Testimonials
What others say
Martin Seibold, CEO LifeFit Group
Over the years Derek has proven his work as an exceptional leader. He has the unique ability of steering a mass of individuals all in the same direction by weaving a sense of purpose through an organisation which generates productivity and performance. He is rare in the way he has been able to capture his tried and tested success model and package it in such a way that it can be transmitted to others with the result always being an improvement in business performance. A very, very rare talent.
Derek strikes perfect balance of having vast experience leading large people & operational teams across a multi-channel business combined with his expertise in the area of learning & development. He understands the challenges and finds innovative solutions through the development of people. He has a rare ability to take requirements of Executive teams and translate this to front line teams though effective engagement and development of learning pathways. Headway Training Academy is our provider of choice as ‘they get it’ and they deliver training and shift behaviours across a critical mass of individuals in a short space of time – brilliant
Lee Matthews, MD Health, Fitness & Wellness
Martin Long, CEO Leisure & Retail
A true leader who brings vision to a team, who raises the bar of performance by building a belief and confidence beyond an individual’s normal limitations, who inspires teamwork and others to perform, and for everyone to be a better version of themselves. Headway Training Academy under his guidance will transform the way the sector looks at how we develop our people
Rifaat Osman, CEO R&Co Property (London)
Feed the mind and feed the body is the framework for success that Derek taught me. His guidance and approach to curiosity and development gave me the tools to start a property business in London and fulfil my potential. Without Derek we would not have achieved such levels of success and expansion over the last couple of years. When others were looking in the mirror we were propelling forward and we look forward to working with Headway for years to come.