Storytelling expertise
Rely on these intel and investigative pros to develop authentic, gripping stories for film, television, literature, and podcasts.
This former CIA officer has written two satires about the CIA, and she once covered intel and national security issues as a journalist.
Alex Finley
Ex CIA officer
Expert on Russian intelligence and influence, disinformation, counterterrorism
Security, counterterrorism
Political issues, international business
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Media, entertainment
Intelligence
Russia
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Disinformation
This former head of training for the BBC College of Journalism has authored seven espionage novels.
Alex Gerlis
Ex BBC College of Journalism head of training
Expert on espionage & WWII
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Media, entertainment
Author
Writer
Journalist
Television
Film TV Literature
This security pro's interview and interrogation know-how is a fascinating aspect of his investigative and analytical expertise.
Alvin Acain
Intelligence analyst & security consultant
Expert on interview & interrogation techniques, fraud detection, loss mitigation
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Risk assessment and management
Security, counterterrorism
Crime, investigation
Political issues, international business
Crime
Investigation
Data analytics
Intelligence
Risk
This 28-year Mossad veteran and Operations expert is best-known for activities around “Operation Finale: The Story of Eichmann's Capture and Trial."
Avner Avraham
Ex Mossad lieutenant colonel
Expert on Mossad operations, Israeli law enforcement, entertainment
Performance improvement, sales
Collaboration, communication
Security, counterterrorism
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Inspiring, motivating
Mossad
Russia
Counterterrorism
Film TV Literature
Filmmaker
This classified trainer uses tactics and practices utilized throughout his career to help companies survive and thrive on the business battlefield.
Bob Dougherty
Ex CIA undercover officer & trainer
Expert on using intel-based solutions in the private sector
Collaboration, communication
Performance improvement, sales
Aerospace, military
Security, counterterrorism
Intelligence, clandestine operations
CIA
Trainer
Combat training
Tactical combat
Espionage
This 26-year FBI agent & undercover operative was on the front lines, toe-to-toe with some of the worst society has to offer.
Bob Hamer
Ex FBI agent & undercover operative
Expert on crime, undercover investigation, entertainment
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Crime, investigation
Collaboration, communication
Leadership, strategy, vision
Security, counterterrorism
FBI
Clandestine
Investigation
Crime
Security
This undercover reporter spent over a year gathering intel within one of the UK's most notorious detention centres, wearing a secret camera for three months.
Callum Tulley
BAFTA-winning undercover filmmaker
Expert on secret surveillance, undercover reporting, rapport building, entertainment
Performance improvement, sales
Avoiding bias, diversity
Security, counterterrorism
Collaboration, communication
Inspiring, motivating
Journalist
Writer
Investigation
Television
Surveillance
This ex CIA intelligence officer and cyber threat expert wrote one of Working Mother’s Best Books of 2021.
Christina Hillsberg
Ex CIA intelligence officer
Expert on women in espionage, intelligence tradecraft, parenting
Cybersecurity, technology
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Insider threat
Parenting
Children
Diversity
Inclusion
This seasoned expert on national security issues, successful leadership and cybersecurity was three-time CIA station chief.
Daniel Hoffman
Ex CIA senior officer & station chief
Expert on leadership, cybersecurity, intelligence, security
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Performance improvement, sales
Collaboration, communication
Political issues, international business
Security, counterterrorism
CIA
Leadership
Parenting
Russia
Clandestine
This 28-year veteran of CIA’s clandestine service & security expert retired in 2018 with a rank equivalent to a three-star general.
Darrell Blocker
Ex CIA officer & station chief
Expert on security, risk, crisis management, diversity & inclusion, entertainment
Performance improvement, sales
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Security, counterterrorism
Political issues, international business
Leadership, strategy, vision
Change
Change management
Behavioral change
Avoiding bias
Inclusion
This former undercover program coordinator brings a unique perspective to risk assessment and mitigation strategies for corporations.
Dennis Franks
Ex FBI undercover program coordinator
Expert on investigation, crime, security, fraud, entertainment
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Inspiring, motivating
Avoiding bias, diversity
Security, counterterrorism
Performance improvement, sales
FBI
Entertainment
Producer
Investigation
Security
This security, intel and entertainment consultant also specializes in the history of intelligence collection.
Doug Patteson
Ex CIA operations officer
Expert on security, intelligence, firearms, hostage advocacy, entertainment
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Risk assessment and management
Security, counterterrorism
Performance improvement, sales
Collaboration, communication
Building loyalty
Change
Change management
Clandestine
Coaching