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Dr. Derrick Standifer - Resilience & Leadership

Season 7, Ep. 8

Dr. Derrick Standifer joins Stef for this chat from Atlanta, Georgia. Derrick earned his Ph.D. whilst being a full-time single Dad and he has used this experience to go on and become a motivational speaker and educator. He uses a Rubik's cube to help empower kids to solve life's twists and turns.


You can find out more about Dr. Standifer and his work on Instagram and Facebook @dr.derrickstandifer and @lilarcjr

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

 

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