Resilience, Integrity, and Leadership: Insights from Security Veteran Stevan Bernard

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Guest: Steve Bernard, CFE - LinkedIn

Advisor / Board Appointments: International SOS, Metro One, Prescient

Formerly the Executive Vice President for Protection at Sony Pictures Entertainment.

In this episode, Stevan Bernard, a globally recognized security expert with nearly five decades of experience, shares his incredible journey from leading global security operations at Sony Pictures Entertainment to establishing Bernard Global, LLC. Stevan reflects on his personal health challenges, his commitment to mentoring the next generation, and the wisdom he has gained through navigating security risks across the globe.

Listeners will discover how resilience, integrity, and purpose have shaped his life and career, offering powerful lessons for anyone seeking to lead with impact and navigate challenges with grace.

Key Takeaways

1. Overcoming Challenges: Stevan discusses his personal health battles, revealing how adversity strengthened his leadership and commitment to helping others.
2. Building a Legacy: His passion for mentoring the next generation of security professionals, rooted in integrity and a vision for a safer world.
3. Lessons from the Field: Stories from his global security operations and the insights gained from managing crises and mitigating risks in diverse environments.
4. Purpose-Driven Leadership: Why integrity is the foundation of impactful leadership and how it shapes meaningful mentorship.

👤 About Stevan Bernard
Stevan Bernard brings nearly five decades of experience in security across government and private sectors. As the former Executive Vice President of Global Protection Services at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Stevan led security operations in over 50 countries, overseeing global threat management, cybersecurity, and crisis response.

Currently, as CEO of Bernard Global, LLC, he provides advisory services on corporate security, crisis preparedness, leadership, and risk mitigation. Recognized by esteemed organizations such as the CIA and FBI, Stevan remains a respected thought leader, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of security professionals.

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