Shot 14 times in less than five seconds.

Two years after being shot 14 times,  Derrick McManus returned to full duties in the Police Force.  Derrick has had a distinguished policing career having been a sniper, recovery diver and counter-terrorist operative in the elite Police Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR) Group. He later went on to train STAR officers and has been a professional speaker across the globe.

Derrick’s capability epitomises something beyond resilience, what he refers to, and embeds into his coaching as “Human Durability.”

Going beyond resilience to sustaining optimum performance by building mental fitness, agility and strength are coaching areas he specialises in.  Building confidence, courage and capacity for success integrating the anticipation of challenges and preparing solutions in advance Derrick’s coaching focuses on the tools to stimulate the skills of effective optimism, influence, problem solving, adaptability, grit, stress management, self-regulation and social support. These skills reduce stress and develop stronger skills of leadership, managing challenges and maximising opportunities.

Derrick is positive in his approach to every client and high energy but also an empathetic coach that is passionate about taking professionals and leaders to the next level in their personal professional journey.