Eye of the Storm - Lessons from a Hostage Negotiator

Join us for a gripping evening with former Scotland Yard detective and elite kidnap-for-ransom negotiator Scott Walker, as he discusses his powerful new book, The Eye of the Storm (May 2025). With a career spanning over 300 successful hostage and crisis resolutions, Scott brings extraordinary insight into how to stay calm, think clearly, and lead effectively—even when everything is on the line.

A Sunday Times bestselling author, Scott’s work in global hostage, ransom and cyber-extortion cases has informed his compelling approach to crisis management. In The Eye of the Storm, he expands on the principles of his debut, Order Out of Chaos, offering a masterclass in emotional control, resilience and communication under pressure.

(The Exchange Studio, Market Buildings, Maidstone)

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