Best Armando Robles Podcasts (2025)

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Know Thyself | James Hamilton 57:09

5M ago57:09

57:09

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 identity, yet in this episode, we discuss how introspection can make you a better protector. This week,…

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Educating the Principal | Hector Robles Conde 49:56

1y ago49:56

49:56

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 approach be through the outer or family office or should you go direct? How much time can an UHNW or com…

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Super Recognizers | Kelly Desborough 41:15

1y ago41:15

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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: Can you learn to be a super recognizer? Where does or would this skill benefit EP? Can you match o…

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Career Pathways Within Corporate Security | Kevin Palacios 51:08

1y ago51:08

51:08

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 wider Corporate Security ecosystem? Where do operational and managerial standards converge and div…

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Behavioural Analysis and Risk Factors for Children | Sandra Adiarte 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

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 pleasure to welcome Sandra Adiarte, Founder of Apollo Synergetics to discuss: What communication styles s…

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Future EP Services | Live At the Ninth Annual Executive Security & CP Technology Forum London 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

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 feet'? Join us where we review a live recording from the Ninth Annual Executive Security and CP T…

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Breaking Down Barriers & Unlocking Doors with Higher Education | Craig Smith 55:11

1+ y ago55:11

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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 industry. In this episode, we examine how higher qualifications like Masters or PhDs could potentially …

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Navigating Security Opportunities in Asia | Oliver JT Laurence 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

59:37

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 explore the complexities and challenges that security professionals face in this dynamic region, shed…

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Duty of Care for the Protector | Armando Leon & Jonathan Perillo 38:49

1+ y ago38:49

38:49

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 evolution of leadership skillsets in corporate security. They delve into how leaders develop and …

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Embracing Integrated Training in Security - Lee McWhorter & Kevin Lewis 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

51:40

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 no longer a luxury, but a critical necessity. Phelim and Shaun are pleased to welcome Lee McWhorter…

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Tomorrow's Body Armour for Today's Protector | Colin MacKinnon 45:09

1+ y ago45:09

45:09

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 occasions and we are delighted to explore this evolving topic including: Why can't bullet proof ve…

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Risk Management and Breaking Down Silos | Andrew Peden 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

45:52

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 Peden, the founder and CEO of L5L Solutions, about the importance of breaking down silos within t…

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Motorcycle Outriders for UHNW Clients | Sebastien Bouchard 1:02:07

1+ y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

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 motorcycle outriders. In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Sebastien Bouchard, Founder of…

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Searching for the Standard | James Cameron & Gerard Boniello 1:02:48

2y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

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 and Gerard Boniello, Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. Thi…

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Grey Professionals in EP | Live Round Table at Samaritan Protective Services 1:00:20

2y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

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 an in-person round table discussion in Virginia hosted by Samaritan Protective Services ahead of …

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Success in the EP Entourage | Frank Cannon 57:36

2y ago57:36

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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 Asset Protection with experience both in EP and security consulting to help us ask: How can EP profe…

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Critical Thinking for the Protector | Dr Treston Wheat 1:07:56

2y ago1:07:56

1:07:56

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 critical thinking and aren't protectors already using it? Does every protector have to become an a…

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Due Diligence on Your Current or Prospective Principal | Colin Tansley 53:20

2y ago53:20

53:20

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 might uncover? Is all of this information 'OSINT' and to what extent is it 'Open Source' if so? Who …

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10 Minutes to Stay Alive: Active Shooter Training | Michael Julian 1:02:22

2y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

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 discuss: How should EP teams and operators build an active shooter strategy into their operations Who…

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Pre-Incident Indicators Helping us with Prevention with Rick Shaw 1:00:38

2y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

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 pre-event indicator data? Should an EP team incorporate an analyst or should the team leader be tha…

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Altruism and Protection | Denida and Chris Grow 41:50

2y ago41:50

41:50

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 and giving back, whether protecting a small child or an executive. We are looking forward to suppor…

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The Evolution of Protective Intelligence and EP | Fred Burton 1:02:39

2y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

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 geopolitical intelligence, the benefits and challenges of having a protective intelligence skillset, and the…

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Between Tactical Medicine and Aeromed | Pete Reeve 55:47

2y ago55:47

55:47

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 to ask: Is a 'normal' paramedic not good enough for your operation? Where should EP professionals l…

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Unpredictable Travel Risk Management - Live at CPTF 2023 | Moderated by Chris Story 43:17

2y ago43:17

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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 Security and CP Technology Forum in London moderated by Chris Story with panelists including Ivan I…

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Success in EP as a Grey Professional | Jared van Driessche 51:49

2+ y ago51:49

51:49

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 person' because it is very difficult to teach new operators social and emotional intelligence? Ar…

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Successful EP Operations and Partnerships in Mexico | Hector Robles 57:40

2+ y ago57:40

57:40

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 delighted to welcome Hector Robles Conde, President LATAM Operations and VP Global Operations at Fir…

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Including a Medical Doctor on your EP Team | Dr George DeBusk M.D. 1:10:53

2+ y ago1:10:53

1:10:53

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 new year and Season 3 with Dr George De Busk M.D. founder of Aspitha and practicing Trauma Surgeon…

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Creating the Unified Protector | Bruce McIndoe 44:55

2+ y ago44:55

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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 creation of a unified protector who is a risk manager first and foremost but who develops specialist ski…

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Firearms in EP - An International Perspective | Orlando "Andy" Wilson 50:01

2+ y ago50:01

50:01

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 Orlando "Andy" Wilson to the podcast to discuss: Jurisdictional challenges when carrying a firear…

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Security Culture and Mental Wellbeing | John Rodriguez 51:42

2+ y ago51:42

51:42

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 Kimberly Clark and Cardinal Health and current founder Empathic Security to ask: Where can all protect…

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Executive Protection Skills Gaps | Steve Hernandez & Craig McKim 36:48

2+ y ago36:48

36:48

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 North Group and Craig McKim, Co-Founder, Maverick Protection group to ask: Will we start to recru…

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Young Professional Success in Corporate Security | Leo Kelly 51:56

2+ y ago51:56

51:56

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 to establish themselves in a competitive industry and just want the opportunity to shine and show w…

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Industrial Psychology and Building an EP Team | Nico and Nicolene Schutte 48:29

2+ y ago48:29

48:29

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 strong family ties to South African Executive Protection to ask: What can Industrial or Organizat…

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Online Vulnerability Assessments for Protectors and Corporate Security | Sandra Stibbards 34:10

2+ y ago34:10

34:10

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 Investigations, recorded live at the Corporate Security Modernization Forum for DC, Maryland and Vir…

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Security Management for EP Operators | Dr Gavriel Schneider 59:48

2+ y ago59:48

59:48

'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 Management? We are delighted to welcome Dr Gavriel Schneider, CEO and Founder of Risk 2 Solution and…

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Networking Success as an Operator | John Morrison 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

49:33

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 Magazine Podcast to ask: How can operators get more out of networking events? Do you still need to remai…

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[Short Circuit] Predator Vs Prey Mindset | JT Brown 24:56

2+ y ago24:56

24:56

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 mentality is required to work with a client that is operating in unstable and insecure environments? W…

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Becoming a Media Safety Advisor - What You need to Know | Ken Perry 50:01

2+ y ago50:01

50:01

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 explore: How could you leave your EP 'hat' at the door when protecting media? What facilitation and medi…

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EP Professional Success in Corporate Security | Marcus Stephens-Ofner 54:13

2+ y ago54:13

54:13

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 from the Circuit to the Corporate Environment where we will also look at: How can you 'translate'…

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Kidnap and Hostile Environment Training in VR | Peter Moore 57:21

2+ y ago57:21

57:21

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 possible middle way in virtual reality simulated training being developed by Peter Moore, IT consultant…

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The Role of Physical Security in the Managed Security Service of the Future | Mark Ledlow & Patrick Kane 31:38

2+ y ago31:38

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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 Patrick Kane to look at the way in which physical security/EP fits squarely in the managed security serv…

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The Role of EP in the Private Family Office | Olivia Cooper 1:04:00

2+ y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

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 welcome Olivia Cooper, Head of Private Wealth and Family Office at Axiom DWFM to set the record strai…

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Transitioning from the Police to the Private Sector in EP | Scott Hamer 46:43

2+ y ago46:43

46:43

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 police better understand before transitioning to the private sector? How can one assess the motives…

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[Short Circuit] Problem Solving for Protectors | Vantrell Wilson 25:16

3y ago25:16

25:16

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 to uncover the secrets to effective problem solving for protectors including: Should the protector …

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Mid-Season Review | The Circuit Team 26:29

3y ago26:29

26:29

This week we have all four hosts of the Circuit Magazine Podcast in the same room at the same time… an event as rare as a solar eclipse! And you might need those shades because while the sun is beating down on the northern hemisphere, we thought we would catch up with Phelim, Shaun, Jon and Elijah between operational commitments for a mid-year roun…

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Uncovering Synergies between Guarding and EP | Tim Keller 45:57

3y ago45:57

45:57

Guarding whether manned or mobile is the starting pathway many pursue in the security sector so is it time to shine a positive light on skillsets developed that might be transferable to other sectors like EP? This week we are very pleased to welcome Tim Keller, recently departed SVP for North America at Securitas to ask: Is it possible to progress …

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Your Next German Operation | Dr Christoph Eichel 54:21

3y ago54:21

54:21

Have you ever met a German EP operator on international missions? For a country and economy as strong and large as Germany the adoption of EP and security in general is surprisingly low - but all that is changing. We are delighted to welcome Dr Christoph Eichel, CEO and Founder of Solitaire Advisory to address: What opportunities for partnerships a…

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Success in the Energy Sector for EP | Don Sylvest 48:43

3y ago48:43

48:43

Is there a more topical industry than Energy today with prices and availability at the forefront of global populations? This week we are delighted to welcome Don Sylvest, former Security Operations Manager at ExxonMobil to ask: Why should EP operators start a career in energy? What types of activism are an increasing concern for protectors? What di…

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Protecting the Protector | Thomas Pecora 39:01

3y ago39:01

39:01

Don't get yourself electrocuted whilst trying to save someone already in that situation! Today's protector must remember that they are themselves a target and aside from increasing their ability to respond with force, being able to blend in and avoid becoming a target can protect the protector. We are delighted to welcome back Thomas Pecora to the …

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Protected Mobility for Today's Protector | Joe Autera 55:49

3y ago55:49

55:49

Do you make a 'J' Turn every day? Have you ever gotten in the wrong black SUV? What ever the stage in your EP career protected mobility is a crucial yet varied topic that is going to throw some curve balls at you. Join us for today's episode with Joe Autera, CEO of the Vehicle Dynamics Institute as we ask: Do you need to be training to become a sec…

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