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Doug Thorpe

President and Managing Partner
HeadwayExec, LLC
Country or state 
United States (Texas)
Available to 
Global
City 
Houston
Fee 
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

I help busy executives and owners find ways to calm the storm and build better teams. As someone who's actually been there, done that, I can blend my talent and experience with yours to create a better model of leadership influence and effectiveness.

My credentials include certification as a John Maxwell Coach and Motivational Speaker.

"The Uncommon Commodity" is my book written in a common sense way, to help managers become better leaders. If you have questions about being a Leader or feel stuck where you are, you have found the right place to get answers.

Current position (3)

President and Managing Partner

HeadwayExec, LLC

Board Member | Committee Chair | Advisor

Silver Fox Advisors

Executive Coach and Advisor

Lee Hecht Harrison

Achievements (3)
John Maxwell Certified Coach
John Maxwell Certified Speaker
2018 Top 100 Socially Shared Blog Page
Degrees (2)
BBA Business Management
Texas A&M University
1971 to 1975
MBA Organizational Behavior
Troy Univiersity
1976 to 1978

Presentations

Presentations (1)
The Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur: Making a Difference

Keynote presentation to business college audience, quarterly meeting

Workshops (1)
Leadership Team Offsite
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

North American Leadership team responsible for $5 billion business.

Past talks (3)
Managing Change
APICS Houston Chapter
Houston
October 10, 2017
Make Your Rising Stars Shine
Gulf Coast HR Symposium
Houston, TX
May 12, 2017
Weekly workshops and coaching sessions
Jobs Ministry Southwest
Sugar Land, TX
October 1, 2013
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Speaking to career transition
Speaking to career transition
STRIVE Model for Job Search Success
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Books & Articles (5)

The Uncommon Commodity: The Common Sense Guide for New Managers
Palmetto,
2016
Are You Managing Your World?
Have Zombies Attacked Your Organization?
One Quick Question to Get Your Audience's Attention
Check Your Balance

Expertise (11)

Leadership
Business
Executive Office Executive Coaching Executive Business Coach Business Entrepreneurs 10 Traits for Entrepreneurial Success 7 Character Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur Creating Great Teams Career Advancement career change

Reviews

Testimonials (4)
  • I have had the pleasure of hearing Doug Thorpe speak on many occasions. Doug is a low-key but commanding speaker. This may sound like an oxymoron but it's not. Doug is the guy who speaks softly but carries the proverbial big stick. That 'stick' is his message and he 'swings' it well. Your audience will appreciate his professionalism, preparation, expertise, knowledge, message as well the delivery. I highly recommend Doug Thorpe as a speaker regardless of the size of your audience. He can handle any size room.
    Rick Gillis
    Verified
  • Really glad to highlight Doug and his OUTSTANDING speaking presence plus his ability to verbally touch each attending person. Doug brings to a presentation great content and an amazing stage presence.
    Joe Stiles
  • Doug is an experienced business leader who knows his stuff, having been in the trenches at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Solomon Edwards, and a number of other companies, including his own mortgage processing business. This experience, coupled with his direct, easy-to-understand, common sense approach, makes him an enjoyable and effective speaker, suitable for any level audience.
    Roger Ferguson
  • I have known Doug Thorpe for a decade. I have seen him speak many times on the topics of job search, self management, and leadership development. He is very knowledgeable on these topics and communicates clearly. He is on point and interesting. His audiences have ranged from young and starting out in their careers to very senior executives. I strongly recommend him for relevant speaking engagements.
    Jorge Quinones
    Verified
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

I help busy executives and owners find ways to calm the storm and build better teams.

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