Derrick McManus’ philosophy is grounded in the belief that peak performance demands durability.

Through the Centre for Human Durability, he equips individuals, leaders and organisations with the confidence, courage and capability to make better decisions and take decisive action in both everyday and high-pressure situations. Human Durability is an innovative philosophy and practical framework that enables people to anticipate, navigate and manage complexity with clarity and control, elevating performance while reducing unnecessary stress. It shifts the focus from simply recovering after adversity to sustaining effective performance in demanding and unpredictable environments.

Here is a clean, professional reformatted version of Derrick’s Programs, with consistent structure, improved clarity and polished language while keeping his voice and intent intact.

Derrick’s Signature Sessions

Durability of Human Performance

Keynote or Workshop

Elite athletes around the world agree — up to 90% of success is driven by what happens inside your head. This has been true throughout Derrick’s life: from his selection into the Special Tasks And Rescue (STAR) Group, (This is a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding environment. It is an extreme, potentially overwhelming, VUCA environment in every way). To surviving a life-threatening shooting, and through every challenge in his business and personal life.

The Durability of Human Performance program is built on a universal formula for sustained success. It equips participants with the mental fitness, confidence and decision-making capability required to perform consistently under pressure. Derrick has delivered this program to executives across industries, including banking, mining, real estate and education, demonstrating that durability applies regardless of role, sector or challenge.

Ideal for:
Individuals, leaders and organisations seeking to elevate performance, confidence and satisfaction — for themselves and for those they lead.

7 Pillars of Tactical Leadership

Keynote or Workshop

Selection for military Special Forces — and the training that follows — demands the ability to lead teams in the most challenging and high-pressure environments imaginable. The 7 Pillars of Tactical Leadership are distilled from this elite performance arena and translated into practical, universal leadership principles.

This powerful half-day program shows leaders how to apply the 7 Pillars to create focused, disciplined and high-performing environments where people can thrive. While forged in extreme operational contexts, these principles are just as practical in boardrooms, offices and frontline teams.

Ideal for:
Leaders and teams operating in complex, fast-paced or high-accountability environments who want to strengthen leadership impact and team performance.

High-Stakes Negotiations

Keynote or Workshop

This program focuses on negotiation where the consequences truly matter — executive-level, high-pressure and time-critical situations. Derrick combines his operational experience with the expertise of Gary Edwards, a former lawyer, university lecturer in negotiations, and assessor of police hostage negotiation training and methodology.

Together, they bring a unique depth of insight into high-stakes negotiation. The resulting models and frameworks are cutting-edge, practical and proven — designed to improve clarity, control and outcomes when pressure is at its highest.

Ideal for:
Executives, leaders and professionals who negotiate in complex, high-risk or high-value environments and need to perform with confidence and precision.

Why Hire Derrick McManus to Speak at your Event?

Derrick McManus combines extraordinary real-life experience with practical, science-backed strategies to help individuals and organisations perform at their best under pressure. His presentations inspire, equip, and empower audiences to build mental durability, make better decisions, and achieve lasting success in any environment.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers today to book Derrick McManus for your corporate event. 

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