Doug Smith
Keynote Speaker - the Building Blocks of Human Performance @Doug Smith Performance
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Keynote Speaker - the Building Blocks of Human Performance @Doug Smith Performance
CA
Doug’s recovery after breaking his neck was unbelievable. Everyone can benefit from reading The Trauma Code.” Ron Maclean, CBC Sports, Hockey Night in CanadaPicked 2nd overall by the Los Angeles Kings Franchise, Doug played for the L.A. Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins. In professional game #607 Doug broke his neck, ending his career instantly.As an award winning author today, Doug teaches a simple and effective process for recovery and high performance. He teaches it to individuals, teams and organizations to help them to heal, recover and continuously improve.Recently his work has been converted into a series of mindfulness meditations being released in 2023 and 2024 Go to and download the AWARENESS meditation for free.DND Leadership Conference Testimonial“The feedback on your presentation we received was SIMPLY OUTSTANDING! You delivered a practical model for organizational transformation aimed at creating a high-performance work culture and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this presentation to other organizations.”General Jean-Marc Lanthier, Chief of Defence Staff, DND, GOCThank you and I look forward to meeting you.
EDUCATION
Bell High School
High School, Advanced
Empire State College
Social Studies
Quinnipiac University
Business
SKILLS
ABOUT DOUG SMITH
Great to meet you here. Thanks for connecting.Welcome to: “THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE”Join me at for free stuff.My climb to the NHLMy story:At 14 months old the doctors and my mother, Carol Smith decided to put me into ankle to hip leg braces after a diagnosis of rickets. When the leg braces finally came off, I started running & skating.At age 18, I was drafted into the NHL. The Los Angeles Kings chose me in the 1st round (2nd pick overall).It was the first year 18 year olds were allowed to play in the NHL and Wayne Gretzky was in his prime. DOUG SMITH STORY REVIEWBorn in Ottawa to 19-year-old single mother Carol Joan SmithAge 1 - 2 - Wore ankle to hip leg braces (like Forest Gump)Age 7-15 - Played for Nepean Raiders (ODHA) in Ottawa Canada.Age 16 - Drafted Underage (16) to the OHL’s hometown Ottawa 67\'s.Age 17 - Winner of The OHL\'s Bobby Smith Award for Academic Achievement.Age 18 - Drafted 2nd overall to the Los Angeles Kings FranchiseIn professional game #607, I collided full speed, head first into the end boards and shattered my 5th & 6th cervical vertebrae, ending my career instantly and nearly taking my life. Today, keynote presentations and books tell my story, provide the latest science, & open the gateways to better performance.What others are saying about Doug Smith and his delivery- Department of National Defence - CANADIAN ARMED FORCESGENERAL Jean-Marc Lanthier, CMM, MSM, CD, Chief of the Defence Staff “THE FEEDBACK ON YOUR PRESENTATION WE RECEIVED WAS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING! You delivered a practical model for organizational transformation aimed at creating a HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORK CULTURE and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this presentation to other organizations.”General Jean-Marc Lanthier, Chief of Defence Staff, DND, GOCJACK CANFIELD says:“IT IS RARE that personal achievement and the science to back it up are demonstrated in the same book. Doug Smith has done it!” - Jack Canfield, Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul.A Free GIFT from for, the Nepean Raider, Ottawa 67s, LA Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins.To these teams, THANK-YOU for believing in me.Let’s have an open & supportive conversation.“The brain leads the body and the brain heals the body”Dr. Herbert Benson, Harvard U
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