Christian Espinosa, LLC/People Skills for Smart People - The Secure Methodology Course

People Skills for Smart People: The Secure Methodology Course

Transform your work & personal life 

This 10-module online course helps smart people improve people skills. It is geared towards technical leaders and will benefit anyone. 

First, let’s address how your High IQ might be holding you back from being a Successful Leader


There’s a reason why there are only a few highly successful CISOs and CTOs in the world…in comparison to the overwhelming growing number of engineers and technicians.

It comes down to two words… Emotional Intelligence.

While a high IQ is an important asset, it’s not enough to make you stand out and rise above others. Rather, it’s a high EQ that’s the true prerequisite for rising to the top ranks of business today because…it’s no secret that people would rather do business with a person they find likable (which helps to develop trust) rather than someone they don’t. 
 
With so much global competition today, the significance of a high EQ is far greater than IQ.

My goal with any coaching or consulting relationship is to help smart, ambitious, and technically-minded people get to the next level & the next phase of their careers. 


My training program below will give you and your team root access to higher performance, win-win relationships, empowering leadership, and greater satisfaction.

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Now, let’s talk about the course, People Skills for Smart People: The Secure Methodology

What is it?

A 10-module online course focused on developing people skills and emotional intelligence for smart people. Leadership starts with self-leadership which is how you lead your own life – setting your course, following it, and correcting as you go. So this course will make you better at self-leadership to help you better lead your team (work, family, colleagues, friends, etc.)

Who is it for?

Primarily geared towards super smart, rationally intelligent (IQ) leaders and employees of cybersecurity and IT firms ie. leaders of high IQ/low EQ staff. The course will benefit anyone, though, as it is really focused on emotional intelligence. Examples are based on instructor Christian Espinosa’s experience in cybersecurity.

How do I consume it?

The Secure Methodology Course is 100% online and consists of training videos, tools, templates, and exercises. Each lesson has a video, downloadable transcript, downloadable key takeaways, and a companion audio file for those that prefer to listen later.

How does it work?

You watch the videos, complete the exercises, and use the provided tools and templates. From this, you gain much insight and useful information to immediately apply to your work (and home) life. It’s transformational!

What you can expect from this unique course


  • EQ vs IQ: how they differ and which makes you an effective & inspirational leader
  • How to address emotional intelligence using my unique 7-Step Methodology
  • How to Reprogram Your Brain for high performance
  • How Monotasking increases productivity & keeps you present and focused
  • How a Growth Mindset embraces uncertainty & new challenges
  • How to use the Kaizen approach to improve everything, which translates to cost savings
  • And so much more!

We use proven scientific processes to transform individuals & organizations

Proven process

We turned the guesswork of transforming individuals and an organization into a science. I've personally implemented everything I'm teaching into my own life and organization. Your organization starts with you.

Mental Reprogramming

You will learn a new way to think about and
view the world we live in. In the process, you'll also discover who you
are, and what are your interests, biases, habits, behavior patterns.
You will reprogram your brain for high performance.

Private Community

It's hard to change your life surrounded by the same people. Join an active community of growth-minded leaders, collaborate, get help, practice, make friends, and have fun.

What’s inside the course? Try before you buy!

The online course, “People Skills for Smart People: The Secure Methodology”,  includes 10 modules with a total of 55 lessons. Check out the FREE PREVIEWS in each module…yes, that’s 10 free modules to get an excellent sampling of the course content and Christian’s teaching style.

Be sure to watch the previews as they’re loaded with useful information and incredible insight - so you don’t want to miss out on the free content!

Module #0: Introduction

Lesson #1: The Road That Lays Ahead
Lesson #2: Certainty & Significance
Preview
Lesson #3: The "Silver Bullet" That Solves Everything

Module #1: The Secure Methodology

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: Reprogram Yourself
Preview
Lesson #2: Total Intelligence
Lesson #3: The Secure Methodology
Lesson #4: Your Guiding Set Of Beliefs

Module #2: Awareness

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: Blind Spots
Lesson #2: The Impact Of Our Lack Of Awareness
Lesson #3: How To Broaden Your Awareness
Lesson #4: How To Communicate With Your Technical Employees
Lesson #5: Objective Reality
Preview
Lesson #6: Exercises To Broaden Awareness

Module #3: Mindset

Lesson #0: Module Introduction
Lesson #1: Fixed vs Growth Mindset
Preview
Lesson #2: How Your Mindset Impacts Your Company
Lesson #3: Mindset & Commitment
Lesson #4: The Power Of Why
Lesson #5: Exercises To Uncover Your “Why” And Improve Your Mindset

Module #4: Acknowledgement

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: The Power Of Acknowledgement
Lesson #2: The Proper Way To Give Feedback
Preview
Lesson #3: How The Lack Of Acknowledgement Impacts Your Company
Lesson #4: How To Quickly Build Rapport With Your Technical Employees
Lesson #5: Exercises To Increase Acknowledgement And Build Rapport

Module #5: Communication

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: Geek Speak
Preview
Lesson #2: The Result Of Poor Communication Skills
Lesson #3: How Poor Communication Is Impacting Your Company
Lesson #4: How To Alter Your Communication
Lesson #5: Exercises To Improve Communication Skills

Module #6: Monotasking

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: Monk-Like Focus
Preview
Lesson #2: Humans Weren't Born To Multitask
Lesson #3: What Is Monotasking
Lesson #4: How To Become A Monotasker

Module #7: Empathy

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: Us vs Them
Lesson #2: How The Lack Of Empathy Is Impacting Your Company
Lesson #3: The Human Connection
Preview
Lesson #4: How To Develop Cognitive Empathy
Lesson #5: Exercises For Developing Cognitive Empathy

Module #8: Kaizen

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: What Is Kaizen?
Lesson #2: Nothing Is Certain, Except Uncertainty
Preview
Lesson #3: How To Adapt Kaizen In Your Company
Lesson #4: The Innner Thermostat
Lesson #5: How To Embrace Kaizen Within Your Company

Module 9: Growth & Contribution

Lesson #0: Module Intro
Lesson #1: The Ironman Mindset
Preview
Lesson #2: AI Is Coming For Us
Lesson #3: Growth, Contribution & More
Lesson #4: Conclusion

MEET YOUR HOST

CHRISTIAN ESPINOSA

High-Performance Coach & Cybersecurity Expert

Hi, I’m Christian Espinosa, a high-performance coach & cybersecurity expert who teaches technical leaders how to up their game and achieve their professional & personal goals. 

I’m Alpine Security’s CEO/Founder. I have over 25 certifications, including the CISSP, CCISO, and PMP. I’m a US Air Force veteran with a BS in Engineering from the US Air Force Academy and MBA from Webster University. I hold multiple patents on cybersecurity attack and defense.
 
Major recent projects include writing a book, “The Smartest Person in the Room”, selling Alpine Security (a company I built) to Cerberus Sentinel, penetrating testing and assessments of commercial aircraft, medical device penetration testing, and numerous incident response projects.


What you might find more interesting is how my humble beginnings led me from welfare to well-established.

At age 12, my parents got divorced and I moved from Riverside, California to Arkansas where I lived with my mom. She was addicted to pain meds and other drugs and didn’t work. So we lived below the poverty line and relied on food stamps, welfare, and W.I.C. Everything I faced at a young age - the good, the bad, and the ugly - taught me valuable lessons, pushed me to new heights, and gave me insights on what it takes to get out of the trenches and become a success.

Fast forward to the cybersecurity world.
 
I quickly learned it’s a field where people want to be seen as smart! Myself included (embarrassing, I know). But it was costing me growth….personal…professional…financial. And great solutions that could come from others. That’s where I made a conscious choice to change.

It led me to develop this course to address emotional intelligence using a 7-step methodology that I developed based on what worked and what didn't work with my company, Alpine Security. So it incorporates real-life examples and activities that would benefit leaders with high IQ/low EQ staff.


What Others are Saying About Christian

Keatron Evans, Principal Security Researcher

I recommend Christian for Thought Leadership and Public Speaking. I have known Christian Espinosa for ten years and have nothing but positive things to say. We did security research and cybersecurity mentoring and coaching together. When Christian was a senior instructor at Infosec Institute, I was the Director of Training Services. There is no doubt in my mind that Christian will be an excellent addition to any organization, platform or event looking for excellent coaching, motivation, and leadership.

Mike Reavey, VP

Christian is the subject matter expert's SME, and a natural teacher - making the complex simple to understand at all levels, from deep tech to business strategy and finance. When I want a point of view and a plan I can trust is deeply informed - he's a go-to.

Cindy McDaniel, Vistage Chair

Christian is a motivated, forward-thinking CEO, and an expert in his field. His thought leadership, coaching skills and speaking skills are reflected in his passion for educating others in cybersecurity. He leads by example and ensures his staff is equipped with what they need to deliver cybersecurity services, specializing in medical device testing and private certification training classes. I highly recommend hiring Christian as a speaker and coach for cybersecurity training (live and video), in addition to utilizing the penetration testing, auditing and risk management services offered by his firm.

Lynette Rienbolt, Washington University

Christian and I have worked together several times over the past 20 years, forming strategic partnerships at multiple organizations. He is a results-driven professional who possesses exceptional analytical skills. As an experienced consultant and trainer, he understands the business needs of the client and develops solutions that improve performance. Christian is a trusted partner and my first call for cyber security projects.

Gaia Ferreira, Executive Coach

As a Leadership coach myself, I value the insight and perspective that  Christian is a tremendous leader and visionary. His grasp of the cyber ecosystem and how it impacts our ability to defend our networks and protect our data is truly inspiring. He's a charismatic thought leader and lecturer with the ability to capture an audience while breaking down incredibly complex technologies into simple building blocks. As a coach and trainer, he arms his clients with the knowledge required to truly be successful by offering a path into a brave new world where we truly are the masters of our networks and data.

Chet Ratcliffe, Chief Scientist, BAH

Christian is a tremendous leader and visionary. His grasp of the cyber ecosystem and how it impacts our ability to defend our networks and protect our data is truly inspiring. He's a charismatic thought leader and lecturer with the ability to capture an audience while breaking down incredibly complex technologies into simple building blocks. As a coach and trainer, he arms his clients with the knowledge required to truly be successful by offering a path into a brave new world where we truly are the masters of our networks and data.

Access your full potential to gain higher salaries & greater fulfillment

To play at the highest organizational levels, it’s NECESSARY to bridge the gap between the technical “hard” skills you excel at with the much-needed “soft” intangible interpersonal skills.
 
Now, I’m not going to tell you that every person I coach will be guaranteed a C-suite title. Rather, you or your team members will gain the REQUIRED leadership skills to succeed.
 
This can mean evolving from an analyst role to a chief developer role or possibly to the CTO position.
 
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly replacing technical and skilled labor. So true job security comes when you’ve gained the ability to effectively lead yourself, your peers, and even your bosses.
 
I strongly encourage you to get this part of your life figured out now - before it’s too late!

Don’t miss this chance to transform your work & personal life

Life and business are often intertwined, so it also reflects how you work with clients, sales prospects, colleagues, and the leadership in your organization.

  • $149 or 3 monthly payments of $55

The Secure Methodology Course

  • Course
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This 10-module online course helps smart people improve people skills. It is geared towards technical leaders and will benefit anyone.