Woman of the Week – Julie Talbot-Hubbard

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Julie Talbot-Hubbard

My Current Job/Company:
SVP, Head of Information Security Operations/SunTrust

My Work
I transform Information Security Programs & organizations within companies to mitigate current Cyber Security Risks. I do this by establishing trusted partnerships with key stakeholders, increasing security awareness, creating security strategies aligned to business objectives, delivering on commitments and building a world class security team.

My Passion:
My family and helping individuals and teams realize their talents, capabilities and goals.

My Family:
R.J.(supportive husband), Hayden (amazing son- 6), Lexi (loving dog – 2)

My Hero or Heroes:
My grandmother and parents. They supported me and taught me to go after my dreams, and that I could achieve anything I aspired to…. Never give up.

My Escape:
Any beach with my family. The sun, sand and sound of waves hitting the shore relax, rejuvenate and bring me peace.

My Pet Peeve:
Negative people and those who won’t give change a chance.

My Indulgence:
Wine & Margaritas.

My Roots:
Humble, authentic and empathic. Always treat others how I would want to be treated.

My Future:
Happy and bright for myself and family.

My Favorite Quote:
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. —Rosalynn Carter

My Accessory:
My watch and my smile.

My advice to Young Women:
Believe in yourself. Stop any doubts and never give up on your dreams.

How I Balance it All:
Prioritize, prioritize and reprioritize hourly, daily, weekly. And with a lot of support from my husband and other great people.