In this episode, Mark Ledlow is joined by Mary Gamble, an attorney who transitioned unexpectedly from law to the security industry. Mary shares her unorthodox journey, starting from her days at law school and moving through various roles in corporate law, sports, and entertainment before landing in security. She discusses the importance of risk management, the evolving technology landscape particularly in AI, and the challenges and excitement that come with staying current in a rapidly changing field. Mary also highlights her involvement in the Women in Security initiative and the upcoming 'Masks, Mischief, and Missions' event aimed at raising scholarships for women in the security industry. The conversation concludes with advice for young professionals and reflections on leveraging LinkedIn for professional growth. Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Career paths can be unconventional; embrace unexpected opportunities. Transferable skills from diverse backgrounds are valuable in security. The security field needs a wide range of professionals. Adaptability and resilience are crucial with evolving technology. Building relationships and supporting others fosters growth. AI and tech advances bring both opportunities and challenges. Mentorship and supporting women in security drive progress. QUOTES "We need all of those components as well... look for those people that have the really transferable skill sets." "If you're not challenging yourself, if you don't grow, you really don't." "AI and technology–it's both exciting and terrifying." "Don't forget to reach out a hand to somebody next to you... extend the same courtesy and the same support that probably got you to where you are today." Get to know more about Mary Gamble through the links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycgamble/ To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.
In this episode, Mark Ledlow is joined by Mary Gamble, an attorney who transitioned unexpectedly from law to the security industry. Mary shares her unorthodox journey, starting from her days at law school and moving through various roles in corporate law, sports, and entertainment before landing in security. She discusses the importance of risk management, the evolving technology landscape particularly in AI, and the challenges and excitement that come with staying current in a rapidly changing field. Mary also highlights her involvement in the Women in Security initiative and the upcoming 'Masks, Mischief, and Missions' event aimed at raising scholarships for women in the security industry. The conversation concludes with advice for young professionals and reflections on leveraging LinkedIn for professional growth.
Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Career paths can be unconventional; embrace unexpected opportunities.
Transferable skills from diverse backgrounds are valuable in security.
The security field needs a wide range of professionals.
Adaptability and resilience are crucial with evolving technology.
Building relationships and supporting others fosters growth.
AI and tech advances bring both opportunities and challenges.
Mentorship and supporting women in security drive progress.
QUOTES
"We need all of those components as well... look for those people that have the really transferable skill sets."
"If you're not challenging yourself, if you don't grow, you really don't."
"AI and technology–it's both exciting and terrifying."
"Don't forget to reach out a hand to somebody next to you... extend the same courtesy and the same support that probably got you to where you are today."
Get to know more about Mary Gamble through the links below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycgamble/
To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can also subscribe to the Fearless Mindset YouTube Channel to watch episodes on video.