Overview
When the pressure rises and all eyes are on you . . . will you freeze, or will you take control?
Thrown to the Wolves is a fast-paced, practice-intensive course that trains you to think clearly and communicate powerfully when the stakes are high. Whether you're fielding hostile questions from the media, navigating a tense negotiation, or defending a decision in a high-visibility setting, this course gives you the skills and structure to stay composed, persuasive, and in command.
In a high-pressure world, being “thrown to the wolves” is inevitable – whether you’re fielding tough questions, negotiating under scrutiny, or navigating crises. This program equips professionals to respond with clarity, control, and confidence in any situation. Through practical frameworks, “verbal judo” strategies, and live role-play, you’ll build the skills and composure needed to turn stressful ambushes into moments of credible, calm leadership.
Led by renowned global security expert, Luke Bencie, this program draws on real-world techniques used by intelligence officers, spokespersons, crisis leaders, and high-level negotiators. Through engaging instruction and real-time simulations, you’ll learn to manage stress, organize your message, and respond with clarity under fire.
What You’ll Learn
Across four live, interactive sessions, you’ll build a toolkit for:
- Recognizing and preparing for “wolf moments”
- Structuring rapid responses with frameworks like PREP and Bridge & Hook
- Buying critical thinking time without losing credibility
- Deflecting and reframing hostile questions with verbal judo
- Managing tone, body language, and stress signals
- Practicing live scenarios, with personalized coaching and feedback
Each session includes focused instruction, live drills, and scenario-based role plays. You’ll finish with a customized “Wolf Survival Kit” complete with go-to phrases, visual and verbal tactics, and a plan for continued improvement.
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for:
- Executives and senior leaders
- Spokespersons, politicians, and public officials
- Lawyers, expert witnesses, and negotiators
- International consultants and crisis response professionals
- Anyone who needs to speak with poise and precision in high-pressure environments
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify when and why high-pressure "wolf moments" occur
- Use proven frameworks to organize thoughts and respond fast
- Buy precious time while maintaining credibility
- Reframe and redirect tough or hostile questions
- Engage in “verbal judo” to neutralize aggression and pivot
- Project confident, credible body language and tone
- Recognize and apply basic elicitation and NLP techniques
- Practice realistic role plays to build muscle memory
- Build a personalized toolkit for quick, calm, clear communication in any setting
Advisor
Our advisors are here to support you every step of the way – whether you have questions about courses, need guidance on your learning path, or simply want to explore your goals.
