In this episode, host David McClelland sits down with Martin Covill, Chief Information Security Officer at Intelligent Processing Solutions Limited (iPSL), to explore the growing epidemic of executive burnout—especially among cybersecurity leaders. As the pressures of digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and 24/7 cyber threats mount, security executives face increasing mental and emotional strain. Martin opens up about his own experiences leading major cloud transitions and managing high-stakes security across a joint venture owned by some of the UK’s biggest banks. He shares practical strategies to protect both organizational assets and personal wellbeing in a role that never truly "switches off." They discuss the impact of confidentiality on stress, the stigma around mental health in leadership, and how symptoms of burnout can go unnoticed until it’s too late. Martin offers tangible frameworks for managing remote teams, encouraging wellness, and building a culture where leaders—and their teams—can thrive. Beyond the boardroom, Martin reflects on his military background, his personal journey into wellbeing advocacy, and the lessons he’s learned supporting both his staff and his own family through mental health challenges. With CISOs under constant pressure, how can organizations protect those who protect them? And what’s the cost of ignoring the human side of cyber leadership?