Dr. Cynthia Sutherland - The Resilience Transformer™
Empowering C-suite & innovators to thrive under pressure—without sacrificing their teams' mental clarity or human capacity.
YOU MAY HAVE SEEN DR. SUTHERLAND
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I’m thrilled to be speaking at Wonder Tech Fest 2025 this November 4-6 at the beautiful Long Beach Convention Center, just steps away from the beach!
This year, Wonder Tech Fest is bringing together hundreds of inspiring speakers and thousands of passionate attendees for three days of groundbreaking innovation, leadership, and connection. Whether you’re joining us in person or tuning in virtually, it’s going to be an experience you won’t want to miss!
I’ll be sharing insights alongside a lineup of incredible thought leaders and changemakers from around the world.
Power of Earned Respect and Resilience
A great time was had all thanks to The Black Tech Collective. Sharing the mic with Corey Lancaster, Chantel Edwards, and Yasmin Abdi was soooo much fun. The conversations and comradery was welcomed.
The Power of Earned Respect & Brand Resilience
That was the most requested conversation after our panel — and it’s exactly why I created the C.I.A. Roadmap™.
Because here’s the truth:
- Competency earns you a seat at the table.
- Individuality shapes how you show up at that table.
- Awareness determines how long you stay — and how you’re remembered.
So the next time someone tells you you’re “too young” to lead, or that you’re “lucky” to be in the room…
Remember this:
Luck = preparation + opportunity.
Your seat is not a gift — it’s earned.
If you’re tired of:
Shrinking yourself to fit in,
Overperforming to prove your worth,
Or losing your humanity to survive in leadership...
It’s time to rebuild with Competency. Individuality. Awareness.
I share more about this in my keynote at the NIST NICE Conference and my talk for Blacks in Cybersecurity below...
Leading Through AI & Cyber Complexity
Resilience in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Threats: Perfect for leadership teams scaling fast under pressure.
- Build loyalty, clarity, and adaptability into your cybersecurity culture
- Align innovation demands with human capacity
- Reduce attrition and increase output—without sacrificing morale
- Proven framework for tech-driven, people-heavy organizations
Strength in the Pillars—How People and Process Collaborate with Technology
RSAC 365 Virtual Seminar - People, Process & Technology
Ideal for companies navigating digital transformation or workforce fatigue.
- Identify silent burnout patterns before they break your pipeline
- Integrate emotional resilience into your people, process & tech stack
- Learn how psychological safety increases productive
- Practical systems your managers can implement this quarter
Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Guardians
Inspiring K12 educators and students to pursue cyber careers isn’t just education—it’s national security. This keynote honors the resilience of teachers and emerging defenders, spotlighting free tools, tactical frameworks, and how to build a cyber pipeline that lasts.
To continue empowering educators and students, Dr. Sutherland shared a collection of free resources, including:
- NIST NICE Framework: Competency models for cybersecurity education (Learn more)
- Cyber.org Curricula: Free cyber curricula for K-12 educators (Explore curricula).
- FedVTE Training: Free online cybersecurity training from the DoD and DHS (Access courses).
- AWS Skill Builder: No-cost cloud and security skills training (Start learning).
- AWS Technical Resources: Whitepapers, guides, and architecture diagrams (View resources).
Dr. Sutherland remains committed to building resilient cyber defenders, one classroom—and one courageous student—at a time.
Navigating Cybersecurity: Success and Retention
The Culture Strategy Your Cyber Talent Actually Needs
From WiCyS to Blacks in Cybersecurity, this session delivers Dr. Sutherland’s Competency. Individuality. Awareness. Framework to rewire for retention — Designed for CISOs, CTOs, and People Leaders in tech.
- Retain your top talent with the Resilience ROI playbook
- Avoid costly churn by embedding wellness into workflow
- Build loyalty, clarity, and adaptability into your cybersecurity culture
- Stop burnout before it breaks your mission
Navigating Cybersecurity Getting In and Staying In!
Blacks in Cybersecurity Conference: Thinking about a cyber role in government or defense? This panel explores how mission-driven professionals break into federal cyber careers and thrive in high-stakes, high-impact environments—without sacrificing purpose or personal well-being.
Align Growth with Governance & Resilience
Global Expansion: Compliance and GDPR implications - Scaling globally means scaling compliance. In this AWS re:Inforce session, Dr. Sutherland walks through GDPR, data residency, and how organizations can use AWS Control Tower to align growth with governance and resilience.
OTHER WAYS TO TRANSFORM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING
C.I.A. ROADMAP - Navigate burnout, silos, and cultural fatigue while unlocking your next level of leadership and impact.
✓ Uncover Hidden Value Statements
✓ Navigate Career Growth
✓ Develop Resilience and Next Steps
SPEAKING TO YOUTH
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING
REWIRED TO RISE: Power, Healing, and Purpose - Empower youth to turn pain into purpose, build resilience, and lead with confidence through powerful, real, and inspiring talks that spark lasting change.