

Are you leveraging your unique influence edge, or following everyone else?

1) Look at each of the above dogs.
2) Choose the dog that seems to speak to you, the dog that you seem to have an affinity for. This may not be the dog you have at home. This may not be the dog you had when you were a kid. It has nothing to do with the breed of dog. Your choice should be the dog that speaks to you, even if you can't explain exactly why.
*Results not typical and not guaranteed; success depends on individual effort and circumstances.
You want to be the go-to person in every room
You want to know why you get along with some people and some don't
To be a better teammate, partner, friend, or leader
To reduce friction and misunderstandings with…
To appreciate people who think differently from you
To understand your role in teams, families, or communities

Douglas A. Bowers, CPA, MBA

For more than three decades, Douglas A. Bowers, CPA, MBA, has helped business owners navigate the real-world challenges that accompany growth—messy financial puzzles, people issues, strategy gaps, and all the human elements that determine whether a company will survive and thrive.
Doug holds a core belief that guides his work: when you strengthen people, you strengthen everything else.
Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Doug has developed a practical, experience-based methodology—including The Dog Profiles, The Oval Table, The Right Quadrant, and The Seven Critical Elements—designed to help leaders and teams understand natural tendencies, align strengths, make better decisions, and build healthier organizations. These frameworks have become cornerstones for clients seeking clarity, alignment, and sustainable success.
Clients consistently praise Doug for his on-the-ground approach, his ability to make complex issues understandable, and his deep commitment to helping both people and businesses prosper.
Carl Walsh

Carl Walsh is a speaker, business consultant, and creative strategist who helps organizations make sharper decisions, build stronger teams, and reclaim the flow that fuels growth.
He brings an uncommon dual perspective: twenty years as an award-winning actor and director trained at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, followed by nearly three decades rising through the corporate ranks—from retail sales floors, IT Director of Quality Assurance, including work at The Walt Disney Company. That blend of stagecraft and executive leadership gives Carl a rare ability to diagnose communication gaps, simplify complexity, and inspire teams to take action.
Today, Carl delivers keynote speeches, workshops, and advisory sessions that pull from his signature themes: business lessons from the theatre stage, the science of creativity, and values-driven leadership. He’s a champion of small-business owners, a lifelong student of human behavior, and a firm believer that decency, clarity, and courage still win in the marketplace.
Carl is also a leader within advanced Toastmasters communities, where he develops high-level speakers, designs innovative training experiences, and continues to refine the craft of powerful communication.

Jackie Jarin is a culinary leader and entrepreneur with a strong background in restaurant management, corporate operations, and team development. She became a head chef at just 21 and built her career in the demanding culinary and hospitality world, where success depends on communication, collaboration, and showing up as your authentic self.
Jackie’s entrepreneurial venture—serving wood-fired bone marrow at night markets—gained national attention with features in major publications in Los Angeles and Chicago. She is now developing her brand, RTG (Ready To Go), focused on quality, consistency, and building her dream team.
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Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on factors such as market conditions, implementation, and individual effort. The examples and resources provided are for educational purposes only and should not be considered typical. Your results may differ.