Personal Risk

In cybersecurity, a vulnerability is a flaw or weakness that hasn’t been fixed, leaving systems exposed to attack and compromise. In life, we have our own unpatched vulnerabilities—emotional weaknesses that make us susceptible to manipulation, bad decisions, and self-sabotage. Unprotected emotional vulnerabilities are like outdated operating systems—easily exploited by the wrong person or situation. We […]

When we think about risks in life, we often focus on external threats—unpredictable events, difficult people, or circumstances beyond our control. But in personal risk management, the most overlooked and insidious risks can come from within. Internal threats – also known as insider threats – are the ways we undermine our own success or well-being,

In cybersecurity and risk management, asset identification and valuation are foundational steps. You can’t protect what you don’t recognize as valuable. The same applies to yourself. If you don’t truly understand and acknowledge your worth—the skills, talents, strengths, and unique qualities that make you valuable—you are more likely to settle for relationships, jobs, and situations that don’t

In my first post, Personal Risk Management 101, I introduced the concept of personal risk management—what it is and how it helps us navigate uncertainty and make better decisions. Now, let’s dive into the first step in taking control of your life: self-governance. In business, governance provides the structure to guide decision-making, protect assets, and

Every decision we make – big or small – has the potential to change the course of our lives. Ideally, our choices will make our lives better. But let’s be real – at some point, most of us have made decisions that have left us broke, alone, possibly medicated and/or in a therapist’s office once