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Vivian Awino Opondoh
Farmula | CEO Nairobi, Kenya
Nasreen Ali
Cherehani Africa ∣ Co-founder and CFO
"You seemed keen on creating connections with your audience rather than just passing on information. Your resources were amazing and helpful in getting me to better understand my target market and what they need to hear."
5 years ago
Cynthia Aveh Verified customer
TrusteeFarm CEO ∣ Greater Accra, Ghana
"I find it extremely difficult to tell business stories. Your Storytelling for Start-Ups webinar was simple and straightforward and made me believe I could really tell business stories effortlessly. "
5 years ago
Jay Mandel
Founder, The Collective NYC, New York, NY
"How often can you get access to the expertise of a professional political and corporate speechwriter with decades of experience? This combination doesn't come often and is worth more than he will charge, I guarantee it."
5 years ago
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Flor Estevez
CEO, RedEcho, New York, NY
"Douglass helped me crystallize my messages to obtain precise results. Storytelling is his greatest strength and through the workshops and the skills developed from them, he can transform your communication too."
5 years ago
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Brad Miller Verified customer
""This workshop exceeded my expectations and is an incredible value. In just 3 hours you learn how to respond when drawing a blank or have an opportunity to speak. But it’s really more than that. I gained an understanding of storytelling structure and process and essential communications tools. The more I think about this workshop experience, the more helpful..." Read more
3 years ago
Brad Lisle Verified customer
Founder | Producer Foxfire Interactive Corporation
"Thanks again, Douglass and Lisa-Marie! Really enjoyed your course on storytelling structures. It was interactive, fun, and inspiring! Your narrative techniques have already helped me to improve a film script this afternoon!"
3 years ago
Dan Edds
Praxis Solutions | President
"I had the opportunity to join Douglass and Lisa-Marie for their "Business Storytelling for Impact" course. It was worth every penny. By keeping attendance small, there were ample opportunities for discussion and personal application. The time “flew by,” and I walked away with actionable help and insight."
4 years ago
Catalina Garcia
Anheuser-Busch InBev | Global Director of Corporate Affairs
"Your workshop was very practical. I have taken so many courses when there’s too much material. Where are the tips you can have at hand and remember? Your structure is much easier."
4 years ago
Andrea West
Houlihan Lawrence, Real Estate Broker
"No need for me to procrastinate over writing my next bio or presenting a pitch with these hacks in my back pocket. It was quite an eye opener, and an invaluable session."
4 years ago
Christina Hoffman
National Association of Realtors | Digital Content Manager and Strategist
"I attended Ragan Communications' 2021 Speechwriting & Public Affairs Virtual Conference, and came away with practical, fresh information from Douglass Hatcher’s “Authentic Storytelling” session. He was an engaging, interactive presenter, who accomplished what every conference attendee craves (but doesn’t always get) — new, actionable insights to do your job..." Read more
4 years ago
Dawn Raftery
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning | Principal, Communications
"I just heard Douglass Hatcher from communicate4IMPACT speak at the Ragan Speechwriting & Public Affairs Conference and was blown away by his tips and tools!"
4 years ago
Allyson Crowell
Amazon | Managing Editor
"Loved your presentation today. Super engaging and actionable. Kudos to you!"
4 years ago
Dana Freeman
Financial Accounting Foundation | Senior Manager, Communications
"Douglass, thank you for a wonderful session at today's Ragan conference. You held our attention, offered useful tools and got the creative juices going! Well done."
4 years ago
Andrea West
Houlihan Lawrence, Real Estate Salesperson ∣ Scarsdale, NY
"Everyone needs to know there are simple formulas or hacks that will instantly make you a much better writer and storyteller—this is the greatest takeaway from the Business Storytelling Training! It was quite an eye opener and an invaluable session. It was clear, interactive and fun! "
4 years ago
Roger Mbianke
"Great"
5 years ago
Anindita Moitra
"This was new experience for me. Trying to find meaning out of it"
5 years ago
Maureen Graney
Linkage, Inc., Greater New York City
"Douglass is a brilliant storytelling coach. It was thrilling to participate in one of his sessions, watching the a-ha moments of each participant and, in turn, experiencing my own. "
5 years ago
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Lauren Ottulich
Manager, Talent Management & Community Engagement, Mastercard, Purchase, NY
"Douglass worked with our Young Professionals group on storytelling skills. The workshop was so well-recieved we needed to add more sessions. "
5 years ago
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Pete Weissman
Founder, Thought Leader Communications
"Douglass is one of the most talented storytellers, speechwriters and communications strategists in the field. I highly recommend communicate4MPACT."
5 years ago
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Greg Garland
"High praise for Douglass Hatcher and C4I. By far, my business communications are more concise and compelling."
5 years ago
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Jay Mandel
"How often can you get access to the expertise of a professional political and corporate speechwriter with decades of experience? How often does a professional speechwriter expertly craft workshops with the secrets of his craft, for you and your team to drive impact? This combination doesn't come often and is worth more than he will charge, I guarantee it."
7 years ago
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"You helped us tell our story from the perspective of the value our product offers in a simple relatable manner as opposed to using jargon and explaining what our product does."
5 years ago