• Global Trend-Watcher and Lecturer
• Harvard and Yale Universities
• Author, Boom Bustology: Spotting Bubbles Before They Burst

• Doug transforms audiences into unified teams using rhythm, story, and West African wisdom—creating unforgettable, interactive keynotes that boost connection, empathy, and collaboration.
• From Oprah’s stage to Fortune 500 boardrooms, Doug’s “Beats As One” keynotes energize, inspire, and move teams from isolation to deep purpose-driven unity.
• Whether guiding CEOs or thousands of employees, Doug’s immersive sessions break silos, build trust, and leave every participant feeling empowered, human, and part of something bigger.
  
  

• World-recognized speaker on global business, trade policy, labor, and the latest economic trends
• Global Business and Economics Analyst
• Author of "Global America: Understanding Global and Economic Trends and How to Ensure Competitiveness"

• Peak Performance Coach 
• Imagination Expert
• Author, Quantum Leap Thinking

• ● CEO of Storied, Inc - a storytelling advisory and training firm for influ
  ● Long-time advisor to Silicon Valley execs at Meta, Google, Dolby, Uber, Salesforce
  ● Frequent keynoter for leadership summits, sales kick-offs, and user conferenc
  ● 500+ top rated talks for Microsoft, Visa, SAP, Bloomberg, Moody's, Zappos, others…
  ● Track record: has influenced $13+ billion dollars in investments thru executive buy-
  ● Renown expert on strategic narrative: how to tell the story of innovation/disruption
  ● Trained as a cultural anthropologist; expert on change management/scaling growth

• Storyteller
• Classically Trained Opera Singer
• On Tour with NPR's The Moth 

• Identity Coach
• Influencer
• Co-Host of The Eff It Madres Podcast

Teaching the Art of Negotiation and Personal Empowerment

• One of the Greatest Quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL
• Special Advisor to the Vice Chairman, President and CEO of the Miami Dolphins
• Studio analyst for “The NFL Today”

• Resilience Researcher, AI, Future of Work and Change Management Expert
• #1 WSJ Bestselling Author of "PIVOT" and "Change Proof: Leveraging Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience

• Technology Consulting and Management Development Speaker

• 20+ years advising small and mid-sized businesses
• Decodes AI, policy, and economic trends for leaders
• Leaves audiences with an actionable roadmap to protect margins and drive growth

• Sales and Leadership Expert
• Driving Growth Through Simplicity

• NASA Astronaut
• NASA Flight Surgeon
• Emergency Medicine Physician

• Clinical Psychologist and Expert on Mental Health
• Cultivating Mental Health: Fighting the Stigma and Finding Solutions
• Presents practical and effective strategies to immediately improve overall mental wellness

• Top Creativity Keynote Speaker,
• Animation Art Director and Illustrator at Pixar Studios

• Multi-Generational Relations and Communications Expert
• Author, Consultant, Podcast & Radio Talk Show Host, and Top-Rated Keynote Speaker
• Informative, engaging, humorous, and full of concrete research

• Personal Branding Expert
• Founder of Renegade Accelerator
• NYT Bestselling Author: Renegades Write the Rules
• One of the world's leading human transformation experts who reveals the innovative strategies behind the success of today’s top celebrities, brands, and sports icons, and how you can follow their lead

• Founder & Managing Director of Engage Mentoring 
• Forbes National Business Council Member 
• Author of "Learning to Lead Through Mentoring"
• Helping companies develop their people affordably, efficiently, and at scale.