Hi, I\u2019m Derek.\u00a0 My mission is to save a lot of people a lot of time<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 Productivity coaching is just one of the ways I do that.\u00a0 With 20+ years of experience across accounting, finance, operations, development, and sales, I\u2019ve got quite a lot of perspective, and helped hundreds of people work more productively.\u00a0 More about me\u2026<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Great coaches inspire us to be our best.\u00a0 They see what we can\u2019t or won\u2019t.\u00a0 They challenge us and hold us accountable.\u00a0 They bring years of experience and a proven gameplan.<\/p>\n The most successful people I know don\u2019t learn like everyone else.\u00a0 They don\u2019t spend hours scouring the internet searching for answers.\u00a0 They don\u2019t make mistake after mistake.\u00a0 They learn from the best.\u00a0 They know they aren\u2019t years<\/strong><\/em> away from their dream job, they\u2019re skills<\/strong><\/em> away.\u00a0 They blend coaching perspectives 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Once when he was new to a role, he jumped in at the last minute to host a 200-attendee training session with no warning. Sharing success stories, humor, and real-world insights kept them captivated and wanting more!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_testimonial author=\u201dPJ M.\u201d job_title=\u201dAccount Executive\u201d portrait_url=\u201dhttps:\/\/excelevate.co\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PJM_LI_Pic.jpg\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n Derek has been one of the most impactful people I\u2019ve worked with in my career. His ability to communicate and connect with people \u2013 sharing valuable insights and simplifying complex topics \u2013 is a major contributor to his success\u2026and mine.\u00a0He\u2019s a walking time hack (that\u2019s a big compliment) and it\u2019s well worth checking out anything he has to share.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_testimonial author=\u201dMolly C.\u201d job_title=\u201dSenior Solutions Consultant\u201d portrait_url=\u201dhttps:\/\/excelevate.co\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MollyC_LI_Pic.jpg\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n Derek has been so great to work with. He\u2019s taught me so things about working smarter, especially with Excel. He\u2019s the perfect one to coach or train you on all kinds of impactful topics. You\u2019ll be entertained as much as you\u2019ll be educated. Bring on the dad jokes!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_css_free_form=\u201dul.arrow li {|| list-style: none;||}||ul.arrow li::before {|| content: \u201d;|| display: inline-block;|| height: 16px;|| width: 16px;|| margin-right:10px;|| background-image: url(\u2018https:\/\/excelevate.co\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arrow-icon_green_transparent.png\u2019);|| background-size: contain;|| background-repeat:no-repeat;||}\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_2,1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.24.2\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\nWhy professional coaching?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Why can\u2019t I learn myself?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Why me?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
If you answer yes to one or more of the questions below\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Do you have more demands than ever and fewer hours to get them done?<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/excelevate.co\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/focus-icon_green-fill_transparent.png?resize=64%2C64&ssl=1\"){kind=spacer}
Do you find it difficult to focus and get started on important projects?<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/excelevate.co\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/smart-icon_green-fill_transparent.png?resize=64%2C64&ssl=1\"){kind=spacer}
Do you want to work smarter and not harder, and inspire others to do the same?<\/p>\n\u2026then coaching might be for you!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Who should consider productivity coaching?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nFinance and Accounting professionals early in their careers<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/excelevate.co\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/leader-icon_green-fill_transparent.png?resize=64%2C64&ssl=1\"){kind=spacer}
\nNew people leaders wanting to get the most out of their teams<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/excelevate.co\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/busy-icon_green-fill_transparent.png?resize=64%2C64&ssl=1\"){kind=spacer}
\nBusy professionals looking to get more done with less effort<\/p>\nHow does it work?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What will we discuss?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Is this reimbursable by my company?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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