Future-Proof Leadership, Executive Confidence & Smart CIO Strategies: Unspoken Rules for Success with Andrew N. Griffiths
Future-Proof Leadership, Executive Confidence & Smart CIO Strategies: Unspoken Rules for Success with Andrew N. Griffiths
In this episode of Stay on Course, Julie Riga interviews Andrew N. Griffiths, the legacy-minded CEO and founder of Annexus Technologies, a multinational IT firm known for its unshakable infrastructure and forward-thinking security solutions. A seasoned strategist and philosopher of security, Andrew shares his entrepreneurial evolution, from a tech-obsessed youth to a purpose-driven leader—focused on building systems that serve people, not just profits.
This powerful conversation explores the unspoken rules of leadership for CIOs, revealing how today's most effective tech executives are navigating increasing complexity, cyber threats, and cross-functional demands. Andrew outlines three critical ingredients every smart CIO must embrace: clarity in leadership, strategic collaboration across the C-suite, and resilience in high-stakes decision-making. From cybersecurity leadership to boardroom influence, he explains how CIOs can command greater executive confidence, evolve into business enablers, and stay future-ready.
Julie and Andrew also unpack the real mindset shifts CIOs need to make, including career fulfillment beyond technical wins, managing up across leadership tiers, and adopting a high-performance coaching perspective. They dive into how leadership clarity coaching can accelerate personal impact, and why CIOs must master both technology fluency and emotional intelligence to remain relevant in the digital age.
Whether you’re a CIO, CTO, or rising IT executive, this episode is a blueprint for leading with confidence, influence, and strategic vision. It also offers value to founders, senior execs, and HR leaders looking to support CIO growth and align IT with business outcomes.
Key Ingredients in Andrew's Expertise:
- The importance of clarity in leadership and how it empowers CIOs and senior executives to make strategic decisions
- How to build resilient IT infrastructure that prioritizes people, not just profits
- The unspoken rules of cybersecurity leadership and how smart CIOs navigate today’s digital threats
- Tips for enhancing executive confidence and developing a strong leadership presence
- Strategies for career fulfillment, including coaching for senior managers and leadership clarity coaching
- The value of personal development, strategic thinking, and optimizing existing systems for long-term business success
Connect with Andrew:
Learn more about Andrew N. Griffiths and Anexis Technologies by visiting:
Website: annexustech.ca
About Julie Riga:
Learn More About Julie: Julie Riga
Julie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie's education is vast with studies that include business, communications, training, and executive coaching.
