Doug Nielsen

Doug Nielsen is recognized for his substantial contributions as an author, performance interventionist, coach, and psychotherapist. His extensive work has helped thousands overcome self-imposed limitations and achieve significant performance breakthroughs. With a keen understanding of individual and organizational behavior, Nielsen has enhanced productivity for numerous corporate clients. His work emphasizes principles of personal ownership and accountability, often summarized by his mantra: "No excuses! Own your situation! Own your solutions! Own your success! No regrets!"

Nielsen earned his bachelor's degree in Clinical Social Work and Psychology and a Master's degree in Behavioral Science in 1993 from UNLV. In 1998, he transitioned from his role as Chief Operating Officer of a company serving Fortune 500 companies to establish Doug Nielsen Communications. This venture focuses on delivering tailored speaking, training, and executive coaching services. His expertise in peak performance is reflected in his 17 years of specialization in the field, and in 2008, he was honored with the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation by the National Speakers Association.

Nielsen is the author of "Take Life by the Helm: Proven Strategies For Gaining Control," published in 2009, which discusses the power of personal ownership and provides strategies for immediate control over one’s life. His presentations are enriched with interaction, motivational examples, sleight of hand magic, and guitar playing, which makes his sessions uniquely engaging. He offers customized presentations that cover a wide range of topics including accountability, attitude, motivation, inspiration, peak performance, presentation skills, and executive coaching. Additionally, he covers areas such as teamwork, customer service, communication, problem solving, leadership, and motivation in his customized presentations.