The Quiet Professional

By Vigilant Media Inc.

The Quiet Professional, a part of Vigilant Media Inc., is a podcast that strives to educate listeners and inspire change through candid and critical exploration of topics centered around national secu... more

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November 03, 2025S4E47: Service & Sacrifice – Theresa ‘Tere’ Morse – Former U.S. Army Sergeant and Retired Naval Officer.
Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Co-host John Simpson.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.
This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do.
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REFERENCES:
Important Links:
The Military Women’s Memorial: https://womensmemorial.org/
United States Army Women’s Museum: https://awm.army.mil/
The Women’s Army Corps Collection: The Women's Army Corps Collection
Profiles and Social Media:
John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:
Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship
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1h 15min
October 27, 2025S4E46: Service & Sacrifice – Chris Linford – Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Canadian Armed Forces and Co-founder of the COPE Program.
Original Recording Date: 2025OCT20
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Co-host Ben Klick.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.
This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do.
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REFERENCES:
Important Links:
Chris’ profile with Wounded Warriors Canada: https://woundedwarriors.ca/leadership/chris-linford/
COPE Program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/
Wounded Warriors donation program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/donate/
Warrior Rising: A Soldier’s Journey to PTSD and Back by Chris Linford: https://a.co/d/dkizCkA
Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.
Profiles and Social Media:
Chris on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-linford-ma-rp-qualifying-rcc-ccc-ct-cd-59700a45
Wounded Warriors Canada on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wounded.Warriors.Canada/
X: https://twitter.com/WoundWarriorCA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woundedwarriorscanada/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WoundedWarriorsCan
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1h 52min
October 20, 2025S4E45: Service & Sacrifice – Kathy Fleser – Military Spouse and Registered Nurse.
Original Recording Date: 2025AUG26.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Co-host John Simpson.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces, or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.
This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf As all members in service do.
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REFERENCES:
Profiles:
Kathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-fleser-763190109.
John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.
Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:
Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship
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1h 7min
October 13, 2025S4E44: The Re-Establishment of Context in Policing Matters – Dr. Nicholas Carleton and Brian Sauve.
Original Recording Date: 2025OCT06.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guests:
Dr. Nicholas Carleton – professor of clinical psychology at the University of Regina.
Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation.
A study on missing context and the harm it does (link below).
Assumptions – opinions – bias.
Comparators and peers.
Impact – There is a lot of fallout from this one.
The corrosive cycle of dramatic and uncontextualized reporting.
Solutions: injecting context and reality back into the narrative.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
The study: A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services
Dr. Nicholas Carleton at the University of Regina: Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D., R.D. Psych., FCAHS, FRSC | University of Regina
NPF website: https://npf-fpn.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Dr. Nicholas Carleton on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nick-carleton-a6169528
Find Brian Sauve on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-sauv%C3%A9-b5370586
Find the NPF on:
X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw
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47min
October 06, 2025S4E43: Returning Rationality to the Narrative: Geopolitics from Canada to the Middle-East - Dr. Christian Leuprecht.
Original Recording Date: 2025SEP29.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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Guest – Dr. Christian Leuprecht – Is a distinguished professor with the Department of Political Science and Economics at the Royal Military College. He is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) and the Centre for North American Prosperity and Security (CNAPS). Christian has testified as an expert witness before committees of Parliament and his publications have appeared in several languages and include 20 books and dozens of scholarly articles. You can find him as a regular commentator in domestic and international media.
Canada on a global scale: a story of (in)significance and threats.
Our involvement in the Middle-East.
The danger of mixing foreign and domestic policies.
More Canadian political games.
Fighting transnational crime and terrorism.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Find most of Christian's work here, from books, to articles, and media appearances: https://www.queensu.ca/academia/leuprecht/
MacDonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) Profile: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/christian-leuprecht/
Profiles and Social Media:
Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-leuprecht
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49min
September 29, 2025S4E42: Anti-Human Trafficking: At Home and Abroad – Alana Stott.
Original Recording Date: 2025SEP26.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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Guest – Alana Stott – Is, among several titles, an author, producer, philanthropist, and anti-human trafficking consultant. She is the founder of Blue Rose Circle where she uses 25 years of networks, partnerships, and skill sets to end human trafficking through various methodologies. Also, Alana is a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator.
The genesis of foundation work.
Prevention and awareness.
Identifying regions of opportunity and partnership organizations.
Collaboration and/or permission.
From working with locals, to crime groups, and governments.
Adapting to the work environment.
Dealing with legalities and operating within the set culture, values and norms.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Blue Rose Circle website: https://thebluerosecircle.org/
Alana Stott’s website: https://alanastott.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Blue Rose Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluerose.foundation
Find Alana on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanastott/
X: https://twitter.com/alanastott
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanastottofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alanastott
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1h 3min
September 22, 2025S4E41: Leadership Through the Pressures of Municipal Politics – Sarah Hamilton
Original Recording Date: 2025SEP12.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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Guest – Sarah Hamilton – is a 2-term councilor for the City of Edmonton. Sarah is a graduate from the U of Alberta and later received a Master of Arts Degree at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. She previously served as an adjunct professor of media and communications, a freelance journalist, and an owner & operator of a communications and public relations firm. Sarah has held various public service-oriented roles in the provincial and municipal governments.
Path to service.
Personal style of politics and remaining true to self.
Influence and pressure within City Hall.
Representing the many voices from the community and beyond.
Hopes for council and Edmonton as this chapter comes to a close.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Sarah Hamilton website: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/
Sarah Hamilton’s Marginalia: Notes on leadership and culture, from a western Canadian perspective: https://sarahhamiltonmarginalia.substack.com
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Sarah on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/
X: https://twitter.com/sjlhamilton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hamilton-m-a-742178290
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/
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54min
September 15, 2025S4E40: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear: The Stakes Are High - Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur
Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest – Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur – A CBRN authority with experience developing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs at all echelons of the U.S. Department of Defense from a strategic, operational, and tactical perspective. Formally trained at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Dr. Brodeur has a Doctoral degree from Colorado Technical University and is an internationally recognized CBRN expert. Now he is the vertical market manager for safety and security at Rigaku Analytical Devices.
A true perspective of CBRN concerns.
The purpose of CBRN development with a different perspective on why they’re used and how.
Training & mitigation.
Stories from the field.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Posts Dr. Brodeur on Rigaku: https://rigaku.com/products/handheld-raman/learning/blog/author/jeff-brodeur
CBRNe World: https://cbrneworld.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Dr. Brodeur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreymbrodeur
Find Rigaku on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp
X: https://twitter.com/rigaku
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp
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1h 12min
September 08, 2025S4E39: Canada & The U.S.A.: Drugs, Damn Drugs, and Politics - Michael W. Brown
Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest - Michael W. Brown - A former DEA Senior Special Agent with 32 years of experience. Mike spent 20 years working overseas in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and his last foreign tour was as the DEA Country Attaché for Myanmar. Now, he's the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices, and host of the podcast, The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole.
Canada: an international narcotics manufacturing and distribution hub.
The fentanyl discussion and what you won't get from media.
U.S.-Canada border.
Who isn't playing nice and doing their part?
Solutions.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole on,
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Arn07SMtGFyGbE3Tj1JxV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-opioid-matrix-a-journey-into-the-rabbit-hole/id1625927161
Rigaku Analytical Devices website: https://rigaku.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwbrownusa
Find Rigaku on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp
X: https://twitter.com/rigaku
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp
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57min
September 04, 2025S4E38: Behavioral Threat Assessments and Profiling - Nikki Burgett
Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest - Nikki Burgett - A behavioral threat assessment specialist with a background in law enforcement, corporate security, and international counterterrorism. Nikki has worked in 24 countries as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State, instructing foreign law enforcement and security personnel on anti-terrorism tactics. She is the author of Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats. Nikki now consults with public and private sector organizations on workplace violence prevention, threat management, and leadership accountability.
Path to service.
How serious this business is.
Prevention is critical.
Threat assessor
Behavioral Pattern Detection (BPD) and Standard Identification Model (SIM)
Profiling - listen up law enforcement!
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Nikki Burgett, LLC: https://nikkiburgett.com/
The book, Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats:
Several places to buy from: https://nikkiburgett.com/my-book/
Amazon: https://a.co/d/1zK7bZI
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiburgett/
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1h 25min

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