Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast

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Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast episodes

June 26, 2018Bringing a holistic approach to close protection services - Interview with Ronin’s Founder, Timm Smith.
Ronin is one of (if not the most) renowned civilian training academies for protection training globally. Located in Cape Town South Africa, the academy has an unmatched environment that covers all aspects of protection training from firearm competency training to experiencing frontline ambulance shifts, all in the heart of South Africa and its unpredictable climate.
In this episode, you’ll hear from the founder of Ronin, Timm Smith, who has an unprecedented CV within the personal protection arena. You'll learn all about Timm’s journey, the creation of Ronin and its high standards while learning what it takes to be a Ronin student and graduate.
Episode Highlights:
Differences between the UK and the US for close protection training
The evolution of close protection training
Battles within a unified war
Bringing the medical aspect into the protection space
Despite Ronin’s strict application process, their high standards mean 25% of students do not make it to graduation
What makes a great Ronin student
How do highly qualified doctors hold up against Ronin’s standards
What’s next for Ronin?
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51 min
June 18, 2018Wheels Up Is Back With Some Exciting Changes
Sorry to have left you hanging - we’ve been on a quick breather due to the workload with clients across multiple countries. We’re back, and we’ve made some exciting new changes to the format of our podcast.
In this podcast, you’ll find out about our changes, hear our outstanding lineup of guest speakers for the next several weeks and get a quick update on Panoptic Solutions.
Episode Highlights:
What’s been happening.
Our latest lineup of guests to appear on the show
Announcing a new part time co-host.
Update on Panoptic Solutions
Missing persons case, Annapuranee Jenkins.
Quick note on ANZAC Day.
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18 min
March 02, 2018Stalking Isn't Just a Celebrity Issue. One in five women are affected
When we think of stalkers and death threats we tend to think of it as being a problem for high profile personalities or celebrities. Most situations involving ‘normal’ people rarely make the news unless the circumstances are drastic but it is a problem much more common that most of us realise.
In this podcast, we look at the nature of stalking and stalkers and how to respond to stalking situations.
Episode Highlights:
The Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2012 did a survey and they reported that one in five women will experience stalking at some stage in their life and one in thirteen men will actually experience stalking in their life.
95% of cases where women are stalked involve men as the perpetrator while male victims have a more even split with men and women roughly accounting for 50% of the perpetrator count.
What are the four stalker profile types?
Seven Actions To Take If You Suspect You Are Being Stalked
Stalkers are irrational and unpredictable and often mentally unstable so it’s best to get the experts involved as early as possible.
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17 min
February 23, 201812 000 to 15 000 People Held Captive Every Year
Are you aware that up to 2,000 people around the world are currently being held against their will in one form or another? Or that somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 people a year are kidnapped for ransom or held hostage? The fact is, risk is ever present whoever and wherever you are, and being prepared to deal with a situation like detainment, kidnapping or surviving captivity can never be a bad thing. Luckily, there are organisations that provide training for these eventualities and today we chat with a course instructor from the adverse environments team at Panoptic Solutions about the kinds of strategies he recommends.
Episode Highlights:
Everyone is at risk of captivity
The differences between being illegally kidnapped for ransom or held hostage (where you’re a captive) versus being pulled over by the police for speeding and legally taken to the station (where you’re a detainee).
Developing situational awareness
Why preparation is key
What to do in the event of capture
https://expertsonair.fm/12-000-to-15-000-people-held-captive-every-year/
http://www.panopticsolutions.com/security/content/12-000-to-15-000-people-held-captive-every-year
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32 min
February 16, 2018Getting the Edge on Life - Interview with Rhys Dowden
Can mindset really help travellers and security operatives respond safely to uncertain circumstances? This podcast interview with former Australian Special Forces soldier and hostile environment security expert, Rhys Dowden about the benefits of a preparation mindset. He explains his holistic approach to confidence in any situation and his tips for getting the edge on life.
Episode Highlights:
About Rhys Dowden and Operator Edge
Types of travellers explained
The preparation mindset
Mission planning puts you in control
A holistic approach to planning travel assures the best results
5 tips for getting the edge on life
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http://www.panopticsolutions.com/security/content/getting-edge-life-interview-rhys-dowden
https://expertsonair.fm/getting-edge-life-interview-rhys-dowden/
40 min
February 08, 2018Who Needs a Bodyguard and How Do You Hire One? - Part 2
Last week we published a podcast episode outlining the ins and outs of hiring a bodyguard or executive protection agent. In the second and final part of the series we look into the medical aspects of an engagement, the importance of local knowledge, some of the contractual details and what should happen before an engagement commences.
Episode Highlights:
Should We Look For a Medical Capability in Our Executive Protection Team?
What Other Threats Will An Executive Protection Agent Need to Consider When Working With A Client?
How Important Is Local Knowledge For An Executive Protection Agent?
What Agreements Should We Enter Into With An Executive Protection Agent?
On What Basis Does An Executive Protection Agent Set Their Fees?
Should I Meet The Team Before Operations Are Underway?
What Kind Of Preparation Does The Client Need To Undergo For An Executive Protection Operation?
Conclusion and Free Guide
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24 min
February 01, 2018Who Needs a Bodyguard and How Do You Hire One - Part 1
For those who aren’t familiar with it, the task of hiring a bodyguard or executive protection agent can be overwhelming. Knowing whether you actually need one can be a mystery, let alone knowing what to look for.
With that in mind, we recorded a couple of episodes of the Wheels Up Podcast where we covered what an executive protection agent or operative is, who might need one and how to go about selecting one. Here’s a summary of what we covered in the first episode.
Episode Highlights:
What Exactly Is An Executive Protection Agent Or Operative?
Who Needs An Executive Protection Service?
Where Do I Look For An Executive Protection Operative or Company?
Is Executive Protection Only Needed When Travelling or Do You Need Protection At Home As Well?
In What Situations Would Family Members Need Protection As Well?
What Would I Look For In An Executive Protection Provider?
In Addition to Security Services, What Else Can We Expect of an Executive Protection Operative?
Free Guide - How to Hire an Executive Protection Agent
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32 min
January 26, 2018How to Protect Executives and Board Members Against Hostile Shareholders and Protesters
Google "shareholder meeting attack" and you’ll be amazed at the number of stories that come up. Most of them are about non-violent attacks - protest groups, people launching hostile bids or shareholders complaining about executive salaries or positions. But, violent or not, looking at the Google results (and reading this blog post or listening to this podcast episode) you’ll soon see why it's imperative for CEOs and prominent company executives to have executive protection and risk mitigation strategies in place.
Episode Highlights:
Can executives and board members really be attacked during meetings?
What kind of businesses have a higher risk of protest or violent behaviour against executives?
Do these executives need protection just at meetings, or are there other situations where they might be at risk?
At what point should a board or an executive team bring in a professional to help or at least have their risk assessed?
Should people attending shareholder meetings or business breakfasts or similar go through a security screening, or is that taking things too far?
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http://www.panopticsolutions.com/security/content/how-protect-executives-and-board-members-against-hostile-shareholders-and-protesters
https://expertsonair.fm/protect-executives-board-members-hostile-shareholders-protesters/
18 min
January 19, 2018The Psychology of Risk. An Interview with Dr Gavriel Schneider
How do high levels of comfort and safety affect our attitude toward risk and how
does this impact our level of preparedness and ability to respond to risky situations?
In this podcast episode we interview Dr Gavriel Schneider, an expert on integrated risk management and safety and security. We take a deep dive into the psychology of risk and the influence it has on our planning and response mechanisms.
Episode Highlights:
An intro to Gavriel Schneider
The psychology of risk explained
Why Gav Schneider refers to Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Silo Busters
The changing context of threat
Situational Awareness
Resources
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http://www.panopticsolutions.com/security/content/psychology-risk-interview-dr-gavriel-schneider
https://expertsonair.fm/psychology-risk-interview-dr-gavriel-schneider/
36 min
January 09, 2018Travel Safety and Security for Journalists and Media
When most people think of executive protection, or bodyguards in general, they tend to think of VIPs, celebrities, and high net worth individuals (HNWI). Though they may not always travel to hazardous locations, their risk is enhanced by virtue of their position or status. For journalists and media crews though, travelling to hazardous locations is often part of the job, thus provision sometimes needs to be made for risk management and personal security.
Episode Highlights:
What’s the difference between executive protection for VIPs and protection for journalists and media crews?
A typical example of a project in a volatile zone would be one where we supported a freelance journalists covering stories in Basra during hostilities in Iraq
A key part of any risk management project is to remember that it’s not our role to set the agenda. With journalists, they usually have a pretty adventurous spirit and take more risks than most people
With the advent of mobile phones and camcorders, it’s often the case that a journalist will travel without a production crew. This shouldn’t be used as an excuse to avoid risk management or bypass a security presence when it might still be in their best interests to do so.
Travelling incognito
Kidnapping - what to do
Seek help, even if you think you can’t afford it
3 quick tips to wrap up
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38 min

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