Taking the First Step Toward Your Career Dreams

Summary:In this episode of The New CISO, host Steve Moore speaks with Nicola Sotira, Head of CERT at Poste Italiane, about his journey from technical expert to business leader, all while following his dreams. Nicola shares the importance of mentorship, the value of building strong teams, and how he applied a Viking mentality to overcome challenges in his career. Listen in as Nicola reflects on leaving a prestigious role in Italy to embrace new opportunities abroad and what aspiring leaders can learn from his story. Whether you're thinking about making a career change or simply looking for advice on leadership, Nicola’s insights will inspire you to take action and move toward your dreams.Listen to Steve and Nicola discuss:00:00 -Nicola Sotira's Career Journey and Mentorship03:37 - Balancing Business and Technical Roles06:40 - Adapting to Technological Disruption08:47 - Taking Risks: Moving to Sweden at Age 4015:12 - Leadership Lessons from Peter: The Viking Mentality18:17 - Hiring and Building a Strong IT Security Team23:23 - Making Work Fun and Following Your Passion28:52 - Advice for Aspiring CISOs: Follow Your DreamsLinks: LinkedIn