Lessons for Young Professionals

Inherited Importance & IS Pool Parties

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Circuit Magazine
July 16, 2021

Being a young professional in the security industry requires a commitment to career development, the willingness to start at the bottom doing 'less glamorous' tasks, and daily mirror pep talks. (“Kevin Costner ain't got nothing on you, champ!“)

But fear not, On the Circuit is here to help keep your knowledge current and your industry skills sharp with top career tips, workout routine recommendations, and a close look at what's happening across the globe in security matters.

Some have described the security industry as having “too many bums and not enough seats.” I don't know if that's true but you'd better buckle up because we're not waiting around to find out!

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Through our podcast, we're bringing the pages of the Circuit Magazine to life. Each week, the team are joined by a special guest who helps us break down different industry themes and hot topics.

How hard is it to be a young professional in the Executive Protection space today?

In this week’s episode, we're going to be talking to Matthew Porcelli, CPP to explore what it means to be a young professional in the industry. We go over some tips and tricks on how to stand out while also giving out some real advice for young EP professionals just breaking into the field.

So, listen in on this episode to gather some timely insights and tips as we discuss the following topics:

  • What are the advantages of being a young professional in the industry?

  • How does a young professional go about promoting themselves while still remaining the grey man or the quiet professional?

  • Is it an urban myth that millennials and gen Z are too self-congratulatory and too self-entitled?

Matthew leaves us all with some sage advice when he says:

“People, in general, are impatient. It's just the way it is. It's all about how you utilize the time that you're given until you realize that dream.”

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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine

Each week we bring you select articles from the archives of the Circuit Magazine. With over a decade in publication, the Circuit is your best source of information across the industry.

Taken from Issue 52 of the Circuit Magazine, Ivor Terret examines whether technology is effective as a security solution or is simply misused? In the article, Ivor shares his philosophy of the four pillars of effective and practical security and how they can only work together, in conjunction with one another, and not as silos.

In this article, Elijah Shaw gives us a lesson on hubris and karma and reminds us why, as EP agents, we should remain humble. As he puts it, "who wants to be that agent sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring but it doesn’t simply because all your peers thought that YOU thought you were too good for them?"

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Industry News

A selection of the top stories affecting our industry - pulled from the Circuit Daily Briefing.

Shocking video that purports to have been taken in the town of Dawlat Abad, northern Afghanistan, on June 16 shows a group of soldiers with their arms raised being shot to death.

U.S. admits some of the mercenaries accused of killing the president in Haiti were trained as part of a vast project to militarize the war on drugs. This is not the only fallout.

Afghanistan’s foreign minister on what may await his country after the U.S. withdrawal.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans over the weekend to keep an eye on friends and family members for "signs of mobilization to violence"

At least 72 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president.

With access to a smartphone used by three British men who went to fight in Syria - and their social media accounts - journalist Mobeen Azhar investigates what made them join the Islamic State group and what happened to them.

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Community & Networking

Ask questions, get advice, and find industry resources from an active and thriving community of professional, working operators.

As close protection agents, we have a tendency to define ourselves based on the status of our Principal. "If my principal is richer, more powerful, or more famous than yours then that means I am more important than you!"

Following on from Elijah's article, we want to know who has experienced this phenomenon before? How did it play out? And extra kudos to anyone who admits to having been the perpetrator.

Here’s an oldie but constantly relevant and adaptable workout program from the legend Bas Rutten. At only 30mins this is a great home, gym, even hotel room workout on the road or assignment. The intensity is entirely up to you, so this workout can be as adaptively challenging as you make it.

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This show is highly recommended to anyone who works in an environment where workplace violence is an occupational hazard (pretty much everyone reading this newsletter).

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