In a world of firewalls and phishing, the real vulnerability isn’t always in the code—it’s in communication, collaboration, and composure under pressure. This eye-opening session explores how Emotional Intelligence (EI) gives cybersecurity professionals a powerful edge: from navigating high-stress incidents to building trust across teams and translating tech risks into human terms. Discover how mastering emotions can strengthen resilience, decision-making, and leadership in a field where the stakes are anything but virtual.  

BIO:

Hiba Tanvir is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and the founder of HT Compassion, a boutique Emotional Intelligence consulting firm. A trailblazer in the field, she helps leaders, working parents, educators, and teams worldwide harness Emotional Intelligence as a competitive edge in today’s AI-driven world.

Armed with an MBA, along with resilience-building training from Harvard University and the Gottman Institute, Hiba goes beyond theory—she is passionate about equipping individuals with practical strategies to drive success at both work and home while preventing burnout.

Through her engaging talks and hands-on workshops, Hiba delivers actionable insights that foster emotional resilience, leadership excellence, and sustainable high performance.  Hiba helps people FEEL better at work and home merging the science of Emotional Intelligence with the creativity of Play-Doh, crayons and wooden blocks. As an action leader, she spearheads global initiatives like the Man Up program, empowering African youth with Emotional Intelligence skills. She is also the visionary behind Hope Kitchen, a social enterprise providing dignified work opportunities for struggling women.

Hiba is currently co-authoring a book on how Emotional Intelligence serves as a competitive advantage in an AI-driven world.