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Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Mark Wright - Entrepreneur & UK Apprentice WinnerIn this inspiring episode of the Wheels Up podcast, hosts Troy Claydon and Ben Hosking of Panoptic Solutions engage with celebrated entrepreneur Mark Wright, winner The Apprentice UK in 2014, who went on to be UK Entrepreneur of the year 2018 and listed in Forbes 30 under 30. The conversation explores Mark’s path from small-town Australia to building a digital marketing empire in the UK, highlighting crucial lessons in entrepreneurship, adaptability, mentorship, and the power of staying authentic even under the spotlight. Mark’s experiences and candid advice offer valuable insights into business success, personal growth, and navi...

2025-05-061h 15

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast WheelsUp Short Show – Chain Reaction CEO Michael ByromGuest: Michael Byrom – CEO, The Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation Consultant at McBride Legal | Director at Southern Cross Soloists Ltd In this episode, we speak with Michael Byrom, a legal expert and philanthropist dedicated to making a difference through The Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation. With a career spanning over 40 years in commercial law, corporate governance, and contract negotiation, Michael shares his journey from the legal world to leading one of Australia’s most impactful cycling-based fundraising initiatives. Listeners will gain insight into the intersection of business, philanthropy, and endurance challenges, as Michael discusses how The Chai...

2025-03-1008 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Resilience, Integrity, and Leadership: Insights from Security Veteran Stevan BernardGuest: Steve Bernard, CFE - LinkedIn Advisor / Board Appointments: International SOS, Metro One, Prescient Formerly the Executive Vice President for Protection at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In this episode, Stevan Bernard, a globally recognized security expert with nearly five decades of experience, shares his incredible journey from leading global security operations at Sony Pictures Entertainment to establishing Bernard Global, LLC. Stevan reflects on his personal health challenges, his commitment to mentoring the next generation, and the wisdom he has gained through navigating security risks across the globe. Listeners will discover how resilience...

2024-12-1959 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Shane Cavagnino - Former Military & Mental Health AdvocateIn this episode, we sit down with Shane Cavagnino, a former military man to now a farmer in Tassie. Topics and Key Mentions Shane’s transition from an intense military career to life on a farm in Tasmania. Mental health challenges, particularly for veterans, and how Shane is managing his own mental health journey. Early life struggles, including bullying and career pivots, that shaped Shane’s resilience. Memorable moments and lessons from Shane’s Special Forces training, deployments, and leadership. Shane’s involvement in Panoptic Solutions and experiences in executive protection and private security. 5 Key Quotes from Shane “There’s no...

2024-11-131h 36

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Kevin Dye - Dignitary and Executive ProtectionIn this episode, we sit down with Kevin Dye, a seasoned expert in Dignitary and Executive Protection. Kevin's career began as an enlisted Air Force defender, where he honed skills in both defensive and law enforcement missions. His transition to the U.S. Secret Service was natural, as both entities share a dual mission of law enforcement and protection. Kevin served with distinction in the Secret Service for over two decades, including in the elite Presidential Protective Division, safeguarding Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, among other high-profile dignitaries. We dive into Kevin’s impressive career highlights, in...

2024-09-2555 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Martial Arts Journeys: From Aussie Special Forces to Black Belts with Rhys Dowden and Clancy RobertsWelcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined Rhys Dowden and Clancy Roberts as they talk through there martial arts journeys. Guest 1: Rhys Dowden (Operator Edge) Background: Joined the Australian Army in 1999, initially in the Cavalry. Attempted SAS Selection in 2002. Later, after contracting in Iraq as a private security contractor, rejoined the military, successfully passing Commando selection in 2008 with 4RAR (later 2CDO). Rhys served for 12 years, including two deployments to Afghanistan—one as an assaulter and another as a Special Forces sniper. Now runs Operator Edge, focusing on prepping future SF ca...

2024-09-041h 13

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Travel Risk Management with Travel Risk Professional Patrick KaneWelcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Patrick Kane who is the director of security with a US corporation with operations worldwide. Patrick is heavily focused on developing and implementing mitigation measures to support highly mobile global workforce and multiple traveler's, to include pre-travel risk assessments, coordinating secure transportation and journey management, assessing hotel and transportation options. Patrick currently serves as the Chair of the ASIS International Santa Barbara Ventura Chapter #21 and is the President of the Corporate Executive Protection Leadership Council (CEPLC). He recently spearheaded the creation of a T...

2024-08-1342 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Justin Hanson Canadian Law Enforcement Leader, Executive Protection Unit; Warrant Officer, Military Police; President of SpecVIP Protection Group Inc.Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Justin Hanson, CD. Through 27 years working with law enforcement, and the military with multiple deployments internationally and domestically, he’s honed both hard and soft skills. He’s trained thousands of soldiers, military police and other law enforcement personnel. What hasn't Justin done in Executive Protection from running multinational operations to training some of the best agents in the world in the art of Dignitary protection. He’s passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge not just with those in the industry, but with regular...

2024-07-301h 10

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Troy Knight former Combat Controller, Author of Havoc 06 and motivational speaker“Cleared Hot” - Special Ops Combat Controller, Author, Hot Sauce & Tequila aficionado Havoc 06 Troy Knight. "Cleared Hot" - The term used by Special Operations Combat Controller Teams to authorise an aircraft to engage an enemy target! Wheels Up Hosts, Troy Claydon and Ben Hosking sit down with a founding member of Australia's Special Operations Combat Controller capability and former Australian Combat Controller Troy Knight AKA Havoc 06. (podcast link at the bottom of this article.) They talk about his journey prior to defence, his time in the military across multiple deployments and his j...

2024-07-101h 09

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Simon Chen - CEO and founder of Eight BlackWelcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Simon Chen who is the CEO and founder of Eight Black, a company based in Longmont, Colorado that provides high-performance consulting services to CEOs, as well as executive transportation and security solutions.[1][2][4] He founded Eight Black in 2013 and serves as the Chief Executive Officer, leading the company's operations and growth.[2] He served 8 years in the Australian Defence Force before entering private enterprise to work in his family business. He later moved across to the Telecommunication industry becoming an C suite level executive in the s...

2024-06-2655 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Dustin Osborne Sergeant with the Queensland Police Service (QPS)Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Dustin Osborne who is a Sergeant with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in Australia. He is also closely associated with ATMA, which stands for the Australian Tactical Medical Association and sits on several working boards involved with the betterment of Law Enforcement and Medical First Response. He joined the Queensland Police Service in 2008 and has been attached to the Fortitude Valley Police Station as a general duties officer.[1][2] Osborne is actively involved in promoting tactical first aid and medical training within the QPS...

2024-06-131h 03

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Panoptic Solutions & XPJ - Medicine, Models and Maintaining StandardsWelcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast. Today Troy and Ben are joined with Anthony Goulart. With over 10 years of experience in U.S. Special Operations which focused on personnel recovery, emergency medical care, and tactical prowess in austere environments. Anthony is passionate about elevating the protective sectors with a holistic, unmatched solution that blends combat operation discipline with medical proficiency. He is currently the CEO of XPJ, a collective of former Pararescuemen serving UHNW Family Offices and Adventure seekers with discernment and empathy. At XPJ, Anthony's role is to oversee the strategic direction, operations, and partnerships o...

2024-05-0148 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Welcome Back to Wheels Up!Welcome back to the Wheels Up Podcast, we have taken a bit of a break but we are back and better than ever! On today's episode Troy chats to Panoptic employee and new co-host of the Wheels Up Podcast, Ben Hosking. Ben has incredible stories and history of past work and is a wealth of knowledge. They also delve into what the podcast is going to look like this year and the plethora of guests that will be joining them for a conversation. CONTACT US Facebook Linkedin X...

2024-04-0350 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Panoptic’s valued cross border partnership with Progressive F.O.R.C.E Group of Companies (PFC)Panoptic Solutions has partnered with PFC for several years. This allows PFC's clients to travel to APAC and access world-class services via Panoptic Solutions, and vice-versa for Panoptic Solutions clients who travel to the US and beyond.   The partnership is based on trust and credibility, understanding that either company would only refer a distant service to their clients of the same standard as their own. The similarities don't stop there! Along with the ethos and attention to detail, PFC Group of Companies have an expansive network of verified vendors and services that they provide. 

2019-11-0651 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Interview with Neryl Joyce Part 2 - Mercenary Mum to Baghdad BodyguardReturning from Iraq after her time as a private military contractor and ending her career in the military, Neryl Joyce looked for a new career that would professionally challenge and motivate her like her previous roles. She made an unusual move and became an Operations Manager at the Christmas Island Detention Centre where she faced an intense couple of years. In this episode, find out how Neryl dealt with being in a high intensity environment while explaining the conditions of the centre and how she handled some high profile incidents. (See here for episode 1 of...

2018-09-0328 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Interview with Neryl Joyce Part 1 - Challenges as a Woman in SecurityWorking within the male dominated field of defence and surrounded by boy’s club culture, Neryl Attkins faced many challenges. Her journey as a woman in the armed forces made it harder for her to be heard and stand her ground in particular situations. In this episode, you will hear Neryl’s incredible journey, discharging from the Australian Army to become a private military contractor and how she dealt with numerous events, such as protecting Tier 1 targets in Baghdad and the Root Irish incident, where she lost some close colleagues. Highlights: Working as an Aust...

2018-08-2034 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Security Business Essentials For StartupsTroy Claydon and Steve Albritton delve deep into setting up your own security industry business. If you’re even thinking about starting your own security business, this episode is a must. Not only do they discuss how to open a security business in Australia and the United States of America, but they also get real honest when talking about their own mistakes and give you set of essential tips needed to get you started. Episode Highlights: You can own your own business and just be you Approximately, 80% of businesses within the security world are con...

2018-08-061h 04

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast A conversation with Russ Price - bodyguard, former stunt actor, a bodyguard for the famous and British Royal Marine.Former stunt actor, Russell Price, has worked alongside some of the greatest martial arts actors in the world, like Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Aside from his work as a stunt actor, he has an impressive resume with 10 years in the British Royal Marines, 40 years in the martial arts space and 23 years working within the security industry internationally. Not to mention, he has a 6-dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2015. In this podcast, Russ discusses how his previous experiences have shaped his work in the security industry...

2018-07-2342 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Announcing, Steve Albritton as co-host of The Wheels Up Podcast.We’re excited to introduce co-host, Steven Albritton, to our listeners. Steve is the principal owner of OPStructure, based out of Florida. He has vast experience in the security world, not only in the USA but internationally. Executive protection is a very different ball game in the USA, so it will be great to get Steve’s view on particular topics and past experiences working within and outside of the USA. Troy and Steve will be bringing you key professionals at the top of their game in specific industries to discuss key safety and security issues. Hi...

2018-07-1222 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Bringing a holistic approach to close protection services - Interview with Ronin’s Founder, Timm Smith.Ronin is one of (if not the most) renowned civilian training academies for protection training globally. Located in Cape Town South Africa, the academy has an unmatched environment that covers all aspects of protection training from firearm competency training to experiencing frontline ambulance shifts, all in the heart of South Africa and its unpredictable climate. In this episode, you’ll hear from the founder of Ronin, Timm Smith, who has an unprecedented CV within the personal protection arena. You'll learn all about Timm’s journey, the creation of Ronin and its high standards while learning what it take...

2018-06-2650 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Wheels Up Is Back With Some Exciting ChangesSorry to have left you hanging - we’ve been on a quick breather due to the workload with clients across multiple countries. We’re back, and we’ve made some exciting new changes to the format of our podcast. In this podcast, you’ll find out about our changes, hear our outstanding lineup of guest speakers for the next several weeks and get a quick update on Panoptic Solutions. Episode Highlights: What’s been happening. Our latest lineup of guests to appear on the show Announcing a new part time co-host. Update on Panopti...

2018-06-1817 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Stalking Isn't Just a Celebrity Issue. One in five women are affectedWhen we think of stalkers and death threats we tend to think of it as being a problem for high profile personalities or celebrities. Most situations involving ‘normal’ people rarely make the news unless the circumstances are drastic but it is a problem much more common that most of us realise. In this podcast, we look at the nature of stalking and stalkers and how to respond to stalking situations. Episode Highlights: The Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2012 did a survey and they reported that one in five women will experience stalking at some stag...

2018-03-0216 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast 12 000 to 15 000 People Held Captive Every YearAre you aware that up to 2,000 people around the world are currently being held against their will in one form or another? Or that somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 people a year are kidnapped for ransom or held hostage? The fact is, risk is ever present whoever and wherever you are, and being prepared to deal with a situation like detainment, kidnapping or surviving captivity can never be a bad thing. Luckily, there are organisations that provide training for these eventualities and today we chat with a course instructor from the adverse environments team at Panoptic Solutions about the kinds of...

2018-02-2331 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Getting the Edge on Life - Interview with Rhys DowdenCan mindset really help travellers and security operatives respond safely to uncertain circumstances? This podcast interview with former Australian Special Forces soldier and hostile environment security expert, Rhys Dowden about the benefits of a preparation mindset. He explains his holistic approach to confidence in any situation and his tips for getting the edge on life. Episode Highlights: About Rhys Dowden and Operator Edge Types of travellers explained The preparation mindset Mission planning puts you in control A holistic approach to planning travel assures the best results 5 tips for getting the edge on life CONTACT US

2018-02-1639 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Who Needs a Bodyguard and How Do You Hire One? - Part 2Last week we published a podcast episode outlining the ins and outs of hiring a bodyguard or executive protection agent. In the second and final part of the series we look into the medical aspects of an engagement, the importance of local knowledge, some of the contractual details and what should happen before an engagement commences. Episode Highlights: Should We Look For a Medical Capability in Our Executive Protection Team? What Other Threats Will An Executive Protection Agent Need to Consider When Working With A Client? How Important Is Local Knowledge For An Executive Protection Agent? W...

2018-02-0823 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Who Needs a Bodyguard and How Do You Hire One - Part 1For those who aren’t familiar with it, the task of hiring a bodyguard or executive protection agent can be overwhelming. Knowing whether you actually need one can be a mystery, let alone knowing what to look for. With that in mind, we recorded a couple of episodes of the Wheels Up Podcast where we covered what an executive protection agent or operative is, who might need one and how to go about selecting one. Here’s a summary of what we covered in the first episode. Episode Highlights: What Exactly Is An E...

2018-02-0131 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast How to Protect Executives and Board Members Against Hostile Shareholders and ProtestersGoogle "shareholder meeting attack" and you’ll be amazed at the number of stories that come up. Most of them are about non-violent attacks - protest groups, people launching hostile bids or shareholders complaining about executive salaries or positions. But, violent or not, looking at the Google results (and reading this blog post or listening to this podcast episode) you’ll soon see why it's imperative for CEOs and prominent company executives to have executive protection and risk mitigation strategies in place. Episode Highlights: Can executives and board members really be attacked during meetings? What kind of b...

2018-01-2617 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast The Psychology of Risk. An Interview with Dr Gavriel SchneiderHow do high levels of comfort and safety affect our attitude toward risk and how does this impact our level of preparedness and ability to respond to risky situations? In this podcast episode we interview Dr Gavriel Schneider, an expert on integrated risk management and safety and security. We take a deep dive into the psychology of risk and the influence it has on our planning and response mechanisms. Episode Highlights: An intro to Gavriel Schneider The psychology of risk explained Why Gav Schneider refers to Maslow's hierarchy of needs Silo Busters The...

2018-01-1935 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Travel Safety and Security for Journalists and MediaWhen most people think of executive protection, or bodyguards in general, they tend to think of VIPs, celebrities, and high net worth individuals (HNWI). Though they may not always travel to hazardous locations, their risk is enhanced by virtue of their position or status. For journalists and media crews though, travelling to hazardous locations is often part of the job, thus provision sometimes needs to be made for risk management and personal security. Episode Highlights: What’s the difference between executive protection for VIPs and protection for journalists and media crews? A typical example of a pr...

2018-01-0937 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast The Realities of Executive Protection & More. Interview with Guest Steve Albritton - Part 2In a previous podcast episode we discussed executive protection recruitment and more with Steve Albritton, a respected security industry consultant based in Florida, USA. In this continuation of our discussion Steve shares how to build a security team from scratch, how to factor medical issues into a risk mitigation task, why staff sometimes need to be at more risk than the principal client, what really goes on behind the scenes of a travel task, what the options are for companies that cannot afford a full security team or to have advances done for them and more. Episode...

2017-12-2232 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Executive Protection Recruitment & More with guest Steve Albritton - Part 1The executive protection industry isn’t one that has a clear path for those looking to get into it. In fact most people find themselves in the field almost by accident, usually after a career in the military or police. In this episode we tap into the brain of one of the long-term players in the industry. Steve Albritton served in the military and state police in the USA before taking on a role as security manager for a high net worth individual, working out of Seattle, Washington. Since leaving that role, Steve has established OP...

2017-12-1536 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Business & VIP Travel Security and Safety in The PhilippinesThe Philippines is becoming a more common destination for business travellers. As well as being home to the Asian Development Bank, the rising use of Filipino personnel for international call centres makes business travel to the area more frequent. We’ve also had the good fortune to work locally in The Philippines and internationally with a high-profile international Filipino sportsman and have considerable experience with the country and its people. While we’ve had no drama, so to speak, that’s as much due to our high level of preparedness as it is due to the good nature...

2017-12-0815 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Episode 4 - Business & VIP Travel Safety in ChinaWhile a lot of travel security and safety advice is generic in nature, different locations often have specific conditions that make them worthy of special mention. Our area of expertise is the Asia-Pacific region and we’ll be discussing several different countries in this area in the coming weeks. In this episode we look at China. Episode Highlights: What are some of the diverse cultures and languages that coexist within the nation As friendly as Chinese people are,, it takes time to earn their trust so business travellers need to take this into account What you ne...

2017-11-3035 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Business Travelers’ Ground Travel and Post Travel ChecklistShow notes In our last post we ran through the essentials that business travelers should cover before setting out on a journey. I this post, we run through the safety and security essentials for during and after the journey. This is much shorter than the pre-travel section, which highlights how much value there is in being prepared. If you prepare yourself well, then the travel itself should go smoothly and, in the event that misadventure does arise, you’ll be in a better position to respond to it. Episode Highlights: How to ch...

2017-11-2429 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Business Travelers’ Essential Pre-Departure Travel and Security ChecklistShow notes For seasoned business travellers the notion of safety and security while travelling may seem like an unnecessary concern. Safety demonstrations by flight attendants are for the benefit of ‘others’ and, beyond that, all you need to worry about is keeping your belongings safe. Perhaps not. That may be the perception - indeed 99% of travels do occur without mishap - however, the consequences of misadventure are serious enough to warrant a little preparation. Just as our seatbelts are redundant for the vast majority of our car travels, when we actually need them, we’re glad t...

2017-11-0927 min

Wheels Up - Safety and Security for Business, Executive and VIP Travellers Podcast Wheels UpShow notes Welcome to the Wheels Up podcast, the resource to help business, executive and VIP travellers stay safe on the ground and in the air. Join travel security and executive protection expert Troy Claydon as he shares tips on how to give yourself or those in your care a safe journey no matter where your travels take you. Episode Highlights: Who is the Wheels Up Podcast for? Hint: safety and security for business, executive and VIP travellers Boring is best How to improve your travel safety and security How to make b...

2017-11-0912 min