The Defuse Podcast - The Art and Science or Feeling Safer
Defuse / Diːˈfjuːz/ Verb: To Make A Situation Less Tense Or Dangerous.
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Each episode features global experts sharing their insights on preventing and resolving problematic behaviors and security issues that cause harm.
The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including stalking, protective security, intelligence, psychological profiling, crisis management, risk management, communications, reputational management, workplace violence, public relations, and more.
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The Defuse Podcast - The Art and Science or Feeling Safer
Close Protection - The Man Who Kept Mandela Safe with Rory Steyn
In this podcast, we speak with Rory Steyn. Rory has a unique story having gone from an officer investigating the ANC to the one chosen to protect Mandela on his release from prison and election to lead South Africa. During the next 5 years, Rory developed a close relationship and knowledge of Nelson Mandela protecting him in South Africa and abroad from different and emerging threats. He recalls how Mandela’s unique personality won him over, and how he interacted with world leaders and Royalty in the same way he did with children and local people in the townships.
Bio
Rory is recognized as a highly experienced and independent leader, with extensive experience in security and personal protection.
Prior to establishing NSA Global Security Consultants as CEO of Africa Operations, Rory served as a served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the South African Police Service where he specialised in various fields of expertise. Including investigations. Intelligence. VIP protection and bomb disposal.
In 1996, Rory was appointed as a Team Leader for former President Mandela's personal protection team, looking after operations on both a national and international level. Rory is an internationally recognised security specialist, speaker, commentator and regularly presents papers at conferences around the world.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-steyn-b4a44938/?originalSubdomain=za
People on this episode
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Bizz Zimmerman
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Philip Grindell MSc CSyP
Host
Ailsa Anderson
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Benjamin Barrontine
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Bram B. Van der Meer
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Bryan Flannery
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Corina Goetz
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Dan Schilling
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Dr Lorraine Sheridan
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Dr Reid Meloy
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Dr Russell Palarea
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Dr Stephen White
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Dr. Caroline Logan
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Edward V Marshall
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Fred Burton
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Frederick Calhoun
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Gabrielle Thompson
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Giles Keningham MBE
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Guy Batchelor
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James Hamilton
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Jameson Ritter, CTM, CPP, PSP, PCI
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Kim Leadbeater MP MBE
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Melissa Muir
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Miles Manning
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Paul Blanchard
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Richard Levick (RIP)
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Rory Steyn
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Suky Bhaker
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Totti Karpela CTM
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