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The Secret to Powerful Speaking? CONNECTION. 🎙️
"Success in speaking isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you make your audience feel. The stronger the connection, the greater...
Douglas Scherer
21 hours ago1 min read


🔥 Forge Your AI Leadership: Weekly Sparks to Lead with Strength, Purpose, and Sanity
Starting today and for the next five Mondays, I’ll be sharing posts that explore the six practices of F.O.R.G.E.D. These practices are...
Douglas Scherer
Oct 91 min read


What Do Keynote Speakers and DJs Have in Common? More Than You’d Think.
When my new event coordinator, Semhal Kebede , an incredible DJ and composer from Kenya started interviewing me to understand my keynote...
Douglas Scherer
Oct 21 min read


The best leaders aren’t the ones who never face adversity. They’re the ones who step into the fire of transformation, embrace the heat, and emerge stronger.I’ve been reflecting on how true leadership
Inspired by my book F.O.R.G.E.D.: Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times, this infographic examines the Six Practices of Great...
Douglas Scherer
Sep 251 min read


🎤 Hear It Straight From Douglas Scherer🎤
What makes the Relevant Speaker Program stand out? 💡 From life-changing connections with fellow speakers to mastering the art of...
Douglas Scherer
Sep 181 min read


Overcoming Self-Doubt: A Journey to Confidence
In this clip, we dive into the power of challenging our inner critic and reclaiming self-belief. Self-doubt can often feel like an...
Douglas Scherer
Sep 111 min read


I had the pleasure of being featured in a recent article “19 Must-Read Books and Podcasts for Entrepreneurs” on Under30CEO, alongside 18 other trailblazing entrepreneurs, life coaches, and authors.
Our book recommendations cover topics and challenges all entrepreneurs and leaders can use for growth in their entrepreneurial journey. ...
Douglas Scherer
Sep 41 min read


🌟 Nominating yourself for an award can feel intimidating, but many award programs actually encourage self-nominations! If you’ve been hesitant, it’s time to take that step and recognize your achievem
Check out this article with 7 valuable tips (including one of mine) to help you confidently nominate yourself: 1️⃣ Share Your Story to...
Douglas Scherer
Aug 281 min read


If you want to connect with and engage your audience, bring personal stories.
How to align your personal story with your audience is one of the key takeaways from my work with Julie Lee . We had a blast and covered...
Douglas Scherer
Aug 211 min read


The Power of "Forgive, but Don’t Forget"
As we plan for next steps, set new goals, and clarify our intentions, it’s easy to get stuck in self-judgment or dwell on things that...
Douglas Scherer
Aug 141 min read


From Wax Museum to Anchor Ride: How Flexible Thinking Saved Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean
💡 Did you know? Walt Disney’s original vision for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride was a wax museum! 🏴☠️🕯️ After the success of It’s...
Douglas Scherer
Aug 71 min read


🚨 Burnout Alert 🚨
Feeling stressed? It doesn’t matter your age, role, or what industry you’re in burnout is real, and learning how to manage it now can set...
Douglas Scherer
Jul 311 min read


Boosting Employee Loyalty and Engagement is one of the top questions asked at my talks. I got to share my tip, "Foster Human Agency and Responsibility" along with 15 other experts CEO Official Magazin
Some of the other great tips: Offer Flexible Work and Mental Health Support Earn Loyalty Through Trust and Transparency Personalize...
Douglas Scherer
Jul 241 min read


Blustery New York City wind and rain didn't stop Abhijit Patharkar and me from getting to the AI Summit this week.
We saw so many interesting applications of AI, which seemed organizable into 2 categories: - data: management, discovery, modeling, and...
Douglas Scherer
Jul 171 min read


🎤 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁.🔍 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.
One of the most powerful songs in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘮𝘢𝘯 is 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘐𝘴 𝘔𝘦, about stepping out of the shadows and...
Douglas Scherer
Jul 81 min read


Blustery New York City wind and rain didn't stop Abhijit Patharkar and me from getting to the AI Summit this week.
We saw so many interesting applications of AI, which seemed organizable into 2 categories: - data: management, discovery, modeling, and...
Douglas Scherer
Jul 21 min read


Gratitude: Your Quickest Access to a "Third Place"
In my own journey of healing, I’ve learned that building connections is essential. One surprising key? Gratitude. Even if you can’t thank...
Douglas Scherer
Jun 251 min read


The Groans Say It All: Fear-Driven Leadership Fails
The initial shift to remote work saw a 46% increase in double-booked meetings. When I brought this up in a talk on productivity and...
Douglas Scherer
Jun 181 min read


🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗜 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Drive Community Bonds
AI leadership isn’t just about technology. It’s about how leaders drive impact with intention, trust, and accountability. The 6...
Douglas Scherer
Apr 171 min read


𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
🔥 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱...
Douglas Scherer
Apr 101 min read
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