Interactive experiences TO lead AS ONE

Transforming Events into RELEVANT and MEANINGFUL Experiences

In a world of virtual meetings and endless content, why bring people together if they are passive, and just sitting and listening?

Doug Manuel ensures your event isn’t just another keynote - it’s an immersive experience that drives real business outcomes.

A globally recognised speaker, Doug has worked for 3 decades with countless Fortune 500 companies, leading business schools, and was a keynote speaker at Oprah’s 3rd Super Soul Sessions.

Through rhythm, storytelling and interactive exercises, Doug strengthens collaboration, boosts engagement, and aligns teams around a shared purpose - while creating moments of genuine human connection.

He ensures participants are inspired, recharged and equipped to collaborate at the highest level.

Don’t settle for another lecture - make your event unforgettable.

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  • "When I hear about something good… I just have to share it."

    — Oprah Winfrey

  • "The event was extraordinary. It helped reinforce team spirit and generate synergies."

    — Juan Carlos Prieto, SAPLA, Accenture, Resources Partner

  • "Doug was amazing! He really raised the tempo of the conference and re-energized everyone."

    — Carol McEvoy, KRAFT Europe

  • "Doug enabled us to really work at being a team, providing immediate benefit to our business."

    — Martyn Bale, Director, Shell International

  • "An excellent experience and demonstration of teamwork and cohesion. He also helped us address the importance of clear communication."

    — Peter Van Bladeren, Nestlé Research Centre

  • "Doug’s sessions break down barriers and help us to look at business issues from a different angle."

    — Sean Meehan, Dean of Faculty, IMD International

  • "Doug has gone from wanting to share a passion for Africa and the djembe drum to a consultant and social entrepreneur. Today, he is dedicating his life to the discovery of what leadership is all about."

    — Professor Gilbert Probst, Former Managing Director, The World Economic Forum

  • "Doug perfectly communicated the concepts of teamwork in a very innovative and fun way."

    — Enrique Barthe, Senior Manager Communications & High Tech, Accenture Madrid

  • "I have been impressed by Doug’s ability to deliver on promise and drive an audience of over 600 people to team up and achieve what seemed totally impossible to every one of them before."

    — Michel Clement, Senior Director, Partner Network & Value-Added Resellers, Oracle EMEA

  • "So much energy was created as Doug did what he does best—creating a room full of achievement, success, creativity, and love."

    — Sally Firth, Novar plc

  • "Great session – loved it. Looking forward to many more."

    — Ruchita Mehra, P&G Health Care, India

  • "The response of the participants was great. They really enjoyed the unusual approach to team building and learning."

    — Olav Hoff, Marketing Director, Tupperware (Suisse) SA

  • "The participants from the Management Group Seminar really appreciated your performance."

    — Antonin Fotso, Training Director, Total

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