Desmond Clark

Desmond Clark Speaker Biography

Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears

Football keynote speaker Desmond Clark established a strong reputation during his NFL career. He played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears. Transitioning his leadership skills from the football field, Desmond now excels as a speaker, coach, and author. Furthermore, Desmond authored and published his first book, The Principles of Winning: 5 Keys to Create a Standard of Excellence.

Professional Development

With “Standards Over Feelings” as his guiding principle, Desmond aims to lead his audience. He draws upon real-life personal and professional experiences. Consequently, he helps illuminate effective leadership, teamwork, and personal/professional development. His insights resonate deeply with diverse audiences.

Entrepreneurship

Since retiring from professional football, Desmond has forged an impressive career path. He has excelled as a financial advisor, inspirational speaker, and business coach. Notably, in his first year as a full-time advisor with MassMutual Chicago, he ranked among the top 5 in asset accumulation for 2017. This significant achievement propelled Desmond into his entrepreneurial endeavors.

Keynote Speaker

As a sought-after football keynote speaker, Desmond has delivered speeches and consulted for a wide array of organizations nationwide. These include Fortune 500 healthcare company Baxter, Chicago United, IL Diversity Council, Loan Depot, National General Insurance, Wyndham Destinations, Echo Global Logistics, and the American Cancer Society, among others. Moreover, he has appeared on various prominent media outlets. These include ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC, WGN, and ESPN, as well as other network TV and radio stations. On these platforms, he shares his expertise as a thought leader, author, speaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and coach.

“After 12 years as a professional athlete and transitioning into the business world under expert guidance, I cultivated the mindset and skills necessary for extraordinary success, both for myself and for those I lead. I possess the game plan to assist you in consistently ‘Winning the Day’ while also empowering those who look to you for daily direction,” states prominent football keynote speaker Desmond Clark.