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r. Luff?

I work across several industries, but one thing stands true: I approach everything I do from the heart.

Speaking 

[Doug’s] enthusiasm, determination, and heartfelt expression on [his] life views proved to be quite an inspiration for all of us who were in attendance.

Jenefer M. ederer

Area Director, Housing Services

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

I speak on a variety of topics from leadership to legacy. Here are a few options:

Popular Topics
  • Overcoming adversity
  • Leadership and mindset
  • Educational equity
  • Purposeful storytelling
  • Fatherhood and family healing
  • Mental health and resilience
Consulting
Higher Level Leadership-First in class consulting 

As the founder and CEO of Higher Level Leadership, I help schools, EdTech companies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations bridge the gap between purpose and performance. With over 25 years of experience in education and organizational leadership, my consulting work blends research-backed strategy with heart-inspired guidance to drive meaningful, measurable change.

Partial Client List: Camp Oliver, FranklinCovey, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Renaissance Learning, Reality Changers, Office Depot, Mesa College EOPS, City Year, ETR Associates, The Children’s Initiative, and the U.S. Department of Labor. I’ve also consulted internationally, including engagements with Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Asia.

Coaching 

Reignite your purpose. Redefine your path. RISE above.

You’ve built the business, made the impact, and checked the boxes—but something still feels out of alignment. Maybe it’s the relationships you’ve neglected, the purpose that’s gone quiet, or the past you’ve never fully faced.

As a certified Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach and leadership expert, I work with CEOs, founders, and other successful professionals to repair and restore their personal and family relationships that often get lost along the way. Together, we’ll reconnect you to the people that matter most, revive your sense of purpose, and create a life that feels whole inside and out.

Need something else? Shoot me a message for a completely personalized plan, made just for you.