Coaching as a Service for Human-Centric Cybersecurity | Interview with Dominic Vogel

In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic sits down with Dominic "Dom" Vogel, president of Vogel Cyber Leadership and Coaching. Dom shares his unique journey from traditional cybersecurity consulting to a more human-focused coaching approach. He emphasizes the importance of building strong, empathetic relationships within tech teams and improving internal branding. Dom also discusses the value of integrating cybersecurity strategies with business goals and how a human-centric methodology can lead to more meaningful and sustainable change in organizations. With insights into his coaching methods and client success stories, this episode provides actionable advice for cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, and consultants looking to enhance their leadership and coaching skills.Links from the episode: - Conformio software to streamline and scale ISO 27001 implementation and maintenance for your clients: https://advisera.co/Conformio-software- White label documentation toolkits for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other ISO standards to create all the required documents for your clients: https://advisera.co/page-all-toolkits - Accredited Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer courses for various standards and frameworks to show your expertize to potential clients: https://advisera.co/Consultant-Courses- Company Training Academy with numerous videos for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other frameworks to organize training and awareness programs for your client’s workforce: https://advisera.co/page-Company-Training-Account   (00:00) - Interview with Dominic Vogel (02:40) - Human-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity Coaching (04:25) - Coaching Success Stories (14:55) - The Importance of Internal Branding (19:46) - Cybersecurity Leadership in Small Organizations (24:08) - Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Goals (29:33) - Building Sustainable Client Relationships (31:26) - Value-Based Pricing in Consulting (34:47) - The Importance of Saying No (37:20) - Opportunities in Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (40:13) - Leveraging Speaking Engagements for Leads (43:23) - The Role of AI in Consulting (47:31) - Resources for Consultants