Derek Deprey
I help you become the leader you’d want to follow.
BECOME THE LEADER YOU’D FOLLOW
Derek’s passion in life is to help you become the leader you’d want to follow. Much of his day is spent turning managers into leaders as an author, keynote speaker, and leadership coach.
HEAD OF EMPLOYEE SUCCESS
Derek spent three years as the head of employee success and director of leadership development for ETE REMAN, the nation’s largest remanufacturer of transmissions and a USA Top Workplace. At ETE, he taught over one hundred managers the core principles of leadership, management, and personal development.
WAC LIFE AND THE JOHN MAXWELL TEAM
Before ETE, Derek spent twelve years at the Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC) as the director of people and service, director of training and development, and general manager. He became a certified speaker and coach with the John Maxwell Team during his tenure.
STARTING FIT TO LEAD
Shortly after joining the WAC, Derek couldn’t get enough of what he was studying, learning, and applying, so much so that he created his business, Fit to Lead. Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, Fit to Lead gives your people-leaders a roadmap with the tools to create or refresh their leadership skills.
WRITING BOOKS AND PROFESSOR DEPREY
In 2017, Derek published the book SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled. In 2024, he published Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results. While writing, he spent eight years as an adjunct professor of leadership at Wisconsin Lutheran College, a top-ranked college by Forbes, Money Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal.
NCAA AND NBA LIFE
His diverse career endeavors included four years as a video scout in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, two years as the coordinator of basketball operations in the NCAA with Marquette University, and one year as the director of player development with the University of Utah.
FAMILY LIFE
Derek is a husband and girl-dad blessed with two social and active kids. When he’s not geeking out on leadership, he’s coaching youth basketball or carting his daughters all over like an Uber driver.
NOW IS THE TIME
If there’s anything Derek’s learned, it’s that now is the time to build your career, shape your life, and strategically work on laying the foundation for accomplishing your dreams and prospering to your true potential. While many people try to accomplish this, very few of them are given a roadmap of where to start; thus, he hopes you will find him as your resource for getting your compass pointed in the right direction.
BECOME THE LEADER YOU’D FOLLOW
Derek’s passion in life is to help you become the leader you’d want to follow. Much of his day is spent turning managers into leaders as an author, keynote speaker, and leadership coach.
HEAD OF EMPLOYEE SUCCESS
Derek spent three years as the head of employee success and director of leadership development for ETE REMAN, the nation’s largest remanufacturer of transmissions and a USA Top Workplace. At ETE, he taught over one hundred managers the core principles of leadership, management, and personal development.
WAC LIFE AND THE JOHN MAXWELL TEAM
Before ETE, Derek spent twelve years at the Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC) as the director of people and service, director of training and development, and general manager. He became a certified speaker and coach with the John Maxwell Team during his tenure.
STARTING FIT TO LEAD
Shortly after joining the WAC, Derek couldn’t get enough of what he was studying, learning, and applying, so much so that he created his business, Fit to Lead. Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, Fit to Lead gives your people-leaders a roadmap with the tools to create or refresh their leadership skills.
WRITING BOOKS AND PROFESSOR DEPREY
In 2017, Derek published the book SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled. In 2024, he published Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results. While writing, he spent eight years as an adjunct professor of leadership at Wisconsin Lutheran College, a top-ranked college by Forbes, Money Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal.
NCAA AND NBA LIFE
His diverse career endeavors included four years as a video scout in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, two years as the coordinator of basketball operations in the NCAA with Marquette University, and one year as the director of player development with the University of Utah.
FAMILY LIFE
Derek is a husband and girl-dad blessed with two social and active kids. When he’s not geeking out on leadership, he’s coaching youth basketball or carting his daughters all over like an Uber driver.
NOW IS THE TIME
If there’s anything Derek’s learned, it’s that now is the time to build your career, shape your life, and strategically work on laying the foundation for accomplishing your dreams and prospering to your true potential. While many people try to accomplish this, very few of them are given a roadmap of where to start; thus, he hopes you will find him as your resource for getting your compass pointed in the right direction.
SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled
DESCRIPTION
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...
Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results
DESCRIPTION
For too long, our recognition of leadership has been reserved for 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? Let’s reimagine leadership to celebrate the silent influencers and recognize...
10 Habits That Will Tranform Your Work & Life
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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...
Live Well, Lead Well: 5 Practices to Feel Better in Work & Life
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In today’s world, we know that a commitment to wellness has a positive impact on everything. However, making a deep commitment to health and fitness can be challenging. In this presentation, Derek will teach you how to dial up brainpower, productivity, and energy levels by managing stress, sleep, food, exercise, and water. You’ll learn how leading by example can increase your team’s overall wellness engagement. You’ll learn why a nurturing environment will set up...
Giving Feedback & Having Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION
Do you always wait until the annual performance review to give any feedback? In this workshop, you’ll learn that feedback is a tool for appreciating, coaching, developing, and empowering employees all year long. Feedback is NOT punishment, it's a gift. Derek will facilitate conversations and activities on how feedback can be helpful or harmful depending on how it’s delivered. You’ll walk away knowing that frequent informal feedback positively impacts productivity, morale,...
Coaching Employees & Leading Development Plans
DESCRIPTION
The role of a manager must be that of a coach. Coaching involves unlocking people's potential to maximize their own performance. An effective manager-as-coach asks questions instead of providing answers, supports employees instead of judging them, and facilitates their development instead of dictating what has to be done. Development opportunities are everywhere. Employee development is a mutual responsibility of the employee and the leader. In this presentation, you'll...
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