Pamela Barnum

Former undercover officer and prosecutor Pamela Barnum reveals proven strategies to build trust, decode body language, and strengthen organizational communication.

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Why book Pamela Barnum for your next event

With years of experience as an undercover officer working with some of the most dangerous individuals, Pamela Barnum brings rare, field-tested insights on trust and deception. She translates these high-stakes lessons into practical strategies that help organizations strengthen leadership, communication, and credibility.
As a former federal prosecuting attorney, Pamela mastered the art of persuasion and communication in high-pressure courtroom environments. Her keynotes empower leaders and teams to apply these same skills in negotiations, decision-making, and corporate interactions where credibility is everything.
Pamela’s extensive career in law enforcement and prosecution gives her unparalleled authority on human behavior, influence, and trust. She distills decades of real-world experience into actionable tools that help businesses foster stronger professional relationships and drive measurable results.

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Cracking the Code of Trust in High-Stakes Environments

Former undercover officer and federal prosecutor, now trust strategist, delivers proven communication and negotiation strategies. Her powerful keynotes equip leaders to build credibility, decode nonverbal cues, and strengthen relationships for lasting organizational success.

Keynote Speaker Pamela Barnum is recognized internationally as a leading expert in trust, influence, and nonverbal communication. With a background that is as unique as it is powerful, Pamela spent years working undercover as a police officer before serving as a federal prosecuting attorney. These high-stakes roles required her to master the art of building trust quickly, detecting deception, and communicating with precision, skills that now form the foundation of her highly sought-after keynotes.

Today, Pamela translates her extraordinary career experience into actionable strategies for organizations across industries. Her presentations provide leaders and teams with proven techniques to strengthen credibility, improve negotiations, and enhance collaboration. Known for blending cutting-edge research with unforgettable stories from her time in law enforcement and the courtroom, Pamela equips audiences with practical tools they can apply immediately to improve communication and achieve stronger business results.

Organizations book Pamela Barnum for her ability to captivate audiences while delivering measurable value. She provides practical insights that help companies overcome barriers, foster trust-driven cultures, and thrive in competitive markets. Whether addressing leadership, sales teams, or entire organizations, Pamela brings unmatched authority and real-world expertise to the stage.

If you want to elevate your next conference or corporate event with a speaker who delivers both inspiration and tangible takeaways, book Pamela Barnum for your event and empower your people to unlock the true power of trust and communication.

Customer Reviews

Pamela delivers in a way that engages, entertains, and inspires the audience to take action.

Jamie Minton CEO Luminary Events

I have taken what I learned in Pamela's session and I am blown away by how well it works! Holy jumpin' I am a believer!

Emma Reid Women's Leadership Conference

One of the best sessions I have ever attended! I learned a lot and know that these strategies are going impact my business

Vicki Ho California Association of Realtors Annual Conference Attendee

Pamela is an energetic and engaging speaker who gives the audience real-world business strategies they can implement now.

Sonia Stringer CEO Savvy Women Leadership Conference

Pamela Barnum provided a keynote presentation for our FUBCON event at the Chelsea Theater in Las Vegas, and she was nothing short of amazing! Her energy, stage presentation and strong intellect were front & center from the moment she stepped on stage. She mesmerized the audience with her insights, data points and imagery that resonated with each and every viewer. She has the uncanny ability to keep the audience on the edge of their seats while simultaneously laughing and going, “AHA” that makes so much sense! I'd definitely recommend Pamela Barnum to anyone looking to give their audience something to not only think about, but to apply in their everyday lives.

Stacey Soleil Head of Community & Industry Relations, Follow Up Boss Inc.

POWERFUL action steps that can be put into play immediately! You really nailed it Pamela. You were exactly what we wanted as our keynote speaker and you were a hit with every participant. I really appreciate the energy, enthusiasm, excellent content and delivery that you brought to the event. You are truly unique, accomplished, humble, and funny! Thank you!

Stephanie Spahn Director of Operations, Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi

Pamela, we are getting rave reviews after your presentation! Thank you again for sharing your experiences. Also, I have had speakers for years and not one of them was as classy as you were. The results of the survey from your speech are in and you scored - Excellent! You might have broken the record for speakers!

Peter Anthony President & CEO UGN, Inc.

Thank you for presenting at the 2021 Florida Realtors Annual Convention. Attached is the evaluations for your presentation and they are great! You received a 98.13% overall!

Nicole Gioia Education Resource Coordinator, Florida Realtors

Pamela Barnum is excellent at what she does. Her ability to keep our team engaged was impressive. Not only is she entertaining, but we gained new negotiation and communication skills.

Karen Yolevski COO, Royal LePage Corporate Brokerages

Pamela was a big hit at our Strategic Issues Seminar today! We are still getting thanks and comments that the presentation was excellent, engaging, and interesting. It has been a pleasure working with Pamela and we appreciate your time with us.

Stacy Simpson Business Ethics & Compliance, Con Edison Company of New York

Pamela was wonderful! We really enjoyed working with her and our conference attendees got a lot out of her presentation. Many people said on their surveys that she is the best keynote we have ever had!

Helen Laferriere President, Junior League of Billings

Pamela's life experience provides her a unique depth of knowledge, making it easily applicable to many industries and people. She communicates in a friendly, compelling manner which is both accessible and demonstrates her wide-ranging expertise. She is a delight to work with and learn from!

Michelle Perreault Senior Professional Development Advisor, Alberta Real Estate

Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Pamela Barnum:

Crack the Code: 3D Communication Strategies for Powerful Results

Most of our communication is nonverbal, and we miss more than half of the conversation when we ignore what is not said. Learn the secret second language reserved for communication experts and law enforcement to communicate confidence, achieve common ground, and improve negotiation outcomes.

Display calm confidence and trustworthiness in every situation. Use nonverbal cues to regulate how others perceive you.
Decode nonverbal cues with certainty. Understand their true intent, regardless of the words used, resulting in better negotiated outcomes.
Deliver results with greater accuracy using science-backed techniques. Confidently assess verbal and nonverbal misrepresentation indicators, bluffing, and lies in real-time.

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Keynote by Pamela Barnum:

The Power of TRUST: The Superpower for Leaders

Trust is in crisis, and earning trust has never been more imperative than it is now. Trust solves risk problems, improves culture, and increases innovation to prepare for an uncertain future. Master the five qualities that set trusted leaders apart from the rest:

Transparent communication. Learn how to inspire stability and security in times of uncertainty without overcommunicating or micromanaging.
Receptive to feedback. Discover how to leverage intentional cues for increased collaboration and improved results. Learn the number one undercover technique that makes you five times more likely to influence the outcome, even when all seems lost.
Unafraid of risk. Acknowledge fear without allowing it to dominate your actions or decisions. Learn proven strategies to inspire your people to push beyond their self-imposed limits.
Self-confidence. Exude a powerful presence using cues that increase rapport and decrease conflict anywhere, anytime.
Tenacious mindset. Trust is earned through consistency. Learn science-backed strategies that balance tenacity with empathy to build and strengthen trust.

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Keynote by Pamela Barnum:

Tactical Influence: The Tradecraft of Success

Tactical Influence takes you from a place where you are not the kind of leader who could rise to the challenge - to a place where you are the kind of leader who did. Be FIRST.

Learn how to close the gap between intentions and impact, resulting in improved outcomes critical to success. Using techniques backed by research, discover how Tactical Influence turns adversity into transformation.

Fortitude: A resilient leader can suffer through change and setbacks, but a leader with fortitude is strengthened by them. The secret to navigating unseen difficulties lies in deliberately doing hard things. Discover the Fortitude Four and how it will transform you and your teams.
Integrity: Be the leader who stands for something and flourishes during a challenge. Uncover how to replace complacency with diligence and drive.
Respect: Leverage intentional communication cues for increased collaboration and improved results. Learn the number one undercover technique that makes you five times as likely to influence the outcome, even when all seems lost.
Self-awareness: We are more confident and creative when we see ourselves clearly. Discover the Undercover Advantage and how to implement it.
Tactical: Lead yourself and your teams to push beyond what you can do to find out what you are truly capable of. Discover field-tested strategies learned in law enforcement to never, never, never quit.