Derrick Sweet is the Chairman and Founder of the Healthy Wealthy and Wise® Corporation (www.healthywealthyandwise.com), a multi-national training and development company offering personal development and corporate training programs in Canada, the United States and Europe.   Derrick is also Founder and Executive Director of the Certified Coaches Federation™.  He is the author of the highly celebrated books, You Don't Have To Die To Go To Heaven, Get the Most Out of Life and Healthy Wealthy and Wise...The Common Sense Guide To Creating Abundance! 

The Healthy Wealthy and Wise® Corporation is committed to teaching our clients how to create physical, spiritual and financial abundance!  With training programs offered in more than 50 cities worldwide, our brand has become synonymous with real "higher education."  We are committed to enhancing and impacting the quality of our clients' lives through our powerful, inspirational and insightful programs, whether it be through our innovative keynotes and workshops or our customized coaching and personal development programs.

Derrick is known as a truly gifted speaker who speaks from his heart on what we can all do to live in the realm of our higher self: create internal wealth, make a significant contribution, live with a greater sense of purpose and truly Get the Most Out of Life! His hearty laugh, sense of humor, and ability to inspire his audiences to new heights are distinct trademarks of an unforgettable experience with Derrick Sweet.  His inspirational keynote presentations and workshops are in demand today by some of the most progressive corporations and associations in the world.

Derrick has worked with a wide range of companies and organizations in both the private and public sectors, from Fortune 500 corporations, governments & municipalities, as well as small to mid-sized companies. Derrick's clients include: General Electric, KPMG Peat Marwick, Hewlett-Packard, American Express, Wells Fargo, Toronto District School Board, The City of St. John, Kansas Credit Union League, Toronto Metropolitan Police Department, The City of Burlington, North Carolina Credit Union League, International Association of Administrative Professionals, Human Resources Association of Ontario, Templeton Funds, Fidelity Investments, Ontario Nurses Association, Credit Union Managers Association, Sun Life Financial, Mississauga Hydro, Wyoming Credit Union and Sanyo Electronics.

Derrick’s expertise on human potential comes from over twenty five years of research and development which focused on the “common sense” habits, beliefs, actions and expectations that consistently create inner peace, prosperity and fulfillment. Derrick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Johnson State College.  Derrick is a Certified Neurolinguistic Programming Trainer (NFNLP), Certified Hypnosis Trainer (NGH), and a Certified Master Executive Coach (CCF).

At thirty-eight years of age, Derrick retired from a distinguished career as a Vice President & Senior Investment Advisor with a major investment firm (where he managed approximately $60,000,000.00 on behalf of clients around the world) to focus one hundred percent of his time on his inspirational message of purpose, passion, and how to Get the Most Out of Life!

Prior to his working in the investment business Derrick started and ran several companies, including the Teddy Bear Gram® Corporation, which earned him international recognition as a successful Entrepreneur. Derrick is listed in the international WHO’S WHO of Entrepreneurs. Derrick’s adventures have been featured by Entrepreneur Magazine, Ottawa Life Magazine, The Sun Newspapers, 680 AM News, Metro Magazine, CHUM FM, Much Music, Regional Contact, Rogers Television, CHRO, CBC and CTV.

When Derrick isn't giving keynotes and workshops he splits his time equally working with the company's Healthy Wealthy and Wise® corporate clients and Certified Coaches Federation™ coaches. Derrick lives at the Big Sky Ranch (nestled in the Kawartha Lakes, Ontario) with his wife Marsha, and their dogs and horses. 

Enjoying the view at The Big Sky Ranch!	Derrick with his Father Ray Sweet!
Watching the horses do their thing!	Derrick & the newest member of the HWW team!
Derrick & his wife Marsha enjoying the day!	Derrick heading out on the trail with Gunner!

Derrick (the guy in the back) at one of his recent CCF workshops on the top floor of the Sheraton Hotel!