STEMming from the Heart: Developing Emotional Intelligence with the EQ Elevator Podcast

STEMming from the Heart: Developing Emotional Intelligence with the EQ Elevator Podcast

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

STEM leadership requires both technical skills and emotional intelligence. At EQ Elevator, we're here to help STEM leaders like you develop the emotional intelligence skills you need to succeed. Join us for expert...

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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#10 - Overcoming Gender Bias in the Boardroom: A Female CISO's Guide to Emotional Intelligence

Welcome to another episode of the EQ Elevator podcast. In this episode, we address the challenges faced by Victoria, a female Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the financial services industry, who feels she...
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#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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#8 - Feedback That Fosters Growth: Building Resilient Teams in Healthcare & STEM

We explore the challenges faced by healthcare and STEM leaders when providing negative feedback to their team members in this thought-provoking episode. Using the innovative Elevator method and emotional intelligence...
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#7 - The Human Factor: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence to Mitigate Cyber Risk for SMEs in the Financial Sector

Welcome to "The Human Factor: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence to Mitigate Cyber Risk for SMEs in the Financial Sector," a podcast that explores the intersection of cybersecurity and emotional intelligence. In this...
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#6 - Mastering Cyber Resilience: An Emotional Intelligence Approach for SME CEOs in Financial Services

This episode focuses emotional intelligence risk reduction strategies for cyber breaches in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the financial services industry. Discover how CEOs can manage cyber threats with...
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#5 - Uncovering Invisible Stress Factors and Applying Practical Emotional Intelligence Strategies for CEOs in STEM

As a CEO in STEM, do you find yourself overwhelmed by stress and struggling to navigate new challenges? Our latest podcast episode shares insights on emotional intelligence and practical strategies for reducing stress...
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#4 - Overcoming Invisible Stressors in STEM Industry for C-Suite Leaders

Welcome to The EQ Elevator podcast, where we use emotional intelligence to discuss specific challenges faced by C-suite leaders. In this episode, we take a different approach by discussing the general stress that...
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