Leaders Podcast with Mike LaCorte & Secret Solicitor Episode 36

Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International, is joined by Secret Solicitor for one of the most powerful episodes of Leaders Podcast to date.

After the suspicious death of her mother in Pakistan, she was left without answers. What followed was a ten year investigation that crossed borders, exposed failures, and ultimately uncovered the truth with the support of Conflict International.

This episode explores grief, resilience, and the reality of seeking justice when systems fall short. It is a deeply personal story, but one that highlights a much wider issue facing families dealing with international cases.

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In Episode 35 of Leaders Podcast, host Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International, sits down in person with Tom Platts, Partner and Head of M&A in Asia at international law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP.

With decades of experience in international law and cross border transactions, Tom shares insights from his professional journey as well as the personal mission that has transformed his life in recent years. As the founder of the #MacRitchieChallenge and walk-to-talk.com, Tom has walked nearly 25,000 kilometres since 2023, bringing together more than 2,100 people from 58 countries to raise awareness and funds for dementia care across Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom and beyond.

In this conversation, Mike and Tom discuss leadership, resilience, balancing high level legal work with charitable impact, and how small consistent actions can build a global movement.

Episode 35 also marks the first ever in person recording of Leaders Podcast.

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Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International, is joined by Brian King for Episode 34 of Leaders Podcast. With more than four decades of experience, Brian and his executive team have developed comprehensive strategies for handling fraud, white collar crime, workplace investigations, and regulatory compliance matters.

Brian has worked closely with local and international law firms, regulatory bodies, and government organisations on complex problem solving and compliance issues. In the early 2000s, he chaired the Privacy Committee for the Canadian Council of Private Investigators and played a key role in lobbying the federal government to secure Investigative Body Status Regulation for investigators and insurance adjusters across Canada. He became widely recognised as an industry authority on PIPEDA and continues to provide guidance to leaders on privacy and regulatory matters.

In this episode, Brian shares his perspective on leadership, explaining why trust in your people, decisiveness, and financial discipline are critical to long term success.The full episode is out now.

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In Episode 33 of Leaders Podcast, host Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International, is joined by Tim O’Rourke, President of the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators and a nationally respected expert in investigations, TSCM, and risk mitigation.

With over 30 years of experience across investigations, protective services, and technical surveillance countermeasures, Tim shares his perspective on leadership, long term commitment, and what it truly means to step forward and lead within the investigative profession. The conversation covers leadership mindset, industry responsibility, and the realities of operating in high risk environments.

Tim O’Rourke is the Founder of The Grafton Group and Technical Services Division and is widely recognised as a speaker, author, and trainer on investigative strategy, privacy protection, and TSCM best practices. As President of FALI, he remains focused on legislative advocacy and advancing investigator education across Florida.

This episode is essential listening for investigators, security professionals, and anyone aspiring to leadership roles within the industry.

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Welcome to Episode 32 of Leaders Podcast with Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International. In this episode we are joined by Alex Bescoby, a Cambridge-educated expert in political risk, human rights, and governance advisory for global natural resource companies.

Alex holds an MA (Cantab) in Social & Political Sciences / Management from the University of Cambridge. He has advised major multinationals across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas on navigating political, social, regulatory, human rights, licence-to-operate, and governance risks. In 2013, he became a recognised authority on Myanmar, advising the government on its natural resource framework and continuing to provide strategic counsel to international clients since 2019.

A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Founder Member of the Explorer’s Club of London, Alex is also an exceptionally talented and award-winning filmmaker and author whose work brings extraordinary depth and storytelling to complex global themes. His acclaimed documentary The Last Overland – together with its accompanying book – powerfully chronicles a landmark international expedition, earning widespread praise for its cinematic quality, historical insight, and adventurous spirit. Alex discusses this project in depth during the episode, revealing the rigorous research, creative vision, and real-world challenges behind creating such impactful documentary work.

He has just released his new documentary, The Last Burma Star, a compelling and deeply researched film that further showcases his exceptional ability as a documentary maker. You can watch The Last Burma Star, on Sky History

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Welcome to Episode 31 of Leaders Podcast, hosted by Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International. In this episode we are joined by Jimmie Mesis, one of America’s most successful private investigators with more than 45 years in the profession.

Jimmie has been featured extensively in national media including CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, Fox News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Associated Press. He is the recipient of the NJLPIA Robert Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award, New Jersey State Senate and State Assembly Proclamations, and numerous other professional awards including Investigator of the Year honours, leadership recognitions from NCISS, and awards from investigative associations across the US, Canada, and England.

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Welcome to Episode 30 of Leaders Podcast, hosted by Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International. In this episode, we are joined by Katherine Mayer, a renowned criminal justice expert with a Master’s in Forensic Psychology and extensive experience as a mitigation specialist in Miami-Dade’s Capital Litigation Unit, managing complex high-profile death penalty cases.

Katherine founded Mayer Consulting in 2012, a holistic criminal defense consulting firm specializing in fact investigation, mitigation, and jury consulting. As the first woman in Texas to earn board certification in criminal defense investigation in 2017 and the 66th Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) worldwide, she is dedicated to elevating criminal defense standards through practical, experience-based training for attorneys and investigators that integrates investigation, mitigation, and strategic approaches.

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Welcome to Episode 29 of Leaders Podcast, hosted by Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International. In this episode, we are joined by Sanjay Kaushik, CFE, ASIS APAC Regional Board Member, and Managing Director of Netrika Consulting India Pvt Ltd.

With over 31 years in risk management, fraud investigations, and corporate security, Sanjay is a leading expert in fraud risk management, digital forensics, anti-counterfeit strategies, risk assessment, and cybersecurity. As head of Netrika Consulting, he delivers advanced corporate security solutions, cybersecurity resilience, and investigations to safeguard global organizations against emerging threats and third-party risks.

Sanjay contributes to key industry forums, including the FICCI Homeland Security Committee, FICCI CASCADE, ASSOCHAM IPR Committee, and as Cyber Security Lead for Rotary District 3012 in 2025. A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), he trains for the CFE program and Transport Asset Protection Association (TAPA), while holding memberships in ASIS International, ACFE, Council of International Investigators (C.I.I.), and World Association of Detectives. He has served as Chairman of the Law Enforcement Council of ASIS India and Ex-Chairman for the Loss Prevention Council of ASIS India, Delhi Chapter #207.

Under his leadership, Netrika has earned awards like OSPAs Best Security Consulting Company in India (two consecutive years), ASSOCHAM Best IP Enforcement Firm of the Year 2021, Entrepreneur of the Year 2022, and Most Successful Risk Consulting Company 2018. Sanjay has been recognized as Fraud Investigator of the Year 2017 by Wealth & Finance International, UK, and Investigation Professional of the Year 2012.

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