Align Around Purpose
Establish a shared outcome that gives people a reason to contribute together.
The POWER of Us
Turning Shared Purpose into Collective Impact
One person can spark an idea, but sustainable change depends on people who trust one another, contribute different strengths, and share responsibility for the outcome. The POWER of Us moves beyond traditional team building to address how boards, teams, coalitions, and community partners turn shared purpose into coordinated action. Derrick shows audiences how purpose creates alignment, empathy strengthens trust, wisdom draws value from different perspectives, and resilience keeps collaboration moving when the work becomes difficult.
What Audiences Will Learn
Build Trust Across Differences
Create stronger relationships without requiring identical backgrounds or perspectives.
Activate Individual Strengths
Recognize how different experiences and skills strengthen the whole.
Turn Relationships into Action
Move beyond conversation toward coordinated responsibility and sustainable results.
Why Derrick?
Derrick has built partnerships across nonprofits, government, and communities, giving him the experience to turn shared purpose into coordinated action.
Founder & CEO
Disability Resource Advisors
National Service Alum
AmeriCorps VISTA
Commission Chairman
Fulton County public service
Leadership Certificate
Personal and Social Impact
Bring POWER to Your Audience
Help your team align around a shared purpose, build trust across differences and turn relationships into action.