The Fearless Mindset

Mark Ledlow welcomes Mónica Duperon Rodríguez, Sr. Manager for Global Corporate Security and Risk Management (Executive Protection and Solutions) at LinkedIn, in another episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. This is going to be a unique episode as Mónica shares about the involvement of women in EP and what it takes to be in a corporate EP detail. HIGHLIGHTS Women in executive protection Differe...

It’s a whole other level of “serve and protect” with Special Agent John Fisher as he is welcomed by Mark Ledlow in Round 2 of this 2-part series of the Fearless Mindset podcast. John will be sharing the ins and outs of his protection detail and how he enjoys it and is passionate about it despite the challenges he faces day by day. Tune in today and learn more about John Fisher, only here, in the F...

It’s a whole other level of “serve and protect” with Special Agent John Fisher as he is welcomed by Mark Ledlow in this latest episode of the Fearless Mindset podcast. John will be sharing the ins and outs of his protection detail and how he enjoys it and is passionate about it despite the challenges he faces day by day. Tune in today and learn more about John Fisher, only here, in the Fearless Mi...

It’s round 2 for Mark Ledlow and Peter Morton, Principal Security Consultant of Morton Executive Decisions, here in The Fearless Mindset Podcast. In this second part of Peter’s conversation with Mark, he discusses some problems with people who are trying to get involved in the support effort in Ukraine such as romanticizing warfare, conflict of interest, and politics involved.    HIGHLIGHTS The pr...

Mark Ledlow deep dives further into the Ukraine situation as he welcomes Peter Morton, Principal Security Consultant of Morton Executive Decisions, here in The Fearless Mindset Podcast. Pete will be giving us another perspective on the situation in Ukraine based on the intel he has and how he and his team provides support by training and equipping the locals to be more effective in the long run. H...

Mark Ledlow and Mike H. return in this week’s episode of The Fearless Mindset podcast, to further discuss the untold truth about the situation in Ukraine. Mike is a U.S. military veteran who is currently doing voluntary work in Ukraine doing rescue missions for Ukrainian locals who need help amidst the ongoing Russian attacks.  HIGHLIGHTS Mike’s living situation Mike finding new purpose in volunte...

This week in The Fearless Mindset podcast, Mark Ledlow and Mike H. return to further discuss the untold truth about the situation in Ukraine. Mike is a U.S. military veteran who is currently doing voluntary work in Ukraine doing rescue missions for Ukrainian locals who need help amidst the ongoing Russian attacks.  HIGHLIGHTS Mark and Mike’s friendship Mike’s Passion to Help Mike’s First Hand Expe...

HIGHLIGHTS The Kiev Situation The arrival of foreign aids Ukraine being able to fight back Mike’s current conditions Accuracy of mainstream media QUOTES Mike : "There's multiple scenarios that could play out. But right now, you know, it's just a waiting game. Everybody's kind of nervous and just waiting to see what they're gonna do. But this operation is far from over.” Mike : "It's been a long, l...

HIGHLIGHTS Operation Hold Fast Growth of Mike’s operation Activities in the operation QUOTES Mike : "We decided to come together and put our own funds together to kind of help support her family. And that kind of turned into a little bit of a larger operation with helping out with their community.” Mike : "There's a lot of big organizations that are doing stuff right now. Area recovery groups, sav...

HIGHLIGHTS Read for self-development and education Preserving lives always comes first in this industry Go home to your family: There is nothing more important QUOTES Glenn: "Life is very precious. I'm not throwing away anybody's life for any build or anything else. It's not worth it. I don't want to be the one responsible to have to say to a loved one your father or mother or whomever isn't comin...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast a conversation with Glenn W. McLea, Director of Corporate Security Operations at Bridgestone Americas. Working in security has a different focus compared to military service. Glenn shares how customer service has equal priority in protection, especially during peacetime, and it cannot be all about security all the time. He shares how he was durin...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of the conversation with Elijah Shaw, thought leader on executive protection and published co-author of 2 books including Introduction to Executive Protection and An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring . Elijah shares the amazing reach that his book has in educating bodyguards from all over the world on how to protec...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Elijah Shaw, thought leader on executive protection and published co-author of 2 books including Introduction to Executive Protection and An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring . Elijah shares the most important lessons he learned in the 30+ years he has been in executive protection, including the importance of developing tr...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features John Shuman, Founder of Shuman Security Consulting. John draws from his wealth of experience in the Secret Service and as a chief of security at some of the biggest organizations including Target and U.S. Bank. He shares his success tips on how individuals moving from public service to private sector can make it big, including bringing t...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of our feature with Tom LeBrun, Owner of Nighthawk Security and author of Hiding in Plain Sight: My Life and Adventures Protecting Celebrities . Tom sheds light on some less talked about aspects of the job, including the fact that your loved ones must be okay with you taking on jobs which could see you out of town for weeks or mo...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Tom LeBrun, Owner of Nighthawk Security and author of Hiding in Plain Sight: My Life and Adventures Protecting Celebrities . Tom has been protecting the world's most famous celebrities for more than 30 years.  He shares his wild ride after three decades in the industry, from going around the world with New Kids on the Block and protectin...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Kristin Lenardson, Vice President for Managed Risk Services at Crisis24. Kristin's experience in both government service and the private sector empowers her with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. She gives her recommendations to men and women looking to move from their work as police officers or members of the armed forces into the priva...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Stefanie Drysdale, Vice President of Prescient. Staying safe online is a matter of personal responsibility and digital savvy. Stefanie shares her insights on how you can stay safe and some best practices that you can follow. She also shares how women can take the reins in their careers and the best ways to position in this rapidly changi...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is part 2 of the feature with Brian Anderson, SVP of Security and Safety at a bank who previously worked as executive protection (EP) for A-list celebrities like Britney Spears, Johnny Depp, and Eva Longoria. Brian shares how EP is, first and foremost, a job and it's not part of the job to be your client's buddy. There is always a boundary but ma...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Brian Anderson,  currently the SVP of Security and Safety at a bank who has previously worked with A-list celebrities like Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Nikki Minaj. He recalls standout moments in his career like almost getting into a fistfight with Kirstie Alley and comments on the highs and lows of the industry, like lowballing ag...

This week’s episode highlights the most memorable moments of the Fearless Mindset Podcast's episode with Frank and Bella Mir. Frank speaks on the differences in career rise for men and women and the inspiration he feels as his kids take up his MMA legacy. For Bella, she shares her moments of doubt and glory and how it is ultimately her personal decision where she wants to take her career. To hear...

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This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast is the last part of the feature with Haisam Farran, retired marine, survivor of a Yemeni prison, and author of The Tightening Dark . He shares the latter part of his captivity and his eventual release, his freedom brokered by the Sultan of Oman. He recalls the sense of relief but also uncertainty as his freedom was not secure until he was surely...

This week’s episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast features Haisam Farran, retired marine, survivor of a Yemeni prison, and author of The Tightening Dark . He shares the trials of his 177 day ordeal in foreign soil. He looks back on the details of the night of his kidnapping and the way he was targeted precisely because he is an American and former military too. He shares the harassment he experi...

HIGHLIGHTS  02:01 Robert's background: Education, Certification, Career in Security 04:02 Working with Prosegur, challenges and successes 07:32 The importance of branding in the security industry 08:50 The basics of running a security business still matter 12:21 Security and violence in 2022: A high-level overview 23:23 Forecast for Executive Protection work in the US 28:00 Solving the 21st centur...