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BWD: In The KnowIn conversation with Lena Sisco“If you want the truth, you need trust.” That line stayed with me. In this week’s In The Know podcast, I spoke with Lena Sisco – former military interrogator turned leadership and communication expert – about trust, truth, and how to spot a lie. She’s spent her career extracting the truth from people who had every reason not to share it. And it turns out the answer isn’t mind games or intimidation. It’s connection. As AI removes the humdrum parts of our jobs, the human...
2025-07-171h 06
The Security CircleEP 124 From Guantanamo to the Boardroom: Lena Sisco the no. 11 Body Language Expert: Building Trust During Interrogation, Not FearSend us a text🎙️ Podcast Summary:In this compelling episode, Yolanda sits down with Lena Sisco — former Department of Defense interrogator, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and body language expert. Lena shares her extraordinary and unexpected journey from archaeology to military intelligence, revealing the mental and emotional endurance it takes to interrogate high-value detainees, including at Guantanamo Bay. She discusses her development of a rapport-based interrogation method, the power of empathy and listening, and her experiences training law enforcement and corporate leaders in communication and human behavior.🔥 Top Juicy Subjects Covered:Becoming...
2025-05-0757 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastHonest Answers with Lena Sisco (Part 2)John continues his conversation with Lena Sisco. In the previous episode, Lena shared her journey from studying archaeology to becoming a US Naval Intelligence Officer and developing the Sisco Method of Interviewing. In this episode, they discuss the hurdles Lena faced in the early days of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness in building better relationships, asking interrogative questions (who, what, when, where, why, how), and much more! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The role of a great leader [04:08] - Hurdles Lena overcame in becoming an...
2025-01-3151 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastHonest Answers with Lena Sisco (Part 1)John talks with Lena Sisco — former U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer and U.S. Marine Corps Certified Interrogator, CEO and founder of Sector Intelligence Group and The Congruency Group, body language expert, TEDx presenter, international speaker, and entrepreneur. Lena is also the author of “You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth”, “Marine Scout Snipers: True Stories From U.S. Marine Corp Snipers”, and “Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth.” Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] – Intro [00:57] – Lena’s bio [03:08...
2025-01-2450 min
Better Experiences by Design™Stand Out Moments From Season 1: Insights from 2024’s Industry LeadersWelcome to a special episode of Better Experiences by Design! In this episode, we revisit some of the most impactful moments from the past year, featuring seven remarkable leaders across various industries. Together, these thought leaders share invaluable insights into key themes like understanding your audience, building a strong company culture, mastering effective communication, achieving personal excellence, and driving growth through adaptability and leadership.Whether you’re looking to enhance your business development strategies, improve employee experience, or inspire your team to perform at their best, this episode brings together actionable takeaways to help you create better ex...
2025-01-0734 minBetter Experiences by Design™Commanding the Conversation is a Full-Body Experience with Lena SiscoBeing a good communicator may seem straightforward, but according to research from Leadership IQ, 93% of leaders think they are great at it, and only 11% of their employees agree. That’s because effective communication is a set of learned skills that requires incredible self-awareness, continuous development, and an improvement mindset.Our guest, Lena Sisco, is a former Navy Intelligence Officer who is blowing up the international speaking stage as a Body Language and Communications Expert. In this episode, she shares powerful tips on how to communicate with confidence and clarity to propel growth for your team and company....
2024-06-1831 min
Vet Life ReimaginedVeterinary Leadership Applying Emotional Intelligence (Rob Best)Send us a textAbout our guest on Vet Life Reimagined: Rob Best is a certified expert in Neuroleadership, the science-based field centered around emotional intelligence. His work focuses on increasing the emotional and psychological safety within professional environments to help attract, retain, and develop talent. He has been a world explorer, trekking six of the seven continents and is the CEO of a global nonprofit supporting teenage entrepreneurs in over 30 countries. Rob holds two bachelor's degrees: Bussiness and Organizational Communication. He earned his CVvPM and is a licensed expert in body language, st...
2024-04-0855 min
Undercover: Action, Adventure, Spy & Thriller WritingLena Sisco - Honest AnswersBECOME A MASTER AT NEGOTIATION AND COMMUNICATIONNever go into an important conversation feeling unheard, unprepared, or uninformed again—apply the proven SISCO method for communication to become a master negotiator, trusted interviewer, and engaging conversationalist. No matter the conversation, detecting honesty and persuading others to be honest are some of the most valuable skills you can learn. With these skills, you can master your daily conversations and interactions with others. The Strategic Interviewing Skills and Competencies (SISCO) Method will help you see the full picture, have all the facts, and make effective decisions.Fo...
2024-02-2845 min
House of Mystery Radio on NBCLena Sisco - Honest AnswersBECOME A MASTER AT NEGOTIATION AND COMMUNICATIONNever go into an important conversation feeling unheard, unprepared, or uninformed again—apply the proven SISCO method for communication to become a master negotiator, trusted interviewer, and engaging conversationalist. No matter the conversation, detecting honesty and persuading others to be honest are some of the most valuable skills you can learn. With these skills, you can master your daily conversations and interactions with others. The Strategic Interviewing Skills and Competencies (SISCO) Method will help you see the full picture, have all the facts, and make effective decisions.Fo...
2024-02-2845 min
America's Untold StoriesThe Rise of Elliott SmithElliott Smith was seen as the voice of his generation until his life was cut tragically short. Was it self-inflicted or something else? Stay to the end for body language analysis and statement analysis by Gavin Stone and Lena Sisco.
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2023-09-291h 17
The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul RossLena Sisco on How to Perfect Your Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Skills to Forge Trust and Get the Truth
Lena Sisco is a former Intelligence Officer and DoD-certified interrogator during the Global War on Terror. She helped save lives then, and she still does now.
Using the psychology of human behavior, she will teach you how to read people, improve your presence in front of people, control a conversation with people, and tell if people are being honest – in any situation.
She will teach you how to be a fearless communicator.
Know how to be persuasive and confident, go after the truth, and command every conversation you have.
Tune in to he...
2023-07-1859 min
Communication SecretsReading People Is Not As Straightforward As You Think - with Lena SiscoIn this captivating episode, we are thrilled to welcome Lena Sisco, former Naval Intelligence Officer with firsthand experience in the Global War on Terror. Join us as our host, Angela Podolsky, a behavior analyst and nonverbal communication expert, in an engaging conversation with Lena.
Together, they dive into the art of mastering rapport, cultivating trust, and nurturing meaningful conversations, whether in the intense terror interrogations or in the dynamic world of business. Discover the critical role that self-awareness plays in deciphering human behavior and unraveling deception. Tune in for an episode packed with insights
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2023-05-2951 min
FraudishEpisode 112 Lena Sisco, Human Intelligence ExpertThis week on Fraudish Lena Sisco and I discuss all things spies! Lena is a TV expert in deceptive analysis and interrogation, author of “Honest Answers” and “You’re Lying,” keynote speaker, trainer specializing in human behavior, truth and deceptive analysis, enhanced communication, elicitation, counter-elicitation and questioning techniques. Sign up for my newsletter Breaking Fraud, here! Show Notes Lena Sisco LinkedinSector Intell The Congruency GroupSector Intell Webinar Registration
2023-04-0440 min
Young Money with Tracey BissettEP285 How to Get to the Truth with Lena SiscoHave you ever wanted to know if someone is lying to you or manipulating you in a conversation? In this episode, former Naval Intelligence Officer and Marine Corps certified interrogator Lena Sisco shares her expertise on how to detect honesty and persuade others to be honest in any conversation. Lena has conducted hundreds of interrogations during her service in the Global War on Terror, and she is now the CEO and Founder of two companies, The Congruency Group and SECTOR INTELLIGENCE, where she teaches effective communication practices for interviewing, elicitation, and negotiation. Join us as Lena discusses...
2023-03-0737 min
The Goldster Conversations PodcastLena Sisco and Humphrey Hawksley - The Goldster Inside Story Podcast
Goldster Inside Story is thrilled to welcome back former American naval interrogator Lena Sisco with her new book Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get the Truth. No matter the conversation, whether with friends, family, the community or colleagues, cementing trust, detecting honesty and persuading others, to be honest are some of the most valuable skills you can possess. Goldster is passionate about coaxing people to interact and socialise, thus contributing to their healthy living.
It is important not to feel unheard and to have the confidence to ask questions and for yourself to be an en...
2023-03-031h 05
Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.70 HIGHLIGHT I Lena Sisco I Deciding to Get Honest AnswersWANT THE FULL EPISODE?Check out yesterday's episode, or download it directly using this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/52323741/download.mp3“What drives you to make the decisions you make? There’s intent. There’s motivation. There’s your personality…that profile is what helps you decide to do or say something.” – Lena Sisco Lena Sisco, interrogator, joins the show to discuss ways to accurately detect lies, gain rapport, and ultimately get the truth from the people you interact with daily. KEY TOPICSReverse engineering conversations, so you get the answers you’re...
2023-01-0513 min
Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.70 I Lena Sisco I Deciding to Get Honest Answers: Building Authentic Connections“What drives you to make the decisions you make? There’s intent. There’s motivation. There’s your personality…that profile is what helps you decide to do or say something.” – Lena Sisco Lena Sisco, interrogator, joins the show to discuss ways to accurately detect lies, gain rapport, and ultimately get the truth from the people you interact with daily. KEY TOPICSReverse engineering conversations, so you get the answers you’re looking for.Cognitive overload and how it can reveal the truth.Denying, justifying, and qualifying lies – you may not even know you’re lying to yourself!Th...
2023-01-0449 min
Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.69 I 2022's Best Decision-Making IdeasJoin us for a special episode that will give you TANGIBLE and CONCISE DECISION-MAKING TIPS to help you enter 2023 with CLARITY! This episode combines advice from our skilled guests, pulled from 2022’s episodes. See the timestamps below to find links to each full episode. 01:08-3:45 – Ep.19 I Dr. Celeste Holbrook, Sex Therapist: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48257562/download.mp3 03:50-05:47 - Ep.20 I Dr. Emily Oster, Professor of Economics at Brown University: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48357122/download.mp3 05:51-07:18 - Ep.21 I The Truth Sisters I Lena Sisco & Elly Johnson, Body Lang...
2022-12-2836 min
Tune In To Your Ears To A Spellbinding Full Audiobook.Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth by Lena SiscoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530176to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth
Author: Lena Sisco
Narrator: Jessica Holtan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 42 minutes
Release date: November 15, 2022
Genres: HR & Admin
Publisher's Summary:
BECOME A MASTER AT NEGOTIATION AND COMMUNICATION Never go into an important conversation feeling unheard, unprepared, or uninformed again—apply the proven SISCO method for communication to become a master negotiator, trusted interviewer, and engaging conversationalist. No matter the conversation, detecting honesty and persuading others to be honest are some of the most valuable skills you can learn. With...
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Title: Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth
Author: Lena Sisco
Narrator: Jessica Holtan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 42 minutes
Release date: November 15, 2022
Genres: Sales & Retail
Publisher's Summary:
BECOME A MASTER AT NEGOTIATION AND COMMUNICATION Never go into an important conversation feeling unheard, unprepared, or uninformed again—apply the proven SISCO method for communication to become a master negotiator, trusted interviewer, and engaging conversationalist. No matter the conversation, detecting honesty and persuading others to be honest are some of the most valuable skills you can learn. With...
2022-11-155h 42
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Sales & RetailHonest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth by Lena SiscoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530176 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth Author: Lena Sisco Narrator: Jessica Holtan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 42 minutes Release date: November 15, 2022 Genres: Sales & Retail Publisher's Summary: BECOME A MASTER AT NEGOTIATION AND COMMUNICATION Never go into an important conversation feeling unheard, unprepared, or uninformed again—apply the proven SISCO method for communication to become a master negotiator, trusted interviewer, and engaging conversationalist. No matter the conversation, detecting honesty and persuading others to be honest are some of the most valuable skills you can lear...
2022-11-1503 minDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, HR & AdminHonest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth by Lena SiscoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530176to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth
Author: Lena Sisco
Narrator: Jessica Holtan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 42 minutes
Release date: November 15, 2022
Genres: HR & Admin
Publisher's Summary:
BECOME A MASTER AT NEGOTIATION AND COMMUNICATION Never go into an important conversation feeling unheard, unprepared, or uninformed again—apply the proven SISCO method for communication to become a master negotiator, trusted interviewer, and engaging conversationalist. No matter the conversation, detecting honesty and persuading others to be honest are some of the most valuable skills you can learn. With...
2022-11-155h 42
Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business OwnersEp.21 I Lena Sisco & Elly Johnson I Deciding to Seek the Truth: Using Body Language to Your AdvantageThis week, “Truth Sisters”, Lena Sisco and Elly Johnson, join the show to share their expertise in all things body language. This episode focuses on methods of telling whether someone is telling the truth, how to ensure that your body language confirms that you are telling the truth, and how to expel the truth from others.What if you could know someone’s true intentions, even when their words aren’t portraying them? Tune in to learn how the Truth Sisters find out the facts.ABOUT THE TRUTH SISTERSInstagram: @truthsisters_academyFacebook: https...
2022-01-2659 min
Young Money with Tracey BissettEP215 Detecting Deception and Understanding Body Language with Lena SiscoLena Sisco is a former Department of Defense (DoD) certified Military Interrogator and Naval Intelligence Officer who served in the Global War on Terror. In 2013, Lena started her own company called The Congruency Group to offer specialized consulting and training services. Today Lena joins the show to discuss body language and the power of being able to detect deception, as well as some helpful tips for us to use in our personal and professional lives. Listen in as Lena shares several examples of how to build trust with someone in order to get the truth. You will...
2021-10-1240 min
The Art of Communication088: Lena Sisco | Learn How to Build Rapport from a GITMO InterrogatorLena Sisco of Congruency Group, LLC shares some practical tips to easily detect lies and deceptions. Do you know you can do this in 5 minutes and by only paying attention to pronouns? In this episode, Lena will share her journey to the intelligence world and how it turned her into a renowned expert in rapport- and trust-building interrogation. She is currently training individuals and organizations to read people better, improve their presence in front of others, control a conversation, and separate deception from the legitimate and the authentic. Tune in! Let’s lear...
2021-02-1541 min
The Success Finder Podcast032: Susan Ibitz | The Human PolygraphYou can understand people by simply looking at how they behave. Human behavior hacker Susan Ibitz of Human Behavior Lab has been hacking people for 27 years. Susan talks a little bit about her background, including being dyslexic, studying psychology, and producing a TV show. In this episode, she introduces hacking, which includes face reading, personality assessments, micro-expressions, body language, deception detection, statement analysis, and forensic.[00:01 – 03:02] Opening SegmentI talk briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode.I introduce and welcome our guest Susan Ibitz.Connect with Susan. See the links be...
2020-11-0253 min
Success InSight PodcastLena Sisco, Founder and President of the Congruency GroupOur guest today on the Success InSight Podcast is Lena SiscoLena is the founder and president of the Congruency Group. She is the author of "You're Lying!" Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth and "Marine Scout Snipers".Lena is a former Navy Intelligence Officer and DoD certified interrogator. Since 2003 she has been training the government, military, law enforcement, and the private sector in interviewing, interrogation, body language, detecting deception, elicitation, leadership, and enhanced communication skills.Lena has trained and been a...
2020-07-2336 min
UnstructuredYou're Lying! Body Language and Interrogation with Lena SiscoThis episode was also a video interview - https://youtu.be/lhr8kFqlu0s
Lena Sisco is a former US Navy Intelligence Officer and U.S. Marine Corps certified interrogator who deployed during GWOT. She is a published author, TEDx presenter, keynote speaker, TV expert, instructor/trainer, and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) certified curriculum developer. Other certifications include Six Sigma, Change Style Indicator, Change Navigator, and Power + Systems Lab's Organizational Workshop. She brings her human intelligence (HUMINT) skills to you no matter what industry you are in. She has trained thousands of military, law enforcement, and DoD pe...
2020-06-0549 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with Susan IbitzSUSAN IBITZ is a Human Behavior HackerFounder: Human Behavior Lab -Human Behavior Hacker SchoolMy MBTI: ISTPI had been called: Corky- Weird-Intense-OddI collect: SkullsFrom: South America- educated in Europe-I am dyslexic, so don’t judge me for my grammar. Judge me for my knowledge Over 28 years of experience working and training in the US, South America, Caribbean, Mexico & Europe.I developed the first training incorporating Face Reading, Statement Analysis-Linguistic, Micro Expressions, & Body LanguageI have trained, con...
2020-05-2731 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with Susan IbitzSUSAN IBITZ is a Human Behavior Hacker
Founder: Human Behavior Lab -
Human Behavior Hacker School
My MBTI: ISTP
I had been called: Corky- Weird-Intense-Odd
I collect: Skulls
From: South America- educated in Europe-
I am dyslexic, so don’t judge me for my grammar. Judge me for my knowledge
Over 28 years of experience working and training in the US, South America, Caribbean, Mexico & Europe.
I developed the first training incorporating Face Reading, Statement Analysis-Linguistic, Micro Expressions, & Body Language
I have trained, con...
2020-05-2731 min
Scott Cluthe's LOVE CafeYour Lying- Terrorist Interrogator & Lying Expert Lena Sisco with Scott ClutheLena Sisco with Scott Cluthe Author of Your Lying !
Lena wrote You're Lying! because no matter what your profession or life circumstances, you need the skills to take control of a situation, detect deception, and reveal the truth. While you probably won't ever have to interrogate a detainee who doesn't want to tell you about an upcoming terrorist attack--as Lena has--You're Lying! will help you deal with that salesperson trying to rip you off, the kid bullying your child who claims innocence, a cheating spouse, or dissembling boss. As the adage says, knowledge is power.
Lena interrogated numerous members of Al...
2017-06-0830 min
Discover The Transformative Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth by Lena SiscoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/247503to listen full audiobooks.
Title: You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth
Author: Lena Sisco
Narrator: Marguerite Gavin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
Lena wrote You're Lying! because no matter what your profession or life circumstances, you need the skills to take control of a situation, detect deception, and reveal the truth. While you probably won't ever have to interrogate a detainee who...
2015-10-016h 48
The Small Business Radio Show#332 Tips for Catching Lies, Cloud Services and Entrepreneur Success StoriesSegment 1: Thomas Hanson is the vice president of Microsoft’s Small and Medium Business (SMB) organization worldwide. He is responsible for a team of sales, marketing and partner management professionals to ensure Microsoft’s ecosystem of partners delivers technology-based high value experiences.Segment 2: Jayna Cooke is the CEO and Partner at EVENTup. As the Vice President of Business Development at Groupon, Jayna was integral in executing the company’s early sales and partnership strategies. Jayna has also started her own foundation “Closet Angels” and has invested in several successful Chicago startups including Bucketfeet and Protein Bar.Segment 3: Jona...
2015-06-3053 min
Scott Cluthe's LOVE CafeYou're Lying!-Lena Sisco LIVE with Scott ClutheLena Sisco is live with Scott Cluthe tonight at 8 EST-7 CST-6 MST-5 PST Call in: 347-308-8478
Lena wrote You're Lying! because no matter what your profession or life circumstances, you need the skills to take control of a situation, detect deception, and reveal the truth. While you probably won't ever have to interrogate a detainee who doesn't want to tell you about an upcoming terrorist attack--as Lena has--You're Lying! will help you deal with that salesperson trying to rip you off, the kid bullying your child who claims innocence, a cheating spouse, or dissembling boss. As the adage says, kno...
2015-05-081h 08
Mickelson's Podcast - Powered by the Iowa Firearms CoalitionMonday April 13 2015You’re Lying…Military interrogator at GITMO, Lena Sisco, describes how to tell. Noreen Gosch talking about a documentary, Who Took Johnny. The rest of the story. Steve Berry, The Patriot Threat…how the 16th Amendment was never legally ratified.
2015-04-131h 27