Doug Wagner: Certified Go-Giver Coach

(I've been bursting at the seams to announce this.)

I first met Bob Burg on Twitter. Then I read his blog posts. Then I read his book "The Go-Giver".

"The Go-Giver" essentially nailed how I thought business (and business relationships) should work. Up until that point I wanted things to be like that but was not seeing "the real world" behave like that.

I signed up for the Go-Giver Retreat 2012 (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3) and went in April. Everyone I met there was super wonderful; including the speakers and I got a lot out of it even though I had some bad news from home.

It should be noted that the character Pindar and Bob are not one in the same. This is a actually a good thing really because Pindar was a fictional character and as such it is up to the reader to build out the details not covered in the book. My imagination filled in details that no human could likely match; only aspire to. This is why we should never idolize people.

I assure you Bob is both human, consistent and authentic. The Yoda of Go-Givers without being green or talking funny.

I also met Bill Ellis of Branding for Results as part of a pre-Retreat, Go-Giver Success Accelerator session he coached and then at the Retreat in person. Another true Go-Giver and a major influence in my decision.

I recently worked with Dixie Gillaspie (Master Certified Go-Giver Coach) to redo the Success Accelerator in preparation for becoming a coach. I learned a lot the first time through and more the second. Working with Dixie also solidified my decision.

I wanted to become a Certified Go-Giver Coach.

The Certified Go-Giver Coach program fits in really nicely with our own business goals without being restrictive. It feels like a team.

1+1 >> 2

And best of all, I get to work with Bob Burg, and the rest of the Go-Giver team (sorry I can't name you all here) and continue to grow personally and professionally. Special thanks to Kathy Zader and Carrie Zaatar for all their help in the process.

As a new Certified Go-Giver Coach I have a lot to learn yet (Jedi in training) but I do look forward to helping business people and entrepreneurs map out Stratospheric Success and implement it using Manifast.

Comments

[Bob Burg]

Doug, what an awesome post. Thank you for your very kind words. Please know how honored WE are to have you with us as part of the Family of Certified Go-Giver Coaches. You ROCK, my friend and brother!

[Bill Ellis]

Doug, this is terrific news and a great new path for you to forge. You are a fine and welcome addition to our group. Welcome.
Bill

[Jean Allen Kuhn]

I'm very glad you have joined "The Force". I also just read your blog about Calvin. I'm so sorry for your loss. Last year we lost our dog Sara who had been with us for 16 years. Like Calvin she had lost her hearing a couple years before. Two weeks later we brought home a 3 month Australian Cattle Dog mix from a rescue. We named her Sgt. Pepper. And in January we rescued a 3 yr ACD. I too missed a dog lying at my feet when I'm working from home. I know how heartbroken you had to be.

The Force Be With You,
Jean

[Douglas Wagner]

Bob, thanks. Looking forward to working together to make things awesome.

[Douglas Wagner]

Thanks Bill. Happy our paths crossed.

[Douglas Wagner]

Jean, sorry to hear about Sara but happy you have 2 new wonderful additions.

May the force be with you as well.

[Jayne M Cox]

Congratulations Doug I sensed you were on a wonderful journey. You commented on my Natural Coach blog recently and yes Doug in my eyes, before I knew this news, I saw a Natural Coach. Congratulations on becoming a Certified Go Giver Coach!

[Douglas Wagner]

Thanks Jayne. I really admire the work you are doing and appreciate your support.

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[Dixie]

Doug, I've really enjoyed having you in the Go-Giver Success Accelerator training! Your insights added to MY experience! I know you already offer tremendous value to your clients and this will simply add another layer to that offering.

[Douglas Wagner]

Thanks Dixie. I really got a lot out of the second time through and will likely learn lots when facilitating it as well.

[Al Dhalla]

Way to Go, Doug.

The entire team at Sunwapta join me in extending heartfelt congrats to our lead as you join the Family of Certified Go-Giver Coaches.

This initiative brings all of us closer to our mission at Sunwapta so you can count on our support as you facilitate the Go-Giving principles to others just like you have already been doing internally at our workplace. Hi-5 !!!

[Douglas Wagner]

Thanks Al, appreciate the support.