From Intelligence to Influence — Lessons from the Shadows, Delivered with Precision.
With decades of experience in international intelligence, covert operations, and crisis response, Stiig Waever has built a career rooted in leadership, security, and human insight
From conflict zones, closed-door briefings to high-level engagements with decision-makers, security operatives, and field agents across continents, his background isn’t just about theory - it’s tested, real-world insight.
His professional journey spans government advisory roles, private security consultancy, and public speaking engagements across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Stiig is the founder of White Horse Consultancy and Waever Group, where he advises organizations on risk, crisis response, and operational strategy.
Beyond his formal work, he is known for his ability to translate complex global issues into relatable human stories.
His talks reflect a life lived across borders – geographically, politically, and personally – and aim to inspire reflection, courage, and action.
I DON’T JUST TELL STORIES FROM THE FIELD. I SHARE THE LIFE ONLY FEW EVER SEE.
He’s not a theorist. He’s walked the wire.
Why Book Stiig?
*Featured expert in source handling and advanced security for VIP’s, organizations, businesses and individuals.
*Trusted advisor to security teams, crisis leaders, and negotiators globally.
*Experience that spans the deserts of Nevada to Intelligence rooms across the world.
*Speaks the language of risk, reward — and how to win under pressure.
✦ Signature Speeches & Training
"How to Flip the Room"
A high-stakes course in real-world negotiation, drawn from methods used to turn high-risk targets into confidential sources. For business leaders, lawyers, risk managers, and crisis teams.
You’ll learn:
*When to push — and when to disappear
*How to build trust in minutes
*Tactical mirroring and manipulation of emotional momentum
*What elite operatives know about nonverbal cues and psychological leverage
*How to ethically and effectively "flip" your opponent
Format: Keynote, ½ - 1-day intensive, Customizable
"Source: Secured" – The Art of Confidential Collaboration
Tailored for journalists and media professionals, this session uncovers how elite handlers build, protect, and manage sources — from first contact to final outcome.
Topics include:
*Identifying potential sources — and red flags
*Validating their agenda and mitigating deception
*Securing your source and the collaboration
*Navigating expectations: spoken and unspoken
*What happens after the story breaks — the post-collaboration phase
*Ethical lines, safety concerns, and working inside gray zones
*Format: Key note, Workshop, ½ to to 1-Day Course with real-case simulations
Ethics, Discretion & Compliance
All content and anecdotes are based on real experiences but are fully anonymized and sanitized to uphold operational confidentiality and professional standards. No state secrets — just powerful frameworks that work.