Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Travel Risk Management with Travel Risk Professional Patrick Kane

Episode 53

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 • Duration 42:45

Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Patrick Kane who is the director of security with a US corporation with operations worldwide. Patrick is heavily focused on developing and implementing mitigation measures to support highly mobile global workforce and multiple traveler's, to include pre-travel risk assessments, coordinating secure transportation and journey management, assessing hotel and transportation options.

Patrick currently serves as the Chair of the ASIS International Santa Barbara Ventura Chapter #21 and is the President of the Corporate Executive Protection Leadership Council (CEPLC). He recently spearheaded the creation of a Travel Risk Working Group within ASIS International. Patrick is also the past Chair and Chair Emeritus of the OSAC Aviation Security Working Group. He has over 20 years of experience working in private sector corporate security; most of that time focused on international operations and has personal experience on the ground in more than 70 countries.

Since 1996 Patrick has been a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in good standing under the auspices of ASIS International. He received an International Executive MBA from Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain in 2004. Prior to entering the private sector, Patrick served as an infantry officer in the US Marine Corps. He welcomes questions, comments and suggestions and can be reached at patrick.kane.cpp@gmail.com or via LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickkane2/

Interview with Neryl Joyce Part 1 - Challenges as a Woman in Security

Season 1 · Episode 25

Monday, August 20, 2018 • Duration 34:47

Working within the male dominated field of defence and surrounded by boy’s club culture, Neryl Attkins faced many challenges. Her journey as a woman in the armed forces made it harder for her to be heard and stand her ground in particular situations.

In this episode, you will hear Neryl’s incredible journey, discharging from the Australian Army to become a private military contractor and how she dealt with numerous events, such as protecting Tier 1 targets in Baghdad and the Root Irish incident, where she lost some close colleagues.

Highlights:

Working as an Australian Army officer
Her time in the Australian Army’s elite close personal protection unit.
How the Australian Army close personal protection operatives course differs from Ronin SA
Moving from the Australian Military Police to a private military contractor in Iraq
Protecting the Iraqi Electoral Commissioners - VIP’s with Tier 1 targets
Realisation of being in a war zone
Root Irish incident explained
Criticism of management during the Root Irish incident
What should security operatives take away from this Root Irish incident
Identifying risks without fear from backlash
Completing Ronin SA after her time in the force.
Taking back control when feeling powerless after the Root Irish incident

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Security Business Essentials For Startups

Season 1 · Episode 26

Monday, August 6, 2018 • Duration 01:04:08

Troy Claydon and Steve Albritton delve deep into setting up your own security industry business. If you’re even thinking about starting your own security business, this episode is a must.

Not only do they discuss how to open a security business in Australia and the United States of America, but they also get real honest when talking about their own mistakes and give you set of essential tips needed to get you started. Episode Highlights:

You can own your own business and just be you
Approximately, 80% of businesses within the security world are contractors
Mistakes Troy and Steve made when starting out
A mentor is a must
The one biggest mistake that’ll ruin your name/company
Not every competitor is an enemy
Partnering up
A word on licensing
Insurance is a must
Be prepared to float yourself
Marketing is all about finding the right tactic
Art to networking – Don’t be a leach
Basic tips for newcomers
Upskill and continue to train

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A conversation with Russ Price - bodyguard, former stunt actor, a bodyguard for the famous and British Royal Marine.

Season 1 · Episode 27

Monday, July 23, 2018 • Duration 42:23

Former stunt actor, Russell Price, has worked alongside some of the greatest martial arts actors in the world, like Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Aside from his work as a stunt actor, he has an impressive resume with 10 years in the British Royal Marines, 40 years in the martial arts space and 23 years working within the security industry internationally. Not to mention, he has a 6-dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2015. In this podcast, Russ discusses how his previous experiences have shaped his work in the security industry while giving you some practical tips to looks out for when travelling.

Highlights

How martial arts can help shape a career in security
Acting with Jet Li in one of the coolest fight scenes you’ll see in a movie
Working with Jackie Chan
Why prominent people like Jean-Claude Van Damme need close protection services
How to stay alert when travelling
Working with the U.S Secret Services and the European Dignitary Protection Unit
Challenges faced when emigrating from the U.K to Australia in the security world
Camp Black - the reboot for brain and body retreat
Ebook – The Seven Golden Secrets

Announcing, Steve Albritton as co-host of The Wheels Up Podcast.

Season 1 · Episode 28

Thursday, July 12, 2018 • Duration 22:48

We’re excited to introduce co-host, Steven Albritton, to our listeners. Steve is the principal owner of OPStructure, based out of Florida. He has vast experience in the security world, not only in the USA but internationally. Executive protection is a very different ball game in the USA, so it will be great to get Steve’s view on particular topics and past experiences working within and outside of the USA.

Troy and Steve will be bringing you key professionals at the top of their game in specific industries to discuss key safety and security issues.

Highlights:

Politics moulding the security industry
OBStructure overview
Challenges faced by smaller executive protection companies
Update on Panoptic Solutions
What to expect moving forward

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Bringing a holistic approach to close protection services - Interview with Ronin’s Founder, Timm Smith.

Season 1 · Episode 29

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 • Duration 50:59

Ronin is one of (if not the most) renowned civilian training academies for protection training globally. Located in Cape Town South Africa, the academy has an unmatched environment that covers all aspects of protection training from firearm competency training to experiencing frontline ambulance shifts, all in the heart of South Africa and its unpredictable climate. In this episode, you’ll hear from the founder of Ronin, Timm Smith, who has an unprecedented CV within the personal protection arena. You'll learn all about Timm’s journey, the creation of Ronin and its high standards while learning what it takes to be a Ronin student and graduate. Episode Highlights:

Differences between the UK and the US for close protection training
The evolution of close protection training
Battles within a unified war
Bringing the medical aspect into the protection space
Despite Ronin’s strict application process, their high standards mean 25% of students do not make it to graduation
What makes a great Ronin student
How do highly qualified doctors hold up against Ronin’s standards
What’s next for Ronin?

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Wheels Up Is Back With Some Exciting Changes

Season 1 · Episode 30

Monday, June 18, 2018 • Duration 17:13

Sorry to have left you hanging - we’ve been on a quick breather due to the workload with clients across multiple countries. We’re back, and we’ve made some exciting new changes to the format of our podcast. In this podcast, you’ll find out about our changes, hear our outstanding lineup of guest speakers for the next several weeks and get a quick update on Panoptic Solutions.

Episode Highlights:

What’s been happening.
Our latest lineup of guests to appear on the show
Announcing a new part time co-host.
Update on Panoptic Solutions
Missing persons case, Annapuranee Jenkins.
Quick note on ANZAC Day.

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Stalking Isn't Just a Celebrity Issue. One in five women are affected

Season 1 · Episode 31

Friday, March 2, 2018 • Duration 16:17

When we think of stalkers and death threats we tend to think of it as being a problem for high profile personalities or celebrities. Most situations involving ‘normal’ people rarely make the news unless the circumstances are drastic but it is a problem much more common that most of us realise.

In this podcast, we look at the nature of stalking and stalkers and how to respond to stalking situations.

Episode Highlights:

The Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2012 did a survey and they reported that one in five women will experience stalking at some stage in their life and one in thirteen men will actually experience stalking in their life.
95% of cases where women are stalked involve men as the perpetrator while male victims have a more even split with men and women roughly accounting for 50% of the perpetrator count.
What are the four stalker profile types?
Seven Actions To Take If You Suspect You Are Being Stalked
Stalkers are irrational and unpredictable and often mentally unstable so it’s best to get the experts involved as early as possible.

http://www.panopticsolutions.com/security/content/12-000-to-15-000-people-held-captive-every-year

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12 000 to 15 000 People Held Captive Every Year

Season 1 · Episode 32

Friday, February 23, 2018 • Duration 31:36

Are you aware that up to 2,000 people around the world are currently being held against their will in one form or another? Or that somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 people a year are kidnapped for ransom or held hostage? The fact is, risk is ever present whoever and wherever you are, and being prepared to deal with a situation like detainment, kidnapping or surviving captivity can never be a bad thing. Luckily, there are organisations that provide training for these eventualities and today we chat with a course instructor from the adverse environments team at Panoptic Solutions about the kinds of strategies he recommends.

Episode Highlights:

Everyone is at risk of captivity
The differences between being illegally kidnapped for ransom or held hostage (where you’re a captive) versus being pulled over by the police for speeding and legally taken to the station (where you’re a detainee).
Developing situational awareness
Why preparation is key
What to do in the event of capture

https://expertsonair.fm/12-000-to-15-000-people-held-captive-every-year/