On Coaching

Doug has been an outstanding source of advice, a great sounding board, and an individual whom I trust to help me make the right decisions personally and professionally.

Todd Johnson, CEO
Salar, Inc. Baltimore, MD

I have grown my business over 100% as a direct result of the work I am doing with my coach, Doug Gray. He helped me see the value of what I do for my clients, gain a more positive outlook despite the ups and downs of my business, and, most importantly, Doug held me accountable. I would definitely recommend his coaching to others!

Jim Denora
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Annapolis, MD

Doug has helped me to have better balance, more self confidence, and a more positive view of life. My business production level has increased over 45% during the last 6 months that we have worked together. Doug has been compassionate, empathetic, a great listener, and great at holding me accountable to the plan we developed.

Missy Carlson
Edward Jones Financial, Huntersville, NC

I highly recommend Doug. He's a talented executive coach who has helped me to better navigate some of the rougher waters of my entrepreneurial business life. The work we've done together has been a real growth accelerator and has given me some powerful new perspectives.

Dan Goodman, President
Odexia USA, Baltimore, MD

Having Doug as a coach has helped me to make a decision rather than think about it too long. Coaching has helped me shorten those time delays on the little decisions as well as the bigger ones that are strategic, such as targeting new business opportunities and clients.

Robert True, owner of multiple businesses, Sandy Spring, MD

The business results of my coaching with Doug have been incredible in the past 14 months. I have better systems, more clients, and my revenue has increased more than 300%.

Pat Heidrich, Sandler Sales Coach, Cornelius, NC

I am at least 60% more productive as a result of my coaching over the past 16 months. I am able to handle more responsibilities, juggle time and people better, and I'm much clearer in my head when I make those decisions.

Tony Azola, VP
Azola Building Services, Baltimore, MD

Doug's calm guidance and firm hand enabled me to keep on track during a particularly transitional time. He has all the attributes I would look for in a coach. He has done his own work, he takes care of his physical, mental, emotional, and relational health, and he is not intimidated or in awe of his coaching clients. He can stand toe-to-toe with the best, and as a result I have recommended him to others.

Robert Caldwell, Principal
Family Firm Resources, Charlotte, NC

In the past 8 months of coaching with Doug Gray, my productivity has increased about 40%. I have been pushed to think about useful perspectives, different viewpoints, and other work systems that help make me more proactive.

Gabe Weiss, Founding Partner
Salar, Inc, Baltimore, MD

Working with Doug over the last 12 months has helped me get my arms around my business. Specifically, I have developed organizational and time management systems that have helped me develop my business goals. We have grown 30%, but I want to grow even more next year.

Angela Lane, CPA
Huntersville, NC

On Training Programs

Doug has served as a consultant, trainer, and facilitator for the University of Maryland College Park since 1999. All of his programs and interventions have been a fabulous success, and his contributions have been tremendous. It is without hesitation that I recommend him for work on any similar projects.

Marvin Pyles, Assistant Director
University Human Resources
College Park, MD

After 7 years of working on various leadership training programs, I know that Doug works from deep experience and reflection and lives what he teaches! He will provide value to any client he works with, whether individual or corporate, through his sensitive yet focused approach on the clients' goals.

Craig Imler, Regional Marketing Director
Hurricane Island Outward Bound Professional, Baltimore, MD

I have worked with Doug in the Leadership Development Institute program at the University of Maryland since 1999 and know that he is committed to offering high-quality training. He is very good at using exercises to pull out needed learning from participants. He is flexible in his designs, so as to achieve the optimal results for his participants.

George Takacs, Author
Games that Teach Teams, Largo, MD

Since 2002, Doug and his associates have been delivering programs on emotional intelligence, called "Managing Interpersonal Relationships, at our National Office. These trainings have included everything we have asked for including case studies, activities, his assessment, and an interactive, highly professional presentation. I highly recommend him.

Wade Williams, Office of Organizational Learning and Performance, AARP, Washington, DC.

On Speaking

I have attended a lot of seminars and listened to countless speakers. Yours was the best I have heard at this series. Thank you. I feel inspired!

Karen Anderson
Merrill Lynch, Charlotte, NC

What a great job you did when you spoke last night for our group. There was a nice blend of information, interaction, and discussion. Personally, it has helped me take time to re-evaluate my journey, and my business.

Gina Columna, President
ICF-Carolinas, Charlotte, NC