From Tech Geek to C-Suite: Secrets to Winning Over Executives

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Joe and Peter Ramadan dive deep into the art of communicating with executives—no fluff, just real talk. Discover how to ditch the jargon, nail concise briefings, and win trust at the top, whether you’re a security pro, tech lead, or aspiring CISO. Peter unveils his new e-learning series on executive briefings, sharing hard-earned lessons from getting his ‘bun toasted’ by a CISO to mastering the efficiency mindset CEOs crave. Packed with stories—like Joe’s two-minute security slam dunk and Peter’s factory efficiency analogy—this episode is your cheat code to leadership success. Subscribe for more raw, unfiltered insights!
Chapters
00:00 Authenticity in Podcasting
01:55 Launching an E-Learning Series
05:01 Bridging the Gap: Technical to Leadership
10:06 Communicating with Executives
13:45 Efficiency in Leadership
19:05 The Value of Time in Business
22:57 Navigating Security Tools and Budget Constraints
27:03 Embracing Leadership and Asking for Help
E-Learning Series Links:
https://youtu.be/E8sZEMWHRHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYmCzpcg9gw

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Chapters

1. From Tech Geek to C-Suite: Secrets to Winning Over Executives (00:00:00)

2. Podcast Format and Authenticity (00:01:46)

3. Peter's New E-Learning Series (00:03:42)

4. Executive Briefings for Security Professionals (00:07:01)

5. Concise Communication with Leadership (00:11:13)

6. Executive Mindset and Efficiency (00:18:35)

7. Doing More with Less in Security (00:22:34)

8. The Magic Quadrant Pay-to-Play Game (00:25:23)

9. Embracing Leadership and Storytelling (00:28:13)

10. Learning from Failure and Asking for Help (00:31:03)

11. Where to Find Peter's Content (00:34:54)