Episode Summary:
In this episode of Soulful CXO, Dr. Rebecca Wynn welcomes Theresa Payton, Chief Advisor and CEO of Fortalice®, LLC, and former White House CIO—the first woman to hold this position.

They discuss:
• How Theresa balanced her life while managing a 24/7 global role as CIO
• Simple but effective strategies to pace yourself and avoid burnout
• Establishing guardrails to prioritize effectively in high-stakes environments
• Reimagining the roles of CIOs and CISOs for sustainable success
• Why she initially declined the White House call and lessons learned from that experience

This episode provides actionable guidance for executives, CISOs, and technology leaders seeking balance, resilience, and strategic career management.

Sponsor
Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group — providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.
Learn more: ClickSolutionsGroup.com

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