Stop being an “expert”. Start being a Leader

I’ve Learnt Why Great Cyber Experts Make Terrible Leaders (& How to Fix It). Are you the smartest person in the room… but the one with the least influence? 🔓 If you are still speaking "Vulnerabilities" while the Board is speaking "Revenue," your expertise hasn’t just peaked, it’s become your cage. You have the certifications and a six-figure salary, but when the big decisions are made, are you actually at the table, or are you just "the tech guy" waiting in the hallway? 👇 CHALLENGE: Have you ever been "right" about a risk but ignored by the Board? Tell us the one barrier stopping you from reaching the C-Suite in the comments. 🚀 ESCAPE THE TECHNICAL TRAP (50% OFF) Stop guessing and start leading. Fast-track your move to the C-Suite with Tamlynn’s Executive Coaching packages. 🎟️ Use Code: cyberconnect (Valid until Feb 28th) 👉 Claim Your Discount: https://empowerauthenticcoaching.co.uk/coaching-packages We’re excited to be joined by Tamlynn Deacon (Executive Coach & Former Cyber Director) and Marius Poskus (Fintech CISO & AI Governance Expert) to discuss the brutal reality of Executive Warfare. We’re breaking down why technical mastery is your biggest "Kryptonite" and how to stop being a "fixer" so you can finally lead the business. 🔹 Tamlynn is a Certified Business Coach & Former Cyber Security Director who helps Technical Professionals transition into Executive Leadership roles. With over 15 years in Cyber, and over a decade leading IT & Cyber Security Teams, she understands the unique challenges cyber professionals face when moving from technical expertise to strategic leadership. She's also the Founder of Empower Authentic Coaching, where she empowers leaders to show up authentically and make a lasting impact. Learn More: https://empowerauthenticcoaching.co.uk/ 🔹 Marius is Chief Information Security Officer at a Leading Fintech Organisation. A Distinguished Cyber Security Leader & Board Advisor….& is Renowned for his Expertise within AI Governance & Secure Technology Adoption.His Strategic Insights have Empowered Organisations to Strengthen their Security Posture whilst Effectively Navigating the Complexities of AI Integration…..& Marius’s Commitment to Advancing the Cyber Security Landscape….& Advising Vendors on Developing Innovative Products that Meet Industry Demand, is what sets him apart from many of his Peers! Learn more: https://www.mpcybersecurity.co.uk/ 🔥 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER: The £120k Salary Trap: Why "more certs" won't break the mid-management ceiling. 📉 Superpower vs. Kryptonite: Identify the traits secretly sabotaging your influence. 🛡️ The Boardroom Dialect: 3 language shifts to turn "Risk" into "Business Value." 🗣️ Leading Agentic AI: Managing "Human & Digital" teams in the 2026 workforce. 🤖 Influence Without Authority: Getting the Board to ask YOU for advice. 🤝 Hiring for Culture: Why Marius passes on "10/10" technical CVs. 🚀 STEM Reality Check: Honest advice for parents in a deepfake-heavy world. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 👋 Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson thank you for joining us in the fight to make cyber security accessible to everyone. We encourage you to check out our Community and Growth Platform where you can access a wealth of Tools, Resource and Opportunity – It’s Free. ✅ Join Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiJ3kC2UDadnnLfP91u2K18XEiwV9n7J-l_-Dt8icUzP00bA/viewform 📺 WATCH MORE: https://www.youtube.com/@SECURECyberConnectCommunity/videos 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every week. 🔔 We appreciate your support - Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to encourage diverse and inclusive knowledge sharing.