very valuable; especially in the tech world with all the linear thinkers."

"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."

"The program covered many topics that were lacking in my MBA program. Useful strategies to deal with difficult situations, people and decisions were in every meeting. The practical applications were imediately useful in business and non-business situations."

"Doug is a chamber member, trustee and valued resource. He leads our trustee monthly peer exchanges which many describe as the enduring value of our program. Doug's breadth of knowledge of the business environment allows him to expertly cover virtually any topic that comes up in these often-spirited discussions. Doug is very incisive in his ability to assess issues and his manner allows me to work through the options and personally 'own' the solution. Unflappable, Doug is a trusted friend and advisor."

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

"Excellent, to the point, focused, structured, new material and educational. Really enjoyed the day planning. Lots of great information."

"Very important and useful leadership tool. Excellent presentation style."

"Doug, I can’t begin to tell you how MUCH I valued this experience.  What a great ten weeks with all that I had going on with work too, it really all came together for me.  Thank you!"

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

"Timing is everything. Could not have been a better time for this as we navigate through uncharted waters...together!"

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

"I thought the program was very creative and very problem solving!"

"I have received excellent value from our coaching sessions together and find myself consciously referencing what I have learned in everyday situations."

"Doug is able to take the concepts and skills that are most critical to operating a successful organization and distill them down in a simple way to their critical steps or components. The outcome is material that can be delivered cost effectively in a short period of time, can be understood clearly as it is delivered, and most important, is easy and practical for the recipients to implement with enthusiasm."

"Doug's Customer Service Workshop for the Manatee County YMCA was terrific. We learned great skills for handling dissatisfied members. I feel the training will also be helpful dealing with the staff."

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

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

“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!”

"With Doug's guidance, I was able to move past my own self-imposed barriers. Great techniques and useful examples are provided to assist the participant."

"This program was absolutely amazing! It has taught me more than I could have asked for, for both of my jobs. I would even take it again!"

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

"Great, useful information that was easy to understand, in a very casual environment!"

"The leadership boot camp was very helpful for developing the leadership skills and style I want to achieve."

"Good ideas to implement and to make me a better leader."

"Great program! I got a lot out of it."

“New perspective on communication, specifically paraphrasing and reversing. Very good energy.”

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

"Thanks again for the training session this week. I received excellent feedback from our leaders and was surprised that many of the attendees had little if any knowledge of the many techniques you so effectively demonstrated. I'm already forecasting the future financial gain as a result of the improved productivity and collaboration!"      

"The Leadership Development Program was very beneficial and supplied me with knowledge and tools that I can apply in my everyday work. I met many interesting managers and directors during the 10 week course and they all felt the program helped them increase their leadership skills, gain confidence in their own abilities, and become more organized and effective. I recommend this program to both new leaders and experienced leaders as it provides great feedback about their own management practices. This training could also be very useful for non-managers as well, so they can get insight on the management role and understand why managers do what they do. Understanding each other is the first step to better team work."

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

“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.”

"I just wanted to send you a short note and express how much I enjoyed your guided Effective Communication seminar last week. I am new to Nielsen and to the state of Florida. As I’m sure you are well aware of, “with change, come many feelings and thoughts”. Towards the top of my list was apprehension, fear & doubt. Coming from The military side of The Boeing Company, I have become very accustomed to the firm structure & visibility within the corporation. The time I spent with you helped me to realize why I got into my profession in the first place; “to listen, observe, and recommend designs that help people be the best they can be!” Thanks for reminding me to be flexible and helping me to see the similarities & opportunities that lie on this new adventure. “Life is a process, and to live life is to love the process”"

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

"After going through the Working Agreement process with Doug I have become more aware of my habitual body language, tone and words, and how they affect my working relationships."

"Excellent leadership retreat - The team was energized by the content, various team building exercises, and Doug's warmth and expertise!"

“Excellent program! Informative discussion that can be brought back to my workplace. Great examples and references to help relate and paint a picture.”

“Very good information – presented in an easy to understand format with great examples on how to utilize”

"Engaging and relevant. Easy to understand and implement."

"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!"

“Hi Doug, I would like to take the opportunity to tell you how much I value your input and coaching.  You have been a tremendous sounding board and helped me think through some rather sticky situations.  Having your time and attention to discuss issues and troubleshoot resolutions has been invaluable.  I very much appreciate your perspective and keen advice.  I feel extremely well supported by you and look forward to our next interaction. Thank you and all best wishes.”

“Very informative and opened my eyes to areas of leading that I have been neglecting of late.”

“The initiative you conducted for our office one year ago was extremely beneficial and we continue to practice the methods you taught us. In particular, we have had a few “working agreement” meetings among various employees. This strategy has improved relationships and created a higher level of understanding in the office. By understanding each others expectations and coming to an agreement, the office has been very efficient. I thank you again for taking the time to meet with us and teach us the many valuable skills that we still use.”

"I have worked with Doug on a number of consulting engagements. The quality of his work has always been outstanding. He is one of my go to people when it comes to topics on leadership, sales, and coaching. His blog is one of the few that I read on a regular basis. Doug is a consummate professional. I recommend him highly."

"What did I like about the program? Everything!"

"Doug is a great presenter and full of energy. Learned so many useful tools with real life examples."

"Great program, especially for professionals. Lots of new information to take back to the office."

"Loved the interaction, the 'team' atmosphere we created and the skills we learned to implement. Excellent program!"

"I like Doug's interactive, casual yet natural presentation style. It makes the information easy to hear and retain."

"Doug, Thank you for helping us achieve a productive meeting and elevate our discussions. We appreciate the role you played and the importance of having you there. Thank you again!"

"Informative, eye-opening, fun!"

"This was an excellent delivery of useful tactics that will greatly enhance our company's efficiency."

"Very rational way of enlightening groups to see eye-to-eye or at least understand where the other party is coming from."

"Outstanding! Very effective and thought-provoking. All the concepts presented were very easy to implement."

"Very well done - perfect timing for me"

"Great reminder of what top performers must continually practice to WIN!"

“Hello Kay.  I cannot imagine you picking a better presenter for your keynote address than Doug Van Dyke. Cardel employed Doug’s services for a high-end Realtor event held at my model home in MiraBay.  We focused on a small group of Realtors who focus on sales in excess of $1MM.  There were about 15 in attendance and each left feeling their time was well spent.  I received feedback from each Realtor after the event asking if they would have another chance to hear Doug speak. A few weeks later, Doug gave a presentation to a group of real estate and building professionals at the Tampa Bay Builders Association monthly meeting.  There were over 100 people in attendance and the presentation was on selling to millennials. The presentation was lively, fun, educational, and interactive.  Doug made a large room feel very comfortable as he was able to address specific questions and concerns of those in attendance. It is with pleasure I recommend Doug to you as a presenter for your group of professionals.”

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

"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."   

"Informative, entertaining, engaging. I like your style."

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

"Excellent content and delivery!"

"This is an excellent program - informative, enjoyable, great group of professionals, dynamic, and an excellent opportunity to proactively enforce the skills learned."

"Please come back and continue this! Thank you so very much for being here - loved hearing you."

"Informational, entertaining, and useful."

"We have used DVD Consulting for Business Planning and Meeting Facilitation numerous times over the last 7 years. We have been very happy with the results - he is punctual and inciteful. Most importantly, he has helped me grow as a entrepreneur and a business owner. Highly recommended."

"Excellent topics and very well organized. Tools I can go back and immediately begin applying."

"Great program. Common sense that is summarized neatly in an easy to use tool."

"Excellent. More!"

"Fabulous, educational, informational, exciting, challenging!! Great stuff"

“Absolutely inspiring! After 20 years in business and many, many training events, the programs you have customized for us over the past few years have been the most productive I have ever experienced.”

“I thought the presentation was wonderful and very insightful. I am leaving with new communication tools and reinforcement of old tools that I forget to use!”

“Invaluable. How do you put a price tag on this content? The ideas and values are viral. They spread to the people we as leaders have committed to serve with our guidance. I can’t thank you enough!”

"Good open dialogue sessions. Activities are great and key takeaways are on point."

"This program has been very helpful in learning to deal with testy customers."

“Very good program with valuable information. Lots of useful tips that will help me become a more effective leader. Enjoyed learning many new tools for efficiency.”

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

"This was packed full of information that I will utilize. Doug kept it engaging and fun. I also enjoyed hearing what others in our class are faced with, and learning from them as well."

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

“Awesome as always. I learned a new perspective and approach. Was very impressed with Day Planning and Paraphrasing. Thank you for giving me some very useful key questions and statements to use in my sales.”

"On behalf of Leadership Pinellas, I thank you for your outstanding presentation to kick off our speaker series. We have received such positive feedback from many of the attendees on how much they benefitted from your message. I look forward to our paths crossing again in the near future!"

"Doug brings a professional and realistic practice to not only improving one's business skills, but the team as well. He sincerely believes in these no-nonsense techniques and you will view them as invaluable as well. Highly motivational and tremendously professional, Doug is able to personalize his message for each individual; it's as if he speaks directly to you and it hits home. His book, 'Leadership Simplified' is the best business tool I've used in years."

"This program is needed quarterly in our organization. Very interactive."

“I definitely have taken in and learned many useful tools from our coaching sessions. It is always a pleasure to have an opportunity to be mentored by one of the ‘Greats’ when it comes to leadership. From our first session, I began to put the tools to work and have seen many positive improvements in my working relationships. I feel, there will be many more opportunities for me to raise the bar and push the percentages up as the department, team, and I grow. Thank you Doug!”

"What fresh, new ideas about leadership. It was terrific. Different style, great instructor!"

“Doug, you really know how to inspire and instruct. What a great session we had on July 24. Sales Simplified is simply the best! It was helpful, informative and inspiring. Keep up the great work. We all appreciate you.”

"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."

"Purposeful and driven towards success. Deliverables and desired outcomes clearly defined prior to meeting and achieved."