On this episode of Time to Head North, Vince sits down with personal safety expert and author Kelly Sayre (Sharp Woman, Diamond Arrow Group) to break down practical, real-world strategies women and parents can use today. They unpack the viral train attack clip and translate shock into action: how to choose safer seating on public transit, create space, read baselines, use your voice without apology, and build “next-move” plans when someone escalates. Kelly also shares how to coach teens to advocate for themselves, navigate uncomfortable interactions, and keep options open—from boundary setting to disengaging and getting help.   You’ll learn simple habits that raise your awareness without living in fear, how to rehearse counter-moves mentally, and why confidence and calm can deter opportunistic threats. We also cover bystander basics, first-aid mindset, everyday carry considerations, and what healthy vs manipulative “niceness” looks like for coaches, coworkers, and strangers.   What you’ll learn * Situational awareness you can actually use: positioning, lines of sight, creating space * Boundary language that puts safety first without overexplaining * “Next-move” planning: what to do when the other person escalates * Coaching teens to speak up, accept “no,” and spot strings-attached “niceness” * Run, talk, or fight: building options you can execute under stress * Parenting without panic: curiosity over paranoia, conversations that stick   Guest Kelly Sayre — Author of Sharp Woman, founder of Diamond Arrow Group and the Sharp Woman Collective, focused on intuition-driven personal safety, communication, and preparedness. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondarrowgroup/ Website: https://thediamondarrowgroup.com/   Timestamps 00:00 Why this conversation now 03:06 What the viral train video teaches us 04:58 Seating, space, and safer positioning in public 09:45 Finding your voice without apologizing for safety 13:32 When “no” triggers escalation: plan the next move 20:37 After action: disengage, check for injuries, call 911 22:58 Parenting for awareness, not paranoia 30:02 Niceness vs goodness: spotting strings-attached behavior 33:24 Curiosity as a daily safety habit 36:15 Kelly’s Sharp Woman Collective   Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Time to Head North podcast, presented by The North Group — security refined by intelligence.