Derek is very passionate about empowering Business Owners, Their People, Teams, Leaders and Organisations to be mentally and Physically Healthier, Safer, Happier, more Engaged, Communicate and Perform better.

He does this via On Demand Online Triaging,  or follow up Training and Coaching programs or referral onto professional services.

This includes both nationally accredited First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Training

Derek’s background includes:-

·         TAFE sector, teaching Communications, Work Health & Safety, Careers, Personal Development.

·         Schools as a P.E, Health and Outdoor Education teacher.

·         This included several management positions.

·         He has spent the last 10 years working as a Health and Wellbeing Consultant, Facilitator and Coach            for organisations across the country.

·         He recently spent 18 months travelling across country NSW running Wellbeing programs for mainly             rural men for Essential Energy.

·         He has extra qualifications with a Diploma in Coaching and Leadership, Mental Health First Aid                   and   First Aid Instructor, Cert 4 Workplace Trainer and Assessor

·         He is a ICF (International Coaching Federation) registered Coach

·         ELT (Executive Leadership Team) Health and Wellbeing Coach EG: Cleanaway

·         Business and Personal Coach

·         Derek is also a qualified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher,

with further training in Eastern Philosophies & Practices, Tai Chi and Gi Gong, through many years             in Martial Arts training.

·         He’s an active contributor of two Men’s Circles which create safe spaces for men to be heard without             judgement, learn and grow together.

·         He has spent the last 18 years studying Health, Human Behaviour, Success and Peak Performance                 both formally and informally.

·         He has a life long sporting background including Cricket, Golf, Volleyball and Car Racing

Why Derek? – his lived experience is his unique advantage. An ordinary middle-aged Aussie bloke, who has lived for many years in rural Australia in Qld, Vic and SA.  He belongs to a car club, craft beer club, golf club and former cricket and footy club. Has been divorced and has kids. He has suffered from depression a few years ago.

Some of the larger organisations Derek has made a difference for include

– Deakin University,

– Austin Hospital,

– ABB Australia,

– VIC Roads,

– Essential Energy NSW,

– Turner &Townsend Global WA

– Cleanaway Aus

– Lend lease

– R@R Corporate Health

Derek is based on the Sunshine Coast and travels widely. He is available in person, through Zoom, email and phone.

He loves family time, golf, the beach, rainforests, craft beer and racing his car.