Derek Arden – Negotiating Expert, Speaker, Author and Mentor

Derek Arden  – 01483 832550

Need a negotiation expert who is also an award winning inspirational speaker?

Derek has been voted the #1 Speaker in the United Kingdom on the art and science of negotiation by members of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK.

The extremely high quality of Derek’s speaking has been acknowledged by receipt of the prestigious Founders’award of which he is only the fourth recipient in 19 years.

What does this mean for clients when they use Derek. Inspirational speaking, leading edge negotiation skills and a great fun day with a professional educator. An educator who has studied Negotiation at the Harvard Business School, a negotiator that has negotiated  one billion pound deals and a speaker that has served clients on all 6 continents.

One client said “Using Derek as a negotiation adviser we saved over a £1m in fees during 2015” 

 

It has been estimated that a masterclass pays back in extra profits as quickly as 2.3 weeks and a keynote at a convention in just one week.

A masterclass can be 60 / 90 minutes, half a day or a full day depending on the time you have available.

 

What others say about Derek as a keynote speaker –

Professor Dan Remenyi – Society of Authors Convention – “Derek Arden presentation on negotiation is outstanding. His energy and enthusiasm for his subject is infectious. He leaves no-one in any doubt that negotiation is part of his life force. Furthermore it is perfectly obvious by listening to him that he is not just a well-read speaker but a man who has fully mastered the practice of his subject. As negotiation is a central part of everyone’s life listening to Derek Arden should be compulsory”.

Duncan Brodie – Chairman Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – South East.“Thanks for the brilliant contribution you made to the CIMA South East Conference. I know we worked you hard and people found what you were sharing incredibly valuable”.

 

Recommendation from one of the most recognisable and trusted market commentators on television, radio and in the press Justin Urquhart-Stewart.

On television’s “Survival Street” documentary Derek was described as “the negotiation expert from Surrey who will show us how to negotiate the best deals”

Alan Stevens, President of the Global Speakers Federation, said –  “I have heard Derek speak on negotiation, from Melbourne to Manchester. I never get tired of hearing his inspirational presentations which are full of business nuggets to use in win win situations.”

Derek’s keynotes, masterclasses and workshops are educational – all based on fun with a serious intent. The serious intent being INCREASING YOUR PROFITS, your results and your confidence.

The Businessman –  In his role of Chairman of the Professional Speaking Association the membership has gone from 200 to 620 in just three years.

The Speaker – Motivational results. In the last 20 years Derek has given more than 5000 live presentations of various sizes. He is one of only 50 people to hold the highly coveted award of Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association.

The Negotiator – Derek has been negotiating at worldwide for over 25 years. He has studied the subject at Harvard, written best selling books on the subject and his Masterclasses get very fast results. His company the negotiating agency provides confidential advice on negotiating situations, with either Derek in attendance at the meetings or coaching behind the scenes.

The Business Consultant – Derek quickly identifies the issues that create added value and focuses on what will increase sales, profits and staff retention. He trains and mentors the important people personally. – See more at: https://www.derekarden.co.uk/#sthash.AdBQjwZx.dpuf