I’m a New York Times bestselling author and former undercover operative who lived years behind a false identity to protect this country. My keynote isn’t just about espionage — it’s about the human connections that made survival possible. In an age dominated by digital noise, I show audiences how genuine trust, empathy, and connection remain the most powerful tools for leadership, teamwork, and resilience.
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Languages: Arabic, English
Gig length: 60 - 90 minutes
Making Radical Connections
- Lessons from infiltrating drug cartels and terror cells
- How empathy and listening dismantle barriers
- Why human connection matters more than ever in the digital age
- Applying undercover tradecraft to leadership, business, and life
Counterterrorism & National Security
- Inside stories from Operation Dire Wolf and beyond
- How America’s intelligence community combats threats at home and abroad
- The realities of living undercover with a bounty on your head
Why Audiences Book Tamer
✔ A riveting storyteller who blends real-life espionage with leadership lessons
✔ Brings audiences from the edge of their seats to deep reflection on connection and trust
✔ A unique perspective as a Muslim American law enforcement officer who fought terrorism from the inside out
✔ Delivers not just a keynote, but an unforgettable experience
Tamer Elnoury spent more than two decades undercover, infiltrating drug networks and terror cells across the globe. A recently retired FBI covert operative and law enforcement executive, Tamer risked his life daily to stop attacks before they happened. His groundbreaking work was chronicled in his New York Times best-selling memoir, American Radical.
Today, Tamer shares gripping stories from his career while delivering a universal message: in an increasingly divided and digital world, true human connection is the foundation of trust, leadership, and progress.
Over the ear or lapel microphone.
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Motivational Speaker
