Darryl was offered his first IT job while still in Graduate school at the University of Tennessee. He was part of a select group of students or “Wizards” who were chosen for their impressive technical skills and sharp minds. Unfortunately, he didn’t last long. He was constantly bumping heads with his boss, and after one too many arguments, Darryl was fired.

It was a blessing in disguise.

As a young man, “single and ready to mingle,” Darryl was looking for a way to improve his professional and personal life. He began studying the art of communication and training the soft skills he had been lacking. When he met his future wife, his newfound fledgling confidence and conversation skills came in handy.

Darryl has been consistently promoted to team lead positions throughout his career, a feat he attributes solely to his soft skills. His clients rave about him, and he is constantly complimented by upper management on his customer-facing skills.

Now, Darryl is an award-winning soft-skills keynote speaker and presentation skills coach who works with individuals and teams to create better relationships, happier customers, and superstar consultants.

In his spare time, Darryl loves to spend time with his beautiful wife and their three adult children. They watch movies together and discuss philosophy. A family of runners; he used to race the kids… but now he doesn’t have to let them win.