As a presenter, Florian D. Weber often stands in the spotlight – experiences that shape him just as much as his commitment far from the stage: in the crisis intervention team and at the Arbeitskreis Leben, he accompanies people in moments of extreme inner tension. There, he experiences every day how much power there is in closeness, listening and simple human gestures – without any big words. From years of experience, he knows that crisis intervention is not a specialized discipline, but a basic human skill that we all possess.
In his talk, Flo shows why these skills are also effective in everyday crises – during separations, conflicts, changes or losses. He illustrates how powerful the seemingly simple skills of listening, endurance and presence can be and how they help us to stay connected – even when a situation seems almost unbearable. If we do not underestimate our own effectiveness, we can bear tensions together instead of avoiding them.
Flo’s message is clear: he wants a society in which crises are not feared or hidden. One that lives with less fear and more presence, and sees listening as a real strength. On stage and in crisis intervention, Flo is a humorous person who approaches change with a dose of skepticism, but be still knows that it is precisely in these moments that we can grow. Follow Flo on Instagram and LinkedIn for more inspiration – and be sure to check out his own podcast, ‘Und plötzlich: Krise’ (And suddenly: crisis)!
