About

-Erno Rubik

“The Cube is an imitation of life itself – or even an improvement on life.”

”I always thought it was impossible to solve a Rubik's Cube. Thanks to this program, I was able to learn how to solve it in less than an hour. Not only did I feel like a genius, I also learned to be more confident in myself.
Jessica CohenHigh School Student

Dr. Derrick Standifer — Engineering Confidence, Resilience & Structured Problem Solving

I partner with schools, universities, and organizations to equip students and professionals with real-world confidence, ownership, and strategic problem-solving skills through keynotes and leadership experiences that move the needle.

WHO I SERVE

K–12 administrators

looking to boost student engagement, mindset, and performance

Higher education leaders

aiming to increase retention, self-efficacy, and campus resilience culture

Talent leaders in organizations

who want structured mindset frameworks for teams

Conference planners

seeking memorable, transformation-oriented content

WHAT I DELIVER

I deliver experiences that go beyond inspiration:

Outcome-Driven Experiences Designed To:
✔ Strengthen confidence and ownership in learners
✔ Build structured problem-solving skills adults actually apply
✔ Drive measurable improvements in engagement and performance
✔ Turn challenges into strategic growth opportunities

FOUNDATION + FRAMEWORK

As founder of Life Is Like a Rubik’s Cube™, I teach resilience like a skill — not a buzzword.
My signature framework gives learners a structured approach for tackling complex problems with confidence and clarity.