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

Moshe started writing his story - building software products - 30 years ago, and he is still at it. He worked for 20 years on the engineering end of software development, holding positions in all areas of product companies - core development, sales engineering, customer application support, customization development, and  a CTO of a payment startup. In 2010 he shifted gears to focus on produc...

Does this sound like you?  You feel stuck trying to figure out how to get started with content marketing, or how to improve your existing efforts. If so, then this conversation with Alison Ver Halen is dedicated to solving that for you.  Alison is a content marketer, SEO strategist, speaker and author whose mission is to demystify the world of online marketing. After getting the perfect...

In this episode I talk with the Tech Fashionista Antoni Tzavelas. He had his own clothing line as a designer in Canada until that market crashed. Reinvented himself as a database admin back before all the online training existed, and reinvented himself again as a cloud architect. He's also an executive coach, professional speaker and the inventor of Bow tie Wednesday. You can contact Antoni on Lin...

Season 4 Finale and Where I am Taking the Podcast Next Description Have you been told that in order to get Aspirational storytelling you have to sound like a robot or be fake? If you've been following that advice and it's not working, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to tell stories that sound like you In this episode, you will learn: 1. What is the Technology Tour Guide series? 2. What i...

TitleHealing the Invisible Wounds: Jill Sitnick's Journey to RecoveryDescriptionIf you're feeling stuck in your trauma, like you've tried everything and nothing is working, then this episode is for you! Show NotesIf you're feeling stuck in your trauma, like you've tried everything and nothing is working, then this episode is for you!"The research on the website says that two thirds of the people t...

TitleThe Many Colors of Peter Christian: A Lifetime of Lessons Learned in BusinessDescriptionYou can't be a good crayon without a good story. Show NotesYou can't be a good crayon without a good story."If you can get one person in one company, in one industry to see what somebody's doing in a different one related to themselves, that's always the difficult part as they go, well, you know, I had tha...

Don't be afraid to start digging the hole, and just dig it slowly."If you work for happiness in life, I think that you deserve that."Kevin Palmeri is a full time podcaster, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. He is the host of the Kevin Palmeri Podcast, where he shares practical tips for telling the story they need others to envision and trust in order to take a new action. This is Kevin Palmeri's s...

In this episode I wrap up my storytelling tips with some saucy tips to help make your stories better by making them you and putting a little of your soul into each one.

In a world of rapidly changing technology, the need for experienced and knowledgeable CTOs has never been greater. You will learn what a fractional CTO is and how they can help startups and businesses."The perfectly run startups are not in business anymore because they're focused on perfect operations instead of growth."Oshri Cohen is a fractional CTO who helps startups grow their businesses by pr...

Deidre Shin: How to Turn Your Quarter-Life Crisis Into an OpportunityDescriptionGet the best insights on business and entrepreneurship from Deirdre Tshien, CEO and co-founder of CAPSHO.Show NotesGet the best insights on business and entrepreneurship from Deirdre Tshien, CEO and co-founder of CAPSHO."The great thing about ignorance and naivety is that we just forged ahead and did it anyway."Deirdre...

TitleThe Doug Thompson Podcast: How to Break the Patterns of Unhealthy Relationships with Lily WalfordDescriptionHow our earliest experiences in relationships shape our adult ones. You will learn how your earliest experiences in relationships shape your adult ones. Show NotesHow our earliest experiences in relationships shape our adult ones. You will learn how your earliest experiences in relation...

TOM KERESZTIis an industry influencer, coach, speaker,educator, and mentor. His approach toleadership comes from a lifetime ofinternational experience. His servantleadership principles are time provenand based on biblical foundations. Heis down to earth and able to strike abalance between business challengesand common-sense solutions. Hismotivational and engaging style willleave you with practical...

Jeff Zigman is a 10 year tech entrepreneur with a wife and 2 little children, who created a virtual employee training platform called SKILL BUILDER during COVID.Jeff used 20 years of martial arts skill learning to design SKILL BUILDER to teach new skills remotely much faster than people would otherwise learn in the real world, condensing months into hours. He has applied this to Active Shooter Pre...

Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, leading by example way of living. He’s got a contagious personality who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally healthy life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster, TEDx speaker & edutaining keynote s...

In this episode I discuss how I like to end a story. You have brought your audience through quite a ride in the "struggle" part of your story, and you don't want to lose them know. How do you stick the landing like an Olympic gymnast? Listen in and find out.

Stan is an amazing example of not letting life get you down. He has had 5 brain surgery's yet still able to publish 2 books and writing a 3rd. Stan Crane is the semi-robotic author and father of two. He started writing as a hobby but got hooked on the feeling of creating new worlds, new people. Stan is currently finishing his "Perfect World" series, with more ideas already in line to be written ne...

In this episode I talk with someone I have been connected with for several years and we have found ourselves in at least 3 different classes together. totally by accident so we are kindred spirits. Helene in her own words:I’m Helene Rennervik I call myself the Mistress Of Buried Treasures. Why you may ask because I know that I have the ability to help people to find their uniqueness and buried tre...

After generating various companies over $250M revenue in sales & amassing over a decade of political expertise during his corporate career, Gavin was made redundant overnight. Today, Gavin's mission is all about empowering entrepreneurs to safely transition into their own business, without risking their current job or income. Gavin is the author of 'Break Free From Corporate - Be Your Own Boss'. H...

This is the 3rd step in telling great stories. We have met the hero and learned how to frame the story in a language or environment that the listener is familiar with. Now we need to build tension as the hero struggles to overcome challenges. Now let's build some tension.

Roman Mironov is a relationship coach trained by Robbins Madanes, the official training center of Tony Robbins. He helps clients create those beautiful moments in a relationship that you wish you could relive over and over. He teaches you how to be grateful for your partner, respect them, and communicate effectively. is a coach trained by a Tony Robbins' program and he helps people maximize their...

Timothy Douglas, a chess-playing real estate investor, joins Doug to talk about what it was like quitting football after struggling with depression in high school. Timothy also shares how he started his podcast, "Living The Dream", as a way to connect with people and help them achieve their goals. https://www.spreaker.com/user/12442327/episode-63-timothy-douglas "The pain of staying where you are...

"I'm a finance professional and Toastmasters President who helps women become more confident and credible through public speaking."A woman who overcame cultural barriers and self-doubt to find success in finance shares her story and tips for other women who want to enter the field. This is Urmi’s story…I'm a finance professional, and I've always been good with numbers and math. I never thought abo...

Jennifer A. Garrett is an internationally recognized branding expert, host of the Move the Ball podcast, author of the book Move the Ball, and creator of the Move the Ball movement who currently works with executives and professional athletes on creating powerful brands and using those brands to "move the ball" in business and attract the opportunities they want. Prior to being an entrepreneur, Je...

Step 2 is probably the most important step in telling a story your audience will love and allows you to make an instant connection with them. Yet I have found few people that actually talk about this. I call it part of my secret sauce but share it with you here.

What is the most limiting factor to a company's success? The CEO. Too many times they clone themselves through the company and end up at a plateau far short of the overall potential of the company. In this episode I interview Brad Smith who helps CEO and Executive leadership create new chapters in the stories of their company. He was raised to be a chemist and uses that curious and structured mind...