Building High-Trust Teams with Isabelle Dumont

Episode notes

Isabelle Dumont, CMO at CyberSecurity Canon and former SVP of Cowbell Cyber, joins Claire Hayek to explore how leaders can break free from micromanagement and build trust-fueled teams. The conversation traces Isabelle’s early experience with a controlling boss and the mindset shift that followed. Claire weaves in neuroscience around psychological safety, threat responses, and team dynamics, while Isabelle shares candid stories and her “Trust–Clarity–Let Go” approach. This episode is for any leader ready to evolve their presence under pressure.