Koy McDermott

Koy McDermott

TX, US
Every time I'm asked to speak, my goal is to be useful and provide engaging content that is relevant and applicable immediately.

Koy McDermott is the Generation Architect helping F500 companies maximize their multi-generational workplace.

After years of traveling weekly to present workshops on leadership and sales-related topics for hundreds of Fortune 500 companies like Johnson and Johnson, Oracle, and ExxonMobil, Koy found that helping businesses grow was fun, but helping PEOPLE GROW was his real passion. By combining his education in management and sales with strong training and speaking abilities, he is able to empower his clients and audiences to take action towards their desired results.

Koy is a Millennial expert and the Generation Architect. He works with leaders of F500 companies helping them to attract, motivate and retain Millennials and bridge the communication gap from B-Z.

"I'm not sure if there is such a thing as a quarter life crisis, but not long after college I hit one!

Hadn't I worked my way through school so I could get a respectable job and be a responsible adult?

Well the answer is yes...and...NO!

It was in this place of uncertainty that I began to really explore what was in my heart. I tuned in to my talents and realized that my ability to coach individuals and businesses to new levels of success was a natural ability for me. And the best part is...I absolutely love doing it.

I had always worked hard to apply myself and enjoyed helping others, but until I had an opportunity to really question my purpose, I didn't know that my path toward success was entirely in my hands. It was up to me to say yes and take action."

Koy McDermott is the Generation Architect helping F500 companies maximize their multi-generational workplace.

After years of traveling weekly to present workshops on leadership and sales-related topics for hundreds of Fortune 500 companies like Johnson and Johnson, Oracle, and ExxonMobil, Koy found that helping businesses grow was fun, but helping PEOPLE GROW was his real passion. By combining his education in management and sales with strong training and speaking abilities, he is able to empower his clients and audiences to take action towards their desired results.

Koy is a Millennial expert and the Generation Architect. He works with leaders of F500 companies helping them to attract, motivate and retain Millennials and bridge the communication gap from B-Z.

"I'm not sure if there is such a thing as a quarter life crisis, but not long after college I hit one!

Hadn't I worked my way through school so I could get a respectable job and be a responsible adult?

Well the answer is yes...and...NO!

It was in this place of uncertainty that I began to really explore what was in my heart. I tuned in to my talents and realized that my ability to coach individuals and businesses to new levels of success was a natural ability for me. And the best part is...I absolutely love doing it.

I had always worked hard to apply myself and enjoyed helping others, but until I had an opportunity to really question my purpose, I didn't know that my path toward success was entirely in my hands. It was up to me to say yes and take action."

Managing Millenials

As demographics are shifting and the influx of employees will come from the Millennial generation, we will discuss best practices to help you effectively communicate with Millennials, understand their mindset, and begin "Speaking Millennial." Takeaways: Develop a strategy to attract the best young talent. Understand what the must haves are to keep your best and brightest from going to your competition. Create a roadmap for succession planning.
Educational / Informative

Overcoming Generational Tension

With workforces becoming more diverse and the "Great Recession" of 2008 pushing so many retirees back into companies, it is vital to create succession plans as well as understand the motivators of the new workforce. Takeaways: Create productive multi-generational teams. Build teams with diverse perspectives as a core tenant. Develop reverse mentoring strategies to ensure cross functional training.
Educational / Informative

Drive Employee Engagement

Much like any other company effectively sourcing talent is at the forefront of your growth strategy. With the proliferation of technology, an aging population and an always connected society, we agree that the gaps in communication styles and needs of employees are an important factor in employee engagement. Takeaways: Begin to bridge generational communication gaps. Develop a framework for generational communication strategies. Engage employees based on data and personal assessments.
Educational / Informative