Send us a text 🎧 Episode Summary — “Why Defensive Security Isn’t Enough Anymore” In this episode, cybersecurity author, keynote speaker and ethical hacker Terry Cutler joins The Security Circle to unpack the harsh realities of today’s cyber threat landscape. Terry discusses the shift organisations are experiencing as budgets tighten while attacks accelerate, and shares real-world examples of ransomware events, failed backups, flawed recovery assumptions, and the hidden costs that follow a bre...
Send us a text In this powerful and engaging episode, YoYo sits down with Steve McGrath, the Head of Security at Wembley Stadium, to explore what it really takes to protect one of the world’s most iconic venues. With a background in counter terrorism policing and years of operational leadership, Steve shares an inside look into managing security for events that bring in up to 120,000 people at a time across Wembley and the surrounding estate. Steve explains how security has evolved far beyond...
Send us a text In Conversation with Kathy Lavinder In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Yolanda “YoYo” Hamblen sits down with Kathy Lavinder, one of the most respected and experienced global recruiters in the physical security sector. With 25 years at the helm of her specialist search firm, Kathy brings clarity, honesty, and deep industry insight into the evolving world of security hiring. Kathy reflects on the major shifts she’s seen across the industry: the diversification of candidat...
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 has extensive intelligence, investigative, and corporate security experience, having worked in both the public and private sectors, including business intelligence, UK counterterrorism and global aviation operations. Nigel has been with Virgin Atlantic since 2016 leading their glo...
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...