The Sentinel Mindset

We love to capture amazing stories from protectors around the world. We meet all types of individuals some more skilled than others. But there was this one person who really caught our attention.

Meet Zoila Frausto.

Zoila has had an amazing mixed martial arts career already which I believe gave her many of the correct values to be successful and pretty much anything she wants to do next in life.

She chose Executive Protection, and in a short time frame has made some very impressive moves. Her determination, work ethic and the continuous desire to invest in herself has not only made her highly desirable in the protector’s world, but she is an inspiration to women around the world looking to follow in her footsteps.

Ladies and Gentlemen - Zoila Frausto

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What do you do in the face of fear?  Do you have the skill set or the mindset to use fear to your advantage in a crisis situation?

Meet Tony Blauer.

Tony has been a visible force in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades.

His organization has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close-quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors.

His research on the neuroscience of fear and the startle-flinch led to the development of the SPEAR System® a modern personal defense system based on physiology, physics, and psychology.

After decades of interviewing victims of violent encounters and studying violence, he created the KNOW FEAR® program which focuses on managing fear through self-awareness, resiliency, and a 'movement' mindset. This program has also been integrated by psychologists helping Vets to deal with PTSD.

To register for the SPEAR System: Instructor Certification course in Toronto taking place February 28 to March 3, click this link: https://spearsystem.regfox.com/spearl1-toronto-ca

Ladies and gentlemen - Tony Blauer

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Have you ever hid your weakness for fear it would devalue you in the eyes of others?  It’s human nature to shy away from the things we are not good at.  We like to feel in control, confident and simply - capable.

But does avoiding your weaknesses pose another set of problems?

According to Lucio Tavares (our beloved guest today!), your weaknesses are not supposed to be hid, tucked away from those around us.  Why?  Because you could hide them from yourself and the unthinkable happens - they go unaddressed.

In his life, Lucio has habitually focused on his weaknesses, purposely assessing, addressing, and attacking them with all his might so they don’t hold him back.  In our opinion, this makes his mindset incredibly unique.

Afraid of heights?  Go skydiving.

Don’t know how to speak English?  Move to Canada.

Aside from being a humble man, pouring his all to support his colleagues at Sentinel, Lucio is now joining Peel Regional Police and they will quickly learn a gem has joined their agency.

Ladies and gentlemen - Lucio Tavares.

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Are you a leader?  Is your leadership style effective?  Sorry…not in a position of leadership?  According to Chief Stephen J. Tanner, if you are in law enforcement you are responsible to lead others towards safe outcomes.  Essentially, leadership is serving, and serving is…leadership.

Meet our good friend and returning guest - Chief Stephen J. Tanner, the longest serving active Chief of Police in Canada at 20 years in that position.  Now serving in Halton Region, Chief Tanner is a glowing example of leading through example.  He explains he isn’t ‘over’ the people in his police agency, he works ‘with’ them.  Big difference in mindset.  HUGE.

In today’s podcast we discuss such topics as:

• Starting from the bottom
• Doing something nice for someone else - every day!
• Leadership as the ability to get along with other people and have positive relationships
• Leading from within

With a calm and endearing approach, Chief Tanner has navigated his career with a heart of gratitude, a humbleness to learn, and a servant attitude in leadership.  After 40 years, and still smiling, there’s a lot we can all learn from his example.

Ladies and gentlemen - Chief Stephen J. Tanner.

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How do you make a name for yourself in the Executive and VIP Protection field, having no policing or military background?  Most would have no clue where to start.  Not Elijah Shaw.

Having begun in what he calls the ‘mail room of the industry’, Elijah learned all he could, pursued his goal with tenacious hard work, and ended up building a globally recognized company and industry leader in ICON Global, Inc. -  experts in celebrity protection.

Not bad for humble beginnings.

In today’s podcast we sit down with Elijah and cover topics such as building from where you are, the folly of professional posturing (don’t pretend you’re Superman!), using failure as fuel, and the ever-changing ever-challenging world of celebrity protection.

Elijah Shaw is the CEO of ICON Global, Inc. A consulting firm specializing in Executive and Celebrity Protection. With tours of duty that have taken him to 6 Continents and 81 countries, Mr. Shaw acts as a personal bodyguard to a number of highly recognizable public figures, providing security consultation and staffing worldwide. As an instructor, Elijah teaches an internationally recognized program on Celebrity & VIP Protection at the ICON academy, as well as in conjunction with Executive Security International (ESI), the nation’s oldest bodyguard school, where he currently sits on the Board of Directors.

Tune is today to get a master class from one of the classiest protectors in the game.

Ladies and gentlemen, Elijah Shaw.

@sunsear

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Think your job is hard?  Try doing Parking Enforcement in the growing metropolis of the city of Toronto.  Yes folks, it is a job, and a REAL person is tasked to do it…and for good reason!  

I know you’re not convinced.

One thing for certain, enforcing the traffic laws is never dull.  Why?  Because you are destined to meet ‘customers’ who don’t appreciate your ‘service’. 

Someone weaker minded may fold under these pressures - but not our special guest. 

Meet the incredible Erin Urquhart who not only is whistling on her way to work, she is using social media to bring us inside the job, showcasing the good, the bad, and the odd ugly moment.  Once so gripped by fear to do her duties, she faced them, conquered them and shared how personal growth came through this fear.  

Erin alone is transforming what the average person thinks of Parking Enforcement and the people who do the job.  Yes folks, they are people!  Convinced yet?

Tune in today for a master class on attitude, outlook, and purpose.  She truly is a shining star that burns bright in the darkness of grumpy traffic violators.  Shame on you for not reading that sign. :)

Ladies and gentlemen, Erin Urquhart.

@tps_bikehart

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