ABOUT KEVIN TAYLOR
Kevin Taylor is a leadership, negotiation, and communication expert with two decades of experience working in complex, high-pressure environments. A former senior hostage negotiator, he helps corporate leaders and high-performing teams strengthen clarity, trust, and composure in the moments that matter most.
Kevin is a leadership and negotiation expert who helps people perform with clarity and composure under pressure. He teaches leaders how to listen deeply, communicate with intent, and lead with integrity when pressure rises and the stakes are high.
A Career Built in High-Stakes Communication
Kevin’s career in negotiation has taken him from critical incident response to boardrooms and elite sports environments. As a graduate of the FBI Hostage Negotiation Program and former Head of the Greater Manchester Police Hostage Negotiation Unit, he has trained negotiators and leaders across the UK and internationally.
Over more than two decades of operational experience, he has communicated in some of the most extreme situations imaginable. Where your voice is your only tool, and composure can change an outcome.
In this short video, Kevin shares how that experience now shapes his approach to negotiation, communication, and leadership today.
Today, Kevin applies that experience to negotiation training, leadership development, and communication coaching across corporate, public sector, and high-performance environments. His work is trusted by organisations, senior leaders, and teams navigating complexity and pressure.
The Crimson Peak Approach
At Crimson Peak, leadership and negotiation training is shaped by real-world experience, not abstract theory. Kevin’s approach centres on the human elements of performance: listening, self-awareness, clarity, and integrity.
He teaches people how to stay calm when the pressure is at its highest, communicate with intention, and make clearer decisions when the stakes are high. Whether working with corporate teams, senior leaders, or high-performance athletes, the focus remains the same - helping people perform at their best when it matters most.
What Guides the Work
At the centre of Kevin’s work is a belief that leadership begins with how we show up in difficult moments. Composure, clarity, connection, and integrity guide every conversation, helping people navigate pressure with confidence and purpose.
Composure
Staying calm when it matters most.
Integrity
Doing what’s right, even under pressure.
Clarity
Communicating with focus and intent.
Connection
Building trust through deep, attentive listening.
Meet the Team
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Kevin Taylor
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kevin Taylor leads Crimson Peak, bringing decades of frontline negotiation and leadership experience into high-pressure corporate and performance environments.He helps leaders and teams communicate clearly, make better decisions, and stay composed when the stakes are high, with a calm, practical approach grounded in real-world experience.
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Jo Taylor
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jo Taylor is a Director of Crimson Peak Limited and ensures every programme runs smoothly through oversight of logistics, venues, finance, and delegate support.With 30+ years’ experience supporting learners and senior professionals in demanding environments, she provides calm, proactive, discreet support, especially on intensive residential programmes.
Work with Kevin
To learn more about Kevin’s leadership and negotiation training, visit the Services page or get in touch to discuss a tailored session for you or your team.