John Potter has over 25 years’ experience in a range of negotiation situations ranging from commercial and property development to security including hostage, hijack and kidnap situations where he has trained police negotiators for many years. He is an expert trainer and facilitator with a background in leadership development in a range of organizations and has co-authored several books on his areas of interest. John is a Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Engineer and Chartered Scientist with a PhD in Leadership and Stress.

John lives near Dartmouth and is a keen yachtsman and a musician, having been a professional drummer during the early part of his career.