Keynote Testimonials

This section contains feedback from the motivational talks delivered by Derek Browne.

"Derek kindly accepted our offer to present at a joint event (held in partnership with the Ashridge Business School) that focused on the economic recession and its impact on entrepreneurism and enterprise training. Derek’s presentation to a high level audience was innovative, informative and very engaging. Derek presents in a manner that is both humorous and entertaining, while still getting his message across. That’s a hard combination to achieve, but he delivers with style and impact."

City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development

"Over the last two years, at a time of significant growth in the business, we have developed a coaching culture within our people and managers. Our sales managers are young and bright, but the learning curve has been steep. To assist this learning we engaged them in a coaching development programme, where we have created our own 'best practice'. In order to view coaching 'best in class' from within the business and sports world we have had insights from people who are practiced in both.

One of the most engaging and inspirational speakers being Derek Browne - athlete, city trader and business entrepreneur. His mixture of personal history, business insights and inspirational stories fired the imagination of the sales management group. The majority of attendees voted Derek’s session as the highlight of the event and some of his ideas and actions 'echo' today.Overall very, very impressed - his mixture of humour and real-life anecdotes illustrated the real essence of helping people see 'the hero' themselves."

Nathan Wilkins| Commercial & Brands | BT Global Services

"Derek Browne is a truly inspirational speaker. Derek has the ability to transcend any boundaries with his extremely modest recollections of his considerable achievements in both business and international sport. He amusingly understates his personal commitment and determination to achieve the extraordinary despite his poor start to education. Having decided to leave the world of corporate banking Derek has single handedly established Entrepreneurs in Action where he is genuinely making a difference to young potential entrepreneurs. Derek’s unassuming approach and ability to entertain whilst motivating and inspiring an audience is priceless. Derek is a role-model for those in need of meritocracy and self-determination."

Richard Watts, Partner UK, McKinney Rodgers

"Derek Browne spoke at a dinner that we recently held for a wide range of educators from both formal and non-formal sectors. His subject was enterprise and motivating young people. His contribution was informative and engaging, entertaining yet thought provoking, challenging and stimulating - he captivated the audience and inspired them to ensure that all young people are given the opportunity to become enterprising and make the most of their potential.  

With stories and anecdotes drawn from his personal achievements as a successful entrepreneur and international athlete Derek makes the ideal motivational or after dinner speaker. We will be working with him again in the future".

John Bateman OBE Chief Executive, UK Youth