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in the Grey Zone™ with Oriane Cohen

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You are here because you are perceiving more than most people can process.

Your brain picks up weak signals: from people, systems, power structures.
But no one ever taught you how to process them, trust them, or use them.

That's why you feel scattered. Overstimulated. Alone.
But your perception isn't a flaw. It's an intelligence.
And once it's structured, it becomes power.


Welcome to the Grey Zone™

Cognitive rewiring for those who sense everything

Once you see, you can't unsee. Once you understand how the Grey Zone works, and how to navitage it, you'll never tolerate noise again.

Here, you will learn how to:

→ Read the room and people
→ Decode complex hidden dynamics
→ Master negotiation and persuasion skills using elicitation techniques
→ Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills
→ Expand your global influence and leadership
→ Strengthen your security, identify human risk easily


Who I am

I'm Oriane.

Former war reporter.
Former intelligence operator.
Trained in HUMINT, strategic influence and communication, and deep psychology.

I've navigated the chaos you're sensing now - from the inside.

Today, I advise tech founders, executives, and critical decision-makers across the globe. What they come for isn't my knowledge, but my way of thinking. My way of seeing the world, and navigating it.

And now, it can be yours.


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Why join the Grey Zone+?

#1: You leverage MY time and expertise.
I've spent over a decade mastering strategic intelligence and human behavior. Thousands of hours of fieldwork are distilled into actionable insights you can apply.

#2: Exclusive strategic resources.
Access my mental models, tools, techniques, and frameworks. You learn that I personally use and trust.

#3: You increase you "return on experience"
The insights you gain will enrich your thinking... forever, providing returns that money can't buy. What you'll learn, won't be unlearned.

🔘 Join the ecosystem. Monthly or yearly.

They say it better...


Step into the Grey Zone...

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Protect what matters. Detect what hides. Neutralize what grows in silence.

What you’ll learn:

  • The different types of insider threats
  • Early warning signs and behavioral indicators no one teaches.
  • How to read motivations, stressors, and loyalty shifts before damage occurs.
  • How to apply HUMINT psychology to identify internal risks.
  • Frameworks to assess vulnerability across your team
  • How to build a threat mitigation strategy without breaking trust.
  • Real-world cases of IT sabotage, insider fraud, corporate espionage.

What it gives you:

  • You’ll stop being surprised by human betrayal.
  • You’ll detect the weak signals before they explode.
  • You’ll create a calm but resilient system of vigilance.
  • You’ll protect your people, your data, and your power base without fear or paranoia.

Dr D. Friedman

Oriane Cohen is a genius, she delivers gold on a daily basis. Read, reflect, and remember - this stuff is atomic. I highly reccomend you follow. Cheers.

Sophie

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest admiration for your writings. They are both fascinating and incredibly inspiring, every line holds an insight and a well-articulated clarity that truly impresses me.


Kenneth D.

Oriane Cohen is the real deal. Period. Her articles and posts are well worth reading, and always contain fascinating discussions at the nexus of business and intelligence.

Azhar MS

Your articles are incredible. Really amazing. I’ve been in business a long, long time and instinctively one gets a read on people and situations. The way you articulate all this is simply brilliant.

Jim

Your blog is excellent. Keep doing what you’re doing. Passions are running high though.

Gaetan

Politics aside, your blogs are a masterclass and a fascinating reads. Anyone in any role can learn a few things by simply reading this and applying it to your own conversations with clients and prospects. 👏👏👏

Andre

Oriane is possibly the finest commentator on LinkedIn. She is the epitome of "Feel the Fear and do it Anyway" and Oriane has truth on her side, not emotional driven clap-trap driven by legacy media manipulation to serve the uni-party's agenda. Oriane observes carefully, and thinks independently and critically. 🤩

Mike

I really enjoy reading your posts. Your rare impartiality will make being connected and seeing your future content nothing short of a pleasure. Cheers

Daniel

Thank goodness there is someone else seeing the plays and dynamics… thank you for being brave and writing.

Vasiliy

The paradigm shift is real. The world is shrinking, and there is no going back. Humanity and individuals alike are manifesting their reactions to this and thus we have such nastiness showing its ugly head in different arenas, either our own reactions or collectively. As you say Oriane -- we control how we react. Bravo 👏

N.M.

Honestly… I’m amazed. I’ve taken many intelligence training courses, I have NEVER encountered a single resource this comprehensive and powerful for self-learning. You thought of every detail; it’s impressive, precise, surgical work. I’ve rarely seen content quality like this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this enriching experience.

Diana

I’ll never be a spy, but I’m definitely building a tribe and you’ve taught me how! I’m letting your courses sink in, but I want to say thank you. Though honestly, "thank you" doesn’t even scratch the surface of how deeply grateful I am for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

Sarah

I thought I already had a good general knowledge on intelligence, but the courses took it to another level with the Humint part. What I liked most is that it's not just theory, lots of actionable tips. whether you're already in the field or completely new, I can’t recommend this enough. I loved every minute of it!

David

These courses are extremely valuable for everyday use. The ethical application of human and emotional intelligence is not a trick, its an expansion and utilization of your own innate capacity. Bravo

Angela


Thanks for the intellectualism to step away from passion and dissect the subject matters professionally.

Monika

Oriane, I think you are either a grwat storyteller or an absolutely genius woman (or both).

Ian

Brilliant and disturbing analyses. I just read a number of your articles. There's so much there that everyone needs to be aware of.

Charlene

I love to see your brilliant thoughts in my feed. No, am not a spammer or annoyer. Always impressed with solid analysis and critical thinking.

Gerald J

Looking forward to more of your informed, brilliant, and insightful thoughts that 99% of the human population can not conceive on their own!

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