In this episode, Ken sits down with Don Weber — a former international intelligence officer who spent 15 years operating under multiple identities across more than 90 countries, where a single misread conversation could cost him his life. Today, Don is one of Europe’s most respected executive communication coaches, advising royalty, EU diplomats, senior politicians, and Fortune 500 leaders on how to communicate with clarity, credibility, and calm under pressure.

We explore Don’s remarkable transition from intelligence work to leadership coaching, and what high-stakes intelligence taught him about authenticity, listening, and influence. Don shares why real leadership communication isn’t about manipulation, why strategic silence is often more powerful than speaking, and how genuine curiosity builds trust faster than any technique. In the second half, Don walks us through one of the most difficult workplace conversations of his career — a false accusation that revealed the anatomy of toxic leadership, emotional triggers, and the importance of managing your own energy before confronting others.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-weber/

Subscribe & Share:

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review. Share it with your colleagues who might need a fresh perspective on thriving in challenging work environments!

—

Ready to take your difficult conversations to the next level?

Get our book: I Need To F***ing Talk To You! | The Art of Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations

Available on:

Visit our website: ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.