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Darrell Williams

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CEO & Keynote Speaker
Alliance Seminars Coaching
Country or state 
United States (Washington D.C (District of Columbia))
Available to 
North America
City 
Washington, DC
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Darrell Williams is a distinguished member of the White House Communications Agency Hall of Fame. He is also CEO of Alliance Seminars Coaching, which is a veteran-owned, faith-based organization that provides clients with motivational speaking, certified workshops, and coaching services. His primary focus is leadership, relationships, and purpose.

Mr. Williams grew up in Compton, California, which was ranked the fourth most dangerous city in America at that time. He is a retired United States Army veteran and served at various stateside and overseas locations. Prior to his current role, he served as an Operations and Vice Presidential Communications Officer in the White House Communications Agency (WHCA), where he led over 500 White House missions. Following the tragedies of September 11, 2001, Mr. Williams was selected as one of five key leaders out of 30 senior managers, to direct emergency action communications for the Vice President of the United States, including duties as an Air Force Two Command Representative.

In addition to being a master certified life coach, he is a certified facilitator who trained senior managers at the White House Communications Agency Training Academy to travel as Vice Presidential Team Leads, serving as the primary contact for the traveling White House Staff, while simultaneously training mid-level managers to travel as Presidential Operations Team Leads.

Career highlights include leading short-notice, complex presidential missions to examine the effects of Hurricane Andrew in Florida and tornado damage in Arkansas; selection as Staff Support Unit Manager of the Year; selection as a WHCA All-Star member; as well as the White House Communications Agency Senior Manager of the Year. Additionally, he was selected as a DOD Outstanding Mentor and Human Resources Team Lead of the Year. He is also part of the Federal Coaching Network.

He has received numerous professional awards, to include the Presidential Service Badge; Lacey B. Ivory Service Award; Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award; National Louis University Reach Award; and the Strayer University Outstanding Alumni Award. Mr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from National Louis University and an MBA from Strayer University.

Current position (1)

CEO & Keynote Speaker

Alliance Seminars Coaching

Achievements (8)
Presidential Service Badge
National Louis University Reach Award
Strayer Universtity Outstanding Alumni Award
Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award for DOD
DISA Outstanding Mentor of the Year
DISA Human Capital Services Team of the Year
DISA Outstanding Technical Program/Project of the Year
Training Officers Consortium Leadership Development Award

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Degrees (2)
MBA
Strayer University
2016 to 2018
Business Administration
National Louis University
2012 to 2016

Presentations

Presentations (4)
Set the Conditions for Success
Success is Born on Both Sides of the Street
The Magnitude of Mentoring
Unlocking Excellence for Successful Leadership
Past talks (1)
The Military Transition Mission
Darrell Williams
Joint Base Anacostia Bolling
February 18, 2023
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Books & Articles (48)

The Memoir of Darrell Williams
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Leadership Background
WHCA Hall of Fame
Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award
Strayer Outstanding Alumni Award
National Louis University Reach Award
Shoutout LA Article
Voyage Baltimore Article
Canvas Rebel Article
Bold Journey Article
ESM Article
Faces of NLU Article
Admin Awards Short Promo
Coaching Military Members Article
Speak With Power Podcast
Peter George Speaker Podcast
Roy Coughlan Speaker Podcast
Living Your Dream Podcast
CTTN Podcast
Charlie Mike Podcast
Alex Sanfilippo Creating a Brand Podcast
The Executive Appeal Podcast
Mission First People Always Podcast
Maverick Leadership Radio Show
Leading from the Middle Podcast
On the Bounce Podcast
Maverick Paradox Leadership Podcast
Leaders of Leaders Podcast
Chapter X Podcast
Anxiety Simplified Podcast
Men on a Mission Podcast
Life After the Uniform Podcast
Michelle Heaton Podcast
Unleash the Champ Podcast
Deal By Me Podcast
Famous Interviews Podcast
Real Life Buyer Podcast
Wellbeing and Career World Podcast
The Roller Coaster Podcast
From Hood to Good Podcast
Nickolas Natali Podcast
My Hope is Built on Podcast
Ask the Expert Podcast (Federal Careers)
Dorsey Ross Podcast
Ask the Expert Podcast (Preparing for Interviews)
Get On Code Podcast
Voice of Many Podcast
FedUpward Podcast

Expertise (14)

Leadership
Family & Parenting
Government
Health & Well-being
Servant Leadership Leading High Performing Teams Building Effective Relationships Finding Purpose Motivational speaker Keynote Speaker Couples Ministry Life Coach Men's Ministry Military Veterans

Clients

White House Communications Agency
White House Military Office
Defense Information Systems Agency
Joint Forces Headquarters Department of Defense Information Network
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Department of Transportation
United States Postal Service
The National Admin Awards
Gilead Sciences Inc.
Pennsy Supply Inc.
American University
Strayer University
National Louis University
Prince William County Service Authority
Veterans 2 Industry
Anne Arundel County School System
Prince Georges County School System
Faith-Based Organizations
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's Kappa League

Awards & certifications (6)

Hall of Fame
White House Communications Agency
2021
Master Certified Life Coach
International Coach Federation, Certified Life Coach Institute
2019
Certified Facilitator 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work
2019
Results Through Relationships Certification
Core Strengths
2019
Certified Life Coach
International Coach Federation, Certified Life Coach Institute
2018
Certified Classroom Trainer
CompTIA
2007

Reviews

Testimonials (18)
  • Darrell, You are eloquent in delivery and compelling in content. This was an exceptional keynote address and I'm glad that our paths have crossed and perhaps I have helped in a small way because you have been an inspiration to me through the years.
    Larry Huffman
  • Great speech and an amazing journey. It's great to see someone from a similar background as myself and others make the impossible look obtainable. I can see the value in working hard and showing others that there is always a way to live your best life, even when you can't see the possibilities. Hopefully one day I can be as great of an inspiration as you.
    Michael Davis
    Verified
  • Darrel's keynote address at Strayer University, Baltimore's 2019 Commencement was inspiring, passionate and engaging. As a result of his keynote, I am inspired to pay-it-forward and play my role in mentoring future Strayer grads!
    TIMI SORUNKE
    Verified
  • Darrell, Your keynote address speech was for thought provoking, succinct, inspiring and challenging. I loved the illustration about the general, captain and prisoners.... I choose door number two. Keep serving proudly.
    Juan Crockett
  • Darrell, I just finished watching your incredible speech and story. I do not recall you being from Compton. You are a true American success story. I am proud and honored to know you. I am lucky to have worked with such an incredible man.
    John Collins
  • Darrell, your keynote address was well done, my Brother. You do realize, your advice and mentoring enabled me to gain the Customer Service/Operations Management position and eventually launch my career into the Intelligence community. Meanwhile, please know you have paid it forward with me. And, by extension, you have certainly made a difference exponentially beyond anything you may imagine. You are an inspiration.
    David Lake
  • Darrell, Thank you so much for the Workplace Appreciation workshop.  You helped our team to have crucial conversations, and we understand each other better.  I (and the team) will be able to show appreciation in ways that are much more meaningful.  I will definitely share with others within our organization how successful our workshop was and highly recommend you.  If you don’t mind, can you please provide information on the other trainings/programs your company provides. Again, thanks so much for your contribution to our team meeting and the health of our team!!!
    Robin Dessau
    Verified
  • I would like to thank Darrell Williams for speaking with us at the Veterans 2 Industry Event and sharing his insight on the Transition Mission. His message reminded transitioning military personnel, military spouses, and veterans that we already have what we need to be successful with our Transition Mission: Resilience, Discipline, Networking, Mentoring, and Accountability. Mr. Williams also reminded us that our years in service has prepared us for these moments and for us to not focus on what we are losing but focus on what we will be gaining.
    Leia Stewart
    Verified
  • Our team participated in the workshop to serve two purposes. We wanted to preview the training as a potential option to bring to our agency and we also wanted to use the workshop as a team building opportunity. Darrell Williams was so easy to work with. He is flexible, personal, engaging and provided a relaxed atmosphere for our small team. We were able to learn a little more about each other and discover a new training to add to our list of services. We would highly recommend Darrell to spend a few hours with your team talking about the value of appreciating each other’s “appreciation language.” Job well done!
    Shakira Crandol
    Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration
    Verified
  • It was such a pleasure to have Mr. Williams serve as our Mentor Moment guest in our National Louis University branding class. He shared with the students his experience in the military, the White House, and beyond. He talked about how personal branding, networking, and using social media helped him grow in his career. The career stories that he shared were perfect in helping our students see how what they were learning in class can be applied in real life. He was very engaging with students and welcomed all of their questions. We definitely would love to invite him back to visit our classes in the future!
    Uzoma F. Obidke
    Assistant Professor, Career Development
    National Louis University
    Verified
  • Mr. Williams presented at the closing for our students Summer Intensive Program. Both parents and students showed up for his speech, entitled "Dare to be Different," and commented, "We walked away motivated and better prepared for life's challenges." The kids today need to know Bible principles, and Mr. Williams used a unique Daniel story and applied it to everyday life. Our students were engaged, asked questions, and started their school year off with prayer. B-RELYT hopes Mr. Williams will make time for our STEM students every year. Thank you for sharing your story and being extremely authentic.
    Kimlin Johnson
    B-RELYT Organization Inc.
    Verified
  • Our team was fortunate to experience the Five Languages of Appreciation Workshop during our Annual Leadership Conference. The information we received was easy to comprehend, the results of our work languages were spot on, and the hands-on team exercise was exactly what we needed. Each group was able to provide detailed examples of how they like to be appreciated and the discussion between our leaders allowed us to bond even closer. Darrell's facilitation style was easy to follow, his questions were engaging, and our leadership team walked away with a better understanding of why appreciation is important. His workshop was so impactful that the next presenter made several references back to the examples that Darrell provided. We definitely recommend Darrell and the Appreciation workshop to any team looking to increase cohesiveness, while having fun at the same time.
    Christian Edgerton
    Pennsy Supply Inc.
    Verified
  • I want to thank Darrell for the outstanding support to the DFAS Supervisors' Forum. He was flexible and available for our planning meetings, to include testing the technology and having a practice session. His stories were impactful, and he delivered valuable information to our supervisors during his program. Although we usually have the audience rate the vendor speaker during these events, some participants submitted positive comments in the open feedback section about Darrell. He provided great knowledge and insight to Coaching and Mentoring. I really liked that the workshop presenter kept coming back and reinforcing a lot of what Darrell said. It made things flow nicely throughout the event. From the moment we first connected, I knew he was the perfect person for this event.
    Nicole Isenberg
    Defense Finance and Accounting Service
    Verified
  • We want to thank you for your participation and time during our Strayer University Career Strategy Week. Your expertise, experience, and energy have been exceptional! You shared great advice to current students that will help them now and for years to come. We treasure your contributions and hope that you will continue to participate in future events.
    Jenelle Thorman
    Verified
  • Our team had the opportunity to participate in an engaging professional development session around The Five Languages of Appreciation at Work facilitated by Darrell. This training helped us to better understand how to show meaningful appreciation in the most impactful way. Darrell and his team went above and beyond throughout the experience, and we hope to work with them all again for a future workshop!
    Abby S.
    Strayer University Student Success Team
    Verified
  • Darrell Williams is somebody you want to put in front of anyone that needs a reminder that there is dignity in all work, and that when you put your heart and soul into even your smallest acts, with the right attitude, mindset and perseverance, amazing things can happen; things beyond your wildest imagination! Darrell takes you on that fascinating journey through his own life story and is truly among the most profoundly inspirational speakers I’ve ever heard – and I’ve heard many “world-class” speakers throughout my career. Darrell’s humility, incredible depth and insightfulness enables him to move audiences and make them believe that anything is possible. Darrell’s remarkable demonstration shows us all that you can possess extraordinary talent, profound humility, and a commitment to servant leadership simultaneously, all while leaving a significant impact on the world.
    Sunny Nunan
    CEO
    The Admin Awards
    Verified
  • Darrell epitomizes servant leadership and presented his personal journey along with motivating suggestions with both honesty and humility. No one authentically sprints "up the ladder" but his path to success took a combination of focused commitment to excellence, a positive attitude and a dedication to his roles positioning him to continue growing in his career. I feel encouraged to focus on some new aspects of my career after hearing his story and am grateful to the Admin Awards for allowing the opportunity to be inspired by such admirable speakers like Darrell Williams!
    Ben Nunan
    COO
    The Admin Awards
    Verified
  • Thank you, Mr. Darrell Williams, for being the keynote speaker for The Dulles-Leesburg (VA) Alumni Chapter Kappa League Program of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Your captivating speech on "Developing a Strategy for Success" had the kids completely absorbed and excited to participate. Mr. Williams' motivational prowess, backed by his wealth of experience and deep insights, truly left a lasting, uplifting impact on their young minds. I look forward to seeing you every year.
    Jerry Cade
    Guide Right Chairman
    Dulles-Leesburg (VA) Alumni Chapter, of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
    Verified
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