The EQ Elevator: Elevating Leadership with Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age

The EQ Elevator: Elevating Leadership with Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age

Hosted by: Nadja El Fertasi, Founder of Thrive with EQ

In the evolving landscape of the digital age, where hybrid work environments are becoming the norm, 'The EQ Elevator' with Nadja stands as a beacon for innovative leadership. This series is dedicated to intertwining...

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Episode 20 - CPO's Blueprint to Cyber Resilience: Cultivating Talent and Leadership Strengths in Cybersecurity

In our latest episode, ‘CPO's Blueprint to Cyber Resilience: Cultivating Talent and Leadership Strengths in Cybersecurity’, we explore a new perspective on how to foster a resilient cybersecurity workforce that goes...
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Episode 19 - Wendy Battles: Inspiring Women of All Ages to Thrive in Cybersecurity and Beyond

Join us on a journey of empowerment and inspiration in this engaging episode as we sit down with Wendy Battles, Cybersecurity Awareness Expert at Yale University, Podcast Host and change-maker dedicated to breaking...
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Episode 18 - Bury the Buzzword: How Not Talking About 'Security' Builds Stronger Defenses

In today's episode of our podcast titled 'Bury the Buzzword: How Not Talking About 'Security' Builds Stronger Defenses', we explore a fresh and somewhat provocative perspective on cybersecurity. We argue that building...
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Episode 17 - Outsmarting Phishing Attacks: Leverage Emotional Intelligence to Deter Cyber Scams

Welcome to an eye-opening exploration of the critical intersection between emotional intelligence and cybersecurity in our episode, "Outsmarting Phishing Attacks: Leverage Emotional Intelligence to Deter Cyber Scams."...
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Episode 16 - Building Emotional Firewalls: An Elevator Approach to Mitigate CEO Fraud

Discover the transformative power of emotional intelligence in combating CEO fraud in our latest podcast episode, "Emotional Intelligence in Action: Navigating CEO Fraud through the lens of Emotional Intelligence." We...
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Episode 15 - Swiped Secrets: When Online Romance Turns into Corporate Espionage

In today's digital age, cyber scams and frauds have become increasingly common, posing a serious threat to both individuals and businesses. But did you know that emotional intelligence can be used as a powerful shield...
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Episode 14 - The Balancing Act: CIO-CTO Collaboration for Trailblazing STEM Innovation

In this episode, we explore the dynamics between CIOs and CTOs, whose roles often seem to be at odds. The key to fostering a harmonious and effective working relationship lies in applying the EQ elevator approach. By...
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Episode 13 - Breaking Barriers: Women Rising in Cyber Leadership

Welcome to this special episode of our podcast, "Breaking Barriers: Women Rising in Cyber Leadership." In today's episode, we focus on supporting women in cybersecurity as they aspire to climb the leadership ladder....
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Episode 12 - Building Emotional Firewalls in Cybersecurity: Key Takeaways from the Groundbreaking Sentencing of a Corporate Executive

In this episode, we discuss the case of Joe Sullivan, former CSO at Uber, who faced charges for failing to report a data breach. Instead of sensationalizing the case, we explore the importance of emotional...
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Episode 11 - Navigating the Insider Threat: Using Emotional Intelligence to Strengthen Cybersecurity - with Sarah Armstrong-Smith

We explore the world of insider threats within the STEM industry in this thought-provoking episode, emphasizing the importance of leadership, culture, and emotional intelligence in mitigating these risks. Sarah...
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Episode 10 - Overcoming Gender Bias in the Boardroom: A Female CISO's Guide to Emotional Intelligence

Join us as we explore the EQ Elevator concept and its five floors to help Victoria and others in similar situations navigate leadership challenges in the STEM industry. Learn how to build trust and confidence with the...
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Episode 9 - Emotional Intelligence for Retention: Navigating Workplace Challenges and Building Stronger Teams

During this thought-provoking episode, we examine the effectiveness of emotional intelligence (EQ) in addressing high turnover rates, managing stress, and building relationships with senior leaders such as CEOs and...
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