Engagement, Empathy & Execution

About this episode

Nicole chats with Laura Arcila about her journey in security and the importance of empathy and adaptability in leadership.

Nicole chats with Laura (Lala) Arcila, Development Manager and Delivery Lead at Riot Games, about her path into security and the people-centered work behind delivery leadership. Laura shares how she supports highly technical teams without being an engineer, builds trust through empathy and adaptability, and helps turn strategy into execution. They discuss navigating a male-dominated industry, balancing motherhood with leadership, and the importance of curiosity, authenticity, and owning your career growth. Lala also offers advice for women entering security, reminding them that they belong and that their perspectives matter. Like, subscribe, and share the Women in Security and Privacy Podcast. Your reviews help us reach and support more women and underrepresented communities in privacy and cybersecurity. WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepresented communities to lead the future of privacy and security. Join us at wisporg.com. 🎙️ Hosted by Nicole Dove, Creative Director of Podcasts

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Dove

Guest: Laura Arcila

Topics covered

• security
• leadership
• empathy
• career growth
• women in tech
• work-life balance

Keywords

• security
• delivery leadership
• empathy
• career advice
• women in security
• male-dominated industry
• motherhood
• authenticity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Riot Games, Women in Security and Privacy, WISP

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