Alan Barker

A University of Cambridge tutor and professional writer

Alan Barker is a graduate of the University of Cambridge and has two decades of experience as a tutor, trainer and coach.

As Managing Director of Kairos Training Limited, Alan has over twenty years’ experience in training communication skills, creativity, problem-solving and innovation.

In the finance sector, he has partnered with ABN Amro, BBVA, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Fortis, HSBC, Merril Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and RBS.

Alan is an Affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, for whom he runs a Copywriting Masterclass. He is also a member of the European Speechwriter Network, running regular training courses and hosting their conferences. He has delivered speechwriting programmes for the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, the International Criminal Court as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. He works regularly for the London Assembly and for other local authorities in the UK.

Alan has published over 25 books and ebooks, including Improve Your Communication Skills (Kogan Page), How to Solve Almost Any Problem (Pearson), and Writing at Work (Spiro Press). He has also authored How to Write an Essay, Creativity at Work and Understanding Innovation (all published by Bookboon).

Alan has worked in countries on every continent except (so far) Australia and Antarctica.

Alan is a fantastic tutor. His courses are not only very useful and helpful but enjoyable and inspirational too. Thank you!

Manager, ICAEW

The trainer was an expert who did not just deliver the course material. Absolutely fascinating and inspiring.

Business Manager, ING

Good, helpful and truthful.

Manager, PWC

Take a look at some of the clients in the finance sector who've benefited from Alan's expertise:

ABN Amro

BBVA

BNP Paribas

Council of Mortgage Lenders

Credit Suisse

Deutsche Bank (Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Singapore)

Fortis

HSBC (Europe, Asia, South America)

ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

ING

Merril Lynch

Morgan Stanley

Prudential (Hong Kong)

RBS

Regents Business School

Schroders

UK Finance

Clients in other sectors include:

Age UK

Barts Charity

British Science Association

The British Museum

Chartered Institute of Marketingg

Chartered Insurance Institute

Clifford Chance

Directory of Social Change

East Sussex County Council

Exterion Media

Gloucester City Council

Gloucester County Council

Greater London Authority

Imperial War Museums

The International Criminal Court (The Hague)

Indigo Pearl

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (Jeddah)

Korea National Diplomatic Academy (Seoul)

Leoron Professional Development Institute (Dubai, Riyadh. Jeddah)

LKS Training (Khartoum)

Middlesex University

The Natural History Museum

North Somerset District Council

St Mungo’s

SEDCO (Jeddah)

Siemens (Riyadh)

South Downs National Park

SW Councils

The Victoria and Albert Museum

Westminster City Council

World Wildlife Fund UK