True motivational trainers with a call to action are hard to come by, and Darryl is one of the elite few. Darryl's skills have been honed over 20 years, and he is now a highly sought-after author, speaker, and trainer. He has found his passion in motivating employees and helping organizations improve their leadership & customer service.

Darryl Ross is a graduate from James Madison University and began his career in the entertainment industry. As a lead singer and emcee, Ross was hired by the Department of Defense to perform in U.S.O. shows for the military. Ross and his troop "King's Six", performed in South Korea, Okinawa, and Japan. It still remains one of the greatest thrills of his life.

After leaving the stage, Darryl worked as the entertainment reporter for KVVU Fox 5 News in Las Vegas. He covered the red carpet for the Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Awards, and the MTV Video Music Awards. He also interviewed such stars as Celine Dion, Seal, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and music mogul Clive Davis.

Through it all, Darryl knew he had a burning desire to be a professional speaker & trainer. For the past 15 years, Darryl Ross has provided keynotes, presentations, and trainings throughout the country and received a certification from the Disney Institute in Leadership.

Darryl has appeared on numerous television networks including: The Travel Channel, E! Entertainment, and PBS. He’s found his passion in coaching, motivating team members, and helping organizations improve their Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Customer Experiences. Darryl is the author of the Amazon Best Selling book: "Be the Light! - How Positive Projection Builds and Inspires an Extraordinary Workplace.”

And finally, he is the host and creator of the podcast Unity Works. Listen in on all your favorite podcast platforms.