Backstage Pass with Gail Davis
Backstage Pass with Gail Davis
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Welcome to Backstage Pass with Gail Davis – your invitation into the world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise! Join us as we pull back the curtain and dive into exclusive interviews with speaking industry experts.
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The podcast covers themes related to keynote speaking, event planning, personal development, and industry insights, with episodes discussing topics like the power of values with David Allison, everyday innovation with Josh Linkner, and the significance of emotional resilience with Suneel Gupta, focusing on storytelling, leadership effectiveness, and audience engagement.

Presented by GDA Speakers, a premier global speakers bureau, Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers hosted by Gail Davis invites you into the exciting world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise. Each episode pulls back the curtain with exclusive interviews from top keynote speakers, industry insiders, and event professionals. Join us as we explore expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you create unforgettable events.
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with cybersecurity expert, former NSA senior executive, and current Morgan Stanley Managing Director Rachel Wilson to explore the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape — and why cybersecurity now affects everyone from global organizations to individual families.
Key topics in this episode include:
- Rachel’s experience leading counterterrorism operations and overseeing thousands of high-stakes cyber operations at the NSA
- Why cybersecurity has evolved from an IT issue into a leadership and business issue
- How artificial intelligence is accelerating cybercrime and lowering the barrier to entry for hackers
- Why employees are both the greatest cybersecurity vulnerability and the first line of defense
- The importance of developing “healthy skepticism” in today’s digital world
- Practical cybersecurity habits Rachel recommends for businesses, leaders, and families
- How organizations can better prepare teams to navigate modern cyber risks
- Why today’s cyber threats are impacting businesses and households alike
- The types of audiences and organizations that benefit most from Rachel’s message
Visit gdaspeakers.com to learn more about bringing Rachel Wilson to your next event!

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