Derek Gaunt

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Derek Gaunt

Decatur, GA

1 Book Business Personal Development

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About Derek

Derek Gaunt is an accomplished trainer and negotiations coach for the Black Swan Group. He has over seventeen years of experience providing negotiation and leadership training to corporate, government, and law enforcement personnel.

A twenty-nine-year law enforcement veteran, Derek spent the majority of his career as a member and leader of hostage negotiation teams, becoming one of the most respected hostage negotiation leaders in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Derek has conducted leadership training around the world, teaching leaders how to leverage hostage negotiation practices and principles for immediate results.

Published Books

Ego, Authority, Failure

Ego, Authority, Failure

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Podcast Appearances

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Guest onMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, & Emotional Fitness to Elevate Performance and Resilience for Leaders and Teams Un
Hostage Negotiation: Make Someone Feel Heard and Everything Changes: Derek Gaunt on Tactical Empathy
112 Apple ratings · Jul 27, 2026
Guest onShannon Waller's Team Success
How Hostage Negotiation Strategies Build Better Teams, with Derek Gaunt
Oct 9, 2025
Guest onThe Progress Zone® Podcast with Jody Donaldson
This Is Real Listening | Derek Gaunt
May 26, 2026
Guest onEntrepreneurs Are Leaders Podcast - Harry Sardinas
5 Steps To Develop Leaders In Your Organization - Derek Gaunt And Harry Sardinas
Apr 15, 2026
Guest onGrowth Magnified
How Understanding Ego Will Make You A Better Leader | Ego, Authority, Failure by Derek Gaunt
Feb 12, 2025

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