About
Dedicated to Serving Others
Terry Beckstrom is a nationally recognized communication and human behavioral expert who has trained thousands of corporate, law enforcement and military clients domestically and internationally in the art of people reading, human behavioral analysis, and the 'superpower' of understanding and activating human emotions. Terry is considered to be one of the country's top body language and people reading experts and has a reputation for captivating audiences with his dynamic speaking style.
Accomplished Career
Terry enjoyed a distinguished 25+ year career as a special agent and supervisory special agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) where he investigated international criminal organizations at the highest levels. He completed duty assignments in Columbia, S.C., Miami, Fla. and Raleigh, N.C., as well as temporary duty assignments in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. He finished his career leading an elite award-winning task force group, recognized as one of the most successful and record-breaking operations groups in DEA history.
Dynamic Speaker
Terry Beckstrom is a highly accomplished speaker with over 25 years of experience as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Throughout his distinguished career, Beckstrom was responsible for leading numerous high-profile investigations and operations that targeted some of the world's most dangerous drug cartels and criminal organizations. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, Beckstrom has become a sought-after speaker who is widely respected for his ability to deliver engaging and informative presentations that shed light on the complex challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in the fight against drug trafficking. Beckstrom's powerful speaking style and his ability to connect with audiences have earned him a reputation as one of the most compelling and insightful speakers in his field.
Acclaimed Author
Terry spent twenty-five years with the U.S. Department of Justice (DEA) as a special agent and supervisory special agent, investigating international criminal organizations at the highest levels. Terry held domestic assignments in the Atlanta and Miami Field Divisions and completed temporary foreign assignments in the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe. Terry enjoyed a highly successful and distinguished career, which included experience in executive protection, investigating international smuggling cases, complex conspiracies, and transnational organized crime cases. Following the attack on 9/11, Terry was temporarily detailed to the FBI to assist with counter-terrorism investigations. He also conducted highly sensitive international operations with Scotland Yard and MI-6 (British Foreign Intelligence Service) while TDY in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Terry coordinated and participated in domestic and international joint military air and marine interdiction operations with the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, CGIS, and foreign counterparts in U.S. and foreign operating theaters.