If travel risk is unpredictable why bother attempting to predict it? Unless certain risk mitigation strategies can indeed help... We are delighted to bring you 'live' to one of the most current panel discussions at this year's Eighth Annual Executive Security and CP Technology Forum in London moderated by Chris Story with panelists including Ivan Ivanovich, Axel Wochinger, Per Jansson and Marcus Stephens-Ofner to uncover: How has travel risk evolved over the last few years?Was travel risk...

Do you have a real challenge being a 'Grey Professional' or actually becoming a 'Social Chameleon'? We are delighted to welcome Jared van Driessche, Director of Security and EP Professional to the podcast to help us ask: Are we encouraged to be a 'grey person' because it is very difficult to teach new operators social and emotional intelligence?Are we too focused on preventing operational intelligence leaking in place of remaining 'grey' around the Principal?Is there a way to promote your...

Is less more when operating securely in Mexico? Or at least less visibility? How can you manage expectations of international clients who have preconceived ideas driven from the popular press or Hollywood when running successful EP in Mexico? We are delighted to welcome Hector Robles Conde, President LATAM Operations and VP Global Operations at FirstCall CSS to ask: What does low visibility actually look like in Mexico and how can operators explain its benefits to international clients?Is...

Telemedicine has come a long way but does your next EP operation need a Medical Doctor (MD / GP) on the team? Is your principle not actually more likely to have a bad case of irritable bowel syndrome than a gunshot wound? We are delighted to start the new year and Season 3 with Dr George De Busk M.D. founder of Aspitha and practicing Trauma Surgeon to help us better understand: Where do complex medical needs become an 'EP Problem'?How to risk assess medical facility availability in seemingly...

Should we remove the term 'Security' from our organizational language? Does it mean too many different things to different people? We are delighted to welcome Bruce McIndoe, Founder of World Aware to the podcast this week to look at the possible creation of a unified protector who is a risk manager first and foremost but who develops specialist skills only later with questions including: Has a unified protector ever been created?Why is the term 'security' potentially harmful in an...

If we should train as we fight, where does firearms proficiency sit for protectors both in and outside jurisdictions where carrying one is even a possibility? We are delighted to finally welcome longtime Circuit Magazine Contributor and Firearms expert Orlando "Andy" Wilson to the podcast to discuss: Jurisdictional challenges when carrying a firearm both in the United States and internationallyBest or better practice when handling concealed weaponsThe balance between hobbyist competition...

How can security culture positively affect mental wellbeing, both for the organization and the protector? Today we are taking a more empathic look at security operations with John Rodriguez former Director of Global Security at companies including Kimberly Clark and Cardinal Health and current founder Empathic Security to ask: Where can all protectors ranging from the solo operator to the Corporate Security director make a difference when developing a security culture?How can empathy help...

Beyond the 'hard' and 'soft' EP skills debate what are employers really looking for today? Can they afford to be selective during what some have described as a shortage of qualified candidates? We are delighted to be joined by Steve Hernandez, CEO, The North Group and Craig McKim, Co-Founder, Maverick Protection group to ask: Will we start to recruit from non-typical sectors to develop tomorrow's EP team?What do 'technology skills' actually look like in the context of protection?How marked...

What are the challenges facing young professionals in corporate security right now? That's the question we're putting to this weeks guest and young professional, Leo Kelly. Like the rest of us, the current generation of young professionals are trying to establish themselves in a competitive industry and just want the opportunity to shine and show what they can do. But are you ready to entrust the inner workings of your security operation to a Gen Z or Millennial? And, rather than micromanage...

You can get in the mind of your adversary but have you ever looked under the hood at what makes your own team or organization tick? We are delighted to welcome Nico and Nicolene Schutte, Industrial Psychologists from the University of Johannesburg with strong family ties to South African Executive Protection to ask: What can Industrial or Organizational Psychology do to help improve retention and increase job satisfaction within Executive Protection?Where does Industrial Psychology sit...

Is your Principal leaking data? Not intentionally but many EP teams could be unaware of the wealth of Open Source Information (OSINT) they are emitting even on covert operations. This week we are delighted to welcome Sandra Stibbards, CEO of Camelot Investigations, recorded live at the Corporate Security Modernization Forum for DC, Maryland and Virginia to address: How would a protector know why and when to investigate their online footprint?What are the parameters of 'open source'...

'Risks get realised' and when they do, are they a risk anymore? How can operators make 'better decisions'? What frameworks could actually make a difference for the split second choices facing operators and why would that lead to a career in Security Management? We are delighted to welcome Dr Gavriel Schneider, CEO and Founder of Risk 2 Solution and ISRM ANZ Chapter Chair to ask: Why is resilience challenging to 'own'?Is becoming a specialist a route to a stalled career when trying to get...

If the entire EP industry is based around networking, referrals and reputation why are we asking if operators find networking success hard? This week we are delighted to welcome John Morrison, founder, CP World and many other hats to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to ask: How can operators get more out of networking events?Do you still need to remain the 'grey' professional and if so how does that impact your business development and promotion?How have operators taken in person networking...

He's a close protection professional who specializes in working with public figures and operating in challenging and non-permissive environments. On today’s show, Elijah Shaw sits down with JT Brown to talk about mindset and training. What type of mentality is required to work with a client that is operating in unstable and insecure environments? What is the industry perception versus the actual reality? Tune into this week's show to get JT's opinion on those questions, and we also...

How would you feel about always running towards the danger? If you thought telling a UHNW Principal 'no' was hard, try working with journalists. We are honoured to welcome Ken Perry, Founder, Cosain Consultancy to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to explore: How could you leave your EP 'hat' at the door when protecting media?What facilitation and medical skills are essential to work with correspondents and teams in hot zones?Is media protection only something you should consider if you have an SF...

Could too much hot-zone experience lose you lose a corporate security opportunity? Is a corporate job really an 'easy ride' for a later life career? Hard hitting questions for today's session with Marcus Stephens-Ofner who has successfully transitioned from the Circuit to the Corporate Environment where we will also look at: How can you 'translate' EP accomplishments in a corporate security setting? Why should an EP operator look at working in a corporation? What benefits does becoming an...

Is a two week gruelling and sometimes degrading kidnap and hostile environment training really suitable for most EP professionals and their principals? Equally would a paper based tick box exercise offer any thing of actual value? Introducing the possible middle way in virtual reality simulated training being developed by Peter Moore, IT consultant and former hostage. Peter Moore has written several times for the Circuit Magazine and has given testimony of his ordeal and we are grateful to...

Often, the group that tries to be all things to all people is going to fail. So, is the managed Security Service of the future going to be more about subcontracting and strategic partnerships? On this week’s show, we’re joined by Mark Ledlow and Patrick Kane to look at the way in which physical security/EP fits squarely in the managed security service of tomorrow. As we dig into this, we’ll be asking: How has corporate security modernized over the last two years? What new offerings are we...

Family Offices are sometimes seen by EP as 'Unicorns' because of their inaccessibility. There has also been an assumption in some quarters that they do not pay enough attention to the type of Executive Security they procure. Today we are pleased to welcome Olivia Cooper, Head of Private Wealth and Family Office at Axiom DWFM to set the record straight and ask: How can Executive Protection better approach Family Offices when looking to provide services? Where can EP add more value and become a...

How can the 'verbal Judo' skills from policing translate into the private sector of EP and what can both learn from each other? Join recently retired Royalty and Specialist Protection specialist Scott Hamer as we explore: What should operators in the police better understand before transitioning to the private sector? How can one assess the motives behind seeking EP employment after retiring from the police and why does that matter? What are the key verbal judo skills that will assist a...

Pulling off a 'minor miracle' is a double edged sword... you solved your Principal's problem but now they will expect a miracle every day... On today's Short Circuit Podcast Elijah Shaw is pleased to welcome Vantrell Wilson, Supervisor at ICON Global to uncover the secrets to effective problem solving for protectors including: Should the protector be expected to pre-plan problem solving for the unexpected? How can you balance managing your family obligations with constantly moving...

This week we have all four hosts of the Circuit Magazine Podcast in the same room at the same time… an event as rare as a solar eclipse! And you might need those shades because while the sun is beating down on the northern hemisphere, we thought we would catch up with Phelim, Shaun, Jon and Elijah between operational commitments for a mid-year roundup. In this week’s show the team not only reflects on the first half of the new podcast season but we also discuss what it means to be an...

Guarding whether manned or mobile is the starting pathway many pursue in the security sector so is it time to shine a positive light on skillsets developed that might be transferable to other sectors like EP? This week we are very pleased to welcome Tim Keller, recently departed SVP for North America at Securitas to ask: Is it possible to progress through the corporate ranks of a larger manned guarding provider when compared to a boutique firm? What skillset are larger manned guarding...

Have you ever met a German EP operator on international missions? For a country and economy as strong and large as Germany the adoption of EP and security in general is surprisingly low - but all that is changing. We are delighted to welcome Dr Christoph Eichel, CEO and Founder of Solitaire Advisory to address: What opportunities for partnerships are there for international operators looking at the German market? How can external colleagues navigate the KMU (largely middle sized family...

Is there a more topical industry than Energy today with prices and availability at the forefront of global populations? This week we are delighted to welcome Don Sylvest, former Security Operations Manager at ExxonMobil to ask: Why should EP operators start a career in energy? What types of activism are an increasing concern for protectors? What differences should protectors be aware of when comparing subsets of the energy sector, from upstream to downstream and from travel risk to...