Doug Van Dyke

Doug Van Dyke, MBA, CSP™ is CEO and Founder of Leadership Simplified. He is a leadership development expert, executive coach, strategic planner, and darn nice guy! His audiences love his humorous and engaging presentations where learning and fun go hand in hand. He has appeared on numerous television business programs including CBS Morning and ABC Nightly News. He is the author of Leadership Simplified – THE Field Guide for Savvy Leaders. Repeat clients include American Express, Lockheed Martin, PepsiCo, Nielsen Media Research, Amazon, Sysco Foods, Union Pacific Railroad, National Grid, Humana, Charter Communications, Bealls Department Stores, Allstate, TECO Energy, CVS, Safran Electrical & Power, the University of South Florida, and the Melting Pot Restaurants. Doug has also published over 100 articles and is a Certified Speaking ProfessionalTM. He holds a BBA in Finance from Stetson University and an MBA from the University of North Florida.

For over 25 years Doug has presented thousands of keynotes and programs that have enabled professionals to lead with passion, increase sales, embrace change, communicate more effectively, and smile as they choose to have more fun at the game of work.

While Doug enjoys delivering customized keynotes, his signature program is titled

The Art of Leadership
Program Description

How do leaders continually raise their bar of excellence? How do they stay pumped up while consistently inspiring their team? Find out the answers while being thoroughly entertained. Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified is a Certified Speaking Professional™ and a leadership development expert. During his keynote he shares how leaders impact culture, negotiate effectively, rise to the occasion, lead in absence, and possess the power to overcome adversity. If you want to learn, laugh, and grow in the process, this program is for you!

What clients have to say:
"Doug Van Dyke is an excellent speaker. He educates his audience and at the same time makes audiences laugh. We have engaged Doug's services to speak to leadership teams, sales representatives, as well as our operations professionals. He is always terrific!"
- David Miller, Regional President, Humana

"I have received excellent value from Doug's presentations and find myself consciously referencing what I have learned in everyday situations."
- Justin Moore, IT Operations & Data Services, American Express

"I saw Doug speak in Kansas City. I was so impressed that I spoke with him about customizing a program for my sales employees focusing on leadership and sales. We worked on a program together and he came to Kansas City to present it. The program was invaluable. The way he interacted with my employees was top notch. I have challenged him many times since about how to handle certain business situations. Each time he has given me great ideas. I have seen and met many speaker/consultants over my career. Doug is far and above the best and the most helpful. I would highly recommend him and I wouldn't say that if I did not mean it."
- David Mittleman, District Manager, Avfuel Corporation

Over the past 20 years, Doug Van Dyke has worked with the following repeat clients:
Insurance & Employee Benefits:
 Kaiser Permanente
 Humana
 FCCI
 Assurant Employee Benefits
 Fortis
 Protective Life
 Progressive Employer Management Company
 National Association of Health Underwriters
 AllTrust Employee Benefits

Technology & Information Services:
 American Express
 Nielsen Media Research
 Charter Communications

Manufacturers & Industrial:
 Lockheed Martin
 Union Pacific Railroad
 Sun Hydraulics
 Pierce Manufacturing
 Eaton Corporation
 Labinal Power Systems
 Safran
 Tervis
 PGT

Energy & Natural Gas:
 TECO Energy
 National Grid
 Florida Public Utilities
 Chesapeake
 CenterPoint Energy
 Clearwater Gas System
 Southern Gas Association

Healthcare:
 Nueterra Healthcare
 Omnicare
 CVS
 American Clinical Solutions
 Easy Living
 Aging Wisely
 Stein Medical Group

Professional Service Firms:
 Kerkering Barberio, PA
 Blalock Walters, PA
 Greenleaf Financial
 Steel In The Air
 Landmark Engineering & Surveying Corporation
 Gulfcoast Financial

Retailers & Distributors:
 Bealls Department Stores
 Sysco Foods
 PepsiCo
 AVI-SPL
 The More Space Place
 Suncoast Gems
 Whitehall Products, Inc.

Education & Not-For-Profit:
 University of South Florida
 Kansas University
 Tidewell Hospice
 Boys & Girls Clubs
 Rotary International
 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
 SECO International
 Prevent Blindness
 University Area Community Development Corporation

Government, Municipalities & Economic Development:
 Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court
 Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court
 City of Clearwater
 Manatee County Economic Development Corporation
 Hillsborough County Economic Development Corporation
 Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce
 Manatee Chamber of Commerce
 Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Real Estate & Builders:
 CalAtlantic Homes
 Parkway Realty Services
 The Dohring Group
 Cardel Homes
 Tampa Bay Builders Association
 Neal Communities

Aviation & Aerospace:
 Lockheed Martin
 Eaton Corporation
 Labinal Power Systems