CEO, Massage Heights

"Having first met Doug as the leader of “Team Canada” in 2010 he quickly became part of our Massage Heights family. I worked with Doug for over 5 years and right from the beginning he pushed hard for Massage Heights to take a values-based approach to growing our company. These values, Passionate, Loyal, Authentic and Diligent, remain at the core of a culture he played a central part in developing. Doug was the closing keynote at our convention and his take on the “Value of Values” brought tears, laughter and generated many hugs amongst the audience and remains one of our most memorable ever. A mix of passionate leadership and strong tactical skills were something he brought to every interaction I had with him. As a former Franchisor of a 150 unit chain himself, Doug brings a unique outlook to the Franchising game.  Doug is not only a great businessman, his personal values are reflected in every aspect of his life which are evident in the relationships I've seen him build over the years and through the relationship we continue to have.  I consider Doug a valued friend and mentor with an a natural ability to help his clients find solutions to business and personal challenges.  He is the kind of guy that lights up a room and gives all whom he touches a unique perspective on life!"

Leader at Step Up Coaching

"I have worked with Doug, primarily as his coach, for 20 years. Sharing the stage as keynotes as well as co-coaching a number of clients with him I can attest firsthand to his energy and passion for anything he is involved in. It is contagious. I have had the privilege of being witness to the many successful ventures that Doug has led and his ability to generate connection and enthusiasm wherever he goes is hard to match. Unlike many in the coaching industry, Doug has developed his deep coaching skills and capacity from long, hard-won experience in the trenches of building effective company cultures, employee and client engagement, team performance and audience-specific lifestyle brands. In fact, over the many years we have worked together I have often found myself on the receiving end of valuable advice myself. Advice that I have incorporated into my own coaching business. If you get a chance to work with Doug, I suggest you take it."