Several years ago, or quite a few years ago now (I'm still coming to terms with my aging process!), I remember feeling frustrated behind my desk on a Friday afternoon, staring at my computer trying to write a plan to for buy-in from our strategic stakeholders.

There were no people in the...

In an age where cyber threats loom large, imagine the chaos that ensues when a major cyber breach occurs, and emotions of fear, confusion, and frustration take hold. The secret to navigating such high-pressure situations lies in emotional intelligence (EQ). Drawing on my extensive experience at...

Last Updated: 16 February 2023

We live in an increasingly complex world plagued by a host of destabilizing challenges and crises. At the same time, rapid digital transformation is redefining the workplace for all generations, and in particular, for millennials and members of Generation Z,...

Last Updated: 16 February 2023

In today's world, it is more important than ever for leaders to understand how emotional intelligence can help them thrive in challenging situations. Biases that are influenced by culture, environment, and beliefs can often go unnoticed, leading to poor...

Last Updated: 16 February 2023

How does protecting your cyber preparedness and readiness strategy relate to emotional intelligence?

That's what we exercised and discussed during the WSBI-ESBG and Global Cyber Alliance regional training webinars on 19 November 2020.

Human error accounts for...

In today’s VUCA world, how do you develop strong leadership skills? How do you build high-performing teams during challenging times in a working world characterized with uncertainty?

The VUCA acronym stands for:

• Volatility: The market is volatile and unpredictable.
• Uncertainty:...

Not so long ago, cybersecurity was seen as a sexy buzzword, a trending phenomenon that few understood. For many societies, sectors, and organizations across the globe, cyber breaches are the root cause of digital pain.  Due to the volatile landscape, cyber threats continue to evolve...

Do you ever find yourself saying things like "I'm too old to change, it's not worth it" or "I've always been like this, and I won't change now"?

These common beliefs often prevent us from fully leveraging the potential of combining IQ and EQ.

It's not easy to change our mindset, especially when...

Imagine yourself sitting at your desk at home, working away. The choices are endless: café macchiato, espresso, cappuccino, latte, or just plain black coffee. You might be a tea lover, depending on where you were born.

Your nervous system is not detecting any danger. As a 'normal' state of...