Doug Dvorak: Motivational Speaker
Doug Dvorak a Certified Speaking Professional and Hall of Fame motivational & sales keynote fuses humor, energy, and strategic insight to catalyze performance and transformation.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a top-tier designation in the speaking industry
- Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker inductee
- Delivered talks in 100+ countries, to over 1 million people
- Serves clients such as Intel, Honda, Marriott, Unilever, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more
- Formats: Keynote (45–60 min), half-day workshop, sales training bootcamp, corporate retreat, or virtual event
- Audiences: Sales teams, leadership groups, growing organizations, entrepreneurs, business development units, and professional services firms
- Outcomes:
- Renewed motivation and clarity for teams to outperform goals
- Strengthened sales culture, mindset, and customer-centric practices
- Enhanced leadership communication, team alignment, and resilience
- Travels from: Palatine, IL
- **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000
Talent Services
Keynote Topics:
Lighten Up
How to have more fun in Your Life and Work!! In this program, participants will learn how humor can reduce stress, improve creativity, increase productivity, and balance the stress of life and work by providing them a new perspective.
Through a fun, funny and educational experience, participants will acquire humor coping skills to incorporate into their personal and professional lives.
Program Goals This program will offer participants the opportunity to:
- Recognize the value and importance of humor in creating a more healthy and balanced life.
- Use humor to make a message more memorable.
- Achieve more balance in life and work through humor. Recognize the value of humor in creating a healthier perspective.
- Implement specific techniques to incorporate more fun and humor in your personal and professional life.
- Enjoy a fun and entertaining program full of practical information.
- Live long, laugh large and often.
Everything Starts & Stops with Motivation
Today, businesses don’t do business–people do. They create the force that ensures an organization’s successful future.
These individuals hold the solutions to problems, the ways to improve motivation, productivity, the creativity to enhance products and services, and the insight that the company needs to move forward.
These goals become a reality if dynamic motivation is displayed and every executive and manager treats their employees as well as they treat their most important customers.
Smart business owners and managers know that without the full support of their employees, no initiative can succeed, nor can any individual leader achieve their goals.
Program Goals
- Create and project your motivational & leadership vision, values, and expertise
- Be more intentional and strategic in motivation & leadership, as opposed to relying on intuition alone
- Serve as a source of optimism and enthusiasm while eliciting excellence and innovation
- Provide the resources and support to encourage savvy risk taking
- Infuse responsibility, ethical actions, and balance in an organizational setting
- Recognize ways to lead effectively under a variety of conditions/circumstances
- Lead during times of change including crises and mergers
- Five Essential Facets of Dynamic Motivational Leadership
- Consistently communicate motivational vision and create a “buy-in”
- Initiate and implement change to meet goals
- Execute strategies, actions needed to create and sustain success
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Program Description
What’s your HQ? (Humor Quotient)
Is it surprisingly low or non-existent?
Are you laughing and living up to your humor potential?
This program is perfect for organizations that want to develop and exercise their “Funny Bones”.
Program Goals
- Recognize the importance and power of laughter and humor in life and work.
- Learn to create and honor your own unique sense of humor.
- Increase your comfort and confidence by using humor personally and professionally.
- Embrace a broader perspective of humor as a way to get support for all areas of your life.
Further Topics
- The Other ABCs
- Destination Motivation
- Managing Change for a Brighter Future
- Pure Leadership
- Purpose, Passion & Vision – The 3 Pillars of Effective Leadership
- Servant Leadership Strategies
Talent Short Bio
Doug Dvorak is a globally recognized motivational speaker, sales coach, and corporate humorist who has delivered over 1,000 keynote talks and workshops across more than 100 countries, impacting more than 1 million people. Before going full-time into speaking, Doug held leadership roles in sales and marketing, including with IBM and Boca Research, equipping him with real-world experience in performance, productivity, and team dynamics.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an MBA in Marketing Management. His stage presence is enriched by training in improvisational comedy (Second City/Players Workshop) which complements his motivational and humorous style.
Doug is also the founder and CEO of The Sales Coaching Institute, offering customized training and reinforcement systems for sales teams.
Read Full Bio
Doug Dvorak is a luminary among keynote motivational speakers, renowned for his global reach and profound impact. With a sterling reputation, he stands tall in the motivational speaking hall of fame and proudly holds a place in the esteemed International Who’s Who of Professional Speaking.
Doug’s journey as a speaker has traversed over one million individuals across all fifty states and in an impressive 107 countries worldwide. His commitment to excellence is unparalleled, evidenced by the countless hours he devotes to meticulous research for each presentation. This dedication enables him to craft deeply personal messages that resonate with audiences, fostering an environment conducive to genuine learning and transformation. Whether addressing a large audience or an intimate gathering, Doug’s presentations are characterized by their uniqueness, passion, profundity, and unwavering engagement.
Doug Dvorak’s expertise as a keynote motivational speaker is rooted in a rich tapestry of experiences and achievements. With a career spanning decades, Doug has honed his craft through a diverse array of endeavors, including corporate leadership roles, entrepreneurial ventures, and extensive travel. Drawing from this wealth of experience, he offers audiences invaluable insights into topics ranging from leadership and sales effectiveness to resilience and personal growth.
Doug’s ability to seamlessly blend humor with profound wisdom captivates audiences, leaving a lasting impression long after the event concludes. His genuine passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential shines through in every presentation, earning him accolades from clients and audiences alike.
Keynote motivational speaker Doug Dvorak does not just talk about “PMA”—Positive Mental Attitude—Doug lives it. While in college, Doug Dvorak was a nationally ranked racquetball player. He is also a cancer survivor. He has resumed top mental and physical condition, or never really lost it. This motivational speaker, a true professional, was in racquet form for the national senior games in 2014. He should be, Doug tours the world on bicycle and returns, with beautiful travelogues. Professional speaker and travel guide for hire would be more appropriate!
As one of the world’s most sought-after keynote motivational speakers, Doug Dvorak has appeared on Oprah, CBS, FOX NEWS, and CNN. He has also taken part in multiple press appearances and radio talk shows regarding his corporate workshops.
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Talent Videos
Doug Dvorak: Hall of Fame Motivational Keynote Speaker, Inspirational Humor, Sales, and Leadership Showreel
Hall of Fame speaker Doug Dvorak demonstrates his signature blend of humor, storytelling, and actionable business insight that inspires teams and leaders worldwide.
Video Summary & Key Moments
This showreel captures Doug Dvorak’s dynamic stage presence and showcases highlights from his motivational and sales keynote presentations delivered across the globe. As a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Hall of Fame inductee, Dvorak demonstrates his unique capacity to blend authentic humor with hard-hitting business strategies that motivate audiences to act, perform, and grow.
The video opens with energetic stage moments where Doug introduces his philosophy on success, perseverance, and mindset. He uses humor to disarm and engage, quickly connecting with his audience while reinforcing principles of resilience, optimism, and ownership. Through vivid storytelling and real-life corporate anecdotes, Doug illustrates that leadership and sales excellence are not about luck or talent alone — they are the result of consistent attitude, preparation, and adaptability.
Midway through the reel, clients and audience reactions provide social proof of his impact — from Fortune 500 executives to frontline teams. His message consistently returns to personal accountability, positive attitude, and continuous improvement as the foundation for sustainable success.
The closing segments emphasize his versatility: from corporate sales kickoffs to leadership summits, Doug tailors his content with equal parts entertainment and insight. The reel concludes with his signature motivational challenge — to “be extraordinary” by turning vision into disciplined daily action.
Key Moments
02:00 – 05:00: Doug introduces his humor-driven approach to motivation and sales excellence
05:00 – 08:00: Lessons on mindset, discipline, and the psychology of success
08:00 – 12:00: Leadership and communication insights — how great teams align purpose with passion
12:00 – 16:00: Sales strategy principles and client engagement clips from live events
16:00 – 19:00: Audience reactions, laughter, and reflections on performance transformation
19:00 – 20:26: Closing challenge — embrace humor, lead with vision, and commit to daily excellence
Doug Dvorak on CBS Morning Show: The Power of Humor in Business and Life
In this 51-second CBS Morning Show feature, Hall of Fame motivational speaker Doug Dvorak shares how humor and positivity drive performance, connection, and resilience.
Video Summary & Key Moments
In this brief television segment, Doug Dvorak appears on the CBS Morning Show to discuss the role of humor and attitude in personal and professional success. Introduced as a Certified Speaking Professional and Hall of Fame motivational keynote speaker, Doug highlights how humor is not merely entertainment but a strategic leadership tool.
He explains that maintaining a sense of humor under pressure strengthens emotional resilience, improves communication, and enhances workplace morale. Drawing from his extensive speaking experience, Doug emphasizes that laughter breaks down barriers and creates a culture of openness where creativity can thrive. Even in under a minute, he conveys his core message: a positive, lighthearted mindset boosts productivity and fosters stronger relationships — both at work and in life.
The segment closes with a quick clip of Doug engaging with a live audience, illustrating his ability to combine comedy and content to deliver transformative, memorable experiences.
Key Moments
00:00 – 00:10: Introduction — CBS anchors present Doug Dvorak and his professional background
00:10 – 00:25: Doug on humor as a leadership and communication tool
00:25 – 00:40: The link between laughter, mindset, and productivity
00:40 – 00:51: Closing comment — positivity and humor as keys to success
MTE Sales Excellence — Closing & Negotiation Skills with Doug Dvorak
In this 34-second workshop highlight, sales strategist and Hall of Fame motivational speaker Doug Dvorak energizes participants with practical, high-performance tools for mastering closing and negotiation.
Video Summary & Key Moments
This short clip from the MTE Sales Excellence Workshop captures Doug Dvorak in action, leading a live session focused on closing techniques and negotiation mastery. Speaking to a corporate audience, Doug reinforces the fundamentals of persuasive communication — confidence, empathy, and timing. His tone is energetic and direct, underscoring how top performers approach negotiation not as confrontation but as collaboration.
In just over thirty seconds, Doug delivers a succinct, motivating message about the mindset required to close deals effectively: success comes from preparation, authenticity, and consistent follow-through. His dynamic presentation style combines humor with high-value strategy, leaving participants both motivated and equipped with actionable insights to improve their results.
Key Moments
00:00 – 00:10: Doug introduces key principles of closing and client trust
00:10 – 00:22: Emphasis on mindset, empathy, and effective listening in negotiation
00:22 – 00:34: Closing call to action — confidence, preparation, and persistence drive excellence
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