...you didn't pretend to be an expert on our business but you connected the dots between our business and high performance teams in your business - Very Effective.

Michael L. Droese, Jr. VP Goldman Sachs

...outstanding keynote for our leadership team. Your insights on high performance teams have become part of our everyday language and culture...thank you for inspiring us...

-Mike Zbuchalski, SVP Frito=Lay R&D (Pepsico)

...tied perfectly into the tone and passion of our meeting...what surprised me is that we continue to tie into your presentation...thank you for adding so much...

Dave Henderson, Area Manager, Pioneer Hi-Bred

..."I currently book 36 “wow” speakers every year ..... thank you for yet another amazing presentation!. Your professionalism and attention to detail speaks volumes and demonstrates you practice what you preach...
–Michael Gordon, Ex VP Accelerent

“Your inspirational message on preparation, change management, and innovation was a true highlight of our Lean Six Sigma Summit…best of the best.  Thank you for making a difference with our team!”
–David Hart Ex Director, Valspar

..."Derek was prepared and extremely easy to work with. His presentation aligned perfectly with our company message. As I think back to last Friday, it felt as if Derek was a part of our team, he engages and commits, and it shows"
–Brad Thornton, President & CEO, University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
 
...feedback from the sales team has been terrific…..
–Scott Dorsey, CEO ExactTarget
 
...you were fantastic…. such great feedback….
–Giinger Kreill, Life Sciences, Deloitte

… everyone loved him….you have a real winner with him.
–Kevin Hamilton, Vice President, Xerox

…one of the most motivational speeches I have ever heard...
–Scott A. Goorland, Director, Florida Power & Light Company

Your keynote was a topic of conversation for the remainder of the two-day investigation symposium.  Your name is already spreading through Abbott Labs
Yvonne Burke, Program Manager, Management Controls..Abbott Labs

… a joy to work with and I would not hesitate to refer or recommend him to any group…
–Joel Dandria Executive VP, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association

Please accept a specially engraved Rolex GMT Perpetual timepiece as an extra token of appreciation and gratitude...
–Roland Puton, President & CEO, Rolex Watch USA, INC.
 
.. a pleasure for me and all of my team having you with us in Argentina…. feedback was VERY positive as evidenced by the standing ovation....
–Rogerio Vivaldi, Vice President and General Manager,  Genzyme

… a great focal point for our event and he delivered the energetic, on-topic and entertaining message we desired for our audience.
–Brian Mollett ,Motorola

…..I’m honoured to have heard you….on the edge of my seat the entire time…
–Ron King .Mechanical Contractors Assoc of America.