Derek Borthwick

Course Director at Informa Connect Academy

Trainer

Derek Karl Borthwick is an award-winning international best-selling author, certified coach, and one of the UK's most dynamic trainers in communication, public speaking, and influence. With over 30 years of experience and 3,000+ presentations delivered across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the US, Derek has transformed how professionals speak, lead, and persuade.

He holds a Diploma in NLP Coaching, is a Master Practitioner of NLP, and has a Diploma in Business Coaching from the Henka Institute. Derek has worked extensively with leading financial services organisations including JP Morgan, Fidelity, and Bank ZSYZ, giving his training a sharp commercial edge for high-stakes environments.

Author of six international best-sellers including How to Talk to Anybody, Public Speaking: How to Speak Effectively Without Fear, and Inside the Mind of Sales, Derek has helped over 100,000 professionals worldwide build confidence, speak with authority, and create lasting influence. His entertaining, interactive training style blends psychology, neuroscience, and real-world experience to deliver rapid, lasting results.