Derek Deprey

Become the Leader You'd Follow

Expert on

  • Leadership
  • Coaching / Mentoring
  • Motivation
  • Peak Performance
  • Accountability

 

 

Fee Range

$5,000–$7,500

Travels from

WI,US

Biography

Derek Deprey is a seasoned leadership speaker, author, and coach passionate about helping people become the leaders they’d want to follow. He served as Head of Employee Success at ETE REMAN and spent over a decade at the Wisconsin Athletic Club as Director of People & Service, Training, and General Manager—all while earning certification through the John Maxwell Team .

Derek is the founder of Fit to Lead, through which he offers keynotes, workshops, and coaching that guide managers in mastering self-leadership and developing effective people leadership. He has authored SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled (2017) and Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results (2024), and served as an adjunct professor of leadership at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

His background also spans NCAA and NBA basketball operations—with roles including video scout for the Milwaukee Bucks, basketball operations coordinator for Marquette University, and Director of Player Development at the University of Utah—bringing diverse insights to his leadership teachings.

Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating interactive workshops, or coaching one-on-one, Derek combines research-backed frameworks, high-energy storytelling, and practical tools to help individuals and teams elevate performance, cultivate resilience, and thrive in today’s fast-paced, complex environments.

Speaker Videos

SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled

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 your personal and professional lives. Each gear will uniquely move you from frustrated to fulfilled. Discover how to make today the day you are inspired to change. It’s your next move!

Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results

For too long, our recognition of leadership has been reserved to 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? It’s time to reimagine leadership, to celebrate the silent influencers and to recognize that each one of us possesses the power to lead. Are you ready to step into your role as an everyday leader?

Execute: 6 Habits That Will Transform Your Work & Life

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 every minute of your activities with 6 gap-closing behaviors. You’ll go from, “I’m overwhelmed, stuck, and unfulfilled” to, “I’m laser-focused, making progress, and fulfilled.”