Steve Shelton founded Green Shoe Consulting with a singular mission: to alleviate the suffering caused by chronic distress and burnout in the cybersecurity industry. Having spent nearly 20 years on the front lines of cybersecurity sales with companies like CDW, Symantec, RSA, Proofpoint, and Check Point, Steve witnessed firsthand the relentless stress, high stakes, and emotional toll that security professionals endure daily. He saw talented leaders and teams struggle under the weight of constant crisis response, organizational pressure, and the personal cost of burnout—and he knew something had to change.

Drawing from his expertise as a cognitive performance professional, Steve now applies evidence-based mental skills training to help CISOs and cybersecurity teams thrive under pressure, make better decisions in crisis, and sustain long-term performance without sacrificing well-being. His work bridges the gap between cybersecurity’s unique demands and the science of resilience, offering practical, high-impact strategies to leaders and teams navigating one of the most stressful industries in the world.

Through Green Shoe Consulting, Steve is leading a new movement in cybersecurity—one where resilience is a strategic advantage, burnout is preventable, and professionals no longer have to choose between success and their own mental health.