Juggling your days amid disappointment? Struggling with overwhelming obstacles?
You, too, can overcome challenge and change to be happier, healthier, more accomplished. Let Doug Daye, of Speaking From Experience, share ‘how to’ and ‘can do’ perspectives from his own path to energize your event as your:
Keynote and Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator and Workshop leader, or Master of Ceremonies
A long-time entrepreneur – talk about challenges – Doug’s overcome franchise frustration as well as health issues by staying optimistic and inspiring others to realize there are no failures. Sure, life can throw you a curve ball – so make it a learning curve!
Currently the President of the London Speakeasy Toastmasters club, Doug’s earned the prestigious awards of District 60 Toastmaster of the Year, Lions International Helen Keller Fellowship, and The London Council for Adult Education Lifelong Achievement.
His credo comes from Winston Churchill: “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Doug walks this talk, volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Junior Achievement, and as Regional Chair with the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Keynotes and Workshops
audience favourites
Someday is NOT a Day of the Week
Doug’s felt the sting of not reaching goals. The flaw? No action plan plops you right on a road to nowhere. “I’ll get there,” we reassure ourselves, “someday”. Unfortunately, someday is not a day of the week.
Bounce
Never give up. Keep trying. But how? To rebound when you’re slammed down takes resilience, perse-verance. Cultivate these two critical traits of success.
Down But Not Out in London, ON
Suffer depression? Doug did. “I sat on the bottom step of my basement, crying. I was a mess, totally down and out.” Today, he can answer ‘fantastic!’ when asked how’s life – and so can you. Hear how Doug faced a double whammy, depression and bankruptcy, and reclaimed a positive optimism to enjoy life again.
Diabetes and Me
Ignoring the dangers when diagnosed as ‘borderline’, Doug shares his experience with chronic disease and how a friend made the difference, made him see how serious diabetes is and how to manage it. Give yourself that same gift of wellness, no matter the ailment.
Six Floors on an Elevator with …
Master critical networking strategies for success as a business owner, sales professional, or job-seeker.
How to Be a Star When You’re in the Spotlight
Feel nervous before giving a speech? That’s natural. Dying on stage is more dreaded than dying ... period. Doug’s proven method builds your confidence and competence to get up there and ‘wow’ the audience.
Clients and Audiences a partial list
Canadian Diabetes Association – Canadian Food Service Executive Association – CharityVillage Ltd. – Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit – Hamilton Road Community Association – Homepreneur Network – Kin Canada – London Chamber of Commerce – London Region Fund Raising Executives – Make A Wish Foundation – Navistar Canada – St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce – United Way ... and you!
High Praise Indeed
“Doug’s presentation, ‘How to Be A Star...’ was informative and entertaining. [He] gave all of us many very practical ideas for improving our public performances. [He’s] not only a great public speaker but a great trainer, too.” — Doug Jamieson, CEO, CharityVillage Ltd.
“Doug is a very powerful and entertaining speaker who got his message across in a convincing manner. His presentation on six P’s of powerful presentations proved that Doug had all six P’s right.” — Bernie Brooke, Hamilton Road Community Association
“Doug’s professionalism and flair for speaking surely contributed to the success of the event and provided the guest speakers and local dignitaries the recognition they deserved.” — Ellen R. Cochren, Manager Distribution Services, Navistar Canada Inc.
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