Dr. Thompson, originator of the Verbal Defense and Influence, founded in the Verbal Judo Institute in 1983 and, for a few years, was its sole employee. Then, based on market demand, additional speakers and trainers have been carefully added to the team over the last 28 years.
Today, Verbal Defense and Influence has a nationwide network of speakers, who can enhance almost any event and trainers, who have proven effectiveness with all types of audiences.
To learn more about a specific individual, please click on a link.
Advisory Board Members
- Coach Bob Lindsey
- Joel Lashley
- Robert C. Willis
- Jill Weisensel
- Chief Harry P. Dolan
- Karen Stentz Huebner, Ed.D
- Doug Lynch
- Peter Jaskulski
To view the Verbal Judo Institute International Directors, Click Here.








