What if convergence wasn't a single security professional but an interoperable partnership? We are delighted to speak with Toro Solution's Cyber lead Katie Barnett and Physical and Corporate Security Lead Gavin Wilson on their amazing partnership and converged service including:

• How to cross train in other security disciplines for operational success
• How to sell converged or interoperable security services to a physical security focused client
• When to look to a third party to augment your services and when to develop them in house
• What 'cyber' security actually means and just how technical is it today

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Reading Between the Lines: Gary Simpson on Silent Signals That Could Save Lives

What if the difference between life and death for your principal came down to a subtle shift in body language you almost missed? In this explosive episode, former military operator turned executive protection expert Gary Simpson reveals the invisible communication happening all around us – and why tomorrow's protection specialists must master the art of reading what's never spoken.

Key Discussion Points:

• ANPA: The Afghanistan Connection - How Gary's deployment experiences taught him to spot "Absence of the Normal, Presence of the Abnormal" – the critical skill that helped identify threats overseas and now serves as an early warning system for executive protection teams in civilian environments.
• Military-to-Private Security Translation - Discover how battlefield-tested observation techniques from counter-insurgency operations seamlessly transfer to boardroom protection, from reading crowd dynamics at corporate events to identifying potential threats in seemingly safe environments.
• The Persuasion Power Play - Learn why the best protection specialists aren't just human shields but master communicators who can defuse situations through strategic non-verbal influence, using everything from positioning and posture to micro-expressions that either escalate or de-escalate tensions.

• Future-Proofing Protection Skills - Gary breaks down how tomorrow's elite protection specialists must become behavioural analysts, combining cutting-edge technology with ancient human instincts to create an invisible shield around their principals.

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Do you know who you are and why you do what you do?

Knowing oneself is essential for protectors, especially as they transition from military or law enforcement to the private security sector. Many professionals might believe they understand their identity, yet in this episode, we discuss how introspection can make you a better protector.

This week, we're joined by James Hamilton, founder of the Hamilton Security Group, where we explore:

• Why is it important to know yourself as a person when entering and operating in protection?
• What factors from your past do you need to acknowledge and understand to be an effective protector?
• Do those who have not come from the services have an advantage or a different method of 'knowing' themselves?
• Does this methodology help protectors plug skills gaps?
• Do you need to truly understand protector colleagues as they understand themselves for operational success?

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The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

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Are all Principals open to being educated by their protector? We are delighted to welcome Hector Robles Conde back to the Circuit Magazine Podcast for the second time to explore:

• What does effective principal training look like?
• Should the first approach be through the outer or family office or should you go direct?
• How much time can an UHNW or comparable principal allocate to this type of training?
• Does this training extend to their wider family?
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The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

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Where do you know them from? For many it might be an occasional irritation but for 'Super Recognizers' never forgetting a face is a profession. We are delighted to speak with Kelly Desborough, founder of Face Detect and actual Super Recognizer to ask:

• Can you learn to be a super recognizer?
• Where does or would this skill benefit EP?
• Can you match other pieces of information to a super recognizer skill?
• How fast can someone with this gift locate a face?
• What might prevent them from accurately recognizing a face?

About Kelly:

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The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

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We are delighted to catch up with incoming ASIS International EP Chair Kevin Palacios to look at priorities for the coming year and also explore his wealth of regional experience. Join us as we ask:

• What career pathways are available for EP within the wider Corporate Security ecosystem?
• Where do operational and managerial standards converge and diverge?
• What should we expect to see from ASIS International this coming year in the field of EP?
• How has your regional experience informed your passion for EP modernization?

About Kevin:

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The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

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Professionally, you might be doing the 'correct' thing but is it the right thing in the eyes of UHNW parents? You're the protector and not the nanny but you still need to gain compliance and cooperation when protecting children. And so it was a pleasure to welcome Sandra Adiarte, Founder of Apollo Synergetics to discuss:

• What communication styles should you employ with toddlers when compared to teenagers?
• How can you communicate high risk threats to small children?
• How should you avoid becoming a 'buddyguard'?
• What additional traits or skills are UHNW parents looking for in EP when deploying around their children?
• What risk factors do usual EP operations not take into consideration when looking after children?

About Sandra:

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The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

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What if the modernization of EP is more about the protector themselves and less about the type of service offered? Following the last four years we have seen a push to include more desk based intelligence services but can anything replace the 'last ten feet'?

Join us where we review a live recording from the Ninth Annual Executive Security and CP Technology Forum in London with a fantastic international panel with representatives from the UK, Mexico, US and Germany to address the balance between the modernization of the service and those serving:

• What new services will clients ask for in 2024?
• How can you get direct access to the principal to ask what they actually want?
• How is the EP scene today in Germany, UK, US and Mexico?
• What does the modernization of the protector actually look like?
• Does modernization have to mean the adoption of technology?

About the Panelists:

Brandon Shafikhani

David Breen MVO

Angie Clarke

Axel Wochinger

Ivan Ivanovich

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The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

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Are Master's degrees designed for your employment prospects or personal fulfilment?

This week, we’re joined by Craig Smith from Minerva Elite Performance, who shares his thoughts on the importance and value of higher education within the security industry.

In this episode, we examine how higher qualifications like Masters or PhDs could potentially differentiate professionals in this field, add value to their careers, and even provide a 'key' to open doors to opportunities.

Craig emphasizes the importance of knowing one's purpose or the 'why' before pursuing higher education and the values of institutional support and engaging subject specialists.

The conversation also touches on the impact of business and management education, and we’ll try to break down some of the perceived 'barriers' around higher education.

• Tune in to hear this wide-ranging discussion including:
• The Allure of Tertiary Qualifications for Protectors
• The Role of Higher Education in Enhancing Employability
• Is there a Danger of Overqualifying Yourself?
• How can protectors differentiate between higher education providers?
• What do all the levels actually mean?

About Craig:

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The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

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Are Master's degrees designed for your employment prospects or personal fulfilment? We are delighted to welcome friend of the BBA and Magazine Craig Smith, Head of Training and Development for Minerva Elite Performance to explore how higher education could possibly open the door by asking:

• What areas of study will become the most employable for protectors?
• Why can't protectors just do a series of MOOCs (mass online open courses)?
• Why do protectors gravitate towards subjects like war studies and how relevant is that for their career prospects?
• By advocating for higher education are we saying many protectors are currently 'missing' something?
• How can protectors differentiate between higher education providers?
• What do all the levels actually mean?

About Craig:

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More about the Circuit:

The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more >

If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here >

The Circuit team is:

• Jon Moss
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• Phelim Rowe
• Elijah Shaw

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