The Circuit Magazine Podcast

As geopolitical and economic interests shift toward the Arctic, security professionals face an unprecedented operational landscape. In this episode, we explore the multifaceted challenges of Arctic operations with Matthew Croxford, examining everything from essential preparation and specialized attire to mission planning in extreme environments. We discuss the strategic expansion of critical infrastructure—including datacenters and mining operations—alongside emerging Arctic tourism, and what these developments mean for security, logistics, and risk management in one of the world's most remote and demanding regions.About Matthew:LinkedInMore 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. Newsletter: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. The Circuit team is:Jon MossShaun WestPhelim RoweElijah Shaw

In this episode of The Circuit Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Mark Ledlow — founder of the Fearless Mindset Podcast and Ledlow Security Group — to talk about storytelling for the protector. The security profession has a visibility problem. Too many...

Executive Protection can no longer be treated as a purely physical discipline. In this episode, Phelim and Shaun are joined by Jason Bolwell, Global Executive Protection Manager at BP, to explore how AI is reshaping the threat landscape for senior lead...

Why is networking such an enduring topic for the protector community? Are we doing it 'right' and what does that actually look like? We are delighted to welcome John Morrison back to the Circuit Magazine podcast to look at key takeaways for the protect...

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 c...

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 ...

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 ident...

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 approa...

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: ...

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 ...

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 pleasur...

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...

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 indus...

Operating in Asia requires a cultural appreciation not just of your destination but of how you will be perceived in that geography. In this episode, our guest is Oliver JT Laurence, Director of Operations at I-OnAsia, headquartered in Hong Kong. We exp...

In this episode of the Circuit Magazine podcast, Armando Leon, Senior Manager of Security Infrastructure Protection at Washington Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, and Jonathan Pirillo, Manager of Security and Life Safety at Munich Re, discuss the...

In this episode, we deep-dive into the dynamic theme of Integrated Training and how this innovative approach is revolutionizing the way security professionals operate. Discover why mastering both the digital battleground and the physical frontline is n...

If they asked you, would you stab your boss? Even if you were confident they were wearing the latest in body armour and it was just a demonstration? Today's podcast guest Colin MacKinnon has demonstrated the benefit of effective body armour on several ...

Instead of a single super-security specialist, is the EP firm the home of convergence because as a business any service can be bundled or offered through a partnership? In this edition of the Circuit Magazine podcast, Shaun and Phelim speak with Andrew...

If your client is driving a Bugatti Veyron around the streets of London how can you, as a protector, deter threats, protect them from attacks and accidents, and provide a nimble safety blanket that can keep pace with a supercar? Welcome to the world of...

Why does the pinnacle in EP Standards still elude us? Why are standards a contentious issue? Hot on the heels of the recent BEPP Executive Protection Operations Conference in Kansas City we are very pleased to bring you key takeaways from James Cameron...

Does being 'Grey' mean you keep your opinions to yourself until someone is in danger? Does being 'Grey' mean not compromising OpSec at all times? What about keeping the Principal 'Grey'? We took the 'Grey Professional' in some fascinating directions at...

Where does the EP entourage stop? The family office? A K9 Asset? If the edge cannot be concretely defined is everyone a potential partner? This week we are delighted to welcome a great friend of the Podcast and Magazine Frank Cannon, Founder, Cannon As...

You might have overhead a few UHNW business conversations in your time but has it given you real 'intelligence'? This week we are very pleased to welcome Dr Treston Wheat, Red-teamer and Critical Thinker to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to ask: What is ...

You might have a good grasp of your principal's threat footprint but how much do you know about them as a current or prospective client? When do you need to call in legal or investigative help for due diligence? What are the worst case scenarios you mi...

Protectors might have an inclination to rush towards danger but what implications do active shooter incidents have for EP operations and protecting your principal? We are delighted to welcome Michael Julian, founder ALIVE Active Shooter Training to dis...

How can protectors get 'left of boom'? Is it even their job to collect pre-incident indicators? This week we are delighted to welcome Rick Shaw, CEO of Awareity to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to ask: Is every Protector a 'Sensor' which should gather p...

Learn how altruism and protection are connected and the benefits of giving back as a protector. Discover strategies for social responsibility and philanthropic giving on this week's podcast episode. Protection is fundamentally connected with altruism a...

In this week's podcast, Fred Burton, the executive director at the Center for Protective Intelligence, talks about the evolution of protective intelligence and executive protection. The discussion revolves around the increasing importance of geopolitic...

Yes your principal is more likely to need a band aid but have you actually mapped out a medevac route? How reliable is your aeromed partner? We are delighted to welcome Pete Reeve, Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care to the Circuit Magazine Podcast t...

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 S...

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...

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 de...

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 ...

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 creati...

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...

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 Kimb...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 In...

'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 Ma...

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 Magazi...

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 ment...

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 explor...

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...

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 possi...

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 Patric...

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 wel...

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 p...

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 t...