Derek Deprey

 I deliver interactive, customized keynotes and workshops that spark action and lasting change.

Why Book this Speaker:

Every experience is tailored to your mission and goals, so leaders leave with practical tools they can use immediately. My style is passionate, entertaining, and real. I share stories of both wins and failures to make lessons stick. Beyond inspiration, I provide clear frameworks and resources that drive culture shifts in engagement, accountability, and retention. Audiences don’t just listen; they laugh, learn, and leave ready to lead with impact. Become the leader you’d follow through self leadership, people leadership, and team leadership. All lead to one vision: a world where every leader is the leader you’d follow.

 

Traveling From: Wisconsin

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Derek Deprey’s passion is to help you become the leader you’d want to follow. With a background in basketball operations at the NCAA Division 1 and NBA levels, as well as experience in the fitness and automotive industries, he now turns managers into leaders at Fit to Lead as an author, keynote speaker, and leadership coach. Derek has written two books, SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled and Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results. When Derek isn’t geeking out on leadership, he’s working out, coaching basketball, or carting his daughters all over like an Uber driver.

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

 

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)

 

EXECUTE: 6 HABITS THAT WILL

TRANSFORM YOUR WORK & LIFE

Carefully look over your “to-do” list. Will you commit to action? Reality check: wherever you are in your life and career is a result of your habits, good or bad. Great news! No matter where you are right now, you can transform your life by transforming your habits. The best way to get started is to bridge the gap between being busy and being productive. In this workshop, you’ll learn that the problem isn’t you. The problem is your system. Derek will help you design every minute of your activities with 6 gap-closing behaviors. You’ll go from, “I’m overwhelmed, stuck, and unfulfilled” to, “I’m laser-focused, making progress, and fulfilled.”

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Set an inspiring goal
  • Create a deadline
  • Block off alone time
  • Commit to deep work
  • Say no
  • Do it afraid

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