For years, Pamela Barnum was the only woman working undercover in a Drug Enforcement Section with ninety-two specialized officers. During that time, she learned real-world techniques for building trust and interpreting nonverbal cues. Pamela later accepted a position as a federal prosecuting attorney. She spent countless hours in the courtroom, perfecting her expertise as a trust strategist and nonverbal communication expert.
Following a successful 20-year career in the criminal justice system, Pamela pursued graduate studies in corporate negotiations. As a trust strategist and communications expert, Pamela delivers techniques once considered a “secret second language.”
Pamela shares her experience, research, and expertise with humor, honesty, and energy, blending actionable strategies with memorable stories. She is a popular TEDx speaker and co-host of the hit TV show Building Bad. She is a featured expert and contributor to print media and television news programs in Canada and the United States.