Words of Wisdom

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."

~ William Jennings Bryan

Ask Yourself

What is your vision of success?
What impact do you want to have?

Testimonials

"When initially looking for a coach, I chose Doug because his real world business leadership experience resonated with me. What I did not realize is that Doug would provide me the tools to be my very own coach. Doug encouraged me to have private reflective conversations with myself and regularly reassess the big picture, for which I continue to schedule time. I worked with Doug for almost a year and he has helped me discover an inner confidence that I never knew existed. He always presented in a calm, reassuring manner that was oh so different to what I (sometimes) experienced in the workplace. Doug empowered me with methods & tools to regain control of the situations I could, and learn to work through the situations I could not. I never left our sessions with anything less than a reinvigorated sense of self. The biggest outcome from the coaching is that I realize that I am the sole proprietor of my experience, and as such, I believe I am a better manager, co-worker, employee, and human being."

~ Megan Dixon, Vice-President, Swire Shipping

"I am a 50-year old executive. When I first hired Doug, my relationship with my boss was in ruins. It was a very toxic environment.

With Doug, I worked on myself first and made huge strides in my emotional intelligence. As I worked with Doug good career opportunities (to take me out of this toxic workplace) and really talented business people began showing up in my life. Doug provided a lot of solid insights, feedback and tools to work with. I especially enjoyed our sessions as we reviewed who I am, my situation across many areas of life and the pursuit of other opportunities. A really great insight for me.

And now, there has been a fascinating change in my boss. Management meetings are now fully functioning, he treats everyone with respect and our working relationship is as good as anything I could have imagined. Perhaps my clarity with my emotional intelligence helped my boss to explore a different possibility too!

Thanks, Doug!"

~ Dave S., Vice President, Environmental Consulting Firm

"In the time I have been working with Doug, I have made dramatic progress in my business and my personal life. Doug's approach involves a disciplined, yet flexible, process of discovery, establishing objectives, measuring performance, and making adjustments.

Doug has been instrumental in creating an environment for me to generate ideas and concepts well outside my comfort zone and to develop these ideas into an action plan.

Working with Doug, I always feel comfortable in bringing everything I have to the table. Doug fully understands my dreams and aspirations and effectively coaches me in pursuit of those dreams."

~ Patrick Rooney, CEO

"I wanted to write to express my gratitude and high level of satisfaction with the coaching I received from Doug Burns and the Power of Two...Doug has significant business experience, is very enjoyable to work with, yet won't let you slip by without meeting the commitments you have agreed to with him. I would highly recommend coaching with the Power of Two and Doug Burns to anyone who is either dissatisfied with their business or life, or wants to reach a next level in something, and wants a reliable, experienced accountability partner to get them there."

~ Lara Spence, Principal, Lara Spence Web Design and Business Writing

"Doug, I wanted to thank you for all the support, encouragement and perspective you provided me during our coaching relationship... From our first meeting I found your approach methodical, and a great help in bringing clarity and positive perspective to my own business and life building plans. I learned a lot about myself, where I wanted to be, and especially how to work through all of life's noise and focus on that which is important...I am hitting my goals and working hard to get to the next level in both business and life. Thank you for sharing your experience, wisdom, and calming perspective."

~ Ian Houghton, Business Broker, Sunbelt Pacific

"Being coached by Doug has opened up a marvellous world of possibilities, both professional and personal. In hindsight, the possibilities were there all the time; I simply needed to stop being my own worst critic, and tune in to my values rather than listen to the chatter (mostly self-inflicted). However it is one thing to be aware of possibilities, it is another thing all together to actually do anything about them. Doug's wisdom, humour and unfailing belief have propelled me in directions I never anticipated, and with ease and alacrity that leave me wondering what was so hard about it in the first place. I now understand Doug's "power of two": it's really about two people finding the power of one. "

~ Karen Knowles, Treasurer, Canadian energy company

"Doug's experience, personal energy, and approach to business and life have made him one of my most valued advisors. Since I began working with Doug I have completed my Real Estate Licensing Course through UBC, increased my income by over 30% and have just hired my first employee."

~ John Gilder, Back To Business Real Estate Support Services

"I have been working with The Power of Two for more than a year now and I have achieved great results. Working with my business coach really helps me to work towards achieving my goals. As a busy entrepreneur I always worked for my clients first, and used to push aside stuff for my company. Doug really helped me to get some time for me to work on my business to grow it on a global scale."

~ Chef Eric, Certified French Chef Instructor

"With Doug's help I'm able to focus on my goals - I've seen the results in my sales numbers and I'm very happy."

~ Meg Roberts, Franchise Owner, Molly Maid-Vancouver

"Doug helped me to identify my core values and to study my strengths and weaknesses. He taught me ways to change my focus and to improve my life both at home and at work. Making the changes has brought me more success and comfort than I had ever thought possible.

I now believe that an impartial, critical, and supportive perspective is needed in order for a person to succeed in life and/or business. I highly recommend Doug to anyone who is struggling and in need of some honest and heartfelt assistance."

~ Joel D. Zanatta, Attorney, Hammerberg, Altman, Beaton and Maglio LLP

"I have been working with Doug Burns for over 2 years. In that time, Doug has helped me to refine my focus, to stay true to the priorities I have set with him, and to grow as a person.

This has led to a doubling of my income, the addition of staff, and significant personal growth, all at a time when I have a young family at home. Thanks Doug!"

~ Paul Toffoli, Realtor, TRG The Residential Group Realty