Doug Stevenson is the Guru of Storytelling in Business.

He is the president of Story Theater International, a speaking, training and consulting company dedicated to teaching people how to influence, inspire and motivate through more compelling speeches and presentations.

Some notable clients include, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, State Farm Insurance, Aetna, Farmers Insurance, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Bayer Canada, Caterpillar, John Deere, UPS, The Internal Revenue Service, The FDA, The Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, The National Association of Realtors, The Institute of Real Estate Management, The American Medical Association, and many more.

Keynote titles:

• Emotional Eloquence - The Lost Language of Leadership (see sidebar)
  
• Storytelling in Business is Serious Business - Engage Persuade Influence
• It Was a Dark and Stormy Sales Presentation - The Serious Business of Selling with Stories
  
• Get Out Of Your Own Way - Succeed Now!

From Milwaukee to Munich.

Doug has polished his storytelling technology and emotional eloquence principles for business professionals by coaching over 800 individuals from CEO's to a member of The House of Lords in England. He's given hundreds of storytelling in business presentations from San Francisco to Singapore, from Louisville to London and from Milwaukee to Munich.

He is the creator of The Story Theater Method for strategic storytelling in business and Emotional Eloquence, a breakthrough leadership development process that turns managers into leaders and average salespeople into sales superstars.

Achieve your potential.

Doug is a master storyteller who weaves a magic spell of engagement and entertainment on his audiences while at the same time inviting them to believe in their ability to do more, be more and accomplish more. He inspires people to achieve their potential. They laugh. They cry. They feel good about themselves.

Doug has been speaking professionally since 1994. With hundreds of keynotes under his belt, you can count on Doug to deliver a customized program that will kick your conference off on a high note. 

• Visit the Media Gallery to watch preview videos.
• See partial client list.
• Read testimonials.

Doug has spoken in the US, Canada, England, Ireland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Australia, Singapore and North Dakota. 

Testimonials:

“We brought Doug Stevenson in to teach his storytelling method to both our senior trainers and our senior management here at Oracle University. He was a huge success. Since that time, I've personally used what I learned from Doug and have found it to be practical, valuable and fun. I've also hired him two more times to work with other groups. His workshop is both inspirational and very practical, with easy-to-use tools and techniques. I'm constantly looking for opportunities to bring Doug back into Oracle and I highly recommend him. Doug Stevenson delivers!"
     Elizabeth Wiseman, VP, Oracle University

“On behalf of Caterpillar Inc. and the nearly 300 Operations, HR and Communications managers who attended our May 2006 Global Engagement Conference, thank you for a truly awesome session.  Your delivery was engaging, enlightening, and entertaining.  Your storytelling presentations were the two highest scoring sessions in our entire conference.  Your breakout session was also the only standing room only one of the entire conference.  As we continue our engagement journey, we must take the next step in communications and generate understanding.  Your storytelling methodology and engaging delivery were a great first step.  Thank you again for your passionate and persuasive message.
     Brian R. Gareau, OE + E Manager, Caterpillar

To inquire about Doug's availability, call 1-719-573-6195 and talk to Deborah Merriman, The VP of Everything.