Partner in Shine

What does it look like to have someone in your corner who is just as invested in your growth as you are?In this episode of the Women in Security & Privacy Podcast, Nicole Dove sits down with executive coach and CISO Readiness Accelerator creator Dianna Moore to talk about coaching, leadership, vulnerability, and what it takes to grow from cybersecurity practitioner to business leader.Dianna shares her own journey from aerospace to executive coaching and why she describes her role as being a “partner in shine.” Nicole and Dianna also dig into why high-performing cybersecurity professionals can struggle to ask for help, how vulnerability can create stronger leaders, and why finding the right coach is about more than credentials. Trust, connection, and feeling safe enough to be honest matter too.They also discuss the unique challenges women face as they advance in cybersecurity, what it means to be truly coachable, and Dianna’s work helping cyber professionals prepare for the next level of leadership through the CISO Readiness Accelerator.In this episode:Why asking for help is a strength, especially as your career growsThe role vulnerability and authenticity play in leadershipWhat to look for when choosing an executive or career coachWhy human connection matters in coaching and leadershipMaking the transition from cybersecurity practitioner to business leaderDianna’s journey from aerospace to coachingThe CISO Readiness Accelerator and how Dianna is helping prepare the next generation of cybersecurity executivesConnect with Dianna on LinkedIn and learn more about the CISO Readiness Accelerator