EXECUTIVE COACH

Derek is a qualified coach (ICF, EMCC, AC). His approach to self-actualisation through coaching is one rooted in community and cultural identity. He collaborates with clients to unlock their ‘greater than self’ values and craft holistic, abundant ways to realise their goals. Derek specialises in working with leaders who prioritise impact and craft over visibility. His approach is kind, passionate and political.

Derek has extensive experience working with wealth holders, racially minoritised professionals, social entrepreneurs and activists, philanthropy and investment directors and trustees, Black male leaders, social purpose writers, and DEI professionals.

He can support you with career change, imposter syndrome, manuscript development, relationship management, burnout, leadership development, personal narrative building, micro-aggressions, identity issues, belonging, cultural issues, conflict, work stress, racial discrimination, developing/implementing bold visions, succession planning, starting an enterprise, confidence, leading in VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity), influencing, and isolation.

Evaluation
100% recommendation rate.
9.5/10 satisfaction rating.

Testimonials
‘Derek was a safe space for me to process a lot of things that were holding me back from moving forward with my life. There were limiting beliefs that I had, that he worked very skilfully with my mindset also to accept and welcome to the life that I wanted and didn’t believe I could have. There was immense trust, safety, validation, inspiration and motivation. Life-changing’.

• ‘Derek helped me clarify and commit to some core ideas with a foundational sense of purpose. I felt seen, lifted and motivated’.
• ‘It has really helped me out of a dark time with the courage to push forward’.
• ‘The professional knowledge and experience he brings created a perfect balance of coaching and mentoring’.
• ‘I feel more confident and capable. The tools you shared helped me on a daily basis to navigate challenges’.