About the Book
WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE?
Every day, we move in one direction or another. We're free to choose from endless possibilities. Only you can choose the direction for the rest of your life. Whether you are a seasoned executive, emerging leader, stay-at-home parent, or college student, frustration is inevitable. Now is the time for you to SHIFT from, "I'm so busy and stressed," to, "I'm living my ideal life right now." And it doesn't even have to be complicated.
In SHIFT, author Derek Deprey teaches you a 5-gear process. Each gear uniquely moves you from frustrated to fulfilled. Within each interactive chapter, you'll drive up to powerful questions and practical exercises--calls to make today the day you are inspired to change.
Through captivating storytelling and compelling exercises, you'll discover how to
Confront your fears
Form your core values
Pursue personal growth
Visualize your preferred future
Adopt a positive mindset
Personalize your ambitions
Exercise meaningful action
Fulfill your ideal life
Inspire fellow travelers
Now is the time to reach your true potential. The right move, at the right moment, can make all the difference. If something stands between you and your ideal life, SHIFT. If you're looking for someone to help you maneuver the challenging territory, Derek is your fellow traveler as you point your compass in the right direction.
IT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE!
About the Author :
First and foremost, Derek is a husband to his beautiful wife, Rachel, and a proud father. He's been blessed with two curious and energetic daughters, Ellie and Mia, who constantly remind him of the simple joys in life. Much of Derek's day is spent as the director of training and development as well as a general manager for the Wisconsin Athletic Club (WAC) where he teaches his staff the core principles of leadership, training, and personal development. Shortly after joining the WAC, Derek couldn't get enough of what he was studying, learning, and applying, so much that he created his own business, Move Results, as an avenue to engage and impact others through motivational speaking, leadership skill-building facilitation, coaching, and writing. He is the author of SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled. Derek feels that the best business to start is one that you need yourself. He just knew it was right because, still to this day, he goes to bed and wakes up every morning excited to pursue his business. It truly blends his day job and dream job. Derek's diverse career endeavors also include Wisconsin Lutheran College as an adjunct professor of adult and graduate studies. Additionally, he is certified to teach content from John Maxwell, Franklin Covey, and Ken Blanchard. In his past career, Derek spent four years as a video scout in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks, two years as the coordinator of basketball operations in the NCAA with Marquette University, and one year as the director of player development with the University of Utah. If there's anything he's learned in the past decade, it's that now is the time to build your career, to shape your life, and to strategically work on laying the foundation for accomplishing your dreams and prospering to your true potential. While there are many people who try to accomplish this, very few of them are given a roadmap of where to start; thus, Derek hopes you will find him as your resource for getting your compass pointed in the right direction. Connect at DerekDeprey.com
Review :
Praise for SHIFT
"Just like our business at Northwestern Mutual is about helping people build brighter futures, Derek's goal in SHIFT is to help you make every decision with an eye toward your vision." John Schlifske, chief executive officer at Northwestern Mutual
"Derek's chapter on passions would single-handedly justify the book. Work doesn't have to be boring. Read SHIFT and you'll find your reason to wake up in the morning." George Karl, 2013 NBA Coach of the Year, fifth most career wins in NBA history, and author of Furious George
"SHIFT will help you be more present, live your potential, and become the best version of yourself. Derek will help you overcome your frustrations and create your own definition of success that will reshape how you think about yourself." Shawn Achor, Author of The New York Times bestsellers Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage
"Derek's real message is that anyone can cultivate fulfillment through the masterfully integrated metaphor of a 5-speed manual car shifter. Within each gear, Derek weaves personal stories, examples, and suggestions with tangible action exercises." Kary Oberbrunner, author of ELIXIR Project, Day Job to Dream Job, The Deeper Path, and Your Secret Name
"SHIFT is a must-read book for all job seekers to help them determine their attitude, discover their passions, and design their execution. Derek's proven path gives you the tips, tools, and tactics that you need to get in gear and back on track." Wayne Breitbarth, author of The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-Start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search
"Ever since the first time I met Derek, he has been full of energy for helping people get better. That is one reason that we rushed to hire him at Marquette. I am not surprised he is continuing his passion of helping people in SHIFT. Derek is proof of how much you can grow as a person and in life once you decide to face your deepest frustrations and fears. He is providing a game plan for people to turn their have-tos into their want-tos." Tom Crean, head coach at Indiana University men's basketball
"SHIFT made me a better wife, mom, friend, and colleague. An inspiring, refreshing, and page-turning read, Derek's 5-gear process was easy to digest and implement." Stacy Tuschl, Author of #1 International best seller Is Your Business Worth Saving?
"Much like my book Moving the Needle, SHIFT is a roadmap that will help you move the needle in your personal and professional life. Derek understands, teaches, and lives the concepts and helps others daily." Joe Sweeney, author of Moving the Needle and The New York Times best seller Networking is a Contact Sport
"SHIFT has been able to help me think about work from a different perspective. I stopped striving for work-life balance and started living work-life fusion. Derek's personal stories are so relatable that you'll never forget what you're learning." Syneathia LaGrant, vice president of Global People Development at Molson Coors
