Session: Balancing Tech and Wellness, Reigniting Your Soul
The purpose of the presentation is to share my battle with COVID-19 in early 2023 and my need for a wellness plan in place. As technology professionals, we don't usually have a disaster recovery plan for health; it has become a wash, rinse, and repeat. The illness gave me time to pause and re-evaluate my life. My network with other leaders in cyber, technology, and business has a common theme: burnout and illness and not prioritizing our health. I decided to share my journey and start a podcast to feature other professionals, including a former NFL player, to share their stories and give our listeners new ideas. I want to share my story so that this doesn't happen to anyone else, and so we can build a community where we all thrive together.
Bio
Melissa Sanford's Bio
Melissa Sanford is a highly regarded visionary executive with a remarkable 20-year career dedicated to catalyzing and sustaining revenue growth for pioneering technology companies, spanning the gamut from startups to global industry giants. Her exceptional ability to cultivate and nurture C-suite relationships, coupled with her adept skills in conveying brand value amidst the battle against emerging cyber threats and digital innovations, has led to the sale of billions of dollars in client engagements. At the core of her success lies an unwavering passion for empowering Fortune-ranked enterprises, enabling them to maintain their competitive edge, foster trust among customers and partners, and thrive in the digital era through the strategic deployment of cutting-edge cyber technologies.