Andy Thompson speaks with David Otto, a highly experienced independent global Counter Terrorism, Security and Organized Crime Consultant / COIN Researcher at Stepped In Step Out (SISO) UK LTD and Geneva Centre for Security and Strategic Studies (GCASS). A subject matter expert consultant for governments and NGOs including the UN, Read more…
Andy Thompson speaks with Richard Pendry, owner of Pendry Risk Management, a consultancy in the field of Risk Management, Organisational Resilience, and Counterterrorism for NGOs, the United Nations, commercial companies, and government organisations. What is the origin of Pendry Risk Management? I have been in the security industry since 2005. Read more…
Andy Thompson speaks with Victoria Edgerton, owner of For Real UK, who use dramatic arts as a platform to deliver highly immersive training and experiences in Corporate Resilience and Emergency Planning exercises – helping the Emergency Services, including Police, Ambulance Service including HART Teams, Fire & Rescue Service, Mountain and Read more…
Andy Thompson talks with Chris Goodwin-Hudson, Founding Partner and Director of Watchman, about training in Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights born from extensive international experience of working in highly challenging environments alongside large multinational projects that impact on local community’s wellbeing and way of life. How do you Read more…
Andy Thompson talks with James Ross, Co-Founder and Director of Nomad Risk, who provide risk management strategies for organisations working in remote, austere, and extreme environments across the globe, including Media and TV Production companies. What is the backstory of Nomad Risk? My business partner, Trevor Smith, and I met Read more…
Andy Thompson speaks with Jason Smith, Director at zero78training Ltd, providing professional accredited mental health training. Jason is a freelance trainer and consultant, highly experienced in implementing the changes required to create a physically and psychologically safe environment for employees. What is the background to zero78training Ltd? As the Director Read more…
Andy Thompson talks with Chris Lawton, Founder of Silk Road Training, who provide online, 360 degree and physically immersive courses that make life-saving hostile environment skills accessible to all. Training through Virtual Reality Technology What was the genesis of Silk Road Training? Grant Wootton, my co-founder, and I have been Read more…
The Safety, Security & Risk Management sector is largely characterised by a “contingent workforce”: diverse, niche expertise, often sourced and mobilised quickly for short term projects and contracts. Risk Analysts – Close Protection Officers – Paramedics – Crisis & Disaster Management Consultants – EOD/C-IED Search – Cyber Security Experts – Read more…
Andy Thompson speaks with John Collicutt, an experienced leadership, crisis management and security consultant, trainer, author and public speaker with specific, long-standing experience in austere, conflict and post conflict environments in the Middle East and Africa. How have you developed a career in leadership and crisis management training? I was Read more…
Andy Thompson talks with Simon Mallin, a freelance Consultant Canine Trainer, highly experienced in patrol, explosive search, narcotic detection, anti-poaching, and medical alert training courses for dogs and their handlers, working with public and private clients, nationally and internationally. What is the background to your career in Search Dog Training? Read more…