Derrick Siu – Power98 DJ

My friend Derrick Siu recently joined Power98 as a DJ, so in doing so he needed a couple of new profile shots for their website. And you know me, I love working on profile shots!

I took the opportunity to grab him and ask him a few questions about himself at the same time…

Derrick is currently totally focused on becoming a great radio DJ. Like most things its a lot more difficult that what it appears! Derrick, I’ve been listening in – hey, what are friends for – and you’re sounding good. But really, how long will you need to do the grave yard shift? I’m a night owl and all…but…it’s kinda late to listen in… 

Outside of work, Derrick loves to run! He had plans to complete the Standard Chartered Marathon within a certain time. His training has been a bit compromised from being ultra busy at this time of the year… so he’s had to downgrade his initial goal of finishing the marathon within a certain time, to just finishing it! Working alongside that goal – he’s aiming to get a six pack by the end of the year! Derrick – really, you don’t already have one???

Long term, Derrick would like to settle down at some point and have a family. And he’d also like to travel and experience the rest of the world – both lifetime goals! He would also like to contribute to education and training, helping people to be their best selves.

Derrick’s mentors are authors and speakers from the personal development industry.  He aims to learn from everybody whether as an role model or an example of what not to do . Steve Jobs is the one person he most looked up to and admired -  Derrick followed him way back from the time he came back to Apple when it was close to bankruptcy until now. Watching all of his accomplishments.

One of Derrick’s favourite quotes is “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it” by Maya Angelou. He adds that he applies this to any area in his life, not just his career

On a personal front, Derrick enjoys being in the company of good friends. (Hear! Hear! It’s been too long between face-to-face hellos!) and he recently started learning West Coast Swing and Zouk – both partner dances! It’s great exercise (something Derrick loves) and it’s very social. Prior to doing this, most of his exercise had been solo expeditions – doing things like running, martial arts, and going to the gym. He also loves catching up with sleep! (I’m going to add another hear! hear! in here!)

One thing people don’t know about Derrick? (I so love to ask this question cause you never know what you’re going to get) – is that his childhood dream was to work at Lego! He loved Lego! Now…I hear he said ‘loved’…but I have to ask the question what about these days?