Julian Fisher – The Intelligence Maven

A former British HUMINT specialist and author of Think Like a Spy, Julian Fisher shares espionage tradecraft adapted for everyday leadership, influence, and alliance-building with Pete A Turner. The two former field operatives explore the skills of intelligence officers—reading people, elicitation, building authentic trust, and ethical persuasion—drawing from Fisher's and Pete's overseas operations, TV consulting (including Slow Horses), and training work. The conversation highlights how spies succeed through human connection rather than deceit, offering practical lessons for personal and professional life. A lively, insightful return visit packed with real-world spy insights. Sign up for Julian's next seminar at buy.stripe.com/8x25kD2aGe8E3Zf2ppcV202 Julian Fisher is the author of Think Like A Spy: Master the Nine Secret Skills of Influence and Leadership. A former British official operating overseas, Julian is a specialist in human intelligence (HUMINT). He is a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant. Julian also acts as technical advisor for productions in the espionage genre, including Apple TV+'s smash-hit Slow Horses. He was the lead-trainer on Channel 4's TV series Spies. theintelligencemaven.com This is Julian Fisher's latest return to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. If you want to buy Julian's book, and you should head to amzn.to/4p1Nwb6