On a recent episode of the podcast, Jeanine Charlton’s peers and protégés described her as “the glue,” a leader who demonstrates the power of consistency, clarity, and compassion. But many don’t know the deeply personal journey that runs parallel to her extraordinary career and that tested and strengthened her in profound ways.

For my CIO Whisperers column, we spent some more time taking a deeper dive into Jeanine’s inspiring story of resilience and the strategies that have helped her thrive despite setbacks. Her courage to be transparent about the hardest seasons of her life shows a rare kind of strength. As she told me, sharing her story isn’t easy. “But,” she adds, “I’ve come to the realization that it’s not about me. My willingness to share my story is about my desire to help others.”