Safety as a Culture

Outsmart AI-Driven Cyber Threats by Tackling the #1 Security Risk: The Human Factor.

 

Over 90% of cyber breaches exploit human vulnerabilities—a risk magnified by AI-driven social engineering attacks designed to manipulate trust and emotions at scale.

At Thrive with EQ, we equip your team with emotional intelligence tools to recognize, resist, and neutralize these threats, transforming your people from your greatest vulnerability into your strongest defense.

 

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The Missing Link in Cybersecurity: Emotional Intelligence

Technical defenses are critical, but they aren’t enough. As AI continues to evolve, human vulnerabilities remain the biggest gap in cybersecurity.

By integrating emotional intelligence (EQ) into your cybersecurity strategy, your team can:


âś“ Sharpen intuition to detect subtle social engineering tactics.

âś“ Improve decision-making to minimize human error in data handling.

âś“ Build emotional resilience for a proactive security mindset.

✓ Leverage empathy to understand the scammer’s manipulative tactics.

✓ Develop self-awareness to confidently protect your company’s most critical assets.

Yes, It's Possible to Outsmart Social Engineering Threats

At Thrive with EQ, we deliver a comprehensive EQ-driven framework that equips your team with the skills to build “emotional firewalls”—an adaptable human-centric defense strategy that keeps up with the rapid evolution of AI-driven cyber threats.

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Imagine Where You Could Be in 6 Months

  • Reduce phishing success rates and strengthen your team’s response to cyber threats.
  • Empower employees to confidently recognize and neutralize social engineering attacks.
  • Foster a culture of emotional intelligence and resilience that permeates your entire organization.

The right strategies make all the difference. We’ll guide you every step of the way to transform your team into a line of defense you can trust.

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Safety-as-a-Culture

Empower Your Team to Build Emotional Firewalls

Safety as a Culture is a 3-phase program designed to address the human element of cybersecurity, equipping your team with emotional intelligence and resilience skills to stay ahead of AI-driven threats.

Phase 1: Awareness (Inspire)

Keynotes and Webinars

Engage and inspire your team through dynamic, interactive sessions that reveal:

  • How emotions and biases are exploited by AI-driven threats.
  • How emotional intelligence can neutralize these manipulative tactics.

Phase 2: Deep Dive (Train)

Workshops (In-Person/Online) and Customized E-Learning

Dive into practical training tailored to your organization’s needs:

  • Learn to recognize subtle social engineering cues.
  • Develop emotional resilience to respond confidently to digital manipulations.
Phase 3: Sustainable Safety (Transform)

Leadership and Group Coaching

Equip leaders and teams with the tools to sustain a culture of safety:

  • Build long-term habits that adapt to evolving cyber threats.
  • Foster emotionally intelligent leadership for a proactive, empathetic security culture.

Is Safety as a Culture Right for You?

This program is designed for organizations that:

  • Face increasing AI-driven social engineering attacks.
  • Recognize the critical role of the human element in cybersecurity.
  • Want employees to gain EQ skills to strengthen their digital defenses.
  • Aim to cultivate a proactive, resilient, and empathetic security culture.
  • Seek confident leadership to navigate digital transformation and uncertainty.

If this sounds like you, Thrive with EQ is your partner in building a safer, more resilient future.

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Meet Nadja El Fertasi

Founder/CEO

 

With over 17 years of experience at NATO, witnessing firsthand the impact of cyber threats on organizations, I founded Thrive with EQ to bridge the gap between technology and humanity. My mission is to empower businesses and leaders to build emotional firewalls, fostering resilience and adaptability in the digital age.

I'm passionate about guiding organizations to not just survive but thrive amidst digital challenges by integrating essential emotional intelligence skills into their cybersecurity strategies.

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"Thank you for an excellent keynote presentation on cybersecurity followed by a round table where we could get to hear insightful perspectives on how emotional intelligence plays a role in building cybersecurity! "

-Dr. Vinaya Prakesh Singh, Secretary-General, Asian-Pacific Postal Union

"Her unparalleled expertise, passion, and ability to make complex concepts accessible truly resonated with our audience.Thank you for this memorable and enriching experience!"

-Sara Chetoui, Président, Project Management Institute, Moroccan Chapter

"The webinar on Emotional Intelligence and Resilience was executed perfectly. My leadership team gained a new appreciation of how to strengthen our team management principles. You made it fun and exciting to explore these concepts within a very technical field."

-Gregory Edwards, Ph.D, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

"We gladly recommend the state-of the-art expertise and the highly professional approach of Nadja El Fertasi. Her approach to link emotional intelligence with Cybersecurity made the workshop a huge success with a significant business impact."

-Rita Knott, Managing Director, International Female Board Pool Initiative
 

Awarded Top Cyber Power Woman by Top Cyber News Magazine

I am honored to be recognized as a Top Cyber Power Woman by Top Cyber News Magazine, in partnership with the Cyber Security Global Alliance, CSB.SCHOOL, Ceiba Law, JANOS LLC, and ImmuniWeb.

This award reflects my mission to empower leaders with emotional intelligence, bridge the gap between humanity and technology, and create a secure, inclusive digital future. Together with these esteemed partners, we are driving innovation and resilience for generations to come.

How It Works

1. Book a Discovery Call

Let’s discuss your organization’s unique challenges and identify the right solutions.

2. Tailored Program Design

We’ll create a program that addresses your team’s needs, integrating emotional intelligence with your cybersecurity strategy.

3. Empower Your Team

Implement our Safety as a Culture program and watch your team build the skills and resilience to thrive in a digital-first world.

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Ready to Build a Culture of Safety?

Don’t wait for the next breach to expose your team’s vulnerabilities. Equip your organization with emotional firewalls that outsmart even the most sophisticated AI-driven threats.