Meet the trainer ...

Simon is the founder of Horizon Global Awareness and delivers clear, practical training that helps organisations prepare their staff, students, and volunteers for confident international travel. His approach is calm, engaging, and focused on giving travellers the awareness and clarity they need to make informed decisions abroad.

He brings over 20 years of professional experience in risk‑based decision‑making, complemented by a BSc in International Studies, giving him a strong grounding in global systems, cultural dynamics, and international contexts. Simon’s training approach blends real‑world professionalism with academic insight, making his workshops structured, engaging, and relevant across sectors.

His workshops cover areas such as travel awareness, cultural understanding, digital hygiene for travellers, and pre‑travel planning. All content is strictly educational, non‑operational, and based entirely on public‑domain information, making it appropriate for organisations seeking duty‑of‑care support without crossing into security or enforcement work.

Simon works with universities, SMEs, charities, NGOs, adventure groups, and community organisations across the UK.

Simon Pond - Founder & Trainer, Horizon Global Awareness.