Here's what they say about Derek...


"Outstanding! Extraordinary!  Your continuous energy, captivating charisma, and contagious positive attitude helped us take a giant step forward in improving the quality of service to guests and made the conference a smashing success!"
     - Lynne Radomski, Director of Training, Palmer House Hilton

"I have been involved with this conference for multiple years, and I can honestly say your presentation was the best -- and it left a lasting impact on me and the participants.  Your exciting style of speaking is one that can never be forgotten.  You were fantastic!"
     - Onyinyechi Okoro, Director of Marketing, SBSLC

"Derek is the man!  I get more from listening to him for one hour than I do from attending most entire conferences for an entire weekend.  His ideas are easy to implement, and best of all, they get results.  You need this speaker!"
     - Jonathan Sprinkles, Motivational Speaker

"Your session was a groundbreaking event.  It was so interactive, informative, and eye-opening -- the best thing to be brought to our school!"
     - Tammy Smith, Student, Meredith College

"You were (and are) awesome!  You are the speaker most requested to return in my ten years here."
     - Scott Drummond, Assistant Director of Campus Life, Central Washington University

"Exciting and fun! My staff has been cheering ‘I feel good!’ ever since!"
     - Emma Hernandez, Program Supervisor, Los Angeles Housing Authority 

"I just wanted to say thank you and to let you know that within 15 minutes of returning to my office, I used two of the lessons I learned today. I left the workshop feeling uplifted and truly admiring your approach to life and work."
     - Siobhan Rischman, Supervisor, LaborReady, Inc. 

"Derek is an incredibly insightful and motivational speaker. His exciting and innovative presentation style makes the session come alive. I’m charged up and ready for success!"
     - Donald Summons, Senior Program Specialist, WAVE, Inc.

"If I were his agent, I would give a money-back guarantee!"
     - Wally Campbell, STARS Program Supervisor

"Derek’s work is terrific. He really helped motivate my players and challenged them to do their best. Before his session, we had lost three games in a row -- the next day, we won by over 50 points!” 
     - Joe Wharton, Men’s Basketball Coach, Elgin Community College

"The workshop was awesome and energetic -- a great way to kick off the new school year! You are truly an incredible person, and it is obvious that you care about kids."
     - Phil Brockman, Principal, McClure Middle School 

"You are a wonderful speaker with mind-boggling information.  You are the best I've ever seen!"
     - Sharon Jackson, Teacher, Greenwood High School