Behind the fancy dashboards and incident briefings is a leader quietly unraveling. For many CISOs, the love for the mission comes at a steep cost. Missed family dinners, eroded friendships, and the constant hum of stress that never really turns off. This brutally honest session dives into the personal side of burnout: the emotional toll, the strain on relationships, and the guilt that comes from always being “on.” Through real-world stories and shared experiences, we’ll talk about what’s broken in the way we define cybersecurity leadership and why it’s time to challenge the idea that protecting the business should come at the expense of your own life. This isn’t just about survival, it’s about building a healthier, more human path forward.