Derek’s core belief is that people do their best work when they feel good about themselves. His coaching supports this goal through compassion, clarity, motivation and supporting challenge.

Derek has over 20 years of senior leadership experience. He served 12 years as MD of a global engineering services company and, in this role, championed an award-winning happy workplace culture supported by a coaching-based leadership philosophy.

This passion for people, performance and learning led him to gain a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School and progress to an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change.

Derek is an Associate Certified Coach of the International Coach Federation.