Derrick Brooks is an NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion who delivers powerful keynote presentations that challenge audiences to raise the bar, find their motivation, and break away from the norm. His signature speech — "Raise the Bar: Find your motivation! Break Away from the Norm" — draws on a career of elite performance to inspire individuals and organizations to exceed their own expectations.

Over the years, Derrick has made corporate speeches for a variety of clients including Verizon, Visa, Pepsi, and many others. He speaks on several topics, but one of his best involves Education, Community, and Family — a message that resonates deeply with audiences across industries.

As a Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion, Derrick has valuable insights into topics including Teamwork, Leadership, Motivation, Defining Success, Perspective, and Attitude. He is also very passionate about his Christian faith, though he does not discuss it unless it has been predetermined that it is appropriate for the audience.

The video below features a corporate speech Derrick delivered entitled "What It Takes to Be Number 1" at the Home Furnishings National Convention. The speech begins around the 2:30-minute mark.