Confidence, Coaching, and the S-Word with Mel Reyes

Confidence, Coaching, and the S-Word with Mel Reyes

Want to stand out as a leader? According to our guest Mel Reyes, you need to dress like you mean it and speak like you’ve got nothing to prove.

In this episode, Mel shares how he built billion-dollar portfolios, coached executive teams, and still shows up in a white hoodie when that feels right. With Ron, he unpacks how executive presence becomes a strategic weapon for breaking resistance, commanding attention, and making your message unforgettable. You’ll learn why generic resumes fail, how to master executive storytelling with the SPAR method, and what dropping the ego really looks like in your next leadership role.

Impactful Moments:

00:00 – Introduction 03:00 – Breaking the rules of executive delivery 07:00 – Why confidence starts in your closet 11:30 – Respecting identity in professional spaces 12:30 – Advice for breaking into cybersecurity 17:00 – Reinvention at the mid-senior level 21:00 – The SPAR framework for storytelling 30:00 – Drop the ego, find your passion

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Episode 52 - From Librarian to OSINT with Tracy Maleeff

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Episode 51 - A Threat Intelligence Journey with Doug Helton

Episode 51 - A Threat Intelligence Journey with Doug Helton

Can Threat Intelligence Analysts do the same in the professional space as the Threat Intel Analysts depicted in movies? Yes, as long as you have the same level of skills and tools as the characters in the movie. Doug Helton joins this episode to share his experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence and acquiring skills required to be highly effective.

30 Mar 202023min

Episode 50 - 50th Episode and Beyond with Ron and Chris

Episode 50 - 50th Episode and Beyond with Ron and Chris

🎊Happy 50th Episode! This episode couldn't have been possible without our amazing guests and listeners! Looking into the future, we are excited to share new content and resources that we've been working on. HackerValley.Studio Website Hacker Valley Studio Patreon

25 Mar 202028min

Episode 49 - What is Your Superpower with Yael Nagler

Episode 49 - What is Your Superpower with Yael Nagler

Everyone has a superpower and it's not uncommon to have more than one. In this episode, Chris and Ron discover and share what their super powers are with Yael Nagler. Yael is a security tinkerer and has an amazing ability of bringing together people in technology.

23 Mar 202028min

Underrepresented Episode 2

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This is the second episode of the Hacker Valley Studio and ITSP Magazine co-production focused on underrepresented populations in technology.In this episode we highlight Nelson Abbott from NPower and Charles Nwatu from /Dev/Color.So many powerful statements in this one about organizations fighting for representation and awesome thoughts on being a role model

19 Mar 202045min

Episode 47 - The Role of a CISO with Lenny Zeltser

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In this exciting episode, Lenny Zeltser - CISO @ Axonius joins the podcast. Lenny is someone we really enjoy speaking to and is an all around expert in malware, technical writing, and managing teams to success.

18 Mar 202021min

Episode 46 - Emotional Intelligence in Tech with Deidre Diamond

Episode 46 - Emotional Intelligence in Tech with Deidre Diamond

In many workplaces contributors, leaders, and founders can improve their emotional intelligence. Deidre Diamond, Founder and CEO @ CyberSN shares her experience cultivating a diverse team of recruiters and changing the future of how employers and candidates can both win when interviewing and hiring.

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Episode 45 - The More Things Change with Katie Nickels

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It's most exciting to shake things up and get experience from multiple perspectives. In this episode, we're joined by an individual that is constantly striving to make an impact in Cyber Threat Intelligence - Katie Nickels, Principal Intelligence Analyst @ Red Canary. Katie has made incredible contributions to MITRE ATTACK framework and also SANS contributor

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