About Me
I specialize in leadership development, organizational behavior, and executive coaching. My work integrates neuroscience, emotional intelligence, appreciative inquiry, and change management.
Approach
Most teams aren’t failing; they’re misaligned. I work with leaders to uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface and turn it into clear, coordinated action.
Grounded in real-world practice
Direct, honest facilitation
Conversations most teams avoid are where the real work happens. I create space for clarity, accountability, and forward movement without politics or posturing.
Systems-level thinking
People, process, culture, and strategy are connected. We address the full system, so change is sustainable, not temporary.
Experience
Derek’s approach is grounded in both academic study and real-world leadership environments, where accountability, clarity, and human dynamics intersect.
Advanced leadership training
Doctorate of Theology in Transformational Leadership, with a focus on how leaders create meaningful, sustainable change within organizations.
Organizational leadership foundation
MALS in Organizational Leadership from the University of New Hampshire, grounding his work in proven principles of team dynamics, systems thinking, and change management.
Built through real-world experience
Early experience in the Army Reserves and as an Outward Bound Instructor shaped a practical, experiential approach to leadership, accountability, and growth.