Pamela Barnum

Pamela Barnum

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Former Undercover Police Officer | Trust Strategist | Non Verbal Communication Expert

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Disruption Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Public Relations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Trust Relationships
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Purposeful Work
  • Women Of Influence

PAMELA BARNUM BIOGRAPHY

Pamela Barnum M.P.A., J.D., is a former Undercover Police Officer and Federal Prosecuting Attorney. After graduating from law school, Pamela left policing to become a federal prosecuting attorney. Spending extensive time in court, she honed her skills as a body language expert and trust strategist.

Imagine what it would be like to live as a different person with a different name, identity, and background. For months, you live with a false identity, and your success depends on building trust and detecting deception with some of the most dangerous people imaginable. That’s precisely what Pamela Barnum did for years working undercover in the Drug Enforcement Section. She learned real-world techniques for building trust and interpreting body language.

When Pamela Barnum graduated from law school, she left policing and accepted a position as a federal prosecuting attorney. She spent countless hours in the courtroom, perfecting her proficiency as a trust strategist and body language expert.

Following a successful 20-year career in the criminal justice system, Pamela Barnum studied corporate negotiations in graduate school. Now, she shares her expertise with others, teaching them how to improve their communication skills to increase trust inside corporations, associations, and law enforcement agencies. She learned quickly how to separate fact from fiction and truth from falsehood.

As a non-verbal communication expert and trust strategist, Pamela Barnum delivers techniques once thought of as a “secret second language” participants can begin using immediately.

Take decades of experience in deep undercover work in narcotics and a successful legal career, and you get real-world strategies that help attendees crack the code on trust, improve professional relationships and increase effectiveness using proven field-tested techniques. Pamela Barnum shares her experience, research, and expertise with humor, candor, and energy, blending actionable strategies with memorable stories.

Pamela Barnum is also a featured expert and contributor in print media, radio and television news programs in Canada and the United States. In addition, she has appeared in person before live and virtual audiences ranging from 50 – 12,000.

Pamela Barnum Related Media

Media Interview

Networking Times

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Ask a Leader: Pamela Barnum on the 3 Cs on Confidence
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Media Interview

GLOBAL NEWS MORNING CALGARY

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Podcast

The Successful Solopreneurs Podcast

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Sue Stlyes

The Art of Building Trust!

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The Trusted Leader

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David Horsager

Pamela Barnum on Adjusting Your Body Language To Establish Trust

Pamela Barnum Related Content

Book

A Lawyer's Case for Network Marketing
A Lawyer's Case for Network Marketing
In this groundbreaking new book, former federal prosecutor Pamela Barnum investigates the often-criticized and misunderstood profession of network marketing. She combines insight learned from twenty years in the criminal justice system with observations made as a professional network marketer. The...

Articles & Magazine Feature

Pamela Barnum - Building trust at work

Alaska Highway News

Pamela Barnum has enjoyed an accomplished 20 year career in the criminal justice system: first as an undercover police officer in the drug enforcement unit and then as a federal prosecuting attorney.
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Articles & Magazine Feature

PAMELA BARNUM - What Drug Dealers Taught Me About Trust

TEDx Collingwood

Pamela Barnum, M.P.A., J.D. enjoyed an accomplished career as a police officer with the Ontario Provincial Police. Her expertise included major case management, complicated wire-tap investigations, and undercover operations. For eight years she worked undercover in the Drug Enforcement Section. It...
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Articles & Magazine Feature

World's Top 30 Body Language Professionals for 2023

Global Gurus

While working full-time as an undercover police officer, Pamela completed law school and accepted a position as a federal prosecuting attorney. She spent countless hours in the courtroom, perfecting her techniques in deception detection. Observing witnesses, judges, and juries for years helped...
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Pamela Barnum Topic Presentations

Pamela Barnum Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Communication Code : Creating Trust

Strategic Communication : "life" Skills for Leaders

3d Trust in A 2d World : Enhance Trust Virtually

Negotiate With Influence: Shape Outcomes

Imposter Syndrome Is A Superpower

Pamela Barnum Speaking Testimonials

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

Dynamic. Engaging. Expert. All words used to describe Pamela Barnum by our conference attendees. She took the time to understand our audience, their cultural sensitivities and the information that was most important to them. She molded her presentation with that in mind. Pamela demonstrated total expert knowledge of the topics discussed and interacted with our virtual audiences in meaningful ways earning her the consistent position as highest- ranked speaker at our events. Personally, Pamela was a pleasure to work with – accommodating, professional, prompt, and always with a bright smile. Adding Pamela Barnum to your conference keynote lineup will take your event to the next level!

Leslie Simpson

CFE, Director of Events
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

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.

Pamela, Well I must say you have been the easiest speaker I’ve ever worked with in my career!!! When you write your book or have a new topic to talk about we’d love to have you back for a future event.  

Bev Sturrok

Executive Administrative Assistant
 Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd

Pamela Barnum 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

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