I help people create relentlessly simple change and growth that sticks.
I’m a coach, speaker, podcaster, and writer. But at my core, I’m someone who knows what it’s like to want a better life—and not know where to start.
One “What if…” question, at the darkest point in my life, changed everything. It didn’t give me a plan—it gave me the clarity and push to move forward.
That’s when I learned the power of Pause, Question, and Go. Now I help others do the same.
What I do
Speaking
Keynotes and live events that teach people and companies how to immediately apply the What If Rule in real life.
Coaching
One-on-one and group coaching focused on clarity, momentum, and simple actions that create real change and growth.
Podcast
Start With What If—short episodes that help you shift perspective, take action, and grow (without the fluff).
Writing
I’ve written three books. My most recent—Start With What If (coming October 15) and The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life) (2023)—were written to spark a better, happier life for the reader.
Some random facts about Doug
01
I’ve been broke. I’ve been highly successful. I’ve been happy—and I’ve been down and out. Through it all, I’ve learned how to keep moving forward.
02
I was voted Wittiest in my senior class. At that point, Most Likely to Succeed wasn’t even a remote possibility.
03
I have a wonderful wife, three fabulous daughters, a dog named Piper, and a cat who does whatever he wants.
