Steve Shelton is the visionary founder and Chief Resilience Officer of Green Shoe Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping cybersecurity leaders—and the teams they guide—transform chronic stress into sustainable strength. With nearly two decades of experience in the trenches of cybersecurity sales at Symantec, RSA and Proofpoint, Steve saw firsthand how relentless pressure and the “always-on” mentality can erode even the most talented professionals. He founded Green Shoe to bridge the gap between technical expertise and mental well-being, drawing on his training in cognitive performance psychology to craft evidence-based strategies that elevate both personal resilience and organizational health.

Steve’s approach is steeped in rigorous research—most notably the forthcoming “State of Stress in Cybersecurity” report—and enriched by partnerships with leading academics from institutions like the University of Guelph. His workshops, keynotes and one-on-one coaching blend cutting-edge applied psychological frameworks with real-world insights, empowering CISOs and their teams to reclaim control, set healthy boundaries, and sustain peak performance under pressure.

Grounded in genuine warmth and unwavering belief in human potential, Steve measures success not by revenue but by the daily breakthroughs his clients experience: the CISO who finally steps away from the fire drill, the team that builds trust instead of silos, the organization that thrives because its people feel seen, supported, and strong. He invites every cybersecurity professional to join him on a journey from burnout to breakthrough — also known as the Resilience Rebellion.