Dr Derek Roger has had many years experience speaking at national and international conferences and events, and is a sought-after public speaker.

Derek’s varied and dynamic career both as an academic and as a business psychologist working with major UK and NZ organizations enables him to deliver thought-provoking and insightful presentations.

A renowned specialist in the fields of personality, psychometrics and resilience training, Derek gives a unique insight into what makes people tick and why people behave in certain ways.  His knowledge of human behaviour is both perceptive and commercially relevant, backed by nearly 30 years of research at the University of York in England and now at Canterbury University in Christchurch.  His engaging but humorous delivery makes it an enjoyable and memorable experience for audiences.

Recent Engagements

‘Less stress, more resilience’

Education Leaders Forum, Clearwater Conference Centre, 16th October 2007 

‘What resilience training is really about’

National Speakers Association meeting, Holiday Inn, Christchurch, 12th February 2008 

‘The Challenge of Change’

Annual Local Government EA/PA Development Seminar, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Auckland, 13th March 2008 

‘Developing Resilience’

Keynote, Toastmasters International New Zealand Division meeting, Christchurch, 12th April 2008 

‘The Challenge of Change’

Keynote, Independent Schools of New Zealand Annual Conference, Auckland, 23rd May 2008 

‘The Challenge of Change’

Keynote, Annual Conference of Maori Principals Association, Auckland, 7th August 2008 

Keynote, HRINZ Annual Conference

(Title to be confirmed) Auckland, 5th September 2008 also HRINZ Conference 2009

Forthcoming Engagements

‘The Challenge of Change’

National Keynote, SAFEGUARD, National Health & Safety Conference, SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland, 15th - 16th June 2010