Training and Workshops
Featured Workshop:
“How to Avoid Hiring Fraudulent Applicants
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Featured Workshop: “How to Avoid Hiring Fraudulent Applicants ~~~~
Our Training
We provide specialized training and workshops in threat activity, critical thinking, bias awareness, and structured analytic techniques. Our trainings are designed to strengthen the audience’s ability to interpret complex information and make sound, strategic decisions. This leads to faster, more confident and informed decision-making skills when confronted with real-world scenarios.
Trainings that we offer include:
“Data Visualization: Turning Raw Information into Insight”
“Understanding the Threats from Foreign Adversaries”
“Foundations of Critical Thinking in an AI-Driven World”
“Introduction to OSINT Concepts”
“Intelligence Tradecraft: Methods and Best Practices”
“Cognitive Biases and How to Overcome Them”
Through PivotPoint Consulting’s dynamic and insightful trainings, our audience will gain:
💫 Awareness Around Analytical Thinking
Recognize cognitive biases, analyze information critically, and apply structured reasoning across domains—from reading the news to sorting through investigative data.
📚 Actionable Intelligence Skills
Learn practical steps on turning raw data into insights and navigating complex projects with confidence.✔️ Sharper Decision-Making in a Tech-Driven World
Understand how to think critically in an AI-world so you can stay discerning, adaptable, and ahead of the curve.
Our trainer, a former FBI analyst, brings a wealth of experience and depth to every session. Every audience is different, and we tailor our training and courses to fit the needs of the event. Each training is detailed, engaging, and customized for our audience.
About the Team
FOUNDER, CONSULTANT, COACH
Melody Bruns
Melody has over 20 years of experience as an analyst, 18 of those were with the FBI as an Intelligence Analyst. Between her time in Washington, DC and in Texas, she worked on various national security and criminal violations which included counterterrorism, counterintelligence, financial crimes, corruption, fraud, and source validation. On behalf of the FBI, Melody interviewed detainees at GTMO, briefed MI-5 in London, identified networks of corruption, and navigated her team through the ever-changing COVID fraud environment. She also assisted in the preparation of countless subject and source interviews, participating in many. She received 20 performance awards during her 18 years with the FBI.
Melody enjoys being able to utilize her background and experience in the private sector. Her expertise and value-added insight can be the pivotal difference you are seeking.
Testimonials
“We hired PivotPoint to help us brainstorm and plan a major fraud case. The results of that meeting led to more effective prioritization of leads and a better overall approach to managing the five investigators involved.”
“PivotPoint introduced us to and led us through a team strategy session utilizing the Six Thinking Hats method - we’re going to use it now every time we have a meeting. It clarifies what kinds of information we have, what we need, and what each team member can best bring.”
“PivotPoint is THE consultant for Texas investigators who want to up their game, increase efficiency in complicated cases, and work more effectively as both leads and investigators.”
“I feel like I should be paying thousands and thousands of dollars for this program!” - Start-up business coaching client
