
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.
The Security Circle
EP 011 Alexandra Hoffman discusses Quitting Big Corporate, To Set Up Her Own Crisis Management Consultancy
Quitting big corporate and the comfort that comes with that to set up your own crisis management consultancy is a brave and gutsy move. We understand here talking to Alexandra, what motivated her and we learned about the challenges she had along the way including covid not long after she quit her big corporate role.
Alexandra is so interesting and knowledgeable to listen to and she even provides great information on 5 key identifiers that companies need to deploy to stay strong during a crisis.
Alexandra Hoffmann is the CEO of Crisis Ally, which helps Crisis Leaders and their teams build the right capabilities to thrive through crises. Crisis Ally serves clients internationally.
Thanks to a career with the French government and large international corporations, Alexandra has a rich operational and multicultural experience with strong expertise in Business Resilience, its boosting factors, and best practices to manage it.
Alexandra is regularly interviewed in the print media to discuss corporate resilience topics, including Authority Magazine, Business Insider, or Thrive Global. She also writes for ASIS Security Management Magazine and the Crisis Response Journal, and regularly presents at events (virtual and in-person).
Alexandra has an LLB in Criminal Law from Paris University, France, an M.Sc. in Corporate Security from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Alexandra is also a Certified Coach, trained in Neurosciences, and a Certified Yoga Teacher.
Last but not least, Alexandra is a mom of two!
Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers