doug smith - the building of high performance 2017

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BUILDING HIGH PERFORMANCE

Doug Smith Author, Executive,

Professional Speaker

Some CLIENTS…

REFERENCES…

LITERARY WORK

“The feedback on your presentation we received from the participants was simply outstanding! You

delivered a practical model for organizational transformation aimed at creating a high performance

work culture and I would highly recommend this presentation to other organizations.”

Major-général/Major-General J.-M. Lanthier, Commander, Canadian Army

Doctrine and Training Centre, Department of National Defence/ Government of Canada


“The Trauma Code is a fascinating read that will no doubt improve your quality of life! Doug Smith not

only provides fresh, eye-opening insights into how we, as humans, have a subconscious need to support

others, he explains how we can leverage that basic desire to achieve higher levels of health, happiness,

and success.” Ivan Misner PhD., NY Times bestselling author ,Founder of BNI and Referral Institute

“The Trauma Code is a must-read for those studying personal development, recovery and performance. It

is rare that personal achievement and the science to back it up are demonstrated in the same book. Doug

Smith has done it!” Jack Canfield, International best-selling author, Chicken Soup for the Soul

“Doug shocked the hockey world with his comeback to the NHL after his first accident. His second recovery

after breaking his neck was unbelievable. Everyone can benefit from reading The Trauma Code.”

Ron Maclean, Hockey Night in Canada Broadcaster

“Doug Smith is a great example of what someone can accomplish if they set their mind in the right

direction. His inspirational message is an excellent supplement to professional health care.”

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis MD, MPH, Health Communications Pioneer – Public Health leader – President,

Association of Local Public Health Agencies

“Bringing out the best is the goal; dignity, respect, empathy, humility, confidence, is the approach.

Subconsciously, I was always there, now I understand it better and have made that link with my conscious

self. Thank-you for helping me understand that this philosophy on life is not merely an idea or thought,

but a fundamental truth to what it is to be a human being.”

Manager – Hydro Ottawa

“After hearing Doug Smith speak I went full force into working towards my own dreams. People told me

that I would never own my own gym ... on the 15th of October, I move in as the owner of the Phaze1

Fitness Centre. I am going to take on some medically releasing soldiers and pass on the same

encouragement I got from seeing and hearing Doug at Algonquin College. Thank you so very much.”

Erica Murphy, Former Canadian Armed Forces Officer


Canadian Army – Land Operations After-Action Review Conference “Mission: Ready, Canadian Army Integrated Performance Strategy”

In attendance: Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse, CMM, MSC, CD, Commander of the Canadian Army Brigadier-General Wayne Eyre, Commander - 3rd Canadian Division and Joint Task Force West

“Doug Smith eloquently guided our current and future leaders through his personal story of performance, tragedy and recovery, weaving in relevant anecdotes of his experiences as a child and as a professional NHL hockey player in order to paint a picture of what he refers to as cumulative emotional trauma caused by a toxic work environment. His model for organizational transformation echoes the same principles captured

within the Canadian Army’s “Mission Ready” strategy.

I would highly recommend this presentation to other organizations.” Major-général/Major-General J.-M. Lanthier, Commander, Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre – Department of National Defence/ Government of Canada


Manulife Financial

Talisman Energy

Food Inspection Agency of Canada

Health Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada

IOS - International Organization for Standardization

Canadian Army

Canadian Armed Forces

Joint Task Force 2

Telfer School of Management

Perelman School of Medicine

Investor’s Group

Scotia McLeod

Defence Construction Canada

Family Physiotherapy Centres

Canada Border Services Agency

Keller Williams Real Estate

Bishop’s University

University of Waterloo

Eastern Ontario Health Unit

The Ottawa Hospital

Hydro Ottawa

University Of Pennsylvania

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Spartan Races Global

Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation

Canadian Institute for Military Veteran Health Research

Society for Neuroscience

Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre

CAM-X National Call Centre Association

Carleton University

CEGEP Heritage College

Sprott School of Business

Canada India Education Council

Ottawa Hospital Foundation

Toronto Catholic School Board

Ottawa Catholic School Board

Association of Independent Living Service Providers

Brain Injury Association of Ottawa Valley

Brain Injury Association Quinte

Brain Injury Association of Canada

Canadian Association of Business Students

Pain Coalition of Canada

St. Patrick’s Home

Brain Injury Association of Delaware

York Technology Association

Soldier On Program

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Who cares about this subject today?

SOME CLIENT EXAMPLES


Keynote Address

‘THE BUILDING of HIGH PERFORMANCE’

“Doug Smith is an excellent speaker and an amazing human being. Without a

doubt his story is inspirational! It will bring both tears to your eyes and energy to

your gut. His philosophy is well grounded in scientific research and personal

experience which is a welcome change from the garden variety motivational

speaker. I would recommend Doug to any of my colleagues and/or clients.”

Sommer Christie PhD student in Human Kinetics

“Doug’s riveting story and dynamic presentation kept everyone on the edge of their

seats. His no fluff approach left everyone with options and the tools to make

ongoing improvements in their personal life and professional careers.” Christopher Beaudoin - President, The Telfer Student Council at the

University of Ottawa

"Doug personifies inspiration; he captures audiences easily, and engages them to find

their own power to make life better for others."

Max Keeping, CTV News


“Doug’s presentation was in perfect alignment with the leadership workshop and strongly

reinforced the key leadership themes we delivered to our management team. You delivered

the inspiring messages that we hoped for and our entire team got so much more.”

James S. Paul, President & CEO | Président et premier dirigeant

Defence Construction Canada | Construction de Défense Canada

“An excellent presentation you provided for our Leadership Seminar in Cornwall. We

received excellent feedback; very engaging, informative, useful and inspiring.”

Gerry MacGillivray, Training and Development Coordinator

Defence Construction Canada | Construction de Défense Canada


Workshop 1

‘The Performance Playbook’ A Personalized Action Plan for Mental Performance

Workshop 2

‘The Power of Culture’

A Leader’s Guide to Culture as Competitive Advantage


Personal Persona & Publications

www.thetraumacode.com Contact – (613) 294-3766

The only place you have influence is in the centre

Everything else is a reaction

The Ripple Effect of a High

Performance Work Culture

The Blast Radius of Trauma

in a Work Environment

doug smith - the building of high performance 2017

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