Tap into the power of your visual brain.
Sketchnoting is a creative superpower, and I want to help you wield it.
Imagine a world where you actually remember and apply the ideas you learn about in the books you read and the conferences you attend.

My follow-up plan after reading the book Company of One by Paul Jarvis.
Imagine a world where your meetings don't run in circles, but instead lead to informed decision-making, with everyone on the same page.

In any group setting there's a need for generous meaning-makers.
Imagine a world where the presentations you give and stories you tell actually land and stick with the audience you're trying to reach.

The tools have never been more accessible. What story will you tell?
Imagine a world where the genius inside of you can fully express itself.

Give your genius a voice.
That's the world I want to help you enter.
And sketchnoting is the gateway to it.

The start of my sketchnotes of a conversation between Jim Collins and Tim Ferriss.
Sketchnoting is a note-taking technique that taps into both the verbal and visual processing powers of your brain in a way that makes you a better learner, problem-solver, and storyteller.
I'm here to help you build your sketchnoting skills and apply those skills to the work that you care about.
Join Verbal to Visual
Meet Your Host
Hi, I'm Doug!
After getting a Master of Arts in Teaching on my way to becoming a high school math, science, and EFL teacher, I got pulled into the world of visual thinking thanks to Sunni Brown's TED Talk about the power of doodling.
For the past decade I've been exploring that world and building educational materials for others who want to apply this creative toolset to their personal and professional life.

The life path that led me to this work.
The deeper I dive into the world of visual thinking, the more excited I get about what you can do with these skills.
What You'll Find Inside Verbal to Visual
Here's what you'll find inside our online learning environment that's custom-built for visual thinkers.
Courses where you can build your skills.
Our library of complete-at-your-own-pace courses will get you up and running with sketchnoting, and teach you the many ways that you can incorporate this skill into your personal and professional life.

Reconnect to making marks by hand as you learn to use text, layout, imagery, and color to engage your visual brain.

Merge your sketchnoting skills with the unique capabilities of a digital note-taking device to amplify your learning, problem-solving, and storytelling efforts.

Add sketchnoting to your toolkit as an instructor as you help your students develop their own visual thinking skills!

Tap into the power of visual storytelling as you learn the tools and techniques for making illustrated videos.

Turn your passion and skills into a transformative educational experience for others.

Create new personal and professional opportunities by sharing the authentic journey of your skill development online.

Use the powerful combination of words and visuals to help you become fluent in a new language!

I build new courses based on the overlap of my own experiences and what current members want to explore next. By joining now you'll get to help shape those future resources.
Community that will provide feedback, motivation, and accountability.
Within each course you'll be able to share your work and see posts from other participants. I also host a live webinar each week to do a deep dive on a particular sketchnoting topic.
Coaching for those times when you need an extra boost.
All members of Verbal to Visual get access to one-on-one coaching calls, where we can do a deep dive into your current work and pressing questions. I love hearing what you're up to and helping you figure out your next steps.
Upcoming Events
Join us for these upcoming live workshops.

Storyboard Your Next Video
In this workshop we'll walk through the process of storyboarding a hand-sketched video and discuss common tools for recording and editing.
Wednesday, January 27th at 10:00am Pacific Time

February 2021 Mastermind
Join us to chat about your current sketchnoting project, talk through any challenges you’re facing, and identify next steps.
Wednesday, February 3rd at 10:00am Pacific Time

Sketchnoting Layout: Find the Right Fit
In this workshop we'll explore different ways of organizing your visual notes on the page so that you can find an approach that works well for you.
Wednesday, February 10th at 10:00am Pacific Time
Join Verbal to Visual
Are you ready to start building your sketchnoting skills?
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