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July 17, 2024

National Security, Human Intelligence and Effective Communication. A …

In this conversation, Dave Thompson interviews An Gaiser, an expert in nonverbal assessments and intelligence and security screenings. An shares her background and how her personal experiences led her to study behavior and ps...

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July 3, 2024

Dogs, Detectives and Developing Rapport. How Therapy Dogs Support Su…

It’s difficult to be upset when you are snuggling up with a loving dog. In this episode, Det. Bianca Becker from UCF describes her experiences working with K9 Luna, the department’s therapy dog. Luna helps victims of sexual ...

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June 19, 2024

Can I ask you something? If you want reliable information, you need t…

Dr. Emily Joseph, a social science researcher and user researcher for Xbox, discusses the impact of clear and not-so-clear communication on the elicitation of information. She highlights the importance of question phrasing, c...

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June 5, 2024

Cheap Wine, Good Cigars and Forensic Evidence. The Influence of Bias…

Does expensive wine taste better? Can you tell if somebody is lying to you? Is bitemark evidence reliable? In this episode of the Truth Be Told podcast, host Dave Thompson interviews Dr. Jeff Kukucka, a psychologist speciali...

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May 22, 2024

Building Relationships Through Effective Communication: A Sales Thera…

Not your typical "salesperson" - this episode of Truth Be Told features McKenah Elizabeth, a full-time content creator, discusses sales, communication, and building rapport in this episode. She shares her journey from being a...

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May 8, 2024

Turning Secrets into Superpowers through Storytelling. The Importance…

Lauren Brill, founder of The Unsealed, discusses her career path and how her sociology background has influenced her work. She shares her experiences working in sports broadcasting, including her time with the NBA and WNBA. L...

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April 24, 2024

Is it a job interview or an interrogation? Studying the science of In…

In this episode, Dave Thompson interviews Anna Papalia, author of Interviewology , about the art of interviewing. Anna shares her background in talent acquisition and her realization that there was a lack of research-backed t...

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April 17, 2024

Leading with Humility and Recruiting for Character: A Story of Never …

In this episode of the Truth Be Told podcast, host Dave Thompson interviews former NFL player Don Beebe . The conversation focuses on communication, both internally and externally, and how it has played a significant role in ...

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April 10, 2024

Applying the Disciplined Listening Method to Effective Communication …

In this episode, Dave Thompson interviews Mike Reddington , an expert in effective communication techniques. They discuss various topics related to communication, including teaching and mentoring, moving people from resistanc...

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April 3, 2024

The Truth behind Torture and Counterterrorism: Exploring Evidence-bas…

In this conversation, counterterrorism expert Mark Fallon discusses the evolution of interrogation techniques and the importance of building rapport in obtaining accurate and reliable information. Fallon provides insight from...

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March 27, 2024

Behind the Badge: Crisis Communication and Mental Wellness with Forme…

Former Police Chief of Aurora, IL, Kristen Ziman , discusses her career in law enforcement and the importance of effective communication in crisis situations with host, Dave Thompson. She shares her experiences leading during...

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March 20, 2024

What did he look like? Mindful Interviews with Forensic Artist, Gil Z…

In this episode, host Dave Thompson interviews Gil Zamora, a police sketch artist and former law enforcement officer. Gil shares his journey from law enforcement to becoming a sketch artist and discusses the training process ...

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March 13, 2024

Interviewing Up North, Eh? Insights from RCMP Sgt (ret.) Bruce Pitt-P…

In this episode, Dave Thompson interviews Bruce Pitt-Payne, a former major crime investigator with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), about the evolution of interviewing techniques. They discuss the shift from confessi...

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March 6, 2024

Identity Theft and Financial Crime (Pt 2) with Joumana Kidd

In Part 2 of this series, Joumana Kidd shares her experience of being deceived by a con artist posing as an “executive assistant”. She discusses how she initially sought support and assistance during a difficult time in her l...

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Feb. 28, 2024

Rapport on the Red Carpet (Pt 1) with Joumana Kidd

In this episode, host Dave Thompson interviews Joumana Kidd, discussing her diverse career in media and sports journalism. They also discuss the pressure and urgency in sports reporting, the impact of negative media attention...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Age is More than a Number with Hayley Cleary, PhD

In this episode, Hayley Cleary, PhD discusses the unique developmental period of adolescence and its impact on conversations and interviews with youth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between ju...

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Feb. 20, 2024

The Evolution of Non-Confrontational Interviewing with Dave Zulawski

In this episode, Dave Zulawski, CFI , CFE and co-founder of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates , shares insights and experiences from his career in interviewing and interrogation. He discusses the lack of training in these area...

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Feb. 14, 2024

Welcome to "Truth Be Told"

The Truth Be Told podcast explores the secrets to strategic communication. The host, Dave Thompson, introduces the podcast and its focus on unlocking the secrets to effective communication. The podcast covers five main themes...

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