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Secure transportation logistics when traveling abroad

A lot of colleagues in the security industry are asking about logistical transportation abroad for their clients, and what is the best and secure form of transportation.

I have noticed that Just a little background of myself. I was a former President of Concierge Association of Puerto Rico Les Clefs d’ with 32 years in the Hospitality Industry. I’m also an Executive Protection Specialist, graduating from EPI Class 52 with over 18 years’ experience. So, this has been my experience throughout the years and hopefully it works for you. There are many forms of secure transportation and challenges when traveling with clients.

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Change: How to manage it and reduce its stressful impact

It is often said that people resist change. But is that true? How about a promotion, a salary increase, or a transfer into a preferred assignment? Those are changes, aren’t they? I don’t think many people would resist any of those, do you?

It might be more accurate to say that people resist some change. Specifically, people resist change that is forced upon them; change they did not want and/or can’t control. So, the real issue is how can we manage the change in our lives? Either by taking action to affect the change or by doing something to minimize the negative impact of the change. The issue then is not so much the change, but our ability to manage the change.

Networking in Other Circles

We do like comfort, don’t we? Often, also, we like routine. I feel that on a very deep level, as I am one of the guiltiest of that comfort seeking. But what I can say is that when I stepped out of that comfort zone and started conversations with people, I did not know that well, or even at all, that’s when things got interesting.

How to Improve Your Working Memory for Better Cognitive Functioning as Executive Protection

By: Luiz G. Neto

Our brain is constantly processing information. From making our coffee in the morning to dreaming while we sleep, our neurons are always working to figure out what to do with the information they’re receiving. Every scenario is carefully calculated within our brains which then tells us how to respond to certain stimuli. In the field of Close Protection, it’s crucial that we train our brains to respond to stimuli in a quick and calculated way so that we are able to execute our responsibilities and keep people safe.