Damian O'Connell

Damian O'Connell

Conflict Management Trainer, Hostage

Short Introduction

I am a highly motivated, driven and passionate Consultant and Trainer with a purpose to provide elite learning opportunities for individuals, teams and organisations. Using 25 years of policing experience I strive to engage, connect and challenge people to be the very best they can be.

About Work

Practitioner, trainer, coach, drawing on 25 years’ experience as a police officer and senior leader, Damian provides a wealth of background knowledge and skills from a host of national and international ‘threat to life’ incidents. He is passionate and driven in exploring the profound possibilities of what people are capable of when they possess advanced communication skills.

Sectors

  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Management
  • Crisis & Hostage Negotiation
  • Difficult Conversations
  • Executive Coaching
  • Leadership Development
  • Negotiation
  • Team Dynamics

Key Skills

Advanced Communication Skills

Active Listening Skills

Conflict Resolution

Difficult Conversations

Negotiation

Qualifications

UK National Negotiator

RED Kidnap Commander

International Negotiator

FBI National Crisis Negotiation Course