Mental Health and the Power of Vulnerability

Contributed by the Mental Health and Wellness Working Group.

This webinar will provide two compelling stories of the power of vulnerability. A CSO for a major global corporation will discuss his mental health journey and the positive impact he and his team experienced when stigma was overcome. Secondly, a security professional with over 40 years of experience will share his story of a family member’s mental health journey and its impact on his career, his perspective on mental health, and giving back to others and work and the community.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Embrace mental health the same as physical health
• Understand how the stigma barrier can hinder self-care and improvement
• Consider embracing mental health with a new perspective on vulnerability
• Getting more involved with mental health initiatives at work and in your community
• Experience the positive benefits of compassion towards others

Presenters*

Eric Davoine
Physical Security and Safety Executive Manager
AXA Group Security

As the Group Head of Physical Security and Safety at AXA, I lead and coordinate the security and safety strategy for the global insurance and asset management company, with a focus on protecting its people, assets, and reputation. I have been in this role since May 2021, after six years of managing the security of data centers and personnel for a major investment bank.

With an MBA and multiple certifications in security, quality, and general education, I have developed a strong expertise in risk management, crisis management, information security governance, and security in general. 

In addition, I am a member of ASIS supporting chapters and committees, where I support the development and networking of security professionals in Western Europe. I am passionate about security and safety as a way to create value, trust, and well-being for organizations and individuals.

John Rodriguez
Founder
Empathic Security Cultures LLC

John brings 41+ years of pure corporate security experience working for major corporations including General Motors, Kimberly-Clark, Levi Strauss & Co., and Cardinal Health. He previously was the Chief Security Officer for Temple-Inland in Austin, TX.  He also owned a consulting firm for 10 years with over 100 Fortune 500® clients from 1995-2004.   John’s career started in 1982 as a third shift proprietary security officer with General Motors progressing to positions of higher responsibility up to CSO. He has also worked in Latin America and the Caribbean for 33 years. 

While with Kimberly-Clark Corporation, security director for Latin American Operations, the company was ranked #1 of 1,900 companies from 2009-2011 by the Great Place to Work Institute® John’s innovative security strategies were recognized by senior leadership as critical contributions to those years of #1 rankings.  Business sales ranked 1st or 2nd place in every country of operation.

John’s a security generalist with passion for security culture development, mentoring, and mental health for a psychologically safe workplace and mitigating hostile environment risks.  He also developed the Security Culture Professional’s Attributes Model™ (SCPA Model) for their human connection and security culture journey.
He holds a Master’s of Liberal Arts, Texas Christian University and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, North Texas State University. He also completed the Chief Security Officer Executive Development Program, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.  
He has lectured for the largest security association - ASIS International, the U.S. State Dept. Overseas Advisory Council (OSAC), the International Security Management Association (ISMA), Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) as well as other groups.  

John is a Certified Family Support Group Facilitator with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Health and gives back to the community by leading support group discussions as well as training at law enforcement academies as part of their Crisis Intervention Team curriculum in the Greater Austin, TX area.  

John recently earned his facilitator certificate from the Center for Building a Culture of Empathy, and as a student of psychology, social psychology, and neuroscience, he is currently participating in a 6-month Certification in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership program with the NeuroLeadership Institute. 

*Note:  Speakers and content are subject to change without notice.

Credit Information

Completion of this webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.  CPE credits for ASIS-sponsored webinars will be updated in your user profile within 48 hours of completion.  Self-reporting of CPE credits is not required.