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  Shawn Ryan has traversed multiple paths - US Navy Seal, Cleared Contractor for the Department of State and the Central Intelligence Agencies, Real Estate Broker, and Tactical Trainer - he has pursued a series of passions resulting in the creation of the wildly popular long-form youtube channel and interview podcast, "The Shawn Ryan Show."  On his show, Shawn helps bring out more profound stories from the veteran and business community leaders he speaks with.  We wanted to find out how he found his way there and what drives a "Warrior-Journalist."   Grab your pencil and paper for this one! What drives you?  Let us know at protectiontalk@outlook.com. Find more about shawn at - https://shawnryanshow.com/ 

Diversity is an essential topic in the workplace, and the security field is no different. This week we are joined by Eric Jorgenson and Yari Mcbride from Concentric Advisors, Elizabeth Springs from Uber, and Shannon Gibson from a private family office as we discuss diversity across the board. Originally, this was the Close Protection Conference panel subject, and we felt it would be more impactful to bring it to the podcast. In the excellent discussion, we review what diversity is, what it means, who it impacts, how to drive it, and the conversations associated with it to strengthen the industry and those in it.  Join the conversation - protectiontalk@outlook.com

We are well into the second month of 2023, and there is no shortage of topics and trending news bytes to examine.  This month's Shop Talk has the team discussing risks identified by various former US homeland Security Executives - Is Run, Hide, Fight outdated - Hazards to religious organizations - Threats to Public Officials, and John Wick's Stalker—this and more from your CiCP team.  Please give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com and JOIN the conversation.

Bodyguards for Kids fundraising event for the children of St. Jude is a two-day virtual educational event on March 18 & 19. the activity will bring over 15 subject matter experts from different countries to provide talks and presentations on industry-specific topics, and 100% of all proceeds will go directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.    The CiCP team sits down with founders Denida and Chris Grow to discuss the event, how it came to be, what people can expect, and how to get involved.   While the goal is to raise money for an excellent cause, it is an educational event with focused discussions around:   Covert Protection.   Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness. The History and Development of Protective Intelligence. International Travel Risk Management Framework. Sharpening Soft-Skills: HUMINT Applications in Executive Protection. Online Due Diligence, essential tools for EP operators. ALIVE/Active Shooter. Body Language/ A preventive tool in EP. Threat Assessments of Mass Killers. Employment Lifecycle Management to Mitigate Insider Threats. Standards for Medical Sponsorship in Protective Security. The role of Intelligence in Security Operations. Ask a Recruiter. AND MORE....   Go to Bodyguards For Kids for more information or contact info@lemareschal.com for details on obtaining a ticket, donating to the raffle, or donating to this amazing cause.

From Private Detective to Protective Intelligence Technologist Tom (TK) Kopecky has used an expeditionary mindset to help direct and focus the work.  From a stint working for the state of Illinois to crafting the protective intelligence strategies for high net-worth individuals, he has managed his career with one eye on the operational activities and another on refinement, seemingly weaponizing lessons learned to direct future work, understand margins and ensure the best outcomes for both principal and practitioners alike.  It's a master class in what it takes to manage a career and become an entrepreneur. Have your pencils ready for this one! Join the conversation and give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com - Please like and share CiCP!

CiCP starts the year with a Sesquipedalian episode examining issues and events affecting the security and risk industry.  The team discusses dusting off protocols for working with Law Enforcement, FBI warnings concerning threats against minors, and compounding issues from the January 6th riots.  They also consider the gaps in risk management, highlighted by the recent NYE Times Square incident, TSCM problems with vehicles, attacks against substations, and a shoutout to the Law Enforcement community. Season 6 is here, and it's all thanks to you!  Let us know your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com.   Please like and share to help CiCP reach others in the community.

Education and training are essential elements in all jobs - doubly so for the protective security industry and those involved in more martial sectors. Owning the basic skillsets of the job is something practitioners must relentlessly pursue in an effort to prevent the unforeseen from rearing its head.   Miyamoto Musashi said, "A thousand days of training to develop, ten thousand days of training to polish. You must examine all this well." Raptor Protection's Chris Butler has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the examination of training with a passion for ensuring people learn and not just repeat the principles and pass the test.   As we round out 2022, grab a pencil and a cup of your favorite beverage and listen in as we discuss a myriad of topics, from what Chris describes as the 'illusion of learning" to how we can holistically approach training for the job. Chris' philosophy on training is something that every practitioner, master trainer, and risk manager should consider as part of their own.   Join the conversation and give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com - Please like and share CiCP!   Happy New Year from the CiCP Team!

It's Christmas Eve... Eve and the team get together to have our annual "what to watch in your downtime" discussion.  Join Chuck, Chris, and Aaron as we muse over Christopher McQuarrie's "Way of The Gun." We discuss tactics, plot, why James Caan's character is fantastic, and invent a new game involving "John Wick."  Happy Holidays to all!  Let us know what you are going to watch at protectiontalk@outlook.com

The International Protective Security Board's (IPSB) annual Close Protection Conference has just concluded, and the team gives their take on this year's gathering.  From the presentations to the fantastic sponsors and exhibitors area, Chuck and Chris discuss their quick interpretations and why they remain excited about everything within the protective industry. Join the conversation and give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com - Please like and share CiCP!

The idea of the "international practitioner" is a goal often sought by many in the security, protection, and risk industry. While achievable, it requires adaptability and the presence of mind to see opportunities and not allow yourself to be stuck. On this "close protection week," we catch up with EP Wired founder and SCS - Security Crisis Solutions' Executive Director, Oran Ben Simon. OBS discusses his career, which spans full-time work in over three countries and efforts that span the globe. He talks about understanding his values and how that helped him stay open to new opportunities - and a stint with one of the top business consulting firms - and how the concept of EP WIRED came to be.

We all deal with setbacks. Small or large, they often cause us to doubt our actions, ability, and even values unconsciously. Without even realizing it - a reversal of momentum can have long-lasting effects on career and personal growth. Join us as we discuss dealing with bureaucratic machines, starting a security consultancy, and maintaining your core values with Alchemy Global's Managing Director, Stuart Nash. Having served in the Royal Air Force (RAF), Stuart performed operations and logistics and began conducting protective functions in Kosovo (where he was awarded the "Queens Commendation for Bravery"); Stuart describes his career learning to meld operations and logistics, dealing with career setbacks, running global security operations, volunteering, and keeping true to your core values, even at 30,000 ft over the Atlantic Ocean! Join the conversation and give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com - Please like and share CiCP!

Risk encompasses many vectors. This week we step back to gain insight and awareness into three different but tangentially essential elements in risk management; protective, cyber, and privacy. Joined by Asymmetric Response's Tom Ryan and Privacy Attorney Jen Sander, the team discusses converged threats, response, and management best practices. Please give us your feedback at protectiontalk@outlook.com. 

It's been a minute, but the team is back to examine recent and relevant events to protectors, practitioners, and the more significant risk and security industry. This month the team discusses efforts to bring security to Haiti, Shinzo Abe assassination probes, a break-in and assault at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home, and The hacking of the New York Post's Twitter feed.  We riff on insider threats, how to think about risk monitoring, coffee, and pay a small homage to a long-time quiet industry supporter. Finally, the team digs into the upcoming Close Protection Conference, the agenda, sponsors, and our fantastic host. Join the conversation and give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com. 

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to a threat standing in your bedroom doorway. With no prior training or experience, that is precisely the moment Donna Miles and her then-husband faced. Listen to her harrowing story, learn how the couple reacted, and how she used it to reshape her life, empower others to manage their mindset, and become hard targets. Find out more about Donna's work over at https://www.hardtargetliving.com/  Please give us your feedback at protectiontalk@outlook.com 

With the team on the road, Chuck managed to grab multiple protectors and have a quick discussion about GSX '22 and the industry. Join the conversation and send your thoughts to protectiontalk@outlook.com

GSX is leading this month's early edition of shoptalk as your CiCP team discusses issues of interest to the protective risk community. Join the team and listen in as they discuss the recent attempt to assassinate the VP (and former President) of Argentina, the targeting of an heiress,  Alicia Keys brush with her audience,  HNW prepping, positive feedback from the protector community (no seriously), and more! Please give us your feedback at protectiontalk@outlook.com.  Please like and share CiCP in your network!

From a Devil Dog to a global security leader, Matt Bohatch has used flexibility and personal awareness as foundational principles in his career. Joining the United States Marine Corps when it was pretty certain you would find yourself in a combat theater, Matt used the skills he acquired as a Marine Embassy Security Guard to launch a successful close-protection career. Matt discusses his decision to become a protector and how being focused and situationally adaptable has helped him along the way. He talks about his time at Gavin de Becker & Associates, working as a contractor, and determinations that would eventually find him leading physical security operations for the Washington Post. Grab your pencils for this one! Join the conversation and give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com - Please like and share CiCP!

Risks continue, which means there is never a lack of issues for the team to discuss.  Please join the conversation as the team CiCP examines recent developments in Haiti, assassination attempts and attacks, and why protectors should take that recent Apple cyber security announcement seriously.  We take time to discuss risk as a tool for network expansion, risk monitoring, the power of NSTRs, and communicating threats within the "protective supply chain."  All this... and more! Join the conversation and give us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com - Please like and share CiCP!

From a desire to enter the sportscasting arena, Wendy Bashnan quickly pivoted to a life in Law Enforcement fueled by a desire to be in Diplomatic Security.  Wendy takes a career worth of experience and talks to the team about what she learned and how she used those lessons to pivot into a corporate security leadership role with a Fortune 500 organization.  Grab your pencils and get ready...

Humbleness, gratitude, honest self-assessment, and a desire to learn are all things anyone starting in the security industry should keep forefront of their mindset. But what if you already have a successful career and four world MMA world championship titles? The famous martial artist Bruce Lee said, "If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves." MMA Champion-turned-protector Eric Utsch talks to CiCP about what he has brought with him as a new protector and what he has left behind. It is an excellent conversation about mindset, honing your skillsets, and being open. Grab your pencils for this one, as Eric delivers some great advice, philosophy, and tips.