Teaching & Speaking
Educator. Instructor. Speaker.
Professional instruction and public engagement grounded in nearly two decades of international investigative experience, behavioral science, intelligence methodology, and historical research.
How Stephen Teaches
Stephen's teaching draws directly from his professional career — not from textbooks alone. His instruction combines firsthand operational experience, historical research, behavioral science, intelligence methodology, and practical case analysis to produce learning that is rigorous, relevant, and immediately applicable.
He has taught and spoken to professional audiences internationally, bringing the same standard of precision and intellectual honesty to the classroom and the stage that defines his investigative work and his writing.
Subjects
Stephen is available to teach, present, or speak on a range of subjects drawn from his professional background and published research.
The History and Science of Deception Detection
A rigorous examination of how humans have attempted to detect deception across history, the science behind behavioral indicators, and the professional application of structured detection methodology.
Human Behavior in High-Stakes Environments
How individuals and groups behave under pressure, threat, and uncertainty — drawing on behavioral science, operational experience, and documented case analysis.
Intelligence History and Investigative Methodology
The history of intelligence practice, the evolution of investigative methodology, and the principles that underpin effective inquiry across disciplines.
Counter Trafficking and International Investigations
The operational realities of counter trafficking work and complex international investigations — methodology, challenges, and lessons from the field.
Criminal and Extremist Drone Threats
How unmanned aircraft are exploited by criminal and extremist actors, the behavioral and technical dimensions of the threat, and practical awareness for security and law enforcement professionals.
Strategic Problem Solving
Structured approaches to complex problems — analytical frameworks, decision-making under uncertainty, and the discipline of thinking clearly when the stakes are high.
Ethics and Integrity in Investigative Work
The ethical obligations of investigators, the pressures that test professional integrity, and the standards that distinguish credible practice from its alternatives.
Resilience, Tenacity, and Leadership
What sustained performance in demanding environments actually requires — the psychology of resilience, the practice of tenacity, and the qualities that define effective leadership under pressure.
Turning Professional Experience into Authentic Fiction
For writers, educators, and creative professionals — how lived experience, disciplined research, and professional knowledge can be transformed into fiction that is both authentic and compelling.
Engagement Formats
Stephen is available for a range of professional and public engagements.
University and Classroom Instruction
Semester-length courses, guest lectures, and curriculum contributions for academic programs in criminal justice, intelligence studies, security, and related fields.
Professional Training
Focused training sessions for law enforcement, investigative, security, and intelligence professionals seeking applied instruction from a practitioner.
Conference Presentations
Keynote and panel presentations for professional conferences, industry events, and academic symposia.
Guest Lectures
Single-session presentations for academic institutions, professional organizations, and private groups.
Podcasts and Interviews
Conversations on deception detection, intelligence history, investigative methodology, the writing process, and the intersection of professional experience and fiction.
Panel Discussions
Expert participation in moderated panels on security, intelligence, behavioral science, and related topics.
Author Events
Readings, signings, and author conversations for bookstores, libraries, literary festivals, and cultural institutions.
Book Clubs and Reader Discussions
Conversations with book clubs and reader groups about The Tenacity Files series, the research behind the nonfiction works, and the craft of writing from experience.
Speaking Engagements
A record of national and international speaking and instructor engagements.
Podcast Appearances
Broadcast Interviews
Invite Stephen to Speak
To discuss a teaching engagement, speaking invitation, podcast appearance, or professional collaboration, contact Stephen directly. Please include the nature of the engagement, the intended audience, and any relevant dates or deadlines.