When you can’t say it out loud… that’s when I speak.
I’m Frank Halden — author of The Silence That Broke Me, and a confidential advisor for founders and CEOs navigating pressure, complexity, and leadership silence.
Author
The Silence That Broke Me: I Thrived In The Pressure Cooker — Until I Drowned
The Silence That Broke Me
Drawing from decades in the trenches—leading, hiding, unraveling—I wrote The Silence That Broke Me for people who’ve held it all together so long, they forgot what falling apart feels like.
It’s not a redemption story. It’s a study in pressure, silence, and what happens when you lead from a mask for too long.
Some leaders Think They Always Hold It Together. They're Wrong.
What I Do (and What I Don’t)
I’m not a coach. Not a consultant. Not a therapist.
I’m the person founders call when they need clarity without filters, performance, or judgment.
Private, Off-the-Record Conversations
Confidential, candid, and judgment-free space to talk through anything—business or personal.
Lived Experience
I’ve owned, built, lost, and rebuilt—so these aren’t theory.
No Prescriptions
You bring the questions. I help you see what matters.
Who This Is For
Not everyone needs this kind of support. But for some CEOs, it's the one thing missing.
You look successful—but something’s pulling you under.
You lack a safe space to speak freely.
You want clarity, not mindset fluff or pep talks.
How It Works
Straightforward. Private. No pressure.
1. We Meet Privately
Zoom, no recordings, whatever frequency works.
2. You Talk. I Listen.
I ask questions, offer perspective, but no agenda.
3. You Decide What’s Next
No contracts. No pressure. Ever.
Business Tools
Business Growth is Hard Enough
Don’t Do It Alone
About Frank Halden — Author of The Silence That Broke Me
and Confidential Advisor to CEOs
I founded and operated senior-living communities and a boutique cinema business—built them from ground up, led them through complex operational and financial challenges, and faced collapse head-on.
Now I serve founders and CEOs who need someone who’s walked that line—and come back with eyes open.
Board or Advisory Engagements
With years of operational leadership, turnaround experience, and board-level oversight, I work best with:
- Founder-led or PE-backed businesses
- Boards seeking empathy, discipline, and clarity under pressure
- North America–based engagements, handled discreetly