Desmond Clark built a strong reputation as a former NFL player with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears. After 12 years of being a professional athlete, Desmond took the leadership skills he developed on the field, off the field. Since retiring from football, Desmond has blazed an impressive path as a financial advisor, inspirational speaker, and also as a business coach. He has spoken and consulted for a variety of companies, associations, and schools across the nation, including Baxter Healthcare, Chicago United, the Illinois Diversity Council, the American Cancer Society, to name a few. He has also appeared on multiple major network TV and radio stations as a thought leader, author, speaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and coach. Desmond has developed the mindset and skills to achieve extraordinary success and help others do the same. He authored and published his first book, The Principles of Winning: 5 Keys to Create a Standard of Excellence. With “Standards over Feelings” as his mantra, Desmond’s goal is to guide his audience through real-life personal and professional experiences, shining a light on effective leadership, team dynamics, and personal and professional development.