The Security Circle
An IFPOD production for IFPO the very first security podcast called Security Circle. IFPO is the International Foundation for Protection Officers, and is an international security membership body that supports front line security professionals with learning and development, mental Health and wellbeing initiatives.
Episodes
143 episodes
EP 143 “Fierce, Resilient, Unstoppable: Connie Moorhead’s Journey in Security”
“Resilience isn’t about never falling — it’s about getting up one more time than you fall.”🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this inspiring episode of the Security Circle Podcast, Yolanda sits down with Connie Moorehead, CE...
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EP 142 Across Borders & Behind the Truth, Global Eyes, Local Impact: Mike LaCorte on Global Investigations
“In private investigation, every case is different — but the human stories, the scams, the vulnerabilities, remind us why raising professional standards has never mattered more.”BIOWith over 25 years of experience in th...
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EP 141 Beyond Observe & Report, You Don’t Hire Journalists: Reframing the Role of Security Officers to Predict, Prevent, Protect with Amotz Brandez, CEO Chameleon Associates
BIOAMOTZ BRANDESAmotz is the CEO of Chameleon Group, first established in 1992. The company’s reach and reputation has grown and now supports a wide range of clients seeking top rung security consulting and training across the glo...
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EP 140 Why Labour Exploitation is Security’s Unseen Threat – Paul Fullwood, Former Director of Inspections and Enforcement of the Security Industry Authority, Speaks
CareerPaul joined the SIA in 2001 after a 33-year career first in HM Armed Forces and then in the Police Service.Paul retired from policing in 2020 as Assistant Chief Constable (Specialist Policing Services) for Bedfordshire Polic...
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EP 139 Hard Landings, Stronger Standings: Matt Hill’s Journey and Leadership Lessons from the Paras to Softer Landings in Security
“From the drop zone to the boardroom — Matt Hill reveals how hard landings and soldier grit forge stronger, smarter security leaders.” BIOMatt Hill is a former Parachute Regiment Officer, Farmer, M...
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Episode 139
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EP 138 April Chavez CEO Driven Livin' LLC with "Your Brain, the First Line of Defense”
"In this Security Circle episode, former police officer and wellness advocate April Chavez shares her journey from frontline policing to championing resilience, mental health, and self-improvement. Drawing on real-life experiences, April rev...
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EP 137 From Warships to Luxury Hotels – Darren Carter on Service & Security
BIODarren Carter – Vice Chair, ASIS UK Chapter 208 | Director of Security, Luxury HospitalityDarren Carter is a highly respected security leader whose career spans over three decades across military, corporate, and luxury h...
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EP 136 Hiring the Enemy? Is Your applicant a Trojan Horse? Former CIA Operative: Nick Gicinto Explains How a Bad Hire can Literally be Hiring your Hacker
🔐 Top 5 Things This Podcast Unpacks🚩 The Rise of Fake Identities in Remote Hiring Nation-state actors — particularly from North Korea — are using stolen or fabricated identities to secure legitimate remote IT roles i...
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EP 135 From the Shadows to the Spotlight: Hayley Elvins on Life After Intelligence
"I spent 10 years living in the shadows — now I stand in the light to lead, and to show others it’s possible."— Hayley Elvins on the journey from covert roles to visible leadershipEpisode Summary:In t...
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EP 134 From Cartels to Corporates: Meth Labs, Microsoft & Moral Dilemmas with Christopher Macolini DEA Veteran and Security Professional
"It wasn’t just about drugs — it was about removing violence from communities. That’s when you knew you were really doing good."– Christopher MacoliniBIOChristopher T. Macolini is a recognized expert in ...
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EP 133 "No Smoke, No Mirrors": The Truth About Executive Protection - Direct, Honest, and on Point with Mac Segals Anti-Fluff Vibe
Summary🎙️ Podcast Bio Summary – Episode 133: Mac SegalIn this episode of The Security Circle, Yolanda is joined by Mac Segal, Founder and CEO of AHNA Group, for an unfiltered look at the world ...
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EP 132 Nicky Perfect: International Hostage & Crisis Negotiator, "How One Conversation Can Change Everything"
Nicky is an international hostage and crisis negotiator turned world renowned trainer and speaker. She spent 31 years as a Metropolitan police officer and the last 10 of those years as an international hostage and crisis nego...
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EP 131 Tim Wenzel on "Targeted: CEOs, Culture, and the Fallout We Didn't Predict'
🔑 Top Talking Points: “Targeted: CEOs, Culture, and the Fallout We Didn't Predict”The Assassination of Brian Thompson– Overview of the attack, public reaction, and why so little is known about the case – The tran...
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Episode 131
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EP 130 The Hidden Muscle Every Leader Needs: Resilience with Rick Cudworth
“Resilience doesn’t stop you falling off the bike — it helps you get back on.”– Rick CudworthIn this powerful episode of The Security Circle, host Yolanda is joined by organizational resilience expert Rick Cudworth, w...
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EP 129 Fearless and On the Record: Mark Ledlow’s Mindset Mission The Security Circle Meets The Fearless Mindset” — a Clash of two Podcast Powerhouses
🎙️ Podcast Summary:In this dynamic episode, Yolanda welcomes fellow podcast host and security entrepreneur Mark Ledlow, founder of Fearless Mindset and CEO of Ledlow Security Group. From humble beginning...
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Episode 129
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EP 127 Secrets for Sale: Inside the Shadowy World of Corporate Espionage with former British Intelligence Officer Gavin Stone
✍️ Short Podcast Summary:In this gripping episode of The Security Circle, former British intelligence officer Gavin Stone lifts the veil on the murky world of corporate espionage. From railgun leaks in Korea to bugs in bo...
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EP 128 "The Silent Language of Danger: Decoding Nonverbal Threats" with Gary Simpson Former Royal Marine Commando and Non-Verbal Communications Expert
🕵️♂️ From war zones to waiting rooms — how behavioural cues, atmospheric shifts, and body language reveal hidden threats and emotions.🔍 What do pickpockets, Taliban operatives, and salespeople have in common?...
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EP 126 'Built for the Worst Day': A Life in Crisis Leadership with Craig Foster Chairman of The Asia Crisis & Security Group
BIOCraig Foster : Head of Corporate Real Estate, Safety & Security, Crisis Management & Resilience at Grab Craig is a member of Grab’s senior management team and leads real estate & facilities, safet...
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EP 125 Stu Bratt - 'Tough Enough to Talk' for Mental Health Week
🎧 Episode Summary: “Tough Enough to Talk”In this deeply moving and candid conversation, host Yolanda Hamblen sits down with Stu Bratt—a military veteran, engineer, and founder of Tough Enough to Care, a mental health char...
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EP 124 From Guantanamo to the Boardroom: Lena Sisco the no. 11 Body Language Expert: Building Trust During Interrogation, Not Fear
🎙️ Podcast Summary:In this compelling episode, Yolanda sits down with Lena Sisco — former Department of Defense interrogator, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and body language expert. Lena shares her extraordinary and unexpected...
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EP 123 Alex Bomberg: Bugging, Bribery, and Battle Scars: Tales from the Shadows
Get ready for an adrenaline-charged deep dive into the world of espionage with Alex Bomberg — from army life and corporate spying to the psychology of secrets. Alex shares jaw-dropping stories, career lessons, and why the real battlefield today...
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EP 122 From Marine to Mentor: The Jonathan Perillo Code
Summary of Episode:🎙️ Episode Summary: Jonathan Perillo on Purpose, Mentorship, and the Evolving Security IndustryIntroduction & Background Jonathan shares his journey from joining the U.S. Marines post-...
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Episode 122
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EP 121 The Pretender: A Cops Descent into the Criminal Underworld. How One Under Cover Police Officer Risked Everything
Podcast Talking Points – Neil Woods EpisodeA raw look inside the life of an undercover cop: Neil Woods recounts his years infiltrating dangerous drug gangs across the UK, living double lives and navigating high-stakes ...
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Episode 121
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EP 120 Presidents, Protection & Purpose: Inside the U.S. Secret Service with Michael R. Centrella
Exciting Topics Covered in the Michael Centrella Podcast🛡️ What it really means to serve in the U.S. Secret Service🇺🇸 Protecting Presidents, foreign dignitaries, and global events...
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EP 119 Daniel Garnham, Founder of the Security Federation on Guarding the Guardians: The Fight for Security Workers' Rights
Daniel Garnham• 20 years as a UK police cyber detective and digital trainer.• Lead implementor and auditor on ISO27001 cyber security standard.• International speaker in cybercrime, cyber security and digital forensics....
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