TrainING

Learn from the best OF THE BEST
Matt Devost
Renowned hacker & cybersecurity leader
MEET MATT
The world's elite intelligence agencies know how to get the best from people. Our training programs build upon the expertise of those agencies to help our clients to attract, inspire and retain top talent — a unique and exciting opportunity for staff at every level.

Our professionals include a former FBI Interrogation Instructor, CIA Clandestine Training Instructor, INSCOM Infosec Specialist, CIA Leadership Development Lecturer and a Head of Training at British Intelligence.

They bring results driven methods and practices previously unavailable to the private sector. Whatever your business objective, SPYEX trainers have an effective solution to help get your team across the finish line in true "failure is not an option" fashion.

"Incorporating her deep experience running cloak and dagger espionage operations in war zones and protecting U.S. critical infrastructure, Delaney delivers highly organized presentations and comprehensive training curriculum using the best cybersecurity practices."
Daniel Hoffman
Ex senior executive Clandestine Services officer and station chief, CIA
on SPYEX trainer, Shawnee Delaney
WHY SPYEX TRAINING?
  • EFFECTIVE: Operate smarter, better, faster
  • ELITE: Attract, reward, and retain high-quality talent
  • PRUDENT: Protect and safeguard IP, data and people
  • IMPACTFUL: Increase sales, grow your bottom line

FEATURED TRAINERS

Bob Dougherty
Bob Dougherty

Former CIA undercover operations officer and current classified training instructor, Bob Dougherty has translated real-world Intelligence and special ops concepts into actionable instruction that drives optimal leadership, vision, strategy, and sales success. This trainer of U.S. Army Green Berets, U.S. Navy SEALs, and of course CIA and Special Ops Forces personnel can transform, prepare and strengthen your teams using the same fundamental practices used in these "failure is not an option" environments.

Examples of SPYEX-exclusive experiences include:

  • Selling Like a World-Class Spy
  • Intelligence-Based Best Practices for the International Business Traveler
  • Operational Plan for Active Shooter / Workplace Violence
  • Turning Good Leaders into Great Leaders
Michele Rigby Assad
Michele Rigby Assad

This former undercover CIA officer's specialization in counterterrorism and counterintelligence brings a fresh and unique perspective to risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies for professionals working in the toughest environments.

An example of Michele's training expertise:

  • Transformative Sales Strategies - Lessons from Terrorists and Insurgents: Learn how this female operative was able to manage tricky operational relationships with terrorists and insurgents in order to gather life-saving information to stop terror attacks. Then learn how to apply the same skills to read and develop rapport with anyone - transform your liabilities into your greatest advantage!
Marc Polymeropoulos
Marc Polymeropoulos

Clocking 26 years at CIA before retiring at the Senior Intelligence Service level, Marc was one of CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers and was in charge of the agency’s clandestine operations in Europe and Eurasia. Marc has honed a unique leadership style based on nine core principles.

An example of Marc's popular training includes:

  • Finding Clarity in the Shadows - Clarity in Crisis: In this age of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, the consequences of mishandling a crisis can escalate quickly, resulting in irreparable damage to your reputation and bottom line. Learn to lead during times of crisis and thrive under conditions of ambiguity, rather than "message" your way out. Far from mere theory, Marc presents the unique mindset and strategies that he employed at CIA, and how you can translate them into successful crisis management.

SPYEX BOOKING

Alex Finley
Alex Gerlis
Alvin Acain
Avner Avraham
Barry Broman
Bob Dougherty
Bob Gourley
Bob Hamer
Bradley Steyn
Brig Barker
Callum Tulley
Christina Hillsberg
Christopher Turner
Col. Adelbert “Buz” Carpenter
Daniel Hoffman
Darrell Blocker
Dennis Franks
Doug Patteson
Douglas London
Emily Crose
Enrique "Ric" Prado
Eric O'Neill
Francis Gary Powers Jr.
Gad Shimron
Gina Bennett
Jack Barsky
James Lawler
Jeff Miller
Jim Clemente
John Guyant
John R. Seeger
John Sipher
Joseph Assad
Joshua Polacheck
Kenneth Dekleva
Kevin McDonald
Larry Loftis
Lena Sisco
Lindsay Moran
Marc Polymeropoulos
Matt Devost
Michael Murray
Michele Rigby Assad
Neil Woods
Nic McKinley
Norman Polmar
Peter Warmka
Robin Dreeke
Rodney Faraon
Rolf Mowatt-Larssen
Rosanna Minchew
Ryan Hillsberg
Sarah Carlson
Shawnee Delaney
Sonya Seunghye Lim
Timothy Patrick Gill Sr.
Toby Harnden
Tracy Walder
Trevor Barnes
Tyler Maroney
Ulrich Larsen
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our experts

Experts from the world's top agencies and institutions — now available to boost your mission.

Lena Sisco
Ex DoD interrogator & Naval intel officer
Expert on interviewing, deception, leadership, change management, entertainment
Gina Bennett
Ex CIA senior analyst & advisor
Expert on cognitive bias, gender equality, intelligence
Darrell Blocker
Ex CIA officer & station chief
Expert on security, risk, crisis management, diversity & inclusion, entertainment
Christina Hillsberg
Ex CIA intelligence officer
Expert on women in espionage, intelligence tradecraft, parenting
Jack Barsky
Ex KGB sleeper agent
Expert on security, espionage, KGB, Cold War, entertainment
Shawnee Delaney
Ex DIA clandestine ops officer
Expert on cybersecurity, insider threat program development, surveillance, investigation
Nic McKinley
Ex CIA officer & USAF pararescueman
Expert on leadership, intelligence, conflict resolution, human trafficking
Michele Rigby Assad
Ex CIA undercover officer
Expert on terrorism, sales, vetting, and inspiring audiences
Avner Avraham
Ex Mossad lieutenant colonel
Expert on Mossad operations, Israeli law enforcement, entertainment
Daniel Hoffman
Ex CIA senior officer & station chief
Expert on leadership, cybersecurity, intelligence, security
Lena Sisco
Ex DoD interrogator & Naval intel officer
Expert on interviewing, deception, leadership, change management, entertainment
Gina Bennett
Ex CIA senior analyst & advisor
Expert on cognitive bias, gender equality, intelligence
Darrell Blocker
Ex CIA officer & station chief
Expert on security, risk, crisis management, diversity & inclusion, entertainment
Christina Hillsberg
Ex CIA intelligence officer
Expert on women in espionage, intelligence tradecraft, parenting
Jack Barsky
Ex KGB sleeper agent
Expert on security, espionage, KGB, Cold War, entertainment
Shawnee Delaney
Ex DIA clandestine ops officer
Expert on cybersecurity, insider threat program development, surveillance, investigation
Nic McKinley
Ex CIA officer & USAF pararescueman
Expert on leadership, intelligence, conflict resolution, human trafficking
Michele Rigby Assad
Ex CIA undercover officer
Expert on terrorism, sales, vetting, and inspiring audiences
Avner Avraham
Ex Mossad lieutenant colonel
Expert on Mossad operations, Israeli law enforcement, entertainment
Daniel Hoffman
Ex CIA senior officer & station chief
Expert on leadership, cybersecurity, intelligence, security
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ExperTISE

Secret Intelligence Service - MI6
GCHQ
Belfer Center
FBI
CIA

TESTIMONIALS

"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
"Tyler is a charismatic presenter whose talents lie not only in his grasp of hard-to-find facts, but his creative analysis and compelling storytelling. What is more, his audiences take away a lesson learned, something to apply to their own lives."
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