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Conversations in Close Protection

Chuck Randolph & Chris Storywww.conversationsincloseprotection.com
Conversations In Close Protection is a podcast about the Executive/Close Protection industry. We use the podcast to enhance discussions about the industry and promote values, information and education within the Close Protection Community and try to have fun doing it!
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Episodes

Training Mindset with AS3 Driving's Pablo Ortiz-Monasterio

This week the CiCP team discusses a topic they don't touch on very often, but one near and dear to – well – competence and doing the job well: training. We talk to AS3 Driver Training's Co-Founder, Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, about AS3's focus on training foundations and the scientific method to learn and retain performance information. It is an excellent discussion that applies to training and learning across the board, not just driving. Join us. Give us your perspective at protectiontalk@outlook.c...

Apr 15, 20222 hr 41 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Evolving in Security - A discussion with PICCT Security Solutions' Thomas Geppert

This week we talk with PICCT Security Solutions' CEO Thomas Geppert. Thomas and Chuck go way(!) back, and it shows. Moreover, this week's conversation shows the evolution of the protective industry and the capabilities its practitioners bring to the table by taking opportunities and keeping an open mind. Listen in as this leader in the space shares his views on the industry from a German perspective and its future operational and business needs. Give us your feedback at protectiontalk@outlook.co...

Apr 07, 20222 hr 22 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Perspectives on the Security Industry from Mike O'Neill

A varying viewpoint is always beneficial. It helps us see the bigger picture, recognize trends, and gain a deeper understanding. Optimal Risk 's (and charter security professional) Mike O'Neill gave us just that. Join the CiCP team as they unpack a conversation with Mike in which he shares his thoughts about the industry, career pivots, hybrid threats, learning, standards, and more. Grab your pencils for this one! Let us know your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com

Mar 31, 20222 hr 32 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Close Protection Industry Shop Talk: March '22

March 22 shop talk is up is a big episode as the team highlights issues and articles for protectors and risk leaders to consider. The crew discusses deep fakes, the RaySecur Inc. mail security report, legal proceedings in the Denver TV station guard shooting, facility security breaches, CISAs satcom warnings, Russia/Ukraine, and more. Reach out to us at protectionTalk@outlook.com...

Mar 25, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Helping Others with Protective Intelligence: Heather MacDonald

When someone says "yes" to opportunity, interesting things happen. Heather MacDonald said yes to helping with a new tool used to provide protective intelligence. Now she works with current and potential clients looking for intelligence tools , understanding their use cases and needs. This gives Heather a unique perspective of what the industry is trying to accomplish, how it approaches challenges and ostensibly, what the future of the space may look like. If you are a protective intelligence pla...

Mar 18, 20222 hr 36 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Evacuation Operations: Ukraine w/George Taylor from Exlog Global

We grabbed a few moments with George Taylor of Exlog Global to discuss the current security situation in Ukraine, supporting evacuations and other needs. George shares his operational wisdom and approach to protective operations and the complexities in the war that are much different from our most recent conflicts. George Taylor Exlog Global

Mar 10, 20221 hr 55 minSeason 5Ep. 10

From Military Intelligence to Managing Protective Intelligence and Executive Protection Operations: Github's Dean Baratta

Dean Baratta has had an incredible journey to managing protective intelligence and protective operations. He has worked tactical intelligence, counterdrug support, counternarcotics at the state level and then was the Chief of Intelligence for New Jersey before moving to the private sector and managing intelligence and executive protection. Oh, did we mention he is also an adjunct professor at Rutgers? This is a great discussion about leadership, communication, execution and growth.

Mar 04, 20222 hr 29 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Close Protection Industry Shop Talk: Chuck and Chris Discuss Current Events

It's February ShopTalk. The team discusses current events in the risk space, including Apple's Air Tags, Russia's lead-up to Ukraine, a no-fly list suggested by airlines, 5G network upgrades, NSO spyware, and how practitioners should consider bias in the work . The crew also discusses the recent story involving social media influencer Ava Majury's issue with a stalker that led to a fatal showdown at her home last July. Please give us your feedback at protectiontalk@outlook.com ....

Feb 25, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Review: Managing Workplace Violence from Circuit Magazine's WPV Panel

This week an excellent smorgasborg of contributors as we share and discuss The Circuit Magazine's excellent webinar segment on executive protection's role in workplace violence. Listen in as Chris Grow, Chris Sipe, and Chris Story have a discussion with The Circuit Magazine's Master of Ceremonies Phelim Rowe about the subject. Then, Chuck and Chris further break down the topic in the various roles. Great discussion and timely as we slowly move back to the office. The Circuit Magazine Circuit Mag...

Feb 18, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 5Ep. 7

What You've Learned vs What's Possible: A Great Conversation with Sage Group's Ron Worman

Often our listeners want to understand the business side of security as pertains to their business. Whether you're in a corporate environment, a provider, a consultant or a practitioner, there is a lot to unpack in this episode with Sage Group's Ron Worman, a business strategist and consultant who is passionate about the security industry. Ron Worman LinkedIn The Sage Group

Feb 10, 20222 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Why a Company's 10K Report is Valuable for Security Practitioners

The annual 10K report produced by publicly traded companies is valuable for security practitioners and risk leaders. Join the team as they discuss the aspects of the 10K and why it's essential for you - whether you run a security organization or work as an independent consultant and contractor. Give us your feedback - protectiontalk@outlook.com

Feb 04, 20222 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Close Protection Industry Shop Talk: Chuck and Chris Discuss Current Events

This week we go a bit strategic, discussing the World Economic Forum Risk Report, tensions between Russia and the Ukraine and identifying escalation/de-escalation indicators. As well, we talk about the “SOC of the Future” video we watched. A good week of high-level discussions.

Jan 29, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Developing Processes for Success: Personal, Protective Operations and Consulting

Process for process sake is not a good thing. However, process to ensure increased results and probability of success is. This week we listen in as Dr. Jeremy Weisz from the The Process Breakdown Podcast talks with Chuck about the processes used in protection and consulting to derive foundational questions and start points to deliver the appropriate results and performance on protective details and consulting projects. It is a great discussion Chuck and I elaborate on in our analysis....

Jan 20, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 5Ep. 3

2021 Year in Review

1 - Danny Cluskey - Irish Ranger and PSD 2 - Caleb Gilbert - Planning for and Executing Success 3 - Patrick Kane - Planning, Intel and Operations 4 - Clint Emerson - SEAL, Operative, Author 5 - Kate Bright - Providing Secure Lifestyles 6 - Pierre St. Remy - Running the Haitian President's Security 7 - Craig Douglas - Arms Reach Self Defense 8 - Will Geddes - Human Threat Management 9 - Bill Mathews - The Success and Return of Blackwater 10- Ryan Long - Corporate Intelligence and Executive Protec...

Dec 31, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 52

Q & A Time!

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Oct 08, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 4Ep. 40
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