Shaun Derik Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Details

Shaun Derik

Dreams and Detours, Back to Your Future

Shaun Derik

Biography

For nearly 20 years, Shaun Derik has been helping students, educators, and organizations navigate some of life's most important conversations through experiences that blend humor, storytelling, live music, and unforgettable audience participation. Known for transforming passive audiences into active participants, Shaun creates keynote experiences that audiences remember—and event planners trust. His work has reached more than 700,000 students, educators, and professionals nationwide and has been featured by PBS, CBS, NBC, Essence, and The New York Times.

Beyond the keynote stage, Shaun has served as host of the PBS documentary The Underground Railroad: The Paths & Places of Refuge, has shared the stage with Hoda Kotb, Eli Manning, America Ferrera, and Priyanka Chopra as a four-time host of Prudential's Emerging Leaders Awards, and will soon appear as a co-host of the PBS children's television series Rainbow Socks, created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dia Sokol Savage. Whether speaking to students, educators, or professional audiences, Shaun equips people with practical tools, renewed perspective, and the confidence to lead lives—and build communities—worth talking about.

“I’ve seen about 500 presentation in my lifetime... this was the best.”

Bronxville High School

“Shaun performed as guest speaker recently for a Youth Summit hosted by our Office of Dropout Prevention. He was very successful in relating and engaging participation from the 750+ students, faculty, school administrators, staff and parents in attendance for well over 2 hours! Shaun remained professional, creative and approachable through his interactions with the students both onstage during the program and after

Mississippi Department of Education

“We’ve booked Shaun every year for consecutive years. Every time is a winner.”

National Police Activities Leagues

He was able to reach and inspire everyone in a way that I have yet to witness any other speaker of his time.

Mississippi Department of Education

Months later, our team is still referencing critical lessons and memorable team-building advice from Shaun. I highly recommend his professional services to any organization that values relationship building as an approach to increasing productivity and strategic planning.

Louisiana Primary Care Association

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to some of the most common questions about booking Shaun Derik for your event.

How do I book Shaun Derik for my event?

Booking Shaun Derik with Premiere Speakers Bureau is a streamlined 4-step process:

Availability Check: Contact us with your event date and budget to verify if your desired speaker is available.
Hold Date: We place a temporary "hold" on the speaker's calendar while you finalize internal approval.
Contracting: We issue a contract outlining the fee, cancellation policy, and event expectations.
Logistics: Once signed, our event management team handles all travel booking, itinerary, and AV requirements.

Why should I partner with Premiere Speakers Bureau rather than contacting speakers directly?

Partnering with Premiere Speakers Bureau provides a comprehensive safety net for your event that direct booking cannot match. You get the same speaker for the same price, but with a dedicated team with over 30 years of event experience handling contracts, logistics, and are prepared for any emergency. We know what it takes to run an excellent event.

What makes Premiere Speakers Bureau unique compared to other agencies?

Premiere Speakers Bureau distinguishes itself by having over 30 years of experience while partnering with more than 35,000 events. PSB has also built a streamlined, fully online process that makes booking a speaker, handling travel and payments extremely easy for anyone looking to plan a speaker led event.

How does Premiere Speakers Bureau's 'Zero Cost Service' model work?

Premiere Speakers Bureau operates on a 'Zero Cost Service' model for event planners. Our services—including research, booking, and logistics—are always free to the client. The speaker covers our commission from their standard honorarium as payment for our role in marketing and managing their engagements.

How are speaker fees structured, and what is typically included?

A speaker's fee typically covers the keynote presentation, a pre-event planning call, and standard customization. Travel expenses are usually billed separately.

What are the standard policies for speaker travel and expenses?

Travel expenses are negotiated during contracting. We generally recommend a flat travel fee for simplicity, though we also offer line-by-line invoicing when preferred. PSB ensures these expenses adhere to professional standards, and our Event Portal allows for easy tracking and invoicing.

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