🎙️ The Doug Thompson Podcast: Storytelling, Speaker Secrets & Epic Laughs! 😂🔥🚀

Design your technology with the customer in mind for a seamless experience.  In this episode, you will learn:  1. What happens when technology fails while you're traveling?  2. What are the consequences of outsourcing customer service?  3. How can technology be designed to better serve customers? "If I'm designing this, I'm starting from the point of view of the customer and wo...

You have found the technology tour guide podcast where Doug Thompson tells complicated stories in a way that you can understand. In this episode, you will learn my vision for Season 5 as well as a few new things you will see. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedougthompson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Doug-Thompson-Podcast-110928150634768 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

In this Episode I talk about the biases our brain uses as shortcuts and the impact it has on AI.  If you are concerned about Ai taking over the planet you must remember that it was programed and trained by a human.  Which may give you peace or if programed by your neighbor down the street who drinks beer all day with no shirt on may keep you up at night. I base some of this episode on my...

I have the great pleasure of chatting with Rob Elliott.  Coach, Speaker, and fellow Podcast Host. We talk about how to overcome that fear of public speaking, Great Texan and Aussie stories and why can't you be a loaner at a bar in Australia. Walk the stage before a talk will calm your nerves. (We are more alike than different) His love of charities and how he helps them become better at selli...

In this episode we talk about how he got the name The LinkedIn Guru, his early start in training and how he is busier now that he has retired than when he was working full time Jeff is a highly qualified Education and Performance Development executive with 30+ years of progressive experience in program design and delivery, and more than 35 years of engagement and project management experience. His...

The is a very Joyful episode. You may see a theme of Joy here. It is all around us, but we are often too focused on the handful of things that didn't work out as we expected (Isn't that always the case) that we miss the abundance of joy in our lives. Erin McCullough is a thought leader, coach/mentor and guide that teaches people how to create Impenetrable Joy in their life so that they can be calm...

In this episode Jay and I talk about talk about showing up as who you are.  Struggles with the culture in Hollywood.  Building on others success.  Jackie Robinson and Junior, his inner bully. We also have a tech fail about 20 min into the podcast.  Jay Andrews is a recognized expert in social media branding and personal resilience. He is the founder of RippleEffect which helps...

In this Episode I interview McKenna Sweazey who is on a mission to make remote work actually work.  Pre-pandemic the physical workplace was challenging but at least you could see people and get a feel for their state of mind.   When COVID hit and everyone had to work remotely managers lost that ability to and as a result many employees struggled.   McKenna's mission is to teach orga...

Deborah always knew thought she would be a nun.  While not officially becoming a nun she has helped and continues to help people.  After listening to this podcast, I think you'll agree she impacted the world in much the same way as a nun.   Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, the heart of Cajun country, Deborah LeBlanc is   a Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Mast...

Catenya McHenry is an award-winning communications director at the University of Texas at Austin, an entrepreneur, TV host, producer, author, inventor, actor, and a ReStylist- helping clients engineer new ways to style and re-wear clothes they already have. Committed to producing original, relatable content for streaming and broadcast platforms, in February 2020 Catenya’s production company, Studi...

Georgina was born in the gold mining town of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia (gold diggers from way back)  She’s the youngest of 3 & her ‘the favorite’ (self-proclaimed of course)  Georgina’s working life began as a barber in 1982 & then after many various jobs in hospitality she went on to fly for Ansett Australia as a flight attendant for 7 years  After Ansett’s fatal collap...

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing one of the most genuine and positive people I know.  A Mindset Speaker, Agile Coach, and compassionate storyteller, Enzo Ochoga is a leading voice in women empowerment and innovation.   Enzo is a single mom, sister, lover of life, empath, change agent, diversity enthusiast, and a true citizen of the earth. She shines a light on both women...

In this episode I talk with Carmel Finnan We discuss how getting the courage to leave your comfort zone is hard. How a woman from Ireland ended up in Berlin. You are not meant for everybody and learn to embrace it. We need to develop our own voice before we can truly serve others. As a Storytelling & Branding Consultant my work is all about sharing the skills and benefits of storytelling as a...

In this episode I talk with the "Impacttologist" Martin Brooks.  Martin has been a mentor and coach of mine and has helped me become more impactful in my speaking and presentations.   You'll learn many of his tips and tricks and how your body may be telling a different story than your voice. Martin is the author of Body Language Decoder and creator of the video-based course, Body Languag...

Mark is one of the best storytellers out there and he credits his mom for most of his skills. He shares how a moment of standing up for himself changed his relationship with his dad forever. How a story about a taxi driver stopping by a store to pick up coffee and smokes changed an entire call center and its leader. Mark Villareal is the author of 8 published books with his most recent release A S...

In this episode I interview an ex-chronic stutterer that morphed into an award-winning, international-touring musician who has been interviewed on live TV & Radio in multiple countries, in 2 languages.  He has been coaching since the age of 16 and now helps experts, entrepreneurs and executives "End Stage Fright & Master Public Speaking Anywhere From a Zoom Call to Carnegie Hall" usin...

In this episode I get a chance to talk to Scotty Schindler about success in business, how surfing and business can be one following the same strategy and using stories in sales and everyday life.  In complement to his role as CEO, Scott is also a highly sought-after public speaker, trainer and thought leader within Australia and around the world. A business mentor and sales trainer that can b...

In this episode I give you a peak at what is coming for Season 4 as well as Step 1 of a series on my storytelling techniques. My LinkedIn series on storytelling can be found here https://thedougthompson.fyi.to/home/s/w982xc  You can reach me at thedougthompson@outlook.com  @thedougthompson on Twitter and Instagram  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedougthompson/

Do you own a business? Do you plan to live forever? Do you have an Exit plan? If your answered Yes to the first but no to the other questions this episode is for you. Marvin L. Storm has founded, acquired, scaled, and exited several businesses. After his recent exit, he realized that sitting on the sidelines wasn’t his style.  He felt his decades of startup, operational, and C-suite experienc...

I am in AWE this week as I speak with Deborah Johnson.  She is a Singer Author Musician Coach Storyteller Composer Entrepreneur many times of and multiple Grammy Award nominee. The discussion is as ranging as her expertise and the conversation flows as smoothy as the music she creates. And if you are at halftime in life you need to hear this podcast to learn what you can do to set up a Superb...

This is Part 2 of my 2 part Interview with Kristin Sherry. Kristin A. Sherry is a bestselling and award-winning author, globally recognized career expert, and creator of the YouMap® profile which won a 2020 Career Innovator Award from Career Directors International. She is a speaker, trainer, and author of international bestseller, YouMap, and a 2020 Pencraft award-winner in business books for You...

Meet Wendy Weiner Lots of boxes to check: Daughter, sister, wife, Mom, grandmother, Partner, entrepreneur, mentor, award winning film producer, writer, and convicted felon.  Striving to live up to our long line of kind, compassionate, incredibly funny people.  My WHY: To Incite Gratitude  Our original novel series, the MY GOLDEN BLOOD is being developed in Hollywood.  https://w...

Description Do you ever feel like you're doing everything you can to promote equality, respect, and awareness, but you're not getting the results you want? If so, this episode is for you. You'll learn the TED Talk Strategy, which is a proven way to get the results you Show Notes Do you ever feel like you're doing everything you can to promote equality, respect, and awareness, but you're not gettin...

In this Episode I talk with one of the most resilient people I have ever met.  Imagine being a 2 time widow with both husbands dying of the same tragic illness?  My guest has done that and more. Having gone through the experience of the poor health leading to the deaths of two husbands, as well as the many family members and friends, Emily Thiroux Threatt has much experience in the griev...

Jennie Lyon is the owner and founder of Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Inc. Jennie is a 20 year digital marketing expert and award winning writer, she has worked with thousands of small business owners, entrepreneurs and celebrities helping them connect with their audience, build their brand, and make more money!  Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Inc is a full service digital marketing agency tha...