Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Transformative Leadership
Discover Our 3-Step Proven Framework for Building Cyber-Resilient Leadership
Rita Knott, Managing Director, International Female Board Pool Initiative
"Nadja's workshop on IT Security and Protection against Cyber risks successfully linked emotional intelligence with Cybersecurity, making it a significant business impact."
Gregory Edwards, FEMA CISO
"The webinar on Emotional Intelligence and Resilience was perfectly executed; an amazing and talented presenter, highly recommended for agencies facing resilience challenges."
Linda McDermott, Conference Director PMI Ireland
"Nadja, a thought leader in cyber resilience and emotional firewalls, possesses a remarkable ability to connect with the audience and deliver powerful insights on resilience in today's digital landscape."
“The biggest change for me is that I now totally accept it can happen. And that doesn't sound like much but trust me, there is a fundamental difference in approach between organisations that accept it could happen and those that think they can repel it. Because if you think you can repel it, you do what we did before the attack, which is you have no adequate plans in place as to what you're going to do."
CEO of a $4 billion European company,
ISTARI & OXFORD Survey
60%
of small and medium-sized enterprises shut down after cyberattacks. Can your business withstand this digital tempest?
$1.54M
is the average ransom paid to cybercriminals, twice the 2022 figure. Add to this $1.82M average in recovery costs. Are you ready to safeguard your assets?
84%
of private sector companies have seen lost opportunities/revenue from ransomware. Don't let cyber threats chip away at your success.
Our 3-Step Proven System
High Preparedness
Strategic Leadership:
Enhance strategic foresight in your teams to proactively address cyber challenges, nurturing a growth-oriented culture that facilitates continuous learning and skill enhancement.
High Resiliency
Resilient Mindset:
Foster a culture that embraces change and uses emotional intelligence as a cornerstone for flexible leadership during uncertainty.
High Readiness
Flexible Leadership:
Equip your leaders with the emotional intelligence skills to navigate the dynamic cyber landscape, increasing agility and responsiveness across the workforce.
Know Yourself
Enhance self-awareness for tailored emotional resilience, key in navigating cyber threats as a business leader.
Express Yourself
Develop clear communication under pressure to build organizational trust and emotional resilience.
Play Well with Others
Leverage emotional intelligence for stakeholder relations, bolstering collaboration, trust, and unified resilience.
Making Choices
Leverage emotional intelligence for agile responses to cyber threats, shaping adaptive leadership strategies.
Staying Cool
Transform cyber challenges into growth and innovation opportunities, managing stress effectively with an emotional resilience toolkit.
Sara Chetoui, Président PMI Morocco
"I was impressed by Ms. Nadja El Fertasi's intervention during the webinar on cybersecurity and emotional intelligence. Her unparalleled expertise, passion, and ability to make complex concepts accessible truly resonated with our audience. She managed to create an engaging and interactive atmosphere, responding empathetically to our members' questions. In short, I highly recommend Ms. Nadja as a speaker for any event related to cybersecurity and emotional intelligence. Thank you for this memorable and enriching experience!"
Arnaud De Vibraye, ECSO
"Nadja provided invaluable knowledge and techniques for enhancing recruitment and retention strategies in cybersecurity using the EQ toolkit."
Philipp Wachholz, CMO, McDonald's Belgium
"Nadja adds substantial value to an organization with her broad experience and high level of empathy."
Denis Mercier, Deputy General Manager FIVES Group
"Nadja’s global vision and leadership in driving change through effective communication is highly recommendable for workforce development."
3 Different Ways We Can Help You
Our Emotional Firewalls Academy
Empower Against Scams: Emotional Resilience Training
Ready your team with emotional resilience strategies. Our course delivers scam prevention skills for the digital world.
Custom-Designed Resilience: Your Industry, Your Scenarios
Uniquely tailored to your industry and specific social engineering scenarios. Customized online training tailored to your needs.
Emotional Intelligence Leadership Corner
Cultivate Resilient Leadership
Elevate your leadership with the art of emotional intelligence. Navigate the complexities of today's hybrid work environments with our 3-step system.
Strengthen your Team's Resilience
Empower your leadership and teams against digital challenges using emotional resilience. Navigate the digital age confidently with our 3-step system.
The CISO's Sanctuary
Create a Supportive Environment for CISOs: Tackle unique challenges and foster healthy security cultures in today's cyber threat landscape.
Emotional Intelligence
Executive Leadership Coaching
1:1 Executive Coaching for Governance Stakeholders
Steer your Businesses with Confidence & Clarity in the current challenging cyber landscape.
1:1 Executive Coaching for C-Suite Leaders
Steer Your Organization with Emotional Resilience in the face of Cyber Challenges.
1:1 Crisis Management Coaching for Executive Leaders
Fast-Track Your Emotional Resilience for facing Cyber Challenges.
Our Latest Cyber Resilience &
Emotional Intelligence Leadership Blogs
Mastering Challenging Times through Emotional Intelligence
With nearly two decades of experience in crisis management and security at NATO, the world's largest organization, my leadership skills have been refined to be exceptionally sharp. I've navigated through uncertainty, maintained effective communication under intense pressure, and innovatively resolved intricate challenges. In such demanding environments, a leader's impact on mindset, dialogue, and behavior is crucial.
My extensive experience in the civil-military sector, collaborating with individuals from over 40 countries, has uniquely equipped me to assist my clients in building resilient, high-performing teams. This experience is pivotal in guiding you to foster emotional intelligence and resilience within your teams. I am prepared to help you navigate through turbulent times, ensuring your leadership leads to enduring success."
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