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Lessons in the Field

Lessons in the Field

By: Veterans Covert Protection Group
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Lessons in the Field is a podcast dedicated to real-world insights from the front lines of security. Each episode unpacks hard-earned lessons, evolving threats, and the mindset required to keep people safe in high-stakes environments. From executive protection and crisis response to personal discipline and team dynamics, this is where protection meets storytelling.

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  • Malinda Gilbert | Lessons in the Field #1
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode of Lessons in the Field, we sit down with Malinda Gilbert, a seasoned executive protection specialist whose career has taken her across 15 countries, safeguarding high-net-worth individuals, Fortune 5 executives, and diplomatic delegations. With over nine years of frontline experience, Malinda shares insights from her work in covert operations, high-threat environments, and red-carpet security, all while maintaining an unmatched standard of professionalism and discretion.

    From tech campuses to private aviation hubs, and from residential protection to conflict zones, Malinda offers a rare inside look into the mindset and skill set it takes to thrive in this field.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the protection industry or those curious about what it really takes to lead under pressure.

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    2 hrs and 6 mins
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