EP 133 "No Smoke, No Mirrors": The Truth About Executive Protection - Direct, Honest, and on Point with Mac Segals Anti-Fluff Vibe

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🎙️ Podcast Bio Summary – Episode 133: Mac Segal

In this episode of The Security Circle, Yolanda is joined by Mac Segal, Founder and CEO of AHNA Group, for an unfiltered look at the world of executive protection. From South Africa to Israel to the corporate frontlines, Mac shares the lessons behind building a global security business based on trust, agility, and integrity.

Together, they dive into:

• Why trust is earned through consistency, not theatrics
• The myth of the "protector" and what the job really involves
• How the EP industry gets in its own way — and how to fix it
• Crisis response, last-minute problem solving, and high-stakes logistics
• The value of being calm, competent, and quietly excellent
• What young professionals get wrong (and what they need to hear)

This is the real deal — no bravado, no BS, just hard truths and smarter thinking in the world of protection.

BIO

Mac's company, AHNA Group is the culmination of over 30 years of Executive Protection,operations, training and consulting experience in the Security Industry. Specializing in Executive Protection and Security Consulting for corporate clients, Mac and AHNA Group bring real world knowledge, experience and expertise to all facets of their performance.

As a fixed asset Subject Matter Expert, Mac conducts security assessments and designs security master plans as well as routine and emergency procedures for business facilities, hotels and critical infrastructure the world over. Working extensively with Fortune 500 companies and UHNWI worldwide he possesses and in depth understanding of the challenges facing businesses and infrastructure in today's world. Mac has published many articles on hotel and general security and is a regular speaker at security conferences the world over as well as SME to governments, major television and print news outlets.

Mac leads training programs in Covert Executive Protection, Surveillance Detection, Hotel Security, Travel Security Awareness, Emergency Response Procedures and other topics. Mac has taught, non-security employees, managers, security professionals, government units and C suite executives as well as corporate employees

Born in South Africa, Mac has served in two militaries as well as government service, living in Africa, Europe, USA and the Middle East whilst operating around the globe. This facilitates him with an excellent multi-cultural understanding which allows him to provide tailor-made, relevant and practical security and safety solutions.

Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers