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Podcast – PreparedEx

Rob Burton
Crisis Management
Business Continuity
Tabletop Exercises
Cybersecurity
Crisis Preparedness
Crisis Leadership
Organizational Resilience
Incident Response
Risk Management
Emotional Intelligence
Emergency Preparedness
Cyber Security
Crisis Communications
Critical Thinking
AI In Cybersecurity
Crisis Simulation
Transparent Communication
Ceos
Reputational Risk Analysis
Reputation Management

Preparing Organizations for Managing Crises

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Canada faces a unique set of regional risks that organizations must understand to effectively prepare for crisis situations. In this episode, Shawna Bruce, emergency management trainer and crisis communications specialist, joins the PreparedEx Podcas... more

In this conversation, PreparedEx host Rob Burton sits down with Chris Lynch — a Certified FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner and strategist in AI readiness and crisis simulation. Chris breaks down his approach to building exercises that don’t just tic... more

Join the PreparedEx Podcast as we sit down with Scott Wilcox from the Sicuro Group, a global leader in travel risk, duty-of-care programs, and threat intelligence. We discuss how modern travel risk management evolves beyond compliance, how real-time ... more

In episode 163 of the PreparedEx Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked gap between cybersecurity response and public communications during a cyber incident. While many organizations invest heavily in technical controls and incident response plans,... more

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Recent Guests

Shawna Bruce
Crisis and emergency communications specialist
Independent consultant; previously Canadian Armed Forces public affairs, Dow Chemical in Canada
Episode: From Wildfires to Industrial Risk: Understanding Canada’s Regional Threat Landscape
Chris Lynch
Retired Army Major and seasoned exercise designer focused on AI-related disruptions.
Ready Pathways
Episode: Stress-Testing the Future: Simulation Strategy & AI Readiness with Chris Lynch
Scott Wilcox
Founder of Sicuro Group specializing in travel risk management and threat intelligence.
Sicuro Group
Episode: Navigating Risk: Inside the Modern Travel Risk & Threat Intelligence Landscape
Greg Pass
A retired lieutenant from Prince William County Police Department, specializing in active assailant preparedness and law enforcement operations.
VTV Family Outreach Foundation
Episode: When Seconds Matter: Greg Pass on Active Assailant Preparedness 10 Years After San Bernardino
Jack Murphy
A co-author of the book 'High Rise Buildings, Understanding the Vertical Challenge' and an expert on high-rise building safety.
Episode: Above the Skyline: Jack Murphy on High-Rise Preparedness and Modern Emergency Challenges
Austin Cruz
Forward-thinking expert in AI-driven preparedness, former firefighter, and leader of the Business Continuity Institute's AI Special Interest Group.
Business Continuity Institute
Episode: AI in Action: Transforming Crisis Preparedness, Training, and Exercises
Charlie Maclean-Bristol
Renowned expert in crisis management and business continuity, and the founder of PlanB Consulting
PlanB Consulting
Episode: Mastering Crisis and Business Continuity Exercises: Insights from Charlie Maclean-Bristol
Christopher Beard
Leading expert from The Crisis Shop
The Crisis Shop
Episode: The Benefits of Reputational Risk Analyses with Christopher Beard of The Crisis Shop
Ruben Hoornveld
Expert in crisis and risk management, currently based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Episode: Navigating the Top Business Threats in Southeast Asia: Insights with Ruben Hoornveld

Host

Rob Burton
Host of PreparedEx podcast; focuses on crisis management, resilience, and organizational preparedness.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Invaluable Resourse

    Excellent podcasts for those in the crisis industry and any smart organizations interested in protecting their investments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TuckEM/HS
    United States6 years ago
  • Information sharing

    Good clear easy conversation between two professionals. Will tune in again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tinnlid
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Excellent Business Resource

    Very informative with actionable content.. please keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanOmni
    Australia8 years ago
  • When the bullets starts to fly

    Good interview, been following on LinkedIn for a little bit now, just coming back around to listening to Podcasts (as they have come and gone in popularity over the years).

    As I said before very good interview and always great to hear from insiders, would have been interesting to hear more about the inner workings of the creating of DHS or legal issues facing emergency management/response today (but that might be a little too wonky for some, as I’m not a lawyer probably would not have understoo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    texasau
    United States8 years ago
  • Great Insight!

    MIchael Brown has a wealth of experience and provides great insights. Time well spent listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leanne Metz
    United States9 years ago

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High-quality guests and practical takeaways for resilience and preparedness.
Clear, actionable discussions with experts in crisis management.
Great insights into preparing for and reacting to real-world incidents.

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From Wildfires to Industrial Risk: Understanding Canada’s Regional Threat Landscape
Q: What communication mistakes do organizations make most often during major incidents?
The recurring mistakes include waiting for perfect information, failing to share what the public needs to know promptly, and avoiding necessary updates. She stresses being first, fast, factual, frequent, and following up, while ensuring communications are not overly technical and internally aligned to avoid losing public trust.
From Wildfires to Industrial Risk: Understanding Canada’s Regional Threat Landscape
Q: What are the major regional risks Canadian organizations should be thinking about today?
Shawna outlines that across Canada, risk profiles vary by region—wildfire and flooding on the West Coast, urban flooding and severe weather in central regions, earthquake concerns around the Great Lakes area, and hurricanes along the East Coast. She emphasizes holistic, multi-level preparedness and local ownership of risk management, plus the need for regional mitigation, training, and open communication with communities.
Stress-Testing the Future: Simulation Strategy & AI Readiness with Chris Lynch
Q: In terms of organizations struggling to identify the most critical risks worth simulating, what frameworks or data sources do you rely on?
Impact is the key; focus on what has the most impact on the organization.
Stress-Testing the Future: Simulation Strategy & AI Readiness with Chris Lynch
Q: When you sit down to design the exercise, what's the first question that you ask?
The most important thing is to find out what the decision maker is doing and what the decision points are.
Navigating Risk: Inside the Modern Travel Risk & Threat Intelligence Landscape
Q: How do you measure the return on that?
Return on risk is subjective, and companies must assess the financial equations of risks in relation to opportunities while balancing risk management with insurance practices.

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The show centers on crisis leadership, risk science, and preparedness, with frequent exploration of real-world incidents, simulations, and the role of people in shaping resilient organizations. Topics span active shooter preparedness, cybersecurity and crisis communications, AI-driven preparedness, travel risk, high-rise emergency management, and post-crisis resilience. Across episodes, there's a consistent emphasis on practical messaging, cross‑sector coordination, governance, testing through exercises, and turning lessons learned into measurable improvements. A standout pattern is the blend of practitioner insights from law enforcement, public safety, corporate risk, and communications, often with a focus on how people, processes, and tec... more

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