Nomad International - Silent Watch
Training and advisory for wildlife protection teams
We help reserves build resilient people and sound operations. Situational awareness. Intelligence. Cyber. Mindset. Built to fit your mission and culture.
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Threat and Vulnerability Assessment
Walkthrough of property and routines to find gaps and mitigate risks. Clear and concise reports with recommendations intended to address complex realities.
Mobile Training Teams
On site instruction for rangers, guides, and staff. Classroom then field application. Scaled to your team size.
Advisory Retainers
Keep a seasoned partner on call for planning, red teaming, and decision support. Scheduled check ins and rapid response.
Build real capability
Human and Environmental Cues
Baseline. Anomalies. Calm action. Kinesics, proxemics, atmospherics, geographics in plain language.
In person or onlineSituational Awareness
More than a catch phrase. Build intuition without superstition. Learn to embrace discomfort and develop holistic resiliency.
In person or onlineThe Intelligence Cycle
Plan and direct. Collect. Process. Produce. Disseminate. Turn observations into action for patrols and leaders.
In person or onlineCyber Hygiene for Reserves
MFA, passwords, Wi Fi, VPNs, phishing, mobile safety. Checklists for mixed tech literacy.
Psychology of Leadership Under Stress
Presence over performance. Field tested tools adapted for conservation teams.
Stillness is not silence
Silent Watch
People first. Calm minds. Clear choices. We train practical skills and the restraint to use them well.
Resilience is built, not born.
How we work
- Assess before we advise
- Teach then test in the field
- Design for your baseline and culture
- Document the next steps
Shaped by experience
Nomad International is led by Michael Stohner, a retired Green Beret and intelligence professional focused on conservation. The aim is simple. Help teams become better versions of themselves so wildlife, wild spaces, and people can thrive.
- Twenty years in Special Forces and intelligence
- Instruction that is calm, direct, and grounded
- Train partners to stand on their own
Credo
We lead with experience, and provide world class service. The mission is bigger than us. Integrity is earned in the quiet choices. Presence over ego. Impact over noise.
Start a conversation
Email: info@thenomadknows.com
Phone: + 1 808 499 4827
Region: Hawaiʻi based with a global reach
We reply within two business days. How can we help you today.
What to include
- Your reserve or organization
- Your goals and constraints
- Timeline and team size