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Micah Hoffman & Ginger T

Micah - Co-Owner and OSINT Expert, My OSINT Training: Deputy Chief of Investigations, NCPTF | Ginger-T Founder, CQ Core Solutions; Creator of The OSINT Toolbox

Brains, Bias, and Breadcrumbs on the Internet: OSINT and Inclusion

In this episode...


Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential for OSINT teams to thrive. In this episode, Jane and special guest host Kat Caudrelier explore how embracing inclusion can transform intelligence work. They delve into how different thinking, communication styles and life experiences enrich analysis, improve decision-making and drive better outcomes.


Joining the conversation are Micah Hoffman, co-owner of My OSINT Training and Deputy Chief of Investigations for the National Child Protection Taskforce, and Tony (AKA Ginger T), founder of CQ Core Solutions and creator of The OSINT Toolbox. With decades of OSINT experience, Micah and Tony share their insights on neurodiversity, implicit biases, and how OSINT teams can better recognise, support and benefit from inclusive work practices.

This episode challenges conventional norms, encouraging you to rethink how OSINT teams are structured. From confronting unconscious biases to imagining a brighter future, we explore how inclusion doesn’t just improve culture—it enhances intelligence analysis and problem-solving.


What You’ll Learn

  • Diverse Perspectives, Sharper Intelligence: How embracing neurodiversity and inclusivity strengthens OSINT analysis and decision-making.

  • Unpacking Bias: Recognising and overcoming biases that limit team potential and      insights.

  • Building Inclusive OSINT Teams: What an inclusive OSINT environment looks like and how to foster it for better outcomes.



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Meet your podcast hosts
Jane van Tienen

With 20+ years in global security and intelligence, Jane is an experienced executive, skilled at leading teams navigating high-stress issues like geopolitics and security risks. Outside of work, Jane enjoys giving back to her community and spending time with loved ones in Australia and the US.

Kylie Pert

After 15+ years working in the Australian National Intelligence and Security communities, Kylie knows a thing or two about the value of open-source intelligence. When she's not podcasting or running a course for intelligence analysts, you'll find her at the beach or local indoor play centre with her young family.

Open Secret is recorded on the lands of the Kabi Kabi people. OSINT Combine acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Open Secret is an OSINT Combine podcast, produced by TributePod

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