Leading Through Transformation: Trust, Resilience & Tech with Rachel Burr

In this episode of THE CYBER SAVVY WOMAN, host Rachele Schainker sits down with executive coach and author Rachel Burr for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, mindset, and navigating change in a tech-driven world.

Rachel Burr shares her journey into leadership coaching, the critical role of mindset and self-awareness, and why imposter syndrome is far more common among leaders than many realize—especially women. Together, they explore practical ways to build trust and resilience within teams, how leaders can create a healthy culture around cybersecurity without fear or overwhelm, and why partnerships matter when navigating complex technology decisions.

Rachel also discusses key insights from her book Butterfly Goo, a powerful metaphor for transformation that emphasizes embracing discomfort, leveraging core strengths, and trusting yourself through change. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire cybersecurity round that blends humor, perspective, and practical awareness.

This episode is a must-listen for women business owners and leaders who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and courage—without needing to be deeply technical.

Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Cyber Savvy Woman
00:52 Meet Your Host, Rachele Schainker
01:17 Interview with Rachel Burr: Leadership and Transformation
01:48 The Journey to Leadership Coaching
03:19 Mindset Shifts in Leadership
06:17 Imposter Syndrome and Leadership Challenges
08:02 Building Trust and Resilience in Teams
09:47 Self-Awareness in Leadership
11:36 Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness
14:24 The Importance of Partnerships in Cybersecurity
15:29 Modeling Good Habits and Communication
16:56 Butterfly Goo: A Story of Transformation
20:01 Trusting Yourself and Learning from Mentors
20:39 A Hilarious Golf Lesson Gone Wrong
23:12 Daily Practices for Women Leaders
24:06 The Importance of Self-Reliance
26:41 Debunking Leadership Myths
28:43 Balancing Strategy and People Management
30:46 Rapid Fire Round: Cybersecurity Insights
33:44 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More

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