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To wear or not to wear, that is the question

by Kelly Sayre | Feb 13, 2022 | Tips from Kelly

I received a question on the Diamond Arrow Group Facebook page from a follower last week. The woman had an upcoming work trip and wondered if wearing company logo wear or personal clothes while on the trip would make her less of a target. As with 99% of situational...

The Number One Question I Get

by Kelly Sayre | Nov 15, 2021 | Tips from Kelly

A key component of situational awareness is being curious about your environment and the people in it. One of the family rules we have in our house is, validate assumptions and question what you don't understand. A hashtag I often use in social media posts is...

10 Tips to Carry Yourself with Confidence

by Kelly Sayre | Jun 9, 2021 | Tips from Kelly

I’m willing to bet that you’ve heard about the importance of first impressions. Whether it be walking into the job interview, meeting a prospective client, or giving a presentation to a group of people (even virtually!). How you walk into the room, make eye contact,...

5 Self-Defense Tools: What to Consider Before Buying

by Kelly Sayre | Jun 7, 2021 | Tips from Kelly

Which self-defense tool is right for you? It depends. One thing I know for sure, it’s not always what someone else says you should carry. If you look at the online reviews of most self-defense tools, they are written by men who purchased the tool for themselves or for...

This Part Rarely Gets Talked About

by Kelly Sayre | May 24, 2021 | Tips from Kelly

Last night, myself and other 500rising instructors attended a virtual training presentation on “Legal & Ethical Implications – The art of explaining yourself”. The training was pre-work for the in-person training next month to attain Level II certification. As...

Don’t Wait For Something To Happen

by Kelly Sayre | May 10, 2021 | Tips from Kelly

Learning how to be more situationally aware is not about learning a new life skill, it’s about using life skills you already possess, from the perspective of personal safety. “Having awareness means using your senses and intuition to notice something is off in your...