In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai Podcast, Wil sits down with Dom Vogel, cybersecurity leader, keynote speaker, and fractional CISO, to explore the power of empathy, authenticity, and kindness in leadership.

With 20+ years in cybersecurity from corporate trenches to entrepreneurship

Dom shares candid insights on:

✅ Why corporate culture “choked him out” and pushed him toward building his own path

✅ How empathy and authenticity make cybersecurity leaders more effective than fear-driven management

✅ The balance between technical expertise and human connection in security leadership

✅ Lessons from coaching tech executives who struggle to lead with humanity

✅ Practical ways to build stronger teams, better communication, and a culture that people want to follow

This conversation isn’t just for cybersecurity pros—it’s for any leader, founder, or executive who wants to build trust, inspire their team, and grow with resilience.

🔍 Key Topics Covered

Leadership in cybersecurity

Fractional CISO insights

Speaking & coaching for tech leaders

Building authentic culture

Why kindness is a competitive advantage

Find Dom:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domvogel/

Web: https://www.vogelleadershipcoaching.com/

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