"Dr. Doreen Stern is inspirational. She makes the insurmountable doable, as well as fun. She breaks overwhelming projects into small manageable steps, and before long you’ve adopted Doreen’s mantra, "Do it now."

Jan Madrak
Children’s Librarian
Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, CT

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Dr. Doreen Stern is a motivational speaker, writer and coach. With a doctorate and two master's degrees, she knows how to get things done. Dr. Stern has increased sales at a Fortune 500 company, conducted research at top-flight universities, and directed a large social services program. She's won awards at every stage of her career.


Since becoming The Desk Docktor, Stern has been profiled by the area's three local newspapers: The Hartford Courant, the Journal Inquirer and the Simsbury Post. She's appeared on TV and Talk Radio, too. And been lauded by clients. Why? Because of her engaging personality and because she offers a solution for a condition that affects many of us: Attention Desk Disorder.


At packed presentations, Doreen reveals, "The Secret to Turning Your Desk Mess into Success, in 20 Minutes or Less." She's addressed audiences as diverse as Merrill Lynch clients, community organizations, library patrons and aspiring artists.  Click here for a presentation flier. Click here for Presenter Spotlight.

Dr. Stern is a member of the Connecticut chapter of the National Speakers Association, the Aetna Toastmasters Club, and Leadership Greater Hartford. In her spare time, Doreen enjoys hiking, cycling and lifting weights.