Equip public officials and executives to lead with composure, confidence, and control—even when they become the target.
In a world of heightened visibility and real-time scrutiny, senior leaders are increasingly exposed to personal and professional risk. The Simon Agency’s Leadership Under Threat training equips executives, government officials, and public-facing figures to remain calm, decisive, and effective when faced with direct threats or crisis events.
Drawing on our team’s first-hand experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and corporate crisis management, this program helps leaders build mental resilience and command presence under pressure. Participants learn to anticipate, manage, and lead through moments of danger with discipline and confidence.
Program Overview
The course blends theory and immersive practice to strengthen both mindset and operational readiness. Leaders work through real-world scenarios – from harassment and extortion attempts to large-scale emergencies – that mirror the challenges of modern public life.
Key modules include:
- Personal Risk Assessment: Identifying vulnerabilities in professional and personal settings.
- Crisis Communication: Delivering clear, credible messaging when reputations and safety are on the line.
- Command Under Stress: Maintaining authority and coordination when making split-second decisions.
Each exercise combines tactical decision-making with psychological resilience skills to build composure in high-pressure moments.
Immersive Scenarios
Participants engage in guided role-play and simulation-based exercises. Scenarios include evacuations during security incidents, responding to direct threats against the organization, and handling public crises with media attention. These sessions teach leaders how to work effectively with security details, law enforcement, and communications teams while maintaining public confidence and team stability.
Outcome
By the end of the program, participants develop the confidence and clarity to lead in the face of personal threats or organizational emergencies. They learn to turn volatile situations into demonstrations of strength, reassuring those they lead and protecting the continuity of their organizations.