Derek is a fully qualified (ICF ACC, Strengthscope accredited) personal and career development coach. He works with marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, aspiring and experienced business leaders, addressing work performance, career transition, relationships and well-being.
Derek’s specialism is in one to one coaching for high potential, high performing, ‘rising stars’. He is also very passionate about improving the under-representation of minority (BAME) talent at senior leadership levels and works closely with organisations who value diverse, inclusive and forward thinking cultures.
With over 9 years in media, marketing and digital advertising, Derek leverages valuable insights and hands on experience in his coaching services and group workshops.
Specialities
- High Potential Talent
- Career Change
- Performance
- Career Advancement
Clients From
- Apple
- Maxus
- WaveMaker
- Creative England
- IRIS
- Santander
Qualifications
- International Coach Federation ACC (Associate Certified Coach)
- Strengthscope Accredited & Consultant
- Accredit Emotional Capital Report (ECR) Coach
Interests
- Thai Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts
- Music
- Psychology
★★★★★
“I approached SEVEN Career Coaching as I wasn't sure where I wanted to go in my career. Derek helped me gain clarity over what I really want for myself and then helped me get there. He helped me learn a lot about myself and challenged my way of thinking to gain new insights. One year and two promotions later I now feel as though I'm in the best company possible to learn the skills I need to be successful. I'm now in a position at work where I completely love what I do and feel I'm having a positive impact on the world and the people around me.”
Patrick Payment Support Lead, Bulb
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“Working with Derek and SEVEN not only did I unearth a lot of dark truths, but it really pushed me to my limits and to the best version of myself. It makes you ask a lot of questions about yourself and understand your WHY! I’ve gone from leaving a career and moving to a new city to finding my vocation in life. I’m now a yacht broker and living the life I’ve always wanted. It has been an amazing experience personally and money well spent. I couldn’t be happier.”
Oliver Yacht Broker
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“Thanks to Seven I have kept moving forward when everything in my life was holding me back. I can safely say that this was the best decision I had taken in while and definitely recommend Seven.”
Ilyas MSc Finance and Private Equity at LSE
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“Over the course of a few weeks my confidence and clarity grew significantly culminating in a plan that we executed together. I look back on this now and can say, without reservation, represents huge value for money!”
Bruce Executive Director, GFC Media Group
