Candace Williams, security leader, joins the show to talk about what ACTUALLY matters in networking and professional development in cybersecurity. No BS, just real talk from someone who's lived it.

George K and George A talk to Candace about:

• Why your internal barriers are often bigger than external ones
• The truth about transactional networking (spoiler: it doesn't work)
• Why chasing certs and being a “paper tiger” might not get you the job (and what will!)
• Why preparation beats perfection when opportunities arise

Candace drops some serious wisdom about building authentic relationships vs just collecting LinkedIn connections. Whether you're starting out or leading teams, this episode has something for you.

P.S. And no, she won't look at your resume if the first time you reach out is to ask for a job

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🇨🇦 We’ll be setting the stage on fire with the opening keynote at SecureWorld Toronto on April 8th. And…we’ll be closing out the show with our signature event, the Cyber Pitch Battle Royale!

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• BKBTSWC1 $50 off - BKBT Conference Pass
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Register to attend the Cyber Pitch Battle Royale here: https://lu.ma/of952b1f

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