Derrick Hayes Press Release

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Countless individuals vow for a change. Be it spiritually, financially or mentally, goals cannot be accomplished without the encouragement to take the necessary steps. With a guiding hand and powerful words, Encouragement Speaker Derrick Hayes is here to help.

From the work place to the church pews, people need encouragement to propel them to the God-given success they already possess, Hayes says. While it's inside already, sometimes an extra push is needed. I strive to provide that.

Hayes has the unique talent of turning names and words into positive messages within seconds right before your eyes.  Hayes calls these Derricknyms. His critically acclaimed first book by the same name (first print 2000) has been utilized in corporate, religious and scholastic settings. Personalized Derricknyms can be ordered here. One of the most frequently used Derricknyms is W.O.E.

I always tell people to make sure they give others a W.O.E. daily. Hayes says, “In the general context, a woe is a problem.” In the Derricknym fashion, it is a Word of Encouragement.

Hayes is a highly sought-after speaker nationwide. He has been featured as the keynote speaker at several events sponsored by such entities as the U.S. Department of Commerce,, Tennessee Childcare Facilities Corporation, American Camping Association,  Mississippi 4-H,  Tennessee State, Georgia Power, Bowie State University, Jackson State University, Georgia State University  and many others.

As a featured writer, Hayes has had articles and columns appear in several publications and on many Web sites. Hayes has written for Next Step Magazine,Black Emerge, DiversityInc, The Anointed News Journal, and others. Most recently, Hayes has written Grow The “F” Up available on Amazon and is a contributor to the thought-provoking books, Can Hip-Hop Be Holy? and The Power Of Persistence. In the fall of 2010 Derrick Hayes will release his highly anticipated book entitled, 1 WORD Is All It Takes™.

Hayes, an alumnus of Tennessee State University is available for small and large meetings, church events, academic speaking engagements and workshops. Book Derrick Hayes for a speaking engagement or media event, by email info@DerrickHayes.com  or call (706) 615-1662.