Award-Winning CEO Coach & Business Consultant | Executive Advisor | Driving Results, Revenue & Team Performance
I’m an award-winning entrepreneur and trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and executive teams. I was honoured as Entrepreneur of the Year, and today I help senior leaders build high-performing teams, scale their businesses, and unlock sustained profitability.
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8 customer reviews
Brandon
Business Consulting
Doug has helped bring my partner and I from feeling lost and hopeless to understanding and acting on what's the most important for our business right now.
He's helped us gain a better understanding of our monthly cashflow, helped us implement better cashflow hygiene, and has single handedly allowed us to build a better sales pipeline in 3 months than we've had in over 5 years.
Doug comes highly recommended!
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Reply from Doug Stevenson
Thanks Brandon. Great to see your business really taking off.
Will Jones
Doug has been an immense help for us, not only giving guidance in master level strategy and sales, but also with growth as a professional/business owner. Within the short time we have worked with Doug, I can actively look and see all the improvements he was able to help us with. I would highly recommend him to anyone. More...
Reply from Doug Stevenson
Thanks Will. Really great seeing you and Brandon building your business!
Richard Henry
I’ve been fortunate to have Douglas as a mentor since 2019, supporting me in my role as a CEO and C-suite executive. His insight, guidance, and interpersonal support have been invaluable in helping me navigate challenges and grow as a leader. I’m deeply grateful for his perspective and encouragement, and I look forward to continuing our work together—both individually and in a team setting as well. More...
Bob Powell
Our executive team was interested in some team building exercises so that we could get to know each other on a deeper level. I reached out to Doug and he did an amazing job of helping us to achieve this goal! We utilized a team building tool, Patrick Lencioni’s Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team and Working Genius. Our team enjoyed it immensely and Doug did a great job of helping us to navigate the experience. In the end we are building toward an “anti-fragile” team. More...
Renaud
Douglas has been a fantastic coach and mentor over the past few years. His entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, combined with his sense of compassion, patience and willingness to explore challenges has helped reshape my view of the world. This perspective shift has helped me in many aspects in my life beyond just my professional landscape. He is a great listener, willing to consider all angles, and provides insightful perspectives of the situations I present to him. I am grateful to have Douglas in my life, and value his support and guidance. More...
Anne-Marie Stöhr
Doug Stevenson is an excellent coach. His thorough business intelligence and expertise, broad vision and quick analysis on any given topic make him an expert in the field. He points you to the right questions. With his strength in seeing the big picture, he helps you articulate your business model and goal setting. His leadership experience combined with mindfulness makes his approach unique, he helps you clarify your mindset and guides you to identify your achievements and express your vision. I highly recommend working with him. More...
Daniel Buscaglia
I hold the position of Senior Director of Engineering at Rippling, and I recently collaborated with Douglas for executive coaching to develop one of my promising talents.
This engineer possesses a steep learning curve and plays a pivotal role in various aspects of the company's strategy, encompassing both product and technical domains. However, they lacked prior experience in such a capacity.
It goes without saying that securing coaching for this emerging leader held significant importance. Following eight one-hour sessions with Douglas, the transformation has become evident to me, both as a manager and a stakeholder in the success of this highly cross-functional, multi-disciplinary performer.
This individual now demonstrates greater patience, wisdom, and intentionality in their approach to strategic thinking, planning, and cross-functional communication. The change is remarkable.
I wholeheartedly recommend Douglas as a coach, as I can directly attribute the coaching to tangible, business-level impact, resulting in a more engaged and content leader within our organization.
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Craig Scott
Doug Stevenson is the perfect business coach. Firstly, his foundation of business experience means he talks from experience including working with a board, investors and shareholders. As well as leading and growing a global company. Secondly, his natural empathetic nature means he listens and responds supportively and intelligently. Our company benefited hugely from Doug's guidance. More...
What do you love most about your job?
I love diving into complex business challenges and helping executives, founders, and CEOs strengthen their leadership teams. Supporting them to unlock growth, align their organization, and accelerate revenue is deeply fulfilling work.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I founded my company, Vibrant Media, in July 2000 to address the problem of irrelevant digital advertising. We pioneered a new category called contextual marketing, grew the company to over 1,000 employees, and generated more than $100 million in annual revenue. We were recognised three years in a row on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
Why should our clients choose you?
bring a rare combination of real-world operating experience and world-class coaching credentials. As a former founder and CEO, I understand the pressures of leadership. I’m also certified in multiple coaching methodologies, including behavior design, team dynamics, and leadership development. I focus on practical, high-impact support that leads to measurable business outcomes. Twenty Five plus years of business experience in the US and Europe
Accredited Master Laser Coaching experience
Accredited Tiny Habits Coach
Entrepreneur of Year - Ernst and Young - New York
Transcendental Meditation experience since 1988 and able to teach meditation and relaxation methods
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I work with clients via Zoom across the U.S. and internationally. I also offer in-person sessions throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
For those who prefer in-person sessions, I offer outdoor walking coaching sessions along the Embarcadero or in Golden Gate Park. I also provide full remote support via Zoom to ensure flexibility and safety.
Business Consulting & Coaching
I help founders, CEOs, and executive teams solve strategic challenges, strengthen leadership, and drive sustainable growth. With over 20 years of operating experience including scaling my own company to over $100 million in annual revenue and advanced training in executive coaching, I bring a unique blend of practical insight and proven methodology.
My consulting services are tailored to the needs of high-performing leaders and teams. Areas of focus include:
• Business strategy and scaling
• Team alignment and performance
• Go-to-market and revenue growth
• Organizational health and leadership development
• Founder and co-founder support
• U.S. expansion for European or international companies
All engagements are grounded in real-world experience and certified frameworks such as Working Genius (Table Group), Behaviour Design (BJ Fogg, Stanford), and the Matt Mochary CEO Coaching Method.
