Our Mission
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At Thrive with EQ, our mission is to revolutionize cyber awareness by integrating Emotional Intelligence into leadership training at every level of an organization. We empower top leaders to cultivate a culture of cyber resilience and proactive security, ensuring that both data and people are protected in the digital age.
My Story...
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From an early age, I understood that the greatest barriers often come from within. As a daughter of immigrants, I was encouraged to dream within limits, but my inner voice urged me to break free from those constraints. Resilience and determination have been the driving forces behind my journey.
For nearly two decades, I worked at NATO, the world’s largest crisis management and security organization. There, I learned firsthand the importance of resilience, preparedness, and emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments. Collaborating with people from over 40 countries, I honed my skills in stakeholder engagement and developed a deep understanding of the human elements essential for effective leadership.
Founding Thrive with EQ allowed me to bring these insights into the world of cybersecurity, where I’m dedicated to reshaping how organizations approach digital threats. Our work goes beyond technical solutions; we focus on the human side of cybersecurity, blending emotional intelligence with resilience strategies. This holistic approach empowers leaders to create emotionally fortified cultures that are prepared to face the challenges of the digital age.
A personal highlight was being featured in “Hacking Gender Barriers: Europe’s Top Cyber Women” by the Women4Cyber foundation, recognizing my influence in cybersecurity despite not fitting the traditional mold. My love for cultures and languages has also shaped my journey—I am fluent in Dutch, English, French, and spoken Arabic, with a good understanding of Italian and German.
My strengths—creativity, kindness, bravery, social intelligence, perspective, humor, and curiosity—are at the heart of my mission. I’m committed to guiding you and your organization in building emotional intelligence and fostering resilient leadership, so you can thrive amidst the complexities of the digital world.
Guiding Star of Resilience
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At Thrive with EQ, we lead organizations through the challenges of the digital era by focusing on resilience and emotional intelligence. Our mission extends beyond creating emotional firewalls; we transform behaviors and cultures, equipping businesses with the skills to proactively cyber challenges in the digital age. By embedding emotional intelligence into our strategies, we protect not only data but also enhance human resilience and well-being, laying the foundation for a thriving digital future.
Our Core Values
Compassion
In a world of myriad choices, I anchor myself in compassion. Challenging times call for leadership that upholds humanity at its core, asserting that compassion is not a liability but a strength.
Bravery
Leading in tumultuous times demands the bravery to uphold what's right, not necessarily what's convenient. It is bravery that allows us to confront uncertainty and persist amidst unsettling change.
Excellence
Our pursuit is collaborative excellence with our clients, not just aiming for perfection. Together, we address your business performance dilemmas with our bespoke EQ toolkit.
Integrity
Respected leaders radiate trust and admiration through their unwavering integrity. An emotionally astute leader stands by doing what is right, especially when faced with adversity.
Transparency
The remedy to ambiguity is transparency. It is the bedrock upon which trust, credibility, and effective execution in our client relationships are built.
Humour
While we are committed to our mission, we don't forget to add a dash of light-heartedness. Our training is not only enriching but also enjoyable, ensuring our clients keep returning for more.
