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Derek Amato

Speaker
Tristar Agency
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Los Angeles
Fee 
Ask for pricing
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Los_Angeles

Personal Details

Bio

Derek Amato is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and musician whose remarkable story has inspired audiences worldwide. After a life-changing head injury, Derek discovered an astonishing musical talent, becoming a savant pianist virtually overnight. His journey from adversity to extraordinary achievement has captivated audiences and offers powerful lessons on resilience, creativity, and the limitless potential of the human spirit. Derek's engaging storytelling and unique insights make him a sought-after speaker for events seeking inspiration, motivation, and a deeper understanding of human potential.

Current position (1)

Speaker

Tristar Agency

Presentations

Past talks (10)
Stroke of Genius - The Human Potential
ABBVIE INC.
California
The Mysterious Powers of the Human Mind
The Grand Rex
Paris, France
Stroke of Genius
Hope for Haiti
South Dakota
My Beautiful Disaster
TEDx
MIddlebury, Vermont
Stroke of Genius
Invisible Disabilities
Colorado
My Beautiful Disaster
The Kelsey Theatre
Palm Beach, Florida
My Beautiful Disaster
Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation
Colorado
My Beautiful Disaster
National Brain Injury Foundation
New York
My Beautiful Disaster
Brain Injury Association of California Ventura
Ventura, Ca
Censory Overload
Private Company
Quebec
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Good News: Derek & Mandy
Stroke of Genius | Hidden Brain Media

Books & Articles (12)

My Beautiful Disaster
self,
7
The Mystery of Sudden Genius
When Brain Damage Unlocks The Genius Within
He Sees Music
Stroke of Genius NPR
A head injury made me a musical prodigy
Accident Leads to Musical Mind
Derek Amato Becomes Musical Genius After Brain Injury: What Is Acquired Savant Syndrome?
The Savant
How Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Unleash Extraordinary Hidden Talents
Meet The Savant
After concussion, man becomes musical genius

Expertise (12)

Healthcare
Leadership
Education
Entertainment & Art
TBI survivor Giftedness Resilience Inspirational Motivational Music Cancer Brain Injury Awareness

Clients

AbbVie Pharma
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

I combine powerful storytelling with interactive presentations to create a memorable event!

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