Deri Latimer

Deri Latimer is a renowned authority on positive possibilities for people! With her unique fusion of extensive knowledge and certifications, she dedicates herself to improving individual and organizational performance. She stands as a celebrated TEDx Speaker, prolific author, and effective organizational consultant, with over 25 years of experience consulting and speaking to organizations across every sector. She specializes in connecting individuals to their passion and purpose while employing her deep understanding of human behaviour and workplace culture.

A life-long learner and strongly committed to positively impacting others, Deri Latimer has spent years better understanding psychological and behavioural trends that impact human potential. She holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, a recognition achieved by fewer than 17% pf speakers globally, and is the international measure of excellence for professional competence, proven experience, and optimal client satisfaction.

Deri Latimer holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Management with a Major in Human Resources from the University of Lethbridge, where she was recognized as a Student of Distinction. These accomplishments, fueled by personal hardships that led her to this field, reflect her unwavering dedication to education and service to others.

Qualified in Emotional Intelligence, Psychometric Assessment, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Deri enriches others through her holistic understanding of human behaviour, emotional resilience and psychological performance. Her certifications in the BarOn EQ-i and EQ-360 Assessments, and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, enable her to interpret and meet the needs of individuals within organizations with unique and practical strategies on mental health, mindset resilience, mindfulness, compassion, managing change and personal effectiveness.

For over 15 years, Deri Latimer served as a Management Studies Instructor at the University of Winnipeg. She helped shape future leaders, teaching subjects including Human Resource Management, Leadership Development, Coaching for Development, Personal Resilience, Positive Psychology, and Appreciative Inquiry. In addition, she held pivotal roles across various sectors, where she focused on fostering positive cultures and maximizing employee productivity through team building, leadership development, talent management, recruitment, and staff development.

As an accomplished author, Deri Latimer has penned three insightful books: ‘Wake Up To Your Habits,’ ‘What’s Your Story? You Decide,’ and ‘Not Crazy, Just Human.’ These books brim with strategies and tools that help individuals navigate their emotional landscapes, reframe their thinking, and achieve positive outcomes. Latimer’s impressive career is marked by her unwavering commitment to learning and her dedication to keeping up with the latest research and trends shaping employees, workplaces, and organizational culture.

With a strong focus on organizational growth and team resilience, Deri Latimer is a highly sought-after consultant and speaker for some of North America’s largest organizations. She is particularly recognized for her “people-first” philosophy, which makes her a sought-after figure across all sectors. Her profound understanding of management principles, human resources practices, and organizational dynamics, gives her the ability to effect meaningful changes at the heart of organizations and their people.

Deri Latimer delivers high-energy, engaging and impactful presentations that blend evidence-based research with practical strategies, tailoring each presentation to its audience and the needs of the organization. She possesses the unique ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies and blend motivation with researched outcomes for positive transformation. Her life-long commitment and unwavering dedication is to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to overcome challenges, embrace resilience, and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives.