Press & Media
Doug Manuel in the Media
Appearances across television, print, podcasts, and digital media
In Their Words
Press Testimonials
"When I hear about something good... I just have to share it."
Oprah Winfrey
OWN Network
"Doug is dedicating his life to the discovery of what leadership is all about."
Prof. Gilbert Probst
World Economic Forum
"This is not just fun! Sewa Beats... are an innovative way of developing leadership."
Sean Meehan, Dean
IMD Business School
"De 7 à 77 ans, les visages sont radieux. Le pari était risqué, mais il est largement gagné."
Le Parisien
"Un capharnaüm sonore qui enfle... et fait office d'ovation."
Le Monde
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Complete Archive
Media Appearances
Key Credentials
2Do You Speak Djembe? | TEDx Hollywood
A TEDx talk where Doug demonstrates his methodology live, illustrating how rhythm instantaneously builds community.
WatchExecutive Education Profile
Validation from the former Managing Director of the WEF regarding Doug's impact on leadership.
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5Doug Manuel Leads the Way
A feature on how 'Beats as One' is used by corporations to cure workplace isolation and break down silos.
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Drivers of Great Learning Programs
An academic case study validating 'Sewa Beats' as a serious tool for teaching leadership and active listening.
View ArticleLeadership Through the Djembe
A deep-dive interview with Marc Koehler on how Doug's work bridges the gap between corporate boardrooms and rural Africa.
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Master in Management Kickoff
Coverage of Doug facilitating a massive integration event for incoming Master's students using non-verbal communication.
Read MoreHumanizing Our Future
Coverage of a TED Salon event in NYC where Doug used rhythm to explore human connection in the age of technology.
Read MoreMajor Reviews
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Musiciens et spectateurs dialoguent
France's most prestigious newspaper reviews the show's ability to transform a passive audience into active performers.
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2 Promising Shows for Chicago
A major theatrical review praising the show's ability to unite diverse age groups through rhythm.
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Toute une salle tambour battant
A glowing review of the sold-out Casino de Paris run, highlighting the 'enchantment' of the collective experience.
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Theater Review: DJEMBE!
A US theater review praising the show's inclusive nature and high-tech production design.
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Un spectacle dont vous êtes le musicien
A feature praising the originality of the concept where the entire venue transforms into a gigantic music lesson.
View ArticleDJEMBE to Make US Premiere
Announcement of the US premiere, highlighting the show's ability to unite audiences through pop music and rhythm.
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The Power of Giving Back
A personal essay where Doug details his journey from BBC wildlife producer to djembe master and philanthropist.
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Business Leaders Questionnaire
A raw interview revealing Doug's philosophy on 'work-life integration' and his resilience after surviving COVID-19.
View ArticleL'anniversaire de l'école...
A story about a Swiss school director who, inspired by Doug, took 20 teachers to Senegal to experience the community spirit.
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Le Blanc qui parle le djembé
A comprehensive profile tracing Doug's life from a lonely boarding school childhood to finding his purpose in West African rhythm.
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Au profit de l'UNICEF
Philanthropy: Confirms the show's philanthropic roots, noting it was performed under the high patronage of Roger Moore.
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Finding the Bottom Line of CSR
A podcast discussing how Corporate Social Responsibility can be more than a checkbox, highlighting Doug's charity work.
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Media Inquiries
For interviews, features and speaking inquiries: hello@dougmanuel.com
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