15 verified testimonials
4.9/5 average rating
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
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
"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
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