Leadership and Success with Coach BZ

S4:E16 (VIDEO) LIVE with Anne Leslie

Jun 26, 2025
Anne Leslie, a Cloud Risk & Controls Leader for IBM EMEA, shares her deep insights into cybersecurity and leadership. She discusses navigating complex global risks and the significance of resilience, shaped by her own journey from parenthood to a career in cybersecurity. Anne emphasizes the importance of empathy in leadership and the power of learning from failures. Additionally, she highlights the value of networking in the field and encourages a culture of kindness and growth in tech.
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ANECDOTE

Parenting Builds Resilience

  • Anne Leslie learned resilience, negotiation, and prioritization from being a stay-at-home parent.
  • Parenting taught her to embrace reality and adapt instead of trying to control everything.
ANECDOTE

Career Pivot Inspired by Daughter

  • Anne shifted career paths after her daughter challenged her about missing dinner due to work.
  • A chance meeting with a mentor led her to pursue cybersecurity with certifications and networking support.
ADVICE

Certifications Prove Your Commitment

  • Use certifications strategically to prove motivation and ability, especially when changing careers.
  • Build strong self-belief alongside credentials to overcome doubts and imposter syndrome.
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