Welcome to the Official Website of Derek Arden

Introducing Derek Arden

The Speaker – Since 1987 Derek Arden has given more than 5000 presentations of various sizes. Is is the holder of one of the most prestigeous awards in the United Kingdom, being one of a very small numbers of Professional Speakers who hold the title of Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association. He has spoken in 27 countries at conferences from Melbourne to Singapore, Stockholm to Vancouver. His book Presenting phenomenally has the forward written by Sir Gerry Robinson. He has just been appointed a Vice President of the Professional Speakers Association of  Great Britain.

The Negotiator – Derek has been negotiating at a high level for over 20 years. He has studied the subject at Harvard, written books on the subject and his Masterclasses are highly acclaimed. He saved Oxfam over £200,000 on their annual bank charges in 2009. He has appeared several times on ITV and is frequently asked for his comments on live radio. He is often introduced and called “Mr Negotiator”. His book “How you

The Educator – Derek has spoken at 6 business schools. He passionately believes in life long learning and speaks voluntarily to student groups, non profit organisations and universities. His executive briefing goes out to over 3100 readers monthly.

The Consultant – Working for a number of companies including a publisher, a designer, a costume jeweller and a farming co-operative. Derek quickly identifies the issues that create added value and focuses on what will increase sales, profits and staff retention.

The Philanthropist – Giving a portion of his time to Charities, he is working with several to help negotiate cost savings like he did with Oxfam above. He was Chairman of the largest Banking charity and he and his wife are Patrons of DisabilyChallengers. He is the Vice President of the Professional Speakers Association of the United Kingdom

Well, if you need help with these important success skills you have found the right person.


Here is a short  clip of Derek working with the Saracens Rugby Club on Business Negotiation skills.

When the media need someone to call upon to talk about negotiating, influencing and body language and, Derek is often their man — just a look through the titles of the books and CDs Derek has authored reveals why.

Derek is charming with a steely resolve — what a powerful combination — and you can learn his secrets right here.

In 2010 Derek’s inner circle programme commences.
By invitation only.

The Executive Briefing newsletter goes out to over 3000 people – this is what Tim Durkin from Dallas Texas wrote “Every time I see one of your email briefings in my inbox I save it for last so I can savor it.  This last one was no exception. Thanks mate – keep up the goodwork”

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