The SRMC Tribe Podcast
Insights, stories and laughs from security risk professionals, former students, lecturers and experts.
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Popular episodes
The Female Indiana Jones, Over 40 Adventures in Disaster Response | Gail Rowntree
In Episode 03, we’re joined by Gail Rowntree, Director of Learning and Development at Frontier Risks, a security and crisis management expert with over 30 years of experience. Known as the “Female Indiana Jones”, Gail’s career spans aviation, emergency response, mental health, and risk training. Starting as cabin crew at British Airways, she later trained flight deck and crew in safety and emergency procedures. After retraining as a clinical counsellor in Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology, she responded to 43 international and UK-based crises, often as a Senior Incident Director or Head of Mental Health.
Made in France, Life of a Legionnaire, Inside the French Foreign Legion | Chris Watson
In this episode of The SRMC Tribe Podcast, we sit down with Chris Watson, Frontiers Lead Consultant, to explore his journey into risk management and his extraordinary career in the French Foreign Legion. Chris shares rare insights into the Legion—a regiment with a long and storied history that remains shrouded in mystery to many. From the rigorous selection process to life within one of the world’s most elite military units, he offers a firsthand perspective few have heard. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on resilience, discipline, and transitioning from the Legion into the world of security risk management.
Kept Captive and Shackled in Chains, Wrongly Suspected Oil Thief | Vinnie Haywood
In this compelling episode of The SRMC Tribe Podcast, Vinnie Haywood shares his incredible journey from military service to corporate security, detailing the challenges and lessons of his transition. He also recounts the harrowing experience of being wrongly imprisoned in Nigeria, where he was shackled in chains for weeks as a suspected oil thief before ultimately being cleared and freed. Through resilience and determination, Vinnie has forged a successful path in the security industry, and his story is a testament to perseverance in the face of adversity. Tune in for an insightful and inspiring conversation!
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Tribe Leaders
Pete Lawrence and Duncan Godfrey
Pete Lawrence and Duncan Godfrey, the driving forces behind Frontier Risks Group, bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and sharp humor to the SRMC Tribe Podcast.
Pete, a seasoned leader in security risk management, has spent years navigating high-risk environments, offering strategic insights and training the next generation of security professionals. Duncan, equally well-versed in the field, combines operational know-how with a knack for storytelling, making even the most complex security topics engaging.
Together, they have built Frontier Risks Group into a powerhouse of innovation and training, shaping the SRMC Course into a gold standard for security professionals worldwide. Now, as podcast hosts, they’re bringing their knowledge, experiences, and legendary banter to the airwaves—delivering real-world security insights with the humor and honesty the SRMC tribe has come to expect.
Tune in to hear their take on the industry, the incredible guests they bring on, and, of course, the stories that make this field so unique.
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