Nigel Taberner

What would you do if faced with a man threatening to pull the trigger or someone ready to set themselves ablaze? For over a decade, Nigel Taberner lived in that reality.

A former hostage negotiator, Nigel led more than 130 successful negotiations—from armed sieges and suicide threats to international kidnappings—without a single loss of life. Over his 30-year career with Greater Manchester Police, he rose to the rank of Detective Inspector, overseeing counter-terrorism operations and shaping crisis strategy.

He trained elite negotiation teams across the UK, Finland, Australia, and the FBI, helping build a global network of communicators prepared for life-or-death moments.

Now, Nigel brings these hard-earned insights to the business world.

🔑 What Negotiators Know That Leaders Should.

• Communication That Saves Lives
  Active listening isn't a skill—it's a survival tool. Nigel teaches leaders to hear the hidden signals that drive decisions and unlock influence.
• Relationship Building Under Pressure
  When there's no deal to offer, trust becomes currency. Nigel reveals how authentic rapport transforms high-stress interactions into collaborative breakthroughs.
• Emotional Intelligence at its Highest Stakes
  Navigating human emotion in moments of crisis offers lessons in empathy, control, and precision—essential traits for every modern leader.
• Conflict De-escalation with Purpose
  Restoring rational thought in heated situations isn’t just for hostages. It’s how great leaders defuse tension and reframe obstacles.
• Strategic Decision-Making
  Crisis negotiators think fast and act faster. Nigel showcases the frameworks that support bold, effective, and creative decision-making—even when time is short.
• Resilience You Can Rely On
  From mental endurance to tactical calm, Nigel explains how to recover, recalibrate, and refocus, no matter what’s thrown at you.
• Influence Without Authority
  In negotiation, there’s often no leverage. Nigel teaches how presence, patience, and persuasion become the ultimate power play.

🎤 Speaker | Trainer | Storyteller

Nigel shares the untold moments behind some of the UK’s most intense standoffs, laced with humour, humility, and riveting authenticity. His keynotes and masterclasses offer transformational takeaways, engaging audiences at every level.

📞 Booking Details
      To book Nigel Taberner, contact Prime Performers at:
📍 Phone: 020 3500 3331
📍 Email: info@primeperformers.co.uk