About this episode

Martina Navratilova discusses success, resilience, and the importance of health awareness in a conversation with host Steve.

In today’s episode, Steve speaks with Martina Navratilova. Martina is one of the most accomplished tennis players of all time, holding the record for most open era titles and Wimbledon wins. Since retiring from tennis, Martina has been a vocal advocate for gay rights and cancer awareness. In her conversation with Steve, she talks about the importance of screening and early detection, and why self-awareness and kindness to yourself are essential when you’re going through something difficult. The two also discuss adapting to change, how to read your opponents and why rehearsing matters – both on the tennis court and in the world of cyber. Martina also gives the audience a piece of advice on staying resilient in the face of uncertainty, from the perspective of a champion. Key Takeaways: If something doesn’t feel right in your body, get tested. And even if you’re feeling fine, do that annual physical. There is no substitute for practice when it comes to crisis preparedness. Breaches will happen, it’s about how you respond – with clarity and honesty – that matters. Tune in to hear more about: Some news from Steve ( 1:33 ) Building the right team ( 10:18 ) Recovering after a breach (…

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guest: Martina Navratilova

Topics covered

• tennis
• advocacy
• health
• resilience
• cybersecurity

Keywords

• Martina Navratilova
• tennis
• health screening
• resilience
• cybersecurity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Information Security Forum

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