The Circuit Magazine Podcast

Reading Between the Lines: Gary Simpson on Silent Signals That Could Save Lives What if the difference between life and death for your principal came down to a subtle shift in body language you almost missed? In this explosive episode, former military operator turned executive protection expert Gary Simpson reveals the invisible communication happening all around us – and why tomorrow's protection specialists must master the art of reading what's never spoken. Key Discussion Points: ANPA: The Afghanistan Connection - How Gary's deployment experiences taught him to spot "Absence of the Normal, Presence of the Abnormal" – the critical skill that helped identify threats overseas and now serves as an early warning system for executive protection teams in civilian environments. Military-to-Private Security Translation - Discover how battlefield-tested observation techniques from counter-insurgency operations seamlessly transfer to boardroom protection, from reading crowd dynamics at corporate events to identifying potential threats in seemingly safe environments. The Persuasion Power Play - Learn why the best protection specialists aren't just human shields but master communicators who can defuse situations through strategic non-verbal influence, using everything from positioning and posture to micro-expressions that either escalate or de-escalate tensions. Future-Proofing Protection Skills - Gary breaks down how tomorrow's elite protection specialists must become behavioural analysts, combining cutting-edge technology with ancient human instincts to create an invisible shield around their principals. About Gary: LinkedIn More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more > Newsletter: If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here > The Circuit team is: Jon Moss Shaun West Phelim Rowe Elijah Shaw Connect with Us:  Circuit Magazine BBA Connect NABA Protector British Bodyguard Association

Do you know who you are and why you do what you do? Knowing oneself is essential for protectors, especially as they transition from military or law enforcement to the private security sector. Many professionals might believe they understand their identity, yet in this episode, we discuss how introspection can make you a better protector. This week, we're joined by James Hamilton, founder of the Hamilton Security Group, where we explore: Why is it important to know yourself as a person when entering and operating in protection? What factors from your past do you need to acknowledge and understand to be an effective protector? Do those who have not come from the services have an advantage or a different method of 'knowing' themselves? Does this methodology help protectors plug skills gaps? Do you need to truly understand protector colleagues as they understand themselves for operational success? About James: LinkedIn More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more > Newsletter: If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here > The Circuit team is: Jon Moss Shaun West Phelim Rowe Elijah Shaw Connect with Us:  Circuit Magazine BBA Connect NABA Protector British Bodyguard Association

Are all Principals open to being educated by their protector? We are delighted to welcome Hector Robles Conde back to the Circuit Magazine Podcast for the second time to explore: What does effective principal training look like? Should the first approach be through the outer or family office or should you go direct? How much time can an UHNW or comparable principal allocate to this type of training? Does this training extend to their wider family? About Hector: LinkedIn More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more > Newsletter: If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here > The Circuit team is: Jon Moss Shaun West Phelim Rowe Elijah Shaw Connect with Us:  Circuit Magazine BBA Connect NABA Protector British Bodyguard Association

Where do you know them from? For many it might be an occasional irritation but for 'Super Recognizers' never forgetting a face is a profession. We are delighted to speak with Kelly Desborough, founder of Face Detect and actual Super Recognizer to ask: Can you learn to be a super recognizer? Where does or would this skill benefit EP? Can you match other pieces of information to a super recognizer skill? How fast can someone with this gift locate a face? What might prevent them from accurately recognizing a face? About Kelly: Website LinkedIn More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more > Newsletter: If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here > The Circuit team is: Jon Moss Shaun West Phelim Rowe Elijah Shaw Connect with Us:  Circuit Magazine BBA Connect NABA Protector British Bodyguard Association