The Circuit is the number #1 source of information on protection matters and is the industry-leading magazine for all security professionals who want to stay ahead of the game. If you're new to the industry or an old-school veteran, the Circuit is the place for you. Through the podcast, we bring the stories and the contributors from the magazine to life. The Circuit team is: Elijah Shaw, Jon Moss, Shaun West and Phelim Rowe. For more information on all things Circuit related, visit us at: https://circuit-magazine.com
As geopolitical and economic interests shift toward the Arctic, security professionals face an unprecedented operational landscape. In this episode, we explore the multifaceted challenges of Arctic operations with Matthew Croxford, examining everything from essential preparation and specialized attire to mission planning in extreme environments. We discuss the strategic expansion of critical infrastructure—including datacenters and mining operations—alongside emerging Arctic tourism, and what these developments mean for security, logistics, and risk management in one of the world's most remote and demanding regions.
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LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-croxford/)
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21 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Storytelling and the Protector | Mark Ledlow
In this episode of The Circuit Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Mark Ledlow — founder of the Fearless Mindset Podcast and Ledlow Security Group — to talk about storytelling for the protector.
The security profession has a visibility problem. Too many exceptional operators stay silent, letting others define the narrative around what protection looks like, what it costs, and what it's worth. Mark makes the case that getting your voice out there isn't about ego or personal brand — it's about shaping how the industry is understood by the people who fund it, regulate it, and depend on it.
But there's a tension every security professional knows: you chose this career because you operate in the grey. You're the person nobody notices until something goes wrong. So how do you step into the spotlight without compromising the very thing that makes you effective?
We explore how protectors can tell their story — earning influence, attracting talent, and elevating the profession — while staying true to the low-profile discipline that defines it.
About Mark:
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ledlow-a3498412/)
Fearless Mindset Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2DhiLvLkRjtBPGpUlhfdWf)
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Phelim Rowe
Elijah Shaw
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18 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
Protecting the C-Suite | Jason Bolwell
Jason Bolwell discusses strategies for safeguarding C-suite executives from evolving threats, offering insights into risk management and security protocols in this interview.
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Arctic Operations | Matthew Croxford
Published 2 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And there's a difference between moving in boots like we do almost every single day or moving in ski boots or moving on ice or moving on snow, where you can potentially take your ski off, put your foot down, and all of a sudden you're up to your knee because you've sank that far. […]
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