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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 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 best-selling author was a double agent for the liberation struggle, assisting Nelson Mandela’s spy unit in toppling South Africa’s apartheid regime.
Bradley Steyn
Ex double agent & Nelson Mandela spy
Expert on risk mitigation, operational support, South Africa, racial injustice
Performance improvement, sales
Security, counterterrorism
Inspiring, motivating
Risk assessment and management
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Africa
Double agent
Clandestine
Intelligence
Espionage
This global security exec is a former FBI counterterrorism expert & interrogation instructor.
Brig Barker
Ex FBI counterterrorism interrogation instructor
Expert on global security, counterterrorism, interrogation, Middle East
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Security, counterterrorism
Political issues, international business
Performance improvement, sales
Inspiring, motivating
Counterterrorism
Trainer
Security
Anti-corruption
Border security
This archaeologist-turned-CIA operative received the CIA's Intelligence Star after a risky mission.
Christopher Turner
Ex CIA operations officer & senior instructor
Expert on and instructor of tradecraft and leadership
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Political issues, international business
Security, counterterrorism
Risk assessment and management
Collaboration, communication
CIA
Author
Writer
Deception
WW2
This 34-year veteran of CIA’s clandestine service teaches leadership skills rooted in CIA practices.
Douglas London
Ex CIA officer & station chief
Expert on intelligence, national security, leadership
Performance improvement, sales
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Security, counterterrorism
Political issues, international business
Leadership, strategy, vision
Change
Change management
Behavioral change
Avoiding bias
Inclusion
Performance improvement, sales
Leadership, strategy, vision
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Collaboration, communication
Cybersecurity, technology
KGB
Russia
Cold war
Building loyalty
Change
This recipient of CIA's Trailblazer Award was key to the disruption of the most dangerous nuclear weapons network in history.
James Lawler
Ex CIA senior officer
Expert on insider threats, WMDs, counterintelligence, security
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Collaboration, communication
Inspiring, motivating
Security, counterterrorism
Performance improvement, sales
National security
HUMINT
Intelligence
Security
CIA
This former head of CIA University currently helps the CIA develop its world-class workforce & leads employee wellness programs.
John Guyant
Ex CIA chief learning officer
Expert on change management, executive leadership, corporate learning
Collaboration, communication
Leadership, strategy, vision
Aerospace, military
Inspiring, motivating
Performance improvement, sales
Collaborating
Teamwork
Communication
Leadership
Mentoring
Since retirement, this former CIA senior officer has developed training for the intelligence community and Special Operations forces.
John R. Seeger
Ex CIA division chief of operations
Expert on counterintelligence, insider threats, counterterrorism, unit leadership
Security, counterterrorism
Intelligence, clandestine operations
Leadership, strategy, vision
Risk assessment and management
Political issues, international business
Intelligence
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Insider threat
Risk assessment and strategy
This SPYEX consultant facilitated a multi-million dollar settlement between a US-based client and a foreign government.
Joseph Assad
Ex counterterrorism official
Expert on security, negotiating, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, human rights
Leadership, strategy, vision
Risk assessment and management
Collaboration, communication
Inspiring, motivating
Avoiding bias, diversity
Intelligence
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Risk assessment and strategy
Leadership

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"For many of our attendees, Eric's presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important and relevant business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event."
John Fuller
President & CEO, Johnny Rockets
Ex FBI counterintelligence operative, Eric O'Neill
"One of the most highly decorated CIA field operations officers of his generation... if people knew the work he has done in the shadows of the Middle East, Europe, and Russia, they would sleep easier at night."
Michael Morell
Former Acting Director, CIA
on Ex CIA intelligence service officer, Marc Polymeropoulos
"Bob is a dynamic, humorous individual and kept the audience spellbound...try to do everything you can to meet this exceptional man and hear his fantastic stories."
Lois Glab
Chairman, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Docent Association
on Ex FBI special agent and undercover operative, Bob Hamer
"Bradley's fascinating stories, actionable lessons and unique perspective captivate, motivate and inspire audiences."
Bob Dougherty
Former undercover operations officer & instructor, CIA
on Ex double agent and former member of Nelson Mandela's spy unit, Bradley Steyn
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Barry Scheck
Lawyer & Co-Founder, The Innocence Project
on author & private investigator, Tyler Maroney
"I would recommend Michele as a speaker for any executive event, thought leadership session, female empowerment, leadership, etc. She truly is a catalyzer of incredible content and debate — her content is simply eye opening."
Alice Grasset
Head of Marketing, Israel and Emerging Markets, Salesforce
on Ex CIA undercover officer, Michele Rigby Assad