Doug's story is one of radical transformation. Born with disabilities that could have limited him, he instead rose to graduate from Dartmouth and thrive as a civil trial lawyer for two decades. But in 2000, he left the courtroom behind to dedicate his life to de-escalation and peace. Today, Doug's work transforms lives

De-escalation, Emotional Intelligence, and the Power of Listening Affect Labeling for Emotional Regulation Doug introduced a counterintuitive but highly effective method for managing emotions called affect labeling. By quieting the mind and directly naming emotions with simple “you” statements, he explained how it’s po

Manage Difficult Conversations & Meetings The 3-step script to calm angry people (ignore words, read feelings, label) Episode 273 (Doug is based in California) In this conversation we explore… https://dougnoll.com/why decisions are emotional and what that means for leadership credibility the 92-second reset protocol th

Doug Noll is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, award-winning author, and internationally recognized expert in conflict resolution. After a 22-year career as a successful civil trial lawyer, Doug walked away from a $10 million partnership to pursue peacemaking full-time. He earned a master’s degree in Peacemaking and Conflict

The Power of Empathy in Leadership with Doug Noll In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Douglas E. Noll, owner of DougNoll.com, emotional intelligence expert, mediator, and award-winning author. Doug brings decades of insight into how empathy—often misunderstood as weakness—is in

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III interviews Doug Noel, a former trial lawyer who transitioned to becoming a peacemaker. Noel shares his journey from practicing law to focusing on emotional intelligence, de-escalation, and conflict resolution. They discuss the importance of recognizing and