Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Summary AI changes the game — but humans still write the rules with Julian Fisher & Gavin Stone In this powerful episode of The Security Circle, former British intelligence specialists Julian Fisher and Gavin Stone pull back the curtain on the shifting landscape of espionage, AI, and global security. We explore the critical truth shaping modern intelligence work: Technology accelerates intelligence — but it cannot replace human intent, trust, or judgement. From r...

Send us a text “Predictability doesn’t make you weak — it’s what frees your brain to lead with strength. The more predictability you build, the more resilient your people become.” JSL. 🎙️ Podcast Summary: “Rewiring Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving” In this powerful episode of The Security Circle, Yolanda “YoYo” Hamblen sits down with Jennifer Selby Long, an executive coach and transformation leadership expert who has guided over 300 leaders through the toughest moments of their professi...

Send us a text “In aviation security, there are no true competitors — just allies in the air, all working toward the same goal: keeping people safe.” Nigel Williams — Global Head of Security, Virgin Atlantic Nigel Williams is the Global Head of Security at Virgin Atlantic, where he leads the airline’s worldwide security strategy, governance, and resilience programmes. With more than 35 years of experience in intelligence, risk management, and corporate security, Nigel has built a distinguis...

Send us a text Bio: Dr Grant Van Ulbrich is an internationally recognised pioneer in Personal Change Management and the founder of Scared So What®, the world’s first personal change model, methodology, and app. His work empowers individuals and organisations to embrace transformation through leadership development, executive coaching, and scalable technology. A Forbes, Wall Street, Entrepreneur-featured thought leader and TEDx speaker with just over 2M views, Grant’s career spans over two dec...

Send us a text “Leadership isn’t about the badge on your chest or the title on your card — it’s about the respect you earn and the trust you build.” Episode Summary: No Titles, Just Leadership In this candid conversation, Guy and Phil dive deep into what real leadership looks like in the security industry. They strip away the labels and titles to focus on the qualities that truly inspire trust and respect — humility, authenticity, and the ability to listen. The pair reflect on their own jou...

Send us a text Jennifer Fraser is an author, award-winning educator, and consultant. She has a PhD in Comparative Literature and her books have always focused on how we have the capacity to transform ourselves. We can go from being readers to writers of culture. We can reject society's demands that we suppress our emotions and instead come alive with them. We can question the bullying dynamic we've been raised in and ask wouldn't empathy and compassion be healthier? Her fourth book, The Bulli...

Send us a text 🎙️ Podcast Summary — The Security Circle Big Scoop: Sir David Omand In this episode, I sit down with Sir David Omand, one of the UK’s most accomplished intelligence leaders, for a rare deep dive into a career at the very heart of national security. From Director of GCHQ to UK Security & Intelligence Coordinator reporting directly to the Prime Minister, Sir David has shaped strategies that defined Britain’s response to crises — from 9/11 to modern cyber threats. We explore: ...

Send us a text “Resilience isn’t about never falling — it’s about getting up one more time than you fall.” 🎙️ Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of the Security Circle Podcast, Yolanda sits down with Connie Moorehead, CEO of the CMOOR Group, trailblazer, and lifelong mentor in the security industry. Connie opens up about her journey from being underestimated and dismissed — even called “sugar tits” in the early days — to becoming a respected leader driving change across security, fire,...

Send us a text “In private investigation, every case is different — but the human stories, the scams, the vulnerabilities, remind us why raising professional standards has never mattered more.” BIO With over 25 years of experience in the private sector, I am an accomplished international investigator and business leader with a proven track record in managing complex international investigations. My expertise spans a wide range of high-stakes cases, including fraud investigations, litigation...

Send us a text BIO AMOTZ BRANDES Amotz is the CEO of Chameleon Group, first established in 1992. The company’s reach and reputation has grown and now supports a wide range of clients seeking top rung security consulting and training across the globe. Amotz began his career in an Israeli Defense Forces Special Forces Reconnaissance Unit, leading recon and intelligence gathering teams on complex missions against Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations. After completing his milit...

Send us a text Career Paul joined the SIA in 2001 after a 33-year career first in HM Armed Forces and then in the Police Service. Paul retired from policing in 2020 as Assistant Chief Constable (Specialist Policing Services) for Bedfordshire Police and the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire constabularies, with responsibility for major crime, armed policing, counter-terrorism, and specialist policing services. Paul was the National Policing Chiefs Council (NPCC) lead for the strategic investiga...

Send us a text “From the drop zone to the boardroom — Matt Hill reveals how hard landings and soldier grit forge stronger, smarter security leaders.” BIO Matt Hill is a former Parachute Regiment Officer, Farmer, Martial Artist, and teacher of Systema — the natural movement based Russian Martial art blending health and real work self defence skills. From the Systema Academy in Wiltshire he has taught thousands of students, blending martial arts with timeless health practices and...

Send us a text "In this Security Circle episode, former police officer and wellness advocate April Chavez shares her journey from frontline policing to championing resilience, mental health, and self-improvement. Drawing on real-life experiences, April reveals how trauma impacts the mind and body, the power of self-awareness, and why changing yourself can transform the world around you. Her insights blend science, spirituality, and practical tools for living a wellness-driven life." BIO Apr...

Send us a text BIO Darren Carter – Vice Chair, ASIS UK Chapter 208 | Director of Security, Luxury Hospitality Darren Carter is a highly respected security leader whose career spans over three decades across military, corporate, and luxury hospitality sectors. Beginning his professional journey in the Royal Navy, Darren developed a foundation of discipline, resilience, and operational excellence during eight years of service, including specialist training in air traffic control and maritime op...

Send us a text 🔐 Top 5 Things This Podcast Unpacks 🚩 The Rise of Fake Identities in Remote Hiring Nation-state actors — particularly from North Korea — are using stolen or fabricated identities to secure legitimate remote IT roles inside Western organisations, bypassing traditional recruitment filters.🎭 Deepfakes and Digital Deception From AI-generated avatars to fake GitHub profiles and forged documentation, adversaries are creating sophisticated personas that fool even seasoned ...

Send us a text "I spent 10 years living in the shadows — now I stand in the light to lead, and to show others it’s possible." — Hayley Elvins on the journey from covert roles to visible leadership Episode Summary: In this episode of The Security Circle, we sit down with Hayley Elvins — Managing Director of Sloan Risk Group, Director at the Security Institute, and former British intelligence professional. From cadets and covert ops to high-level leadership, Hayley shares her remarkable journey...

Send us a text "It wasn’t just about drugs — it was about removing violence from communities. That’s when you knew you were really doing good." – Christopher Macolini BIO Christopher T. Macolini is a recognized expert in investigations and security throughout Latin America, bringing nearly three decades of combined law enforcement and private-sector experience in the region. For the past 23 years, he has been a Partner at MIC Worldwide, a full-service investigative and security consu...

Send us a text Summary 🎙️ Podcast Bio Summary – Episode 133: Mac Segal In this episode of The Security Circle, Yolanda is joined by Mac Segal, Founder and CEO of AHNA Group, for an unfiltered look at the world of executive protection. From South Africa to Israel to the corporate frontlines, Mac shares the lessons behind building a global security business based on trust, agility, and integrity. Together, they dive into: Why trust is earned through consistency, not theatricsThe myth of the "pr...

Send us a text Nicky is an international hostage and crisis negotiator turned world renowned trainer and speaker. She spent 31 years as a Metropolitan police officer and the last 10 of those years as an international hostage and crisis negotiator. Nicky worked on the elite New Scotland Yard Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit. She has travelled the world teaching negotiation and working with Her Majesty's Government on international operations and had the privilege of talking to...

Send us a text 🔑 Top Talking Points: “Targeted: CEOs, Culture, and the Fallout We Didn't Predict” The Assassination of Brian Thompson – Overview of the attack, public reaction, and why so little is known about the case – The transformation of the attacker into a disturbing “folk hero” among some Gen Z communitiesExecutive Risk in a Post-COVID World – The new vulnerability landscape for C-suite leaders – Boards and legal teams under pressure to take protective intelligence seriousl...