“Literally the best motivational speaker I’ve ever heard!”

Sarah Olson
Christensen Farms

KEYNOTE OPTION #1

SHIFT:

Every day, we move in one direction or another. We’re free to choose from endless possibilities. Only you can choose the direction for the rest of your life. Whether you are a seasoned executive, emerging leader, stay-at-home parent, or college student, frustration is inevitable. Now is the time for you to SHIFT from, “I’m so busy and stressed,” to, “I’m living my ideal life right now.” In this presentation, Derek will teach you a 5-gear process that you can apply in your personal and professional lives. Each gear will uniquely move you from frustrated to fulfilled. Through powerful questions and compelling exercises, you’ll discover how to make today the day you are inspired to change. It’s your next move!

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Discover Who You Are - Confront your fears & form your core values

  • Decide Where You Are Going - Pursue personal growth & visualize your preferred future

  • Design How You Will Get There - Adopt a positive mindset, personalize your ambitions & exercise meaningful action

  • Fulfill Your Ideal Life - Build an aligned life for personal & professional success

  • Inspire Fellow Travelers - Become a leader worth following

KEYNOTE OPTION #2

For too long, our recognition of leadership has been narrowly defined to a select few –– presidents, CEOs or historical icons. We have been captivated by charismatic figures on the cover of Forbes or viral sensations on social media. But what about the everyday leaders who have shaped us on a personal level? The parents, mentors, teammates and family members who have left an indelible mark on our lives? It's time to reimagine leadership, to celebrate the silent influencers and to recognize that each one of us possesses the power to lead. Are you ready to step into your role as an everyday leader?

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand the difference between micromanagement and everyday leadership as well as the importance of empowering and nurturing others.

  • Recognize the value of stepping outside one's comfort zone to facilitate personal and professional growth.

  • Seek discomfort to lead to greater growth over time -- with strategies for gradually expanding one's comfort zone through small, everyday actions.

  • Appreciate how individuals can have a profound impact on those around them, regardless of their position or title -- and show appreciation for those people in your life.

  • Discover the importance of finding one's "why" or purpose as a leader, beyond just pursuing victories or accolades.

  • Understand how prioritizing the needs, growth and happiness of others is a key aspect of effective everyday leadership. (It's not about you)

PRAISE FOR DEREK’S KEYNOTES

  • “Thank you so much for coming back to speak at the SPORTS Conference! Once again, you knocked it out of the park!”

    Stephanie Eckman
    Events & Operations Manager
    Kenilworth Media Services

  • "You have inspired many of us to make a shift in our approach to work and our entire life."

    Beth Pabst
    President
    Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association

  • "I prayed it would be worth my team getting up EARLY on their day off to hear this speaker. THUMBS UP and THANK YOU! You captured the attention of everyone in the room immediately and truly knew your audience."

    Kathy Collins
    Managing Director
    Club Management Association of America

  • "One of our support staff members approached me this morning and said the message from you was exactly what she needed at this point in her life."

    Ron Travers
    Chief U.S. Probation Officer

  • "Some people in the audience were misty eyed. Your message resonated."

    Connie Kopecky
    National Account Executive
    Visit Milwaukee

  • "My outlook on life has changed so much due to you."

    Jonathan Verrill
    Director of Golf
    Five Iron Golf

  • "What an amazing presentation. I loved the way Derek captured the attention of everyone in the room! This was the best EVER!"

    Richard Manisto
    VP of Advancement
    WI Lutheran College

  • "If Derek was the last speaker I ever heard, I would be fulfilled. He was electrifying."

    Diana Kuemmerlein
    HR Manager
    PFlow Industries

  • "Derek hit a home run! We want him for the national conference, too."

    Andrew Martin
    Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer

  • "Derek absolutely killed it!"

    Kelly Renz
    CEO at inVantage

WHY WORK WITH DEREK?

  • Derek’s events are tailored to specifically address challenges and opportunities. He studies your organization and integrates your mission, vision, values, and goals.

  • Derek delivers thought-provoking keynotes and workshops that energize his audience. He motivates the participants to act long after your event.

  • Derek’s curriculum provides a roadmap to create a culture shift towards increased employee effectiveness, engagement, and retention. He creates customized handouts and resources with action items.

  • Derek is committed to delivering practical content in an engaging and enthusiastic way, making participants laugh and learn at the same time. He shares his failures and teaches you how to learn from them

  • As an experienced HR and operations executive, Derek understands the importance of finding the right speaker.He facilitates a rigorous pre-event process to help organizations make the right decision.

THE DEREK DIFFERENCE

Ditch the old school leadership manual you've been holding! Derek offers a dynamic approach to growth, bridging insightful knowledge drawn from years of experience with effective, hands-on program design.

Derek understands the challenge of finding the right speaker. In his previous career, he was responsible for hiring speakers and trainers. Like you, Derek researched several prospects to ensure the right fit. For that reason, he created The Derek Difference to make it easy for you to get the information you need to make the best decision possible.

Leadership & Professional Development
3-Step Design Process

DISCOVER

  • Complete pre-event questionnaire & leadership assessment

  • Review questionnaire & assessment results

  • Set learning & development goals

DESIGN

  • Build initial learning plan

  • Review plan & make necessary adjustments

  • Select program(s) & create itinerary

DO

  • Complete event planner & audience pre-event work questionnaires

  • Facilitate customized program(s) & do post-event application activities

  • Evaluate the program(s) & send nudges to keep people motivated

Derek realizes that the success of many events comes down to the quality of its speakers and trainers. If they are engaging, people will talk about the event for years. If they are boring, participants will dread the next one. Derek is committed to partnering with you, and he is honored that you are considering him for a future event.

  • Keynote Speech to Open or Close Conference or Annual Meeting

    Action-Based Workshop to End Event to Turn Motivation into Execution

    Full Day Seminar with Keynote & Workshop

    Replace Several Standing Meetings with Leadership Team Group Coaching

    2 Day Retreat with 2 Keynotes & 2 Workshops

    Leadership Development Design Day with Executive Team

    John Maxwell Leadership Day with 2 Maxwell Certified Workshops

    Half Day All-Employee Meeting with 1 Self-Leadership Workshop

WORK WITH DEREK!

Derek would love to hear from you.