Become CxO (CIO, CISO, or CTO)
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Stories, principles, and interviews from a Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Learn what it takes to become a technology or cybersecurity C-level.
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What is Balance?
March 11, 2021 19:21 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBWhat does work/life balance mean to you? We'd love it if you write a review and visit BecomeCxO.com to learn more about how you can earn more money and take your career to the highest level in the tech/cybersecurity industry.
I'm Disappointed
March 04, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBIn our field, we face many challenges and obstacles that at times lead to disappointment. Some related to projects we’re working on that don’t go well or gain the traction or sponsorship we feel it needs. Or maybe you're facing a career-related disappointment as you look to transition between roles, industries, or to break into the C-level (as a CISO, CIO, or CTO) and are just unable to get over those invisible "corporate hurdles." In this episode, we talk about how to face those difficul...
Avoid Setting Your Team ( or yourself ) Up for Failure
February 11, 2021 15:30 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBWhen you hire a new leader for your team, you're probably just excited to start and get things going. After spending months reading resumes and conducting interviews, filling up that leadership gap b But how do you define success early on for your new leaders? Do you prepare an onboarding plan or a 90 Day action plan? In this episode, I'll share with you… How to set your newly hired leaders' expectations and role for the team The concept of " Hit the ground LEARNING." We'd love it if y...
Should You Trust New Hires?
February 04, 2021 14:33 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBWho you hire creates a significant impact not only in the organization but also in your career. So when we have a new hire, we get that sense of relief and excitement. But is your new hire trustworthy? Should you start to provide them with full trust on day one? In this episode, I'll share with you… The right mindset when it comes to new hires How to ensure that they are operating well How to maximize their value and impact that will lead to greater impact for the organization and for...
How to Avoid Getting FIRED!
January 28, 2021 13:53 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBWe all could be fired. That's because there's a lot going on around the world. The businesses are shifting. And so many different evolving threats appear... And even if you seem to have done so much, sometimes you still feel like you're being derelict in your duties... not making that meaningful, transformative progress. In this episode, I'll share with you... How to make a meaningful impact in your career and other important areas of your life every single day What you have to do s...
False Anxiety Kills Your Momentum Towards the C-level. Here's How to Avoid It!
January 21, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBYou have a long-term goal but sometimes it feels like you haven't done much progress. I'm sure you've been there as well, right? With life’s constant interruptions, it’s hard to know where to focus or how to move ahead. If you feel stressed out trying to move forward to your goal, this episode is for you. In this podcast, I’m going to cover... The number one MOMENTUM KILLER and how to cut it off before it creates a significant impact in your life How to AVOID feeling stagnant and get mo...
This is personal
January 11, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBThis podcast episode will be a different one. Today, we just received some unfortunate news, and it got me to reflect on the things we take for granted in the pursuit of our passions and dreams. If you can resonate with this episode, don't forget to share your thoughts on our social media pages. Follow @growwithmarcos
What’s Your Four-Letter Word and How to Manage It
January 07, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBFor many people, when they encounter their four-letter word, they run away. They give up their dreams. Today, I want you to listen to this podcast and reflect upon it. If you’re not where you want to be in your journey to becoming a well-paid CxO, there’s probably a four-letter word on your way. In this episode, I'll share with you… My BIGGEST 4-letter word and what I do to overcome this obstacle Should you run away, ignore it, or face it? A story of an elderly woman in the gym and ho...
How to Level Up in Your Career without Certifications
December 31, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBI have questions for you. What are the right skills to land your dream C-level role? Will it take a long time for you to get the training and build up the required skills? How many years of experience do you need? What will happen if you don't have X, Y, or Z certification? Will you land your dream C-level role without certifications? If you want to know the answers to these questions, then this episode is for you. Today, I'll reveal to you my third secret on how to land your dream C-l...
How to Demonstrate Your Value to a Market and How to Network with the Right People
December 24, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBHow do you position your value to your dream boss, your dream company, and those key influencers without sounding like you're bragging? And how do you network even if you're an introvert or even if reaching out doesn't come naturally to you? Those are just a few of the questions I discussed in this episode to help you better position yourself for the roles that you want… the roles that you feel you deserve. Listen to this podcast to know what strategy leads to those opportunities and offer...
How to Demonstrate and Market Your Value and How to Network with the Right People
December 24, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBHow do you position your value to your dream boss, your dream company, and those key influencers without sounding like you're bragging? And how do you network even if you're an introvert or even if reaching out doesn't come naturally to you? Those are just a few of the questions I discussed in this episode to help you better position yourself for the roles that you want… the roles that you feel you deserve. Listen to this podcast to know what strategy leads to those opportunities and offer...
How To Stand Out and Get that C-level Role
December 15, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we take a deep dive on how you can build the opportunity for yourself and get that dream C-level role without waiting and depending for the headhunters to give you an offer. We talk about the key steps you need to do in order to stand out among your fellow applicants, and be noticed by decision-makers in the next step of your career. Listen in now to discover the details behind how this happened (and how it can happen for you). Are you ready to take action? Come join u...
3 Hidden Secrets to Achieve your Dream C-level Role
December 08, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMarcos Christodonte II briefly explains his journey for the past 20 years from joining the army to how he landed on reaching his goal of becoming a CISO. Listen in now to discover the details behind how this happened (and how it can happen for you). Want to reach your goal of having a C-level role? Come join us! --- Start achieving results, visit BecomeCxO.com Be part of the BecomeCxO community, follow me on @growwithmarcos
What Is Become CxO?
December 08, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBWelcome to the Become CxO podcast, where we dive into the latest and most effective strategies and techniques to take your career to the highest level. Your host, Marcos Christodonte II, is a Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at an S&P 500 company and the Head Results Coach at Become CxO. He's on a mission to coach driven technology and cybersecurity professionals to earn more and land their dream C-level role (as a CIO, CISO, CTO, or CSO). Using the very same techniques yo...