InFluential_Magazine_March_April_2017

IN NETWORK
People You Should Know
DEREK O’NEILL
Psychotherapist, Motivational Speaker, Author,
Martial Arts Sensei, and Humanitarian
Who He Is: Standing in front of thousands of people teaching a workshop,
Derek O’Neill has the uncanny ability to connect with each person
in the room and make them feel as if they are having a private conversation.
His charisma is magnetic and his energy palpable, and at the end
of the day, the audience understands positive change is possible, and
leave empowered to start manifesting their dreams. Motivated by his
love for humanity, Derek shares with audiences around the world that
suffering is unnecessary. Distilled from his life work, marital arts career,
and study with wise yogis and Indian as well as Tibetan masters, Derek
turns ancient wisdom into modern day teachings, to help others bring
harmony, happiness, and success into their lives.
He Is Inspired by His Travels: Inspired by his worldly travels, where he
witnessed poverty, and emotional and physical suffering, Derek began
to devote himself to helping humanity through charitable causes. Using
the success of his workshops, books and speaking events - where he
empowers thousands each year to overcome the painful events in their
lives - he started allocating proceeds to charitable causes that assist those
in greatest need.
His Commitment To Being A Master Teacher: Applying the wisdom
of the yogis, Derek became aware there is endless abundance and
energy if you know how attract it. No matter the challenge - addiction,
weight, abuse, grief, depression, and illness - we can all change for the
better by properly tapping into the intelligent energy that surrounds us.
He Is Present In His Life: From childhood Derek was very intuitive,
knowing he had come to teach others. Today, motivated by his personal
journey through abuse, family alcoholism, a successful private practice,
and the death of his wife, Derek shares tools and techniques on how to
tap into your Spiritual Quotient, so you can activate your full potential
and reclaim happiness in your life.
His Grandest Achievement: In his life, Derek achieved master black
belt and spoke at the United Nations, but his most cherished achievement
is his humanitarian work. Through his charity SQ Foundation, he
has fed and clothed over 35,000 children, and recently opened a fully
accredited university and 100 bed hospital in India. In recognition, Derek
was honored as Humanitarian of the Year and named International
Celebrity Ambassador for Variety International Children’s Charity.
140 FLUENTIAL MARCH / APRIL 2017