Speaking Engagements & Talks
Derek Appau: Speaker & Catalyst for Limitless Leaders
An idea, a story, a moment of raw truth… it can shift the mood, ignite energy, and change the trajectory of an entire team or organisation.
Sometimes, you don’t need a long intervention or another strategy session, you need a spark.
A voice that challenges old thinking, speaks hard truths with warmth, and shows what’s truly possible.
That’s where Derek Appau steps in.
With a dynamic, engaging style, Derek doesn’t just speak, he connects deeply.
Drawing from lived experience and a decade of coaching leaders, founders, ambitious professionals and high-performing teams, he shares lessons learned in boardrooms, on the frontlines of rapid business growth and from navigating systemic challenges that many avoid discussing.
Whether it’s a 10-minute energiser, a powerful 30-60 minute keynote, or a panel conversation that gets real, Derek brings the fire and insight that makes people stop, reflect, and pay attention.
Where We Speak
- Executive offsites and leadership retreats
- Company summits and town halls
- Industry conferences and global panels
- Intimate fireside chats or high-energy mainstage keynotes
The Limitless Speaker Network
Through Team Limitless, Derek is joined by industry thought leaders, academics, wellbeing experts, professional footballers, and even GB Olympic gold medalists like former 100M sprinter Jason Gardener MBE. All ready to inject motivation and mindset shifts into your events.
Popular Talks
For Leaders
- The Psychological Safety & Innovation Connection
- Why You’ll Struggle to Win the War on Top Talent
- Keeping Motivation High & Workforces Mentally Fit
- Your Decision Making is Limited – Use Your Full Body & Emotions
- The Courageous Conversations We Keep Avoiding
For Teams
- Traits of High-Performing Teams
- When Strengths Turn Into Leadership Liabilities
- Diversity Without Cultural Awareness: A Costly Mistake
- Lessons from Hyper-Growth Companies: An Executive Coach’s Diary
For Diverse Talent
- Things They Never Told You About Being a Minority in the UK Workplace
- Breaking Barriers: How Black Professionals Can Navigate Them and Thrive
- Future Diverse Leaders: How You’ll Change the World
For Careers & Top Talent
- Derek’s Leap – From Brand Awareness to Transforming Leadership Awareness
- Career Success? Let’s Talk About Failure.
- From Passion to Profession: Building Meaningful Careers
- Career Change in the AI Era: Thriving in Transition
- Saboteurs, Imposter Syndrome, and How They Derail Success
Bring the Spark to Your Next Event
If you want more than a talk, if you want a room moved, a mindset shifted and your people leaving ready to act Derek Appau delivers.