Derek Strokon

Derek Strokon

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Vancouver, British Columbia

Philanthropreneur & Leadership Expert | Resilience | Purpose Driven Growth

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  • Resilience and Growth
  • Resilience & Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Management
  • Peak Performance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organizational Leadership

DEREK STROKON BIOGAPHY

Derek Strokon is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, 3x international bestselling author, and philanthropreneur who is transforming how organizations and leaders view success. With over two decades of leadership experience across industries such as Retail, Automotive, Financial Services, and more, Derek Strokon brings a wealth of knowledge to his audiences—empowering them to integrate philanthropy into their business models for deeper connections and sustainable growth.

Derek Strokon’s signature keynote, How Many Hearts Did You Hug?, is designed for organizations seeking to build purpose into their success metrics. In this thought-provoking presentation, Derek Strokon highlights how integrating giving into business practices leads to greater fulfillment, stronger client relationships, and measurable social impact. Attendees can actively engage in two initiatives—Baseballfacecares. org, where they help deliver affirmation baseballs to children in need, or Transformation Kitchen, where they share personal stories and recipes to build community-driven cookbooks that support those facing food insecurity. Both initiatives provide a unique, hands-on experience that ties business success to meaningful global and community impact.

Derek Strokon’s Success Bible Workshop takes a practical, step-by-step approach to personal and professional growth. Attendees walk away with a clear formula for success, learning how to define and pursue their goals with discipline, resilience, and a continuous growth mindset.

As the Chief Inspiration Officer of Sacred Line Consulting and President of Everyday Human, Derek Strokon’s approach to leadership is deeply rooted in his philosophy of ‘Strength Through Vulnerability,’ helping individuals and teams harness their authentic selves to drive success. Derek Strokon is also the CEO of Polar Cold Caps Canada and founder of the Kindness Cures Foundation, where he furthers his mission of leaving a lasting, positive legacy.

Derek Strokon’s books, including Stop Stalling Start Selling, Human Being Human, and The Success Bible, provide further insights into his core philosophies of resilience, sales excellence, and creating impact beyond profits. His engaging, hands-on keynotes leave audiences with the knowledge and motivation they need to take meaningful steps in their professional journeys

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Book

The Success Bible: Your step-by-step guide to conquering life’s obstacles
The Success Bible: Your step-by-step guide to conquering life’s obstacles
THE SUCCESS BIBLE: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Conquering Life’s Obstacles by Derek Strokon is a game-changing book that shatters the complexities of success into straightforward, actionable steps. Derek, a multi-time bestselling author and expert in human resilience, delivers a no-nonsense...

Book

Human Being Human: How to emerge from the illusory grasp of
Human Being Human: How to emerge from the illusory grasp of
How is it that we have so incorrectly defined how we become a hero in our own lives? In his book, Human Being Human, Human Resilience Researcher, Derek Strokon, explores the importance of just being yourself, and how we can work back to a life of contentment, emerging from the illusory grasp of...

Book

Stop Stalling Start Selling: You don't need to read this book but you should
Stop Stalling Start Selling: You don't need to read this book but you should
Stop Stalling Start Selling confirms that learning from others allows your pathway to be easier into a successful world of selling. All you have to do is let him lead you. Go blast off with Derek Strokon.” - Robert Esmie - Olympic Gold Medalist Men’s 4x100 Relay, 2x World Champion, Co-Founder...

Derek Strokon Topic Presentations

The Success Bible Workshop

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • Overview:

    Success isn’t only about wealth or achievements—it’s about mastering the principles that guide your life and leaving a lasting legacy of growth. This workshop is crafted for individuals and leaders who aim to build a blueprint for success by following proven steps. Attendees will leave with a solid plan and an understanding of what truly defines success.

    Key Takeaways:

    Defining Success on Your Terms: Learn how to shape your own vision of success, focusing on fulfillment rather than external markers.

    A Formula for Achieving Success: Attendees will learn and implement a clear formula that outlines actionable steps to take toward their personal goals.

    Executing with Discipline: Understand how to break goals into manageable actions and follow through relentlessly.

    Building a Continuous Growth Mindset: Success is not a destination but a process of continuous growth and re-evaluation.

How Many Hearts Did You Hug?

Baseballfacecares.org – Inspiring Hope Through Affirmation

Transformation Kitchen – Building Community One Recipe at A Time

Derek Strokon Speaking Testimonials

You are awesome!! Thank you for delivering a stellar keynote and illustrating how our members can truly operate with impact! I got a lot of great feedback from the attendees about your segment and already a bunch of requests for your slide deck.

Cindy Marques

President Advocis Toronto Chapter

Derek’s Success Bible workshop was nothing short of exceptional! The advisors were highly engaged and left inspired, with practical tools they could immediately apply to both their personal and professional lives. We received tons of great feedback, and it’s clear Derek’s message truly resonated with our team. His energy, authenticity, and ability to simplify complex concepts made the entire experience impactful. We’re already looking forward to having him back

Will Rogers

National Advisor Experience Manager
Serenia Life

Derek Strokon Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Derek Strokon Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

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