Leadership and Success with Coach BZ

S5:E113🎙️LIVE with CSM Yolanda Marie Tate, USA (Ret.) 🎖️🪖💡 The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 113  goes LIVE with the incredible CSM Yolanda Marie Tate, USA (Ret.) 🎖️🪖💡 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandamtate123/ 🔥 Mark your calendars!  📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026   ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I am honored to welcome Command Sergeant Major Yolanda Marie Tate, U.S. Army (Ret.), to the podcast for a powerful conversation on leadership, AI readiness, wellness, resilience, and sustainable success in high-pressure environments. CSM Tate is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, AI Readiness Strategist, Mindful Leadership Coach, Speaker, Event Host, and Founder of Elevate 2 Wellness and Elevate 2 AI. With more than 35 years of leadership experience across military, enterprise technology, and organizational transformation, she is helping leaders navigate the future of AI without losing the human side of leadership. She is also the author of the instant bestselling book: 📘 C.O.M.M.A.N.D.: A Guide for Women Veteran Entrepreneurs to Stress Less, Scale More, and Soar Holistically in the Age of AI During this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Leadership under pressure   ✅ Human-centered AI transformation   ✅ Burnout, resilience, and energy management   ✅ The COMMAND Method™ framework   ✅ Transitioning from military leadership to entrepreneurship   ✅ Women veterans leading in tech and business   ✅ Wellness as a leadership advantage   ✅ Scaling without sacrificing peace or purpose   💬 What You Will Learn… ⚡ Why AI readiness is a leadership responsibility before it is a technology initiative   ⚡ How leaders can reduce burnout while improving clarity and performance   ⚡ Why emotional intelligence and wellness matter in high-stakes environments   ⚡ Lessons learned from leading Soldiers, civilians, and enterprise teams worldwide   ⚡ How military discipline can translate into entrepreneurial success   ⚡ Practical leadership habits for thriving in the age of AI   This conversation is especially valuable for: 🎖️ Military leaders and veterans   💻 Cybersecurity and technology professionals   🚀 Entrepreneurs and executives   🧠 Leaders navigating AI transformation   🌍 Anyone seeking sustainable leadership growth without burnout   💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for CSM Tate? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Veterans #WomenVeterans #Cybersecurity #MindfulLeadership #Wellness #Entrepreneurship #MilitaryLeadership #GovCon #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipDevelopment #BlacksInTechnology #EmotionalIntelligence #Innovation #BurnoutP

S5:E113🎙️LIVE with CSM Yolanda Marie Tate, USA (Ret.) 🎖️🪖💡 The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 113  goes LIVE with the incredible CSM Yolanda Marie Tate, USA (Ret.) 🎖️🪖💡 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandamtate123/ 🔥 Mark your calendars!  📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026   ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I am honored to welcome Command Sergeant Major Yolanda Marie Tate, U.S. Army (Ret.), to the podcast for a powerful conversation on leadership, AI readiness, wellness, resilience, and sustainable success in high-pressure environments. CSM Tate is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major, AI Readiness Strategist, Mindful Leadership Coach, Speaker, Event Host, and Founder of Elevate 2 Wellness and Elevate 2 AI. With more than 35 years of leadership experience across military, enterprise technology, and organizational transformation, she is helping leaders navigate the future of AI without losing the human side of leadership. She is also the author of the instant bestselling book: 📘 C.O.M.M.A.N.D.: A Guide for Women Veteran Entrepreneurs to Stress Less, Scale More, and Soar Holistically in the Age of AI During this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Leadership under pressure   ✅ Human-centered AI transformation   ✅ Burnout, resilience, and energy management   ✅ The COMMAND Method™ framework   ✅ Transitioning from military leadership to entrepreneurship   ✅ Women veterans leading in tech and business   ✅ Wellness as a leadership advantage   ✅ Scaling without sacrificing peace or purpose   💬 What You Will Learn… ⚡ Why AI readiness is a leadership responsibility before it is a technology initiative   ⚡ How leaders can reduce burnout while improving clarity and performance   ⚡ Why emotional intelligence and wellness matter in high-stakes environments   ⚡ Lessons learned from leading Soldiers, civilians, and enterprise teams worldwide   ⚡ How military discipline can translate into entrepreneurial success   ⚡ Practical leadership habits for thriving in the age of AI   This conversation is especially valuable for: 🎖️ Military leaders and veterans   💻 Cybersecurity and technology professionals   🚀 Entrepreneurs and executives   🧠 Leaders navigating AI transformation   🌍 Anyone seeking sustainable leadership growth without burnout   💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for CSM Tate? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Veterans #WomenVeterans #Cybersecurity #MindfulLeadership #Wellness #Entrepreneurship #MilitaryLeadership #GovCon #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipDevelopment #BlacksInTechnology #EmotionalIntelligence #Innovation #BurnoutP

S5:E112🎙️LIVE with Kimberly Palermo 📚✍🏽 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 112  🎯 Episode Title: INDOCTRI-NATION 365: The Stories America Never Fully Told 🎙️🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026   ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Albany, NY)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I am honored to welcome Kimberly Palermo to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for what promises to be a thoughtful, courageous, and deeply important conversation about leadership, truth, education, history, and the responsibility that comes with understanding difficult realities. Kimberly Palermo is an educator, writer, cultural analyst, and author of the thought-provoking book, INDOCTRI-NATION 365: Taking Racial Responsibility in Post-Truth America. With decades of experience in behavioral science, special education, cultural literacy, and community learning, Kimberly has dedicated her work to helping even the most reluctant learners better understand the hidden histories, systems, and narratives that continue to shape American society today. Her journey includes teaching in Compton during the Rodney King era, leading large online educational communities, creating over 1,000 educational videos, and building platforms focused on truth, accountability, empathy, and transformational learning. As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe leadership requires the courage to engage difficult conversations thoughtfully, respectfully, and honestly — especially in an era increasingly shaped by polarization, misinformation, and emotional division. This conversation is not about blame. It is about understanding. It is about learning. It is about leadership. 🔥 What You Will Learn: ⚓ Why difficult conversations require emotional intelligence and leadership maturity   ⚓ The hidden historical narratives many Americans were never fully taught   ⚓ How education, media, and culture shape human beliefs and identity   ⚓ The difference between intent and impact in leadership and communication   ⚓ Why transformational growth often begins with discomfort and reflection   ⚓ How leaders can navigate difficult conversations without losing empathy or humanity   ⚓ The leadership lessons Kimberly learned teaching during the Rodney King era   ⚓ What “racial responsibility” means in a post-truth America   ⚓ Why truth, accountability, and historical literacy matter for future generations 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or cultural literacy questions for Kimberly? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #Education #Truth #CriticalThinking #EmotionalIntelligence #CulturalLiteracy #ServantLeadership #CyberLeadership #Learning #Accountability #Communication #History #Humanity #Diversity #Inclusion #NavyLeadership

S5:E112🎙️LIVE with Kimberly Palermo 📚✍🏽 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 112  🎯 Episode Title: INDOCTRI-NATION 365: The Stories America Never Fully Told 🎙️🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026   ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Albany, NY)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I am honored to welcome Kimberly Palermo to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for what promises to be a thoughtful, courageous, and deeply important conversation about leadership, truth, education, history, and the responsibility that comes with understanding difficult realities. Kimberly Palermo is an educator, writer, cultural analyst, and author of the thought-provoking book, INDOCTRI-NATION 365: Taking Racial Responsibility in Post-Truth America. With decades of experience in behavioral science, special education, cultural literacy, and community learning, Kimberly has dedicated her work to helping even the most reluctant learners better understand the hidden histories, systems, and narratives that continue to shape American society today. Her journey includes teaching in Compton during the Rodney King era, leading large online educational communities, creating over 1,000 educational videos, and building platforms focused on truth, accountability, empathy, and transformational learning. As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe leadership requires the courage to engage difficult conversations thoughtfully, respectfully, and honestly — especially in an era increasingly shaped by polarization, misinformation, and emotional division. This conversation is not about blame. It is about understanding. It is about learning. It is about leadership. 🔥 What You Will Learn: ⚓ Why difficult conversations require emotional intelligence and leadership maturity   ⚓ The hidden historical narratives many Americans were never fully taught   ⚓ How education, media, and culture shape human beliefs and identity   ⚓ The difference between intent and impact in leadership and communication   ⚓ Why transformational growth often begins with discomfort and reflection   ⚓ How leaders can navigate difficult conversations without losing empathy or humanity   ⚓ The leadership lessons Kimberly learned teaching during the Rodney King era   ⚓ What “racial responsibility” means in a post-truth America   ⚓ Why truth, accountability, and historical literacy matter for future generations 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or cultural literacy questions for Kimberly? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #Education #Truth #CriticalThinking #EmotionalIntelligence #CulturalLiteracy #ServantLeadership #CyberLeadership #Learning #Accountability #Communication #History #Humanity #Diversity #Inclusion #NavyLeadership

S5:E111🎙️ LIVE with Nathalie COLLOMBAT 🇫🇷 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 111 Nathalie COLLOMBAT Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026   ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 7:00 PM CEST (Lyon, France)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🎯 Episode Theme: ## Conscious Leadership in the Age of AI and Burnout In an era defined by AI acceleration, emotional exhaustion, hyperconnectivity, and increasing pressure to constantly perform, how do leaders remain human, aligned, and internally grounded? This week, I am honored to welcome Nathalie COLLOMBAT — author, mentor in conscious leadership, entrepreneur, conference speaker, and founder of Trans-Formations and The Happiness House. Nathalie has spent more than fifteen years helping leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals in transition, and individuals searching for meaning reconnect with themselves, align their values with their actions, and lead with greater consciousness, emotional intelligence, and humanity. Her work integrates: ✅ Conscious Leadership   ✅ Emotional Intelligence   ✅ Neuroscience   ✅ Inner Transformation   ✅ Human-Centered Leadership   ✅ Spiritual Awareness   ✅ Resilience & Alignment   ✅ Leadership in High-Pressure Environments As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe this conversation could not come at a better time. Too many leaders today are silently struggling with burnout, isolation, identity loss, and pressure-driven leadership cultures. Nathalie brings a powerful message: Leadership is not just about performance.   It is about alignment.   Awareness.   Humanity.   And becoming visionary without losing yourself in the process. 📚 We will also discuss her powerful book: Leadership conscient – Montez en compétences, devenez visionnaire ! What You Will Learn… 🔹 The difference between traditional leadership and conscious leadership   🔹 How emotional intelligence shapes modern leadership   🔹 Why burnout is becoming a leadership crisis   🔹 How leaders can remain human in the age of AI   🔹 The importance of inner alignment and self-awareness   🔹 How to lead without losing your humanity   🔹 Nathalie’s transformational ÉLÉI framework: • Éveiller (Awaken)   • Libérer (Liberate)   • Équiper (Equip)   • Incarner (Embody)   🔹 Why the future of leadership may depend on consciousness itself 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Nathalie? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #ConsciousLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AI #Burnout #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Transformation #HumanCenteredLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #Podcast #CoachBZ #ArtificialIntelligence #Resilience #FutureOfLe

S5:E111🎙️ LIVE with Nathalie COLLOMBAT 🇫🇷 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 111 Nathalie COLLOMBAT Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026   ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 7:00 PM CEST (Lyon, France)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🎯 Episode Theme: ## Conscious Leadership in the Age of AI and Burnout In an era defined by AI acceleration, emotional exhaustion, hyperconnectivity, and increasing pressure to constantly perform, how do leaders remain human, aligned, and internally grounded? This week, I am honored to welcome Nathalie COLLOMBAT — author, mentor in conscious leadership, entrepreneur, conference speaker, and founder of Trans-Formations and The Happiness House. Nathalie has spent more than fifteen years helping leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals in transition, and individuals searching for meaning reconnect with themselves, align their values with their actions, and lead with greater consciousness, emotional intelligence, and humanity. Her work integrates: ✅ Conscious Leadership   ✅ Emotional Intelligence   ✅ Neuroscience   ✅ Inner Transformation   ✅ Human-Centered Leadership   ✅ Spiritual Awareness   ✅ Resilience & Alignment   ✅ Leadership in High-Pressure Environments As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe this conversation could not come at a better time. Too many leaders today are silently struggling with burnout, isolation, identity loss, and pressure-driven leadership cultures. Nathalie brings a powerful message: Leadership is not just about performance.   It is about alignment.   Awareness.   Humanity.   And becoming visionary without losing yourself in the process. 📚 We will also discuss her powerful book: Leadership conscient – Montez en compétences, devenez visionnaire ! What You Will Learn… 🔹 The difference between traditional leadership and conscious leadership   🔹 How emotional intelligence shapes modern leadership   🔹 Why burnout is becoming a leadership crisis   🔹 How leaders can remain human in the age of AI   🔹 The importance of inner alignment and self-awareness   🔹 How to lead without losing your humanity   🔹 Nathalie’s transformational ÉLÉI framework: • Éveiller (Awaken)   • Libérer (Liberate)   • Équiper (Equip)   • Incarner (Embody)   🔹 Why the future of leadership may depend on consciousness itself 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Nathalie? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #ConsciousLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AI #Burnout #ServantLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Transformation #HumanCenteredLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #Podcast #CoachBZ #ArtificialIntelligence #Resilience #FutureOfLe

🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S5:E110🎙️ EN DIRECT avec Mentor Nathalie COLLOMBAT 🇫🇷   Leadership & Success Podcast avec Coach BZ – Saison 5 : Épisode 110 Nathalie COLLOMBAT 📅 Réservez la date : Mercredi 13 mai 2026   ⏰ Horaire : 6h00 PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9h00 ET (Washington, D.C.) | 15h00 CEST (Lyon, France)   📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [RSVP & Rejoignez la discussion] 🎯 Thème de l’épisode : ## Le Leadership Conscient à l’Ère de l’IA et du Burn-out À une époque marquée par l’accélération de l’intelligence artificielle, l’épuisement émotionnel, l’hyperconnexion et une pression croissante à toujours performer, comment les leaders peuvent-ils rester humains, alignés et intérieurement stables ? Cette semaine, j’ai l’honneur d’accueillir Nathalie COLLOMBAT — auteure, mentor en leadership conscient, entrepreneure, conférencière et fondatrice de Trans-Formations et The Happiness House. Depuis plus de quinze ans, Nathalie accompagne des dirigeants, entrepreneurs, professionnels en transition et personnes en quête de sens afin de les aider à se reconnecter à eux-mêmes, aligner leurs valeurs avec leurs actions et développer un leadership plus conscient, plus humain et émotionnellement intelligent. Son travail intègre : ✅ Le leadership conscient   ✅ L’intelligence émotionnelle   ✅ Les neurosciences   ✅ La transformation intérieure   ✅ Le leadership centré sur l’humain   ✅ La conscience spirituelle   ✅ La résilience et l’alignement   ✅ Le leadership dans des environnements sous haute pression En tant que dirigeant en cybersécurité et Commandant en guerre de l’information dans l’US Navy, je pense que cette conversation arrive à un moment essentiel. Trop de leaders aujourd’hui souffrent silencieusement de burn-out, d’isolement, de perte d’identité et d’une culture du leadership basée uniquement sur la pression et la performance. Nathalie apporte un message puissant : Le leadership ne se résume pas à la performance.   Il s’agit d’alignement.   De conscience.   D’humanité.   Et de devenir visionnaire sans se perdre soi-même dans le processus. 📚 Nous parlerons également de son puissant ouvrage : Leadership conscient – Montez en compétences, devenez visionnaire ! 🎓 Ce que vous apprendrez… 🔹 La différence entre le leadership traditionnel et le leadership conscient   🔹 Comment l’intelligence émotionnelle façonne le leadership moderne   🔹 Pourquoi le burn-out devient une crise du leadership   🔹 Comment les leaders peuvent rester humains à l’ère de l’IA   🔹 L’importance de l’alignement intérieur et de la conscience de soi   🔹 Comment diriger sans perdre son humanité   🔹 Le cadre transformationnel ÉLÉI de Nathalie : • Éveiller   • Libérer   • Équiper   • Incarner   🔹 Pourquoi l’avenir du leadership pourrait dépendre de la conscience elle-même 💬 Rejoignez la conversation ! 🗺️ D’où nous écoutez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires !   🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant(e) aujourd’hui ?   💬 Vous avez des questions sur le leadership ou le networking pour Nathalie ? Publiez-les ci-dessous — nous y répondrons EN DIRECT ! ⸻ 👇 À vous : ➡️ Quels sont vos trois principaux enseignements de cet épisode ?   ➡️ Quelle idée de leadership appliquez-vous cette semaine ?   ➡️ Identifiez un collègue, un jeune officier, un entrepreneur ou un coéquipier qui pourrait bénéficier de cette conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #LeadershipConscient #IntelligenceEmotionnelle #IA #Burnout #ServantLeadership #Cybersecurite #LeadershipMilitaire #FemmesLeaders #Transformation #LeadershipHumain #DeveloppementDuLeadership #Mentorat #Podcast #CoachBZ #IntelligenceArtificielle #Resilience #FuturDuLe    

🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S5:E110🎙️ EN DIRECT avec Mentor Nathalie COLLOMBAT 🇫🇷   Leadership & Success Podcast avec Coach BZ – Saison 5 : Épisode 110 Nathalie COLLOMBAT 📅 Réservez la date : Mercredi 13 mai 2026   ⏰ Horaire : 6h00 PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9h00 ET (Washington, D.C.) | 15h00 CEST (Lyon, France)   📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [RSVP & Rejoignez la discussion] 🎯 Thème de l’épisode : ## Le Leadership Conscient à l’Ère de l’IA et du Burn-out À une époque marquée par l’accélération de l’intelligence artificielle, l’épuisement émotionnel, l’hyperconnexion et une pression croissante à toujours performer, comment les leaders peuvent-ils rester humains, alignés et intérieurement stables ? Cette semaine, j’ai l’honneur d’accueillir Nathalie COLLOMBAT — auteure, mentor en leadership conscient, entrepreneure, conférencière et fondatrice de Trans-Formations et The Happiness House. Depuis plus de quinze ans, Nathalie accompagne des dirigeants, entrepreneurs, professionnels en transition et personnes en quête de sens afin de les aider à se reconnecter à eux-mêmes, aligner leurs valeurs avec leurs actions et développer un leadership plus conscient, plus humain et émotionnellement intelligent. Son travail intègre : ✅ Le leadership conscient   ✅ L’intelligence émotionnelle   ✅ Les neurosciences   ✅ La transformation intérieure   ✅ Le leadership centré sur l’humain   ✅ La conscience spirituelle   ✅ La résilience et l’alignement   ✅ Le leadership dans des environnements sous haute pression En tant que dirigeant en cybersécurité et Commandant en guerre de l’information dans l’US Navy, je pense que cette conversation arrive à un moment essentiel. Trop de leaders aujourd’hui souffrent silencieusement de burn-out, d’isolement, de perte d’identité et d’une culture du leadership basée uniquement sur la pression et la performance. Nathalie apporte un message puissant : Le leadership ne se résume pas à la performance.   Il s’agit d’alignement.   De conscience.   D’humanité.   Et de devenir visionnaire sans se perdre soi-même dans le processus. 📚 Nous parlerons également de son puissant ouvrage : Leadership conscient – Montez en compétences, devenez visionnaire ! 🎓 Ce que vous apprendrez… 🔹 La différence entre le leadership traditionnel et le leadership conscient   🔹 Comment l’intelligence émotionnelle façonne le leadership moderne   🔹 Pourquoi le burn-out devient une crise du leadership   🔹 Comment les leaders peuvent rester humains à l’ère de l’IA   🔹 L’importance de l’alignement intérieur et de la conscience de soi   🔹 Comment diriger sans perdre son humanité   🔹 Le cadre transformationnel ÉLÉI de Nathalie : • Éveiller   • Libérer   • Équiper   • Incarner   🔹 Pourquoi l’avenir du leadership pourrait dépendre de la conscience elle-même 💬 Rejoignez la conversation ! 🗺️ D’où nous écoutez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires !   🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant(e) aujourd’hui ?   💬 Vous avez des questions sur le leadership ou le networking pour Nathalie ? Publiez-les ci-dessous — nous y répondrons EN DIRECT ! ⸻ 👇 À vous : ➡️ Quels sont vos trois principaux enseignements de cet épisode ?   ➡️ Quelle idée de leadership appliquez-vous cette semaine ?   ➡️ Identifiez un collègue, un jeune officier, un entrepreneur ou un coéquipier qui pourrait bénéficier de cette conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #LeadershipConscient #IntelligenceEmotionnelle #IA #Burnout #ServantLeadership #Cybersecurite #LeadershipMilitaire #FemmesLeaders #Transformation #LeadershipHumain #DeveloppementDuLeadership #Mentorat #Podcast #CoachBZ #IntelligenceArtificielle #Resilience #FuturDuLe    

S5:E109🎙️LIVE with Pavithra Venkatesan Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 109  Join us for a powerful and deeply thought-provoking leadership conversation with Pavithra Venkatesan — Author, Pattern Intelligence Practitioner, Life Coach, and former Software Engineer. 🎙️ Mark Your Calendars:  📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026   ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Fuquay-Varina, NC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🎯 EPISODE THEME:   📘 “Archetypal Remembering: Rediscovering the Self Beneath the Role” In today’s world of AI acceleration, constant pressure, burnout, hyperconnectivity, and nonstop performance culture, many leaders are silently asking themselves: Who am I beneath the role, title, rank, or career? This conversation will explore the hidden behavioral patterns shaping leadership, relationships, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and identity under pressure. Pavithra Venkatesan brings a unique perspective that bridges structured technical thinking with deep human insight. After building a successful career in software engineering, she transitioned into transformational coaching and authored the groundbreaking book: 📘 Archetypal Remembering: Navigating the Inner Terrains of Feminine Intelligence Her work helps individuals recognize unconscious relational and behavioral patterns in real time so they can lead, communicate, and live more consciously. ⚓ This episode is especially relevant for: • Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command   • Cybersecurity and technology professionals transitioning into leadership   • High-performing leaders navigating stress, burnout, and identity shifts   • Anyone seeking deeper self-awareness and emotional intelligence   🔥 What You Will Learn: ✅ Why behavior patterns repeat under pressure   ✅ The difference between reacting emotionally and responding consciously   ✅ How stress exposes hidden leadership patterns   ✅ Why emotional intelligence is becoming essential in the AI era   ✅ The hidden cost of survival-mode leadership   ✅ How self-awareness shapes command presence and influence   ✅ Why technical excellence alone is not enough for leadership success   ✅ How leaders can remain deeply human in increasingly digital environments   Pavithra’s insights challenge us to think beyond performance metrics and ask deeper leadership questions about identity, authenticity, emotional regulation, and transformation. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership, emotional intelligence, or personal growth questions for Pavithra? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three biggest leadership lessons about self-awareness?   ➡️ How important is emotional intelligence in leadership today?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, engineer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #WomenInLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #Transformation #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #ArchetypalRemembering #ServantLeadership #Podcast #AI

S5:E109🎙️LIVE with Pavithra Venkatesan Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 109  Join us for a powerful and deeply thought-provoking leadership conversation with Pavithra Venkatesan — Author, Pattern Intelligence Practitioner, Life Coach, and former Software Engineer. 🎙️ Mark Your Calendars:  📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026   ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Fuquay-Varina, NC)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🎯 EPISODE THEME:   📘 “Archetypal Remembering: Rediscovering the Self Beneath the Role” In today’s world of AI acceleration, constant pressure, burnout, hyperconnectivity, and nonstop performance culture, many leaders are silently asking themselves: Who am I beneath the role, title, rank, or career? This conversation will explore the hidden behavioral patterns shaping leadership, relationships, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and identity under pressure. Pavithra Venkatesan brings a unique perspective that bridges structured technical thinking with deep human insight. After building a successful career in software engineering, she transitioned into transformational coaching and authored the groundbreaking book: 📘 Archetypal Remembering: Navigating the Inner Terrains of Feminine Intelligence Her work helps individuals recognize unconscious relational and behavioral patterns in real time so they can lead, communicate, and live more consciously. ⚓ This episode is especially relevant for: • Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command   • Cybersecurity and technology professionals transitioning into leadership   • High-performing leaders navigating stress, burnout, and identity shifts   • Anyone seeking deeper self-awareness and emotional intelligence   🔥 What You Will Learn: ✅ Why behavior patterns repeat under pressure   ✅ The difference between reacting emotionally and responding consciously   ✅ How stress exposes hidden leadership patterns   ✅ Why emotional intelligence is becoming essential in the AI era   ✅ The hidden cost of survival-mode leadership   ✅ How self-awareness shapes command presence and influence   ✅ Why technical excellence alone is not enough for leadership success   ✅ How leaders can remain deeply human in increasingly digital environments   Pavithra’s insights challenge us to think beyond performance metrics and ask deeper leadership questions about identity, authenticity, emotional regulation, and transformation. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership, emotional intelligence, or personal growth questions for Pavithra? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three biggest leadership lessons about self-awareness?   ➡️ How important is emotional intelligence in leadership today?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, engineer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #WomenInLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #Transformation #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #ArchetypalRemembering #ServantLeadership #Podcast #AI

S5:E108🎙️ LIVE with Coach Maxine M. Maloney, Ed.S., MPA, CCMP Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 5: Episode 108 I’m excited to invite you to the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-maloney-/ 🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Alexandria, VA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] My guest, Coach Maxine M. Maloney, is a bold and thought-provoking leadership voice, systems strategist, and executive advisor who helps leaders reduce decision friction inside complex organizations. She brings more than 30 years of experience across federal, state, and local government, along with a powerful ability to challenge leaders to see what is really happening beneath the surface of strategy, execution, and culture. Maxine is the Founder of Unapologetically S.H.E. and is known for helping leaders confront one of the most overlooked realities in modern leadership: decisions do not stall because people are incapable, but because truth is often delayed, filtered, or softened inside systems. Her work on Institutional Velocity™ explores the speed and clarity with which decisions move through organizations—and why so many leaders believe progress is happening when the system has actually stalled. 🔥 Episode Title: Institutional Velocity™: Why Decisions Stall Inside Organizations In this live conversation, we’ll unpack leadership at the intersection of truth, authority, clarity, and execution. What You Will Learn… ✅ What Institutional Velocity™ means and why it matters ✅ Why organizations often mistake discussion for progress ✅ The warning signs that decision momentum is slowing down ✅ How leaders unintentionally create environments where truth gets filtered ✅ Why leadership is not just about visibility, but about movement, alignment, and clarity ✅ Practical ways leaders can restore trust, accelerate decisions, and improve outcomes in complex systems This conversation will be especially valuable for: ⚓ Naval leaders aspiring to command one day 🔐 Cybersecurity and technology professionals transitioning into leadership 💼 Executives and managers responsible for leading through complexity and change 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments. 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Coach Maxine? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #InstitutionalVelocity #DecisionMaking #SystemsLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #EmergingLeaders #UnapologeticallySHE #PodcastLive #LinkedInLive

S5:E107🎙️ LIVE with Sarah Katharine Carpenter Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode107   🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 📅 Friday, May 8, 2026   ⏰ 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM CT (Birmingham, AL) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🔥 Episode Title:   Trustworthy AI: Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of AI Safety Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming business, cybersecurity, government, defense, and society itself. But here’s the question few leaders are asking: 👉 What happens when AI systems fail in ways humans don’t immediately recognize? Our guest, Sarah Katharine Carpenter, works at the intersection of: ⚙️ AI Safety   🛡️ Adversarial Testing   📊 LLM Evaluation   🔍 Failure-Mode Analysis   🧠 Alignment & Trustworthy AI Sarah specializes in identifying hidden weaknesses in AI systems — especially under ambiguous, adversarial, and high-risk conditions where outputs may appear correct on the surface while failing underneath. Her work includes: ✨ AI red teaming and adversarial prompting   ✨ Alignment evaluation and dataset integrity analysis   ✨ Detecting meaning-level failures and systemic risk patterns   ✨ Identifying how AI systems drift, misclassify, or break under pressure   ✨ Strengthening trustworthy AI systems for the future This conversation is bigger than technology. It’s about: ⚓ Leadership under ambiguity   ⚓ Responsible innovation   ⚓ Trust in intelligent systems   ⚓ Cybersecurity and AI risk   ⚓ Ethical stewardship in the age of AI If you are: 🎖️ A Naval Officer aspiring to command   💻 A cybersecurity leader or engineer   🚀 A technology executive   📚 A student of leadership and emerging technology   …this episode is for you. 🎯 What You Will Learn: ✨ What AI safety researchers actually do behind the scenes   ✨ The hidden risks most organizations still underestimate about AI   ✨ How adversarial prompting and jailbreak testing work   ✨ Why “trustworthy AI” is becoming a leadership responsibility   ✨ What leaders must understand about AI alignment and systemic risk   ✨ How systems thinking applies to cybersecurity, AI, and leadership   ✨ Why the future of AI depends on understanding failure 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or AI questions for Sarah? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #Cybersecurity #TrustworthyAI #LLM #AILeadership #EmergingTech #RiskManagement #Podcast #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Innovation #InformationWarfare #Technology

S5:E106🎙️LIVE with Tim Leech Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ   🎙️ Season 5:Episode 106 — LIVE with Tim Leech #MissionCriticalLeadership in an Age of Uncertainty 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Friday, May 8, 2026   ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Ontario, Canada)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] Joining me is globally recognized governance, risk, and assurance thought leader Tim Leech, Founder and Managing Director of Risk Oversight Solutions and author of the upcoming book: 📘 Mission-Critical Governance: Focusing on What Matters Most   📅 Release Date: August 10, 2026 Routledge Book Page Tim has spent more than four decades advising boards, executives, regulators, auditors, and global enterprises on governance, enterprise risk management, cybersecurity oversight, assurance, and mission-critical decision-making. His work has been recognized by Harvard, Columbia, the London School of Economics, Conference Board, IIA, and governance leaders around the world. This is going to be a powerful conversation for: ⚓ Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command   🛡️ CISOs and cybersecurity leaders   📊 Board directors and executives   🚀 Silicon Valley leaders and innovators   📚 Risk, audit, and governance professionals 🔥 What You Will Learn… ✅ Why smart boards and organizations still fail   ✅ The dangerous “Don’t Tell / Don’t Ask” governance syndrome   ✅ Why cybersecurity is fundamentally a leadership and governance issue   ✅ The difference between checklist compliance and mission-critical oversight   ✅ How AI and uncertainty are reshaping governance forever   ✅ Why leaders must focus on mission-critical objectives—not endless risk lists   ✅ The future of enterprise risk management and internal audit   ✅ How courageous leadership creates resilient organizations As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe this discussion could not be more timely. In today’s world, leadership is no longer about managing stability. It is about leading effectively through uncertainty. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership, governance, cybersecurity, or risk questions for Tim? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three biggest governance or leadership challenges today?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, board member, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #Governance #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #BoardGovernance #InternalAudit #ERM #ArtificialIntelligence #MissionCritical #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #CISO #DigitalTransformation #RiskOversight #ExecutiveLe

S5:E105🎙️🔥 LIVE with Loxley Browne 🔥 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 105 🔥 LIVE with Loxley Browne 🔥 📚 Building the Next Generation Through STEM, Storytelling & Leadership 🚀 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E105🎙️Live with Loxley Browne 📅 Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026     ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM CT (Birmingham, AL) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] Loxley Browne is an author, entrepreneur, photographer, STEM advocate, podcast host, and founder of Books That Build Skills powered by Athenian — an award-winning STEM edu-tainment nonprofit empowering young people through literacy, leadership, life skills, and career exploration. As the creator of the inspiring Attie’s Amazing Adventures CHARMS Book Series, Loxley is helping young readers — especially girls — discover confidence, curiosity, creativity, and leadership through storytelling and real-world learning experiences. From motorsports and design to entrepreneurship, photography, and STEM education, Loxley’s journey is a masterclass in courageous reinvention, servant leadership, and building opportunities for future generations. 🚀 What You Will Learn… ✅ How storytelling can shape leadership and confidence   ✅ Why STEM education must include life skills and character development   ✅ Leadership lessons from entrepreneurship and reinvention   ✅ The inspiration behind the Attie’s Amazing Adventures book series   ✅ How to prepare young people for an AI-driven future   ✅ Why curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking matter more than ever   ✅ How leaders can empower the next generation to dream boldly and lead courageously   📚 We’ll also discuss her powerful CHARMS Book Series: 📖 Rocket City Love   📖 Tick Tock, Take Charge!   📖 Where Clues Take Root   📖 Blueprints & Buried Truths   📖 Calculated Risks   📖 The Gravity of Choice   📖 Legacy Protocol   💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership, STEM, education, or networking questions for Loxley? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, educator, parent, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #STEM #GirlsInSTEM #LeadershipDevelopment #Education #Innovation #Mentorship #BooksThatBuildSkills #Athenian #CharmsBookSeries #WomenInLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ #Storytelling #FutureLeaders #ServantLe

S5:E105🎙️🔥 LIVE with Loxley Browne 🔥 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 105 🔥 LIVE with Loxley Browne 🔥 📚 Building the Next Generation Through STEM, Storytelling & Leadership 🚀 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E105🎙️Live with Loxley Browne 📅 Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026     ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM CT (Birmingham, AL) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] Loxley Browne is an author, entrepreneur, photographer, STEM advocate, podcast host, and founder of Books That Build Skills powered by Athenian — an award-winning STEM edu-tainment nonprofit empowering young people through literacy, leadership, life skills, and career exploration. As the creator of the inspiring Attie’s Amazing Adventures CHARMS Book Series, Loxley is helping young readers — especially girls — discover confidence, curiosity, creativity, and leadership through storytelling and real-world learning experiences. From motorsports and design to entrepreneurship, photography, and STEM education, Loxley’s journey is a masterclass in courageous reinvention, servant leadership, and building opportunities for future generations. 🚀 What You Will Learn… ✅ How storytelling can shape leadership and confidence   ✅ Why STEM education must include life skills and character development   ✅ Leadership lessons from entrepreneurship and reinvention   ✅ The inspiration behind the Attie’s Amazing Adventures book series   ✅ How to prepare young people for an AI-driven future   ✅ Why curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking matter more than ever   ✅ How leaders can empower the next generation to dream boldly and lead courageously   📚 We’ll also discuss her powerful CHARMS Book Series: 📖 Rocket City Love   📖 Tick Tock, Take Charge!   📖 Where Clues Take Root   📖 Blueprints & Buried Truths   📖 Calculated Risks   📖 The Gravity of Choice   📖 Legacy Protocol   💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership, STEM, education, or networking questions for Loxley? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, educator, parent, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #Leadership #STEM #GirlsInSTEM #LeadershipDevelopment #Education #Innovation #Mentorship #BooksThatBuildSkills #Athenian #CharmsBookSeries #WomenInLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ #Storytelling #FutureLeaders #ServantLe

S5:E104🎙️ LIVE with Michael P. Hart, U.S. Army (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 104 🚨 Mark Your Calendars 🚨 📅 Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎯 Episode Title: Di$cipleship: Faith, Finance, and the Discipline of Leadership ⸻ 🎖️ Introducing My Guest 🎙️ Welcome back to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ! Tonight’s conversation is a powerful follow-on discussion with   Michael P. Hart, U.S. Army (Ret.) from Season 5, Episode 97 During his first appearance on the podcast, we explored his groundbreaking book   📘 National Treasure: War, Memory, and the Intergenerational Cost of Combat   and discussed war, leadership, sacrifice, PTSD, invisible wounds, and the long-term consequences of combat across generations. But this morning, we shift from the battlefield… to stewardship. MAJ Hart returns to discuss his powerful Di$cipleship book series: 📘 Di$cipleship: Faith and Finance   📘 Di$cipleship Expanded Edition for Leaders and Facilitators   📘 Di$cipleship Field Manual: The Four-Week Companion To Faith & Finance A combat veteran, former Army Major, commander, entrepreneur, and author, Michael Hart brings a rare perspective shaped by: ✨ military leadership   ✨ combat experience   ✨ personal loss   ✨ faith   ✨ discipline   ✨ and the hard-earned lessons of stewardship This conversation is NOT just about money. It’s about: 🔥 integrity   🔥 discipline   🔥 accountability   🔥 leadership habits   🔥 stewardship   🔥 faith under pressure   🔥 and the daily decisions that shape legacy 🎓 What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why money doesn’t change people—it exposes them   ✨ How financial habits reveal leadership habits   ✨ The difference between ownership and stewardship   ✨ Why disciplined people often become stronger leaders   ✨ How leaders quietly lose integrity through small compromises   ✨ The relationship between faith, gratitude, and resilience   ✨ Why stewardship impacts families across generations   ✨ What modern leaders misunderstand about success   ✨ How consistency—not intensity—builds lasting leadership   ✨ Why leadership without stewardship eventually collapses under its own weight This conversation is for: 🎖️ military leaders   💼 executives   💻 cybersecurity professionals   🚀 entrepreneurs   🎓 young officers   📈 aspiring leaders   🙏 and anyone trying to align success with purpose Because leadership is not only tested in moments of crisis… It is tested in the quiet disciplines of everyday life. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Michael? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! #Leadership #Stewardship #FaithAndFinance #MilitaryLeadership #Veterans #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #Integrity #Discipline #PersonalGrowth #CyberLeadershi  

S5:E104🎙️ LIVE with Michael P. Hart, U.S. Army (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 104 🚨 Mark Your Calendars 🚨 📅 Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎯 Episode Title: Di$cipleship: Faith, Finance, and the Discipline of Leadership ⸻ 🎖️ Introducing My Guest 🎙️ Welcome back to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ! Tonight’s conversation is a powerful follow-on discussion with   Michael P. Hart, U.S. Army (Ret.) from Season 5, Episode 97 During his first appearance on the podcast, we explored his groundbreaking book   📘 National Treasure: War, Memory, and the Intergenerational Cost of Combat   and discussed war, leadership, sacrifice, PTSD, invisible wounds, and the long-term consequences of combat across generations. But this morning, we shift from the battlefield… to stewardship. MAJ Hart returns to discuss his powerful Di$cipleship book series: 📘 Di$cipleship: Faith and Finance   📘 Di$cipleship Expanded Edition for Leaders and Facilitators   📘 Di$cipleship Field Manual: The Four-Week Companion To Faith & Finance A combat veteran, former Army Major, commander, entrepreneur, and author, Michael Hart brings a rare perspective shaped by: ✨ military leadership   ✨ combat experience   ✨ personal loss   ✨ faith   ✨ discipline   ✨ and the hard-earned lessons of stewardship This conversation is NOT just about money. It’s about: 🔥 integrity   🔥 discipline   🔥 accountability   🔥 leadership habits   🔥 stewardship   🔥 faith under pressure   🔥 and the daily decisions that shape legacy 🎓 What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✨ Why money doesn’t change people—it exposes them   ✨ How financial habits reveal leadership habits   ✨ The difference between ownership and stewardship   ✨ Why disciplined people often become stronger leaders   ✨ How leaders quietly lose integrity through small compromises   ✨ The relationship between faith, gratitude, and resilience   ✨ Why stewardship impacts families across generations   ✨ What modern leaders misunderstand about success   ✨ How consistency—not intensity—builds lasting leadership   ✨ Why leadership without stewardship eventually collapses under its own weight This conversation is for: 🎖️ military leaders   💼 executives   💻 cybersecurity professionals   🚀 entrepreneurs   🎓 young officers   📈 aspiring leaders   🙏 and anyone trying to align success with purpose Because leadership is not only tested in moments of crisis… It is tested in the quiet disciplines of everyday life. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Michael? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! #Leadership #Stewardship #FaithAndFinance #MilitaryLeadership #Veterans #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #Integrity #Discipline #PersonalGrowth #CyberLeadershi  

S5:E103🎙️ LIVE with CPT Matthew Hoh, USMC (Vet.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 103 I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy. And I’ve learned this: 👉 The hardest leadership decisions are not made in the spotlight… 👉 They are made in the quiet moments when your values are tested. 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hoh-0296ab199/ 🎙️ Mark your calendars! 📅 Date: Friday, May 5, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 PM ET (Raleigh, NC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🔥 Episode Title: “Moral Courage Under Fire: Leadership Beyond the Battlefield” ⸻ 🪖 Meet My Guest CPT Matthew Hoh is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, former State Department officer, and a nationally recognized voice on war, foreign policy, and moral leadership. * Led Marines in Iraq as a Company Commander * Served in Afghanistan with the State Department * Made a defining decision in 2009 to resign in protest of the war’s escalation * Awarded the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling * Continues to shape national dialogue on leadership, ethics, and the future of conflict Matt represents a rare kind of leader—one who has seen war up close and still had the courage to question it. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… ✔ The difference between physical courage and moral courage ✔ What leadership really looks like when lives are on the line ✔ How to speak truth to power—even when it comes at a cost ✔ Lessons from Iraq & Afghanistan every leader must understand ✔ How today’s leaders—military, cyber, and corporate—can lead with integrity under pressure ⸻ 💡 Why This Matters Whether you’re: 🇺🇸 A Naval Junior Officer preparing for command 💻 A Senior Security Engineer stepping into leadership 🧠 A professional navigating complex decisions 👉 You will face a moment where your comfort and your conscience collide. This conversation will prepare you for that moment. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Matt? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #MoralCourage #USMC #Veterans #CyberLeadership #NationalSecurity #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment

S31:E22AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 22 🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 📘 Season 31, Episode 22AI RECAP Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 22 This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article: 👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 22” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-modern-leadership-lasting-legacy-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-aciac/) ⸻ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI 🎯 Your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown — Built for Busy Leaders ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. 📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 22 In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why a leader’s reputation is more valuable than position or power ✅ How humility and reverence anchor long-term influence ✅ Why foresight and risk awareness separate reactive leaders from strategic ones ✅ How discipline and mentorship shape generational leadership impact ✅ Why stewardship—financial, moral, and relational—protects freedom and credibility ✅ How words, motives, and wisdom shape organizational culture ✅ Why leadership legacy is built daily through intentional choices “Proverbs 22 teaches us that leadership is not measured by what we accumulate—but by who we become and who we prepare. Leaders who steward their character, their people, and their wisdom leave a legacy that outlives their title.” ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country below! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it in the comments — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you will apply this week? Share your thoughts below so others can learn and grow with you. ⸻ ❤️ Tag a leader who needs this message. Let’s grow together — from the deckplates to the boardroom to the digital battlefield. #Leadership #Proverbs21 #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #DecisionMaking #Integrity #GrowthMindset

S5:E102🎙️ 🔥 LIVE with Coach Ronald Sosa 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 102 🔥 LIVE with Ronald Sosa 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Friday, May 1, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Fort Mill, SC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎯 Episode Title: “Rewriting Leadership: From Performance to Human-Centered Power” ⸻ 👤 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST] Ron Sosa is a Neuroinclusive Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author, and Executive Director of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Ron is on a mission to help leaders and organizations: ✔️ Reduce burnout ✔️ Improve communication ✔️ Retain top talent ✔️ Build human-centered, neuroinclusive workplaces As an AuDHD leader, Ron brings a powerful and authentic perspective to leadership—challenging outdated systems and helping leaders design environments where people can thrive without masking who they are. He is the author of: 📘 Rewriting the Rules 📗 What’s Left Unattended 🎙️ Host of the Left Unattended Podcast ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… 🔥 The difference between performing leadership vs. leading with alignment 🧠 What neuroinclusive leadership really means—and why it matters now ⚡ How to reduce burnout and unlock sustainable high performance 🎯 Why leaders must fix systems, not people 💬 How to lead teams with different thinking, communication, and stress styles 🚀 Practical ways to build psychological safety without lowering standards ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Ron? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #Neurodiversity #HumanCenteredLeadership #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkplaceCulture #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #Veterans #Cybersecurity #Innovation

S5:E101🎙️ LIVE with COL Matthew Paul, USA Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 101 🔥 Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from the 21-Day March to Baghdad Mark your calendars: 🎙️ LIVE with COL Matthew Paul 📅 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎖️ [INTRODUCING MY GUEST] COL Matthew Paul is a combat-tested leader, Army Acquisition executive, and co-author of the powerful new book: 📖 Damn Fine Soldiers: The Epic Story of Task Force 2-7 Infantry and the 21-Day Attack to Baghdad That Changed Modern Warfare As a former mortar platoon leader in Task Force 2-7 Infantry, Matt led Soldiers through the historic 21-day assault from Kuwait to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom—one of the most intense and decisive campaigns in modern warfare. Today, he continues to serve at the highest levels of the Army—leading enterprise software and technology programs that are shaping the future of warfare. From leading under fire… To leading transformation at scale… Matt embodies what it means to lead when it matters most. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… 🔥 What leadership really looks like when lives are on the line 🧠 How to make decisions with incomplete information under extreme pressure ⚖️ The true weight of command—and how great leaders carry it 🤝 Why the best teams don’t fight for glory—they fight for each other 📖 The powerful leadership lessons behind Damn Fine Soldiers 🚀 How combat leadership translates to business, tech, and cybersecurity ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Matt? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #LeadershipUnderFire #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #USArmy #Veterans #LeadershipDevelopment #DecisionMaking #Resilience #Podcast #LiveEvent

S5:E100🎙️ LIVE with LTG Robert L. Caslen, DBA, USA (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 100 🎙️ LIVE “Competence gets you in the game. Character keeps you in the game.” “The true test of leadership is not in times of comfort—it is in moments of uncertainty and crisis.” “Leadership is about serving something greater than yourself.” “Our mission is not just to educate—it is to develop leaders of character.” “Integrity is doing what is right, even when no one is watching—and especially when it’s hard.” “Leadership is a journey of continuous learning and self-improvement.” “Character is your ultimate competitive advantage.” “At the end of the day, leadership is not about rank or position—it’s about trust, character, and the responsibility to serve others.” I’m honored to welcome a true servant leader, warrior, and educator: 👉 LTG Robert L. Caslen, DBA, USA (Ret.) 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-caslen ⸻ 🚨 Mark Your Calendars – This Is a Milestone Episode 🚨 📅 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (New Smyrna Beach, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎙️ Episode Title: “Leading the Impossible: Character, Command, and Crisis” ⸻ [INTRODUCE MY GUEST] LTG Robert Caslen is a 43-year U.S. Army leader whose career culminated as: * 🇺🇸 59th Superintendent of West Point * 🎓 29th President of the University of South Carolina * ⚔️ Commander in Iraq, Afghanistan, and global operations He has led at every level—from the battlefield to the boardroom—where decisions carry real consequences. Under his leadership: ✔️ West Point became the #1 Public College in America ✔️ Army Football reclaimed a culture of excellence ✔️ The University of South Carolina thrived through COVID, growing enrollment and expanding nationally 📚 Author of: * The Impossible Mission * The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity 👉 His message is clear: Character is the ultimate leadership advantage. ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… 🔥 How to lead when the mission feels impossible 🔥 Decision-making under pressure, uncertainty, and incomplete data 🔥 Why character—not competence—is the true leadership differentiator 🔥 Lessons from combat leadership to executive leadership 🔥 How to build trust, culture, and resilience in high-stakes environments 🔥 What it means to “win with integrity” in today’s world ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for LTG Caslen? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ 🎯 Naval Officers. Cyber Leaders. Silicon Valley Builders. If you aspire to command, lead teams, or operate at the highest levels— 👉 This is a conversation you cannot afford to miss. #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #WestPoint #Character #LeadWithIntegrity #CyberLeadership #NationalSecurity #CoachBZ

S5:E99🎙️ LIVE with COL Michael "Cheque The Mike" Black, USAF (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 99 👉 Featuring: Colonel Michael B. Black, USAF (Ret.) 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-black-47412a7/ ⸻ 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Fairfax Station, VA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎯 Episode Title: From Tuskegee to the White House: A Blueprint for Purpose-Driven Leadership ⸻ 🔥 Introducing My Guest What does it take to lead in a no-fail mission environment—where the stakes are global, the pressure is constant, and failure is not an option? COL Michael “Mike” Black is a distinguished U.S. Air Force Colonel (Ret.), former Commander of the White House Communications Agency, and current Vice President of Defense at AFCEA International. He led a 1,200-person joint force delivering secure, real-time communications to the President, Vice President, and national leadership—supporting over 2,000 presidential missions. But beyond the titles… Mike is a mentor, connector, and servant leader who believes: 👉 “Leadership is about people, not position.” ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… 🔑 The 5 F’s of Leadership: Family, Fitness, Mission, Fairness, and Fun 🧠 Why Emotional Intelligence is a force multiplier in high-stakes environments 🤝 The difference between a Coach, Mentor, and Sponsor—and why you need all three 🔥 How to lead when “excuses don’t execute” 🙏 The role of faith, purpose, and resilience in a lifelong leadership journey 📖 Insights from his chapter in BASS GO BOOM! VOL II: FEEL THE BASS! ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Mike? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ This episode is for: ⚓ Naval Junior Officers preparing for command 💻 Silicon Valley engineers stepping into leadership 🇺🇸 Leaders committed to service, excellence, and impact Let’s LEAD together. #Leadership #Success #Podcast #USAF #Veterans #Cybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #Mentorship #CoachBZ #AFCEA

S5:E98🚁🎙️ Live with CDR Julie Rosati Vida, USN (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 98 Leading from the Cockpit: Lessons in Trust, Courage, and Command Mark your calendars:  🎙️Live with CDR Julie Rosati Vida, USN (Ret.) 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianavida/ 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 Meet My Guest: CDR Julie Rosati Vida, U.S. Navy (Ret.) 🪖🚁 What does leadership look like when you’re in the cockpit… when lives are on the line… and there’s no time for hesitation? CDR Julie Vida knows. A 24-year Navy veteran, helicopter pilot, and technology executive, Julie has led in some of the most demanding environments imaginable—from combat missions at sea to executive leadership roles at Splunk, Gartner, ManTech, and now as Vice President of Growth at Odyssey Systems. She’s also a board director, advisor, and STEM champion, inspiring the next generation through her leadership—and her powerful foreword to “Attie’s Amazing Adventures: Calculated Risks.” Julie brings a rare combination of: ✔️ Combat leadership experience ✔️ Executive strategy and growth expertise ✔️ Authentic, people-first leadership ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… In this powerful conversation, we’ll go inside the cockpit and beyond: 🚁 Leadership Under Pressure What it takes to make decisions when time is short and the stakes are high 🧠 The Power of Listening Why great leaders talk less—and build more trust ⚖️ Trust Your Gut How to balance data, team input, and instinct in critical moments 🔥 Overcoming Fear Why fear holds leaders back—and how to build confidence that inspires others 🤝 Mentorship & Growth How to build your personal “board of advisors” and accelerate your leadership journey 🌍 Legacy & Impact Why storytelling, STEM, and mentorship matter more than ever in the age of AI ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Julie? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #USNavy #WomenInLeadership #Cybersecurity #STEM #ExecutiveLeadership #ServantLeadership

S624:E6🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Andres Andreu Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 6 TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI We are closing out our Industry Expert Series with a powerful and timely session from: 🎙️ Andres Andreu 💡 Topic: “Adversarial Intelligence: How AI Powers the Next Wave of Cybercrime” 📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 ⏰ 11:00–11:30 AM PT | 2:00–2:30 PM ET ⸻ Artificial Intelligence is not just transforming business… 👉 It is transforming cybercrime. ⸻ Today’s adversaries are no longer just hackers. They are AI-enabled operators: ⚙️ Automating malware development 🧠 Leveraging offensive and dark LLMs 🎭 Scaling social engineering through deepfakes and “vibe hacking” 📊 Turning data ecosystems into precision targeting engines ⸻ 💡 What My Students Will Learn: ✔️ How AI accelerates the entire attack lifecycle ✔️ The rise of AI-powered malware and offensive LLMs ✔️ How attackers are industrializing social engineering at scale ✔️ The anatomy of an end-to-end AI-driven cyberattack ✔️ How identity data + OSINT + automation create real-world impact ✔️ Lessons from the NPD sextortion wave case study ✔️ What cybersecurity leaders must do to adapt and defend ⸻ As a cybersecurity executive and U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, I tell my students: The future of cybersecurity will not be defined by who has the best tools… It will be defined by who best understands the adversary. ⸻ This session is critical for anyone who wants to lead in cybersecurity: ➡️ Understand how attackers think ➡️ Anticipate how AI changes the threat landscape ➡️ Lead organizations through AI-driven risk ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation: ➡️ Are we underestimating how fast AI is evolving cyber threats? ➡️ What concerns you most—deepfakes, automation, or data exploitation? ➡️ How should organizations prepare for AI-powered adversaries? ⸻ 👏 Thank you, Andres, for investing in the next generation of cyber defenders and leaders. #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Cybercrime #ThreatIntelligence #Leadership #CISO #EmergingTech #ZeroTrust #OSINT #Deepfakes #CSTU

S5:E97🎙️ LIVE with Michael P. Hart, U.S. Army (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 97 🚨 Mark Your Calendars 🚨 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎯 Episode Title: National Treasure: War, Memory, and the True Cost of Leadership ⸻ 🎖️ Introducing My Guest MAJ Michael P. Hart is a combat veteran, former U.S. Army Major, and commanding officer who led Soldiers in high-stakes environments where decisions carried real consequences. During Operation Enduring Freedom, he served as a Deputy Task Force Engineer, integrating multi-million-dollar combat engineering operations alongside U.S. and coalition forces. He later continued his impact in strategic readiness roles and now brings that experience into his work as an author and thought leader. Michael is the founder of Hart Legacy Press and author of 📘 National Treasure: War, Memory, and the Intergenerational Cost of Combat His work challenges us to confront a truth many avoid: War doesn’t end when the deployment ends. Leadership decisions don’t stay in the moment. And the weight we carry… often gets passed forward. ⸻ 🎓 What You Will Learn… 🔥 What leadership really feels like when lives and consequences are on the line 🔥 How to make decisions when you don’t have all the information 🔥 The hidden, intergenerational cost of combat—and why it matters for leaders everywhere 🔥 Why responsibility never disappears—even inside systems and organizations 🔥 The connection between faith, discipline, and financial stewardship in leadership 🔥 How to lead with integrity when no one is watching ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Michael? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ This is more than a podcast episode… It’s a conversation about the weight of leadership, the reality of war, and the responsibility that carries forward—long after the moment has passed. #Leadership #USArmy #Veterans #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #NationalTreasure

S5:E96🎙️🔥 LIVE with COL Octavia Scott, USA Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E96 🔥 LIVE with COL Octavia Scott, USA 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/octavia-scott-68b6a99a/ Leading with Strength and Purpose: The COL Octavia Scott Story 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🎖️ Introducing My Guest It is my distinct honor to host Colonel Octavia R. Scott, a distinguished U.S. Army Military Intelligence leader, former Commander of the 524th MI Battalion, and Director within the Office of the Chief of Military Intelligence. With over 20 years of service, COL Scott has led in some of the most complex operational environments across Korea, Iraq, Jordan, and Afghanistan—bringing strategic clarity, discipline, and people-first leadership to every mission. But her story doesn’t stop at command… She is also: 💪 A professional bodybuilder & certified fitness coach 📚 Author of the powerful book A Table for One 🚀 Founder of Pamper. Purpose. Service.—empowering others to lead with purpose and self-mastery COL Scott represents the very essence of strength, resilience, and intentional leadership—on and off the battlefield. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… 💡 How to lead under pressure when the stakes are high and the margin for error is zero 💡 The mindset shift from operator to strategic leader 💡 Why intentional acts of inclusion are mission-critical—not optional 💡 How discipline, fitness, and self-mastery shape elite leadership performance 💡 The inspiration behind her book A Table for One—and what it teaches about identity, independence, and growth ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for COL Scott? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ This is more than a conversation—it’s a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and purpose. If you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley security leader stepping into leadership, this episode is for YOU. 🎯 Don’t miss it. Show up. Engage. Grow. ⸻ #Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ServantLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ #ArmyStrong #ResilientLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #EmergingLeaders

S5:E95🎙️ LIVE with Rear Admiral Sinclair M. Harris, US Navy (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E95 LIVE “Every Captain feels personal responsibility for the safety of the men and women they are fortunate enough to lead.”   “Being at sea is inherently a challenging place—you have to keep discipline or all is lost.”  “Mission First and People Always.” “Don’t ever think yourself better than the people you are privileged to serve as their Commanding Officer.” “I may have been the ship’s captain… but I didn’t consider myself special.”  “I depended on a strong crew—and they depended on me to do my job.”  “The most rewarding part of command was seeing Sailors advance.” “Never wrestle with a pig—you both get dirty and the pig likes it.”  “All the leadership lessons—and even more important followership lessons—I learned came from [the Bible].” Join me for a powerful conversation with one of the Navy’s most respected leaders: 👉 Rear Admiral Sinclair M. Harris ⸻ 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎙️ Command Under Pressure: Leadership When Lives Are on the Line What does leadership look like when the stakes are real—when lives, missions, and outcomes hang in the balance? RADM Sinclair Harris is a warfighter, strategist, and servant leader who commanded at every level—from the deckplates to leading U.S. 4th Fleet and Naval Forces Southern Command. With over 34 years of service, he has led in: ⚓ Combat operations 🌍 Humanitarian missions 🛡️ Strategic roles at the Joint Chiefs of Staff 🤝 Multinational and interagency environments And through it all, he has lived one powerful principle: 👉 Mission First. People Always. ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… 🔥 How to lead when there’s no time to think—only time to decide 🔥 The difference between leaders who maintain trust vs. lose credibility under pressure 🔥 How to carry the weight of accountability when things go wrong 🔥 Why servant leadership is critical in high-stakes environments 🔥 Lessons from command that apply to Naval Officers, cybersecurity leaders, and executives alike ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Admiral Harris? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ Leadership is easy when everything is going right… 👉 But this conversation is about what happens when it’s not. #Leadership #USNavy #CommandLeadership #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CyberLeadership #CoachBZ #Veterans #MissionFirst #Podcast

S5:E94🎙️🔥 LIVE with Siobhán MacDermott  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 94 Digital Sugar & Cyber Power: What Leaders Must Understand Now 📅 Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 Meet My Guest Siobhán MacDermott is a globally recognized cybersecurity, geopolitical risk, and digital policy leader who has operated at the highest levels of power and influence. * Former Vice Chairman at Bank of America * Founder & CEO of TeenAegis — protecting children in the digital battlefield * Advisor to Fortune 100 CEOs and governments worldwide * Professor, author, and one of the most fearless voices in cyber and digital safety She has spent her career identifying systemic risk before it becomes irreversible— and now she’s sounding the alarm on what’s happening to our children online. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… 💡 Why cybersecurity is no longer just a technical problem—it’s a leadership problem 💡 The rise of Digital Sugar and how technology is shaping behavior, attention, and identity 💡 What leaders must understand about cyber power, AI, and influence in today’s world 💡 How nation-state thinking applies to corporate leadership and digital risk 💡 Why protecting the next generation requires courage, accountability, and action 💡 The mindset shift from security operator → strategic leader ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or cybersecurity questions for Siobhán? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #CyberSecurity #DigitalSugar #NationalSecurity #EmergingTech #AI #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #Podcast

S624:E5🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Diah Ra Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 5 TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI 📅 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 PM CT (San Antonio, TX) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion “Class, today we’re going to confront a hard truth about cybersecurity—one that many organizations are still struggling to accept. The biggest vulnerability in cybersecurity today… is not technology. It’s leadership. And that’s exactly why I’m honored to introduce our next guest speaker—Diah Ra. Diah is a visionary cybersecurity executive, founder of Sheroes Cyber, and a Certified Chief Information Security Officer who has spent nearly two decades operating in environments where failure is simply not an option—healthcare, medical devices, insurance, and other highly regulated industries.   She has built cybersecurity programs from the ground up, contributed to national standards through organizations like NIST and HSCC, and led enterprise-wide initiatives that integrate security, compliance, and business strategy. But what makes Diah truly special—and why I brought her here today—is this: 👉 She doesn’t just talk about cybersecurity as a technical discipline 👉 She frames it as a leadership responsibility She has said it best: “Cybersecurity is no longer optional. It’s existential.”   Today, she’s going to challenge all of us—especially the next generation of leaders in this room—with her talk: “The Leadership Gap in Cybersecurity.” She’s going to explore: * Why organizations are failing—not because of missing tools, but because of unclear leadership * Why Gen Z may be the most important generation in redefining cyber leadership * What skills actually matter in today’s AI-accelerated threat landscape * And most importantly… what your roadmap looks like from student → practitioner → leader This is not just a talk about cybersecurity. This is a call to step up. 👉 To lead when others hesitate 👉 To think beyond tools and frameworks 👉 And to take ownership of outcomes—not just tasks So as you listen today, I want you to reflect on this: * Are you preparing to be a cybersecurity professional… or a cybersecurity leader? * When the moment comes, will you wait for direction—or will you provide it? * And what kind of leader will you become when the stakes are high and the path is unclear? Class, please join me in welcoming a leader who is shaping the future of cybersecurity, governance, and leadership… Diah Ra.” 👏

S5:E93🎙️ LIVE with Papa Yaw Quainoo Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 93 Join us for a powerful conversation with Papa Yaw Quainoo — Founder of the Growing Wealth Platform, former Bloomberg Portfolio & Risk Analytics specialist, and a rising voice in fintech innovation and financial empowerment. ⸻ 🔥 Mark your calendars! 🔥 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎤 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST] Papa Yaw Quainoo is on a mission to democratize wealth intelligence. From working inside the institutional finance engine at Bloomberg to building the Growing Wealth Platform (GWP), Papa Yaw is closing the gap between Wall Street tools and Main Street professionals. He’s the creator of a proprietary Wealth Score, host of the “Grow with Papa” podcast, and a fintech founder helping everyday professionals take control of their financial future. 💡 His belief is simple—but powerful: The tools that build generational wealth should never have been reserved for the few. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… 💡 The #1 mindset shift that separates wealth builders from everyone else 📊 How institutional investors think about risk, assets, and decision-making ⚖️ What the “wealth intelligence gap” is—and how it impacts your future 🚀 Lessons learned from leaving Bloomberg to build a fintech startup 🧠 How to think like an investor—even if you’re just getting started 🔥 Practical steps to start building wealth TODAY ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Papa? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ 🎯 If you are: * A Naval Junior Officer preparing for command * A Silicon Valley engineer ready to lead * A professional serious about building wealth and legacy 👉 This episode is for YOU. Let’s LEAD. Let’s BUILD. Let’s GROW. #Leadership #WealthBuilding #Fintech #FinancialLiteracy #CyberLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #CoachBZ #GrowthMindset #FutureOfFinance

S5:E92 🎙️ LIVE with Christian Torres Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 92  🎯 Darkness, Decisions & Discipline: The Journey from NYPD to Federal Prison to CEO 🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This Is One You Don’t Want to Miss 🚨 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Tampa, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔥 INTRODUCING MY GUEST Christian Torres is not your typical leadership voice. He is a Decision Intelligence Speaker & Strategist, Founder of Stark Analytics, and Director of Business Intelligence—helping leaders make smarter, faster decisions under uncertainty. But his story didn’t start in the boardroom… It started with consequences. From serving as an NYPD officer… To spending nearly a decade in federal prison, including 18 months in solitary confinement… To rebuilding his mind, his discipline, and his life from the inside out… Christian’s journey is the definition of ownership, resilience, and reinvention. Today, he teaches leaders how to stop guessing—and start simulating better decisions. ⸻ 🎯 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN… 💡 The real reason smart people make bad decisions—and how to fix it 💡 What solitary confinement teaches about accountability, discipline, and mental resilience 💡 How to build a decision-making system that works under pressure 💡 Why “data-driven decisions” are often backwards 💡 The DARK Method: A framework forged through real consequences 💡 Lessons from his upcoming book: Built in the Dark: How solitary confinement rewired my mind and Excel saved my life 💡 How to turn your worst moment into your greatest leadership advantage ⸻ 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Christian? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #DecisionMaking #Resilience #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #GrowthMindset #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #AI #BusinessIntelligence

S5:91🎙️ Live with CMSgt Daniel J. Tester, USAF (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E91 LIVE Join us for a powerful and deeply human conversation: 👉 S5:E91🎙️Live with CMSgt Daniel J. Tester, USAF (Ret.) 🧭 “Hitting the G.A.S.: Leadership, Life, and the Courage to Care” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM MT (Colorado Springs, CO) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎖️ [INTRODUCING MY GUEST] CMSgt Daniel J. Tester is a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force—representing the top 1% of the enlisted force—and a proven leader who has mentored thousands of Airmen across high-stakes operational environments. But what sets him apart is not just his rank… it’s his philosophy: 👉 Leadership is not about position. It’s about presence. 👉 People before process. Always. 👉 And real leaders… give a damn when it matters most. As the author of Hitting the G.A.S.: Finding Success in Leadership, Life, and Balance, Dan brings a raw, authentic, no-B.S. perspective on leadership forged through adversity, resilience, and real-world experience. This is not theory. This is leadership from the front lines of life. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… 💡 Why leadership is a burden—and a privilege 💡 The true meaning of “Hitting the G.A.S.” (Giving a damn about people, purpose, and presence) 💡 How to practice intrusive leadership without micromanaging 💡 Why authenticity builds trust—and imitation destroys it 💡 How to lead through self-doubt, adversity, and personal struggle 💡 The balance between mission success and taking care of your people 💡 Why the best leaders choose courage over comfort ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #USAF #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #HittingTheGAS #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #GlobalLeaders

S5:E90🎙️LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top Voice Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E90 LIVE From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI Mark your calendars: I’m going LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top Voice. 📅 Monday, April 20, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM MT | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST] What happens when you combine: * A systems thinker * A technology transformation leader * And a philosopher of leadership and human behavior You get James German. With 20+ years across 24 industries, James helps leaders do something most never achieve: 👉 See what they couldn’t see before Through his Multi-Dimensional God Perspective (MDGP) framework, he challenges executives, engineers, and military leaders alike to rethink: * How systems shape behavior * How AI reflects (or distorts) our values * And why blind spots—not lack of intelligence—are the greatest leadership risk His philosophy is grounded in one powerful principle: 👉 “In service for the good of ALL, AND to the detriment of NONE.” ⸻ 🚀 What You Will Learn… In this episode, we go deep: ⚙️ Why blind spots are the #1 reason leaders fail 🧠 How to see and correct what you don’t know you’re missing 🤖 What values-aligned AI really means—and why it matters now ⚔️ The difference between norm-based leadership vs. structural accountability 📘 The surprising leadership lessons behind his book How I Survived Menopause: A Man’s Story ⚠️ A bold conversation on systems, ethics, and his provocative article War Crimes This is not just a conversation… 👉 It’s a leadership lens shift ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for James? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #SystemsThinking #NavalLeadership #CoachBZ #EmergingTech #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership #FITS

S5:E89🎙️ LIVE with Richard K. LaTulip CISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5 | Episode 89 Featuring: 👉 Richard K. LaTulip CISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.) ⸻ 🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This One Is Different 🚨 📅 Date: Monday, April 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Boston, MA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🎙️ Episode Title From Agent to CISO: Inside the Cyber Underworld Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Global Cybercrime ⸻ 🔥 Introducing My Guest What does it take to go from undercover cyber operations across the globe… to advising organizations in the boardroom as a CISO? Richard LaTulip has lived that journey. With over two decades of experience spanning federal law enforcement and enterprise cybersecurity, Richard: 🕵🏽‍♂️ Led undercover cyber investigations targeting global criminal networks 🌍 Operated internationally across cybercrime hubs and intelligence environments 🛡️ Helped protect critical financial infrastructure and dismantle illicit economies 💻 Now advises organizations on threat intelligence, risk, and cyber strategy He is also the author of: 📘 Operation Carder Kaos: How One Agent Penetrated the Underground Economy This conversation is not theory… 👉 It’s real-world cyber warfare, leadership, and decision-making under pressure. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… 💡 What cybercriminals actually think—and why most defenders get it wrong 💡 The evolution from credit card fraud → ransomware → global cyber economies 💡 How to lead when the stakes are high, ambiguous, and constantly changing 💡 The biggest vulnerabilities in today’s critical infrastructure 💡 How to transition from technical expert → strategic cybersecurity leader 💡 Leadership lessons from undercover operations you can apply in the boardroom ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or cybersecurity questions for Richard? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ This episode is for: ⚓ Naval Officers preparing for command 💻 Cybersecurity professionals stepping into leadership 🚀 Executives navigating risk in an AI-driven world If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, and mission impact… 👉 You don’t want to miss this one. ⸻ #Leadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #USSecretService #ThreatIntelligence #ZeroTrust #EmergingTech #LeadershipDevelopment #VeteransInTech #CoachBZ

S5:E88🎙️ Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 88 LIVE “Beyond Rank: The True Measure of Leadership” Mark your calendars for an inspiring and transformational conversation: 🎙️ S5:E88🎙️Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF 👉 Connect with SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr. 📅 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM MT (Boise, ID) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔥 Meet My Guest SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr. is a combat-tested U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, leadership coach, and Founder of The Servants Council—a platform dedicated to developing leaders who serve with heart, humility, and purpose. With nearly two decades of service, advanced academic credentials including a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, and a passion for servant leadership and emotional intelligence, Joe has impacted hundreds of thousands of leaders across the military and beyond. His philosophy is simple… yet profound: 👉 Leadership is not about rank—it’s about relationships. ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… ✔️ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership ✔️ How to lead beyond authority and build trust-driven influence ✔️ The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in high-stakes environments ✔️ Joe’s powerful H.U.S.T.L.E.R. framework for developing character ✔️ How to lead people through adversity, trauma, and transformation ✔️ The difference between a leader people follow… and one they don’t ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Joe? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇🏾 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ 🔥 Because at the end of the day… Rank may give you authority… But only character earns you trust. #Leadership #ServantLeadership #USAirForce #MilitaryLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Trust #Mentorship #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment

S624:E3🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Keyaan J. Williams Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 3 TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI 📅 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion Class, today we’re going to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in cybersecurity… That more controls equal more security. In reality, most organizations don’t fail because they lack tools, frameworks, or controls. They fail because when it matters most—when decisions become consequential—governance breaks down. That’s why I’m excited to introduce our next industry guest speaker, Keyaan J. Williams. Keyaan is the Managing Director of CLASS-LLC, a global management consulting firm focused on risk governance, executive education, and board-level decision-making. He is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Enterprise Risk Quantification Institute and a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives navigating complex risk environments. What makes Keyaan’s work different is this— He doesn’t just talk about cybersecurity… He translates risk into decision-ready insight for leaders at the highest levels of the enterprise.   He operates where many of you will one day operate: 👉 At the intersection of risk, leadership, and enterprise value Today, he’s going to walk us through a powerful framework: 👉 “Rules of Risk Governance” This isn’t about dashboards. This isn’t about compliance checklists. This is about answering fundamental questions: * Why does the enterprise exist? * How is value created—and protected? * And who owns the consequences when uncertainty becomes loss? As you’ll hear, his framework defines seven non-negotiable rules, including: * Governance begins with purpose—not control * Authority must match accountability * Risk acceptance is a leadership decision—not a technical one * And governance must hold under stress One of the most important takeaways from his work is this: 👉 Cybersecurity professionals don’t just protect systems… 👉 They must enable leadership to make informed decisions about risk and value And that requires a shift—from being technical operators… To becoming translators, advisors, and leaders. As you listen today, I want you to think about this: 👉 If you were sitting in the boardroom… 👉 Could you explain risk in a way that shapes business decisions? Because that is the difference between: * A security engineer * And a security leader Please join me in welcoming Keyaan J. Williams as he challenges us to think beyond controls—and into governance, accountability, and leadership.

S5:E87🎙️ LIVE with Jill Schulman Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 87 LIVE “The career you want is on the other side of fear.” “Fear doesn’t disappear at higher levels—it just changes shape.” “High performers aren’t fearless—they just act anyway.” “Bravery isn’t reserved for the battlefield—it shows up in everyday decisions.” “Speaking up in a meeting can be just as brave as jumping out of a plane.” “Small acts of courage, repeated daily, change the trajectory of your life.”   Join me for a powerful, high-impact conversation with an extraordinary leader who is redefining how we think about fear, performance, and leadership:   👉 Jill Schulman   ⸻ 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]   ⸻   🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]   Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and expert in the science of bravery who has delivered over 1,500 leadership programs worldwide.   She is the author of the powerful book: 👉 The Bravery Effect   Jill’s mission is simple—but transformational:   Help leaders and teams do hard things… and do them well.   She combines military leadership, positive psychology, and real-world business experience to help organizations build: •Strong ownership •Resilient teams •Cultures of accountability •Leaders who act—especially when it’s uncomfortable   Her message is one every leader needs to hear:   👉 Bravery is not a personality trait. It’s a skill.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn…   In this LIVE conversation, we’ll dive deep into:   ⚡ How to take action even when fear is present 🧠 The science of bravery and how to rewire your mindset 🎯 Why confidence comes AFTER action—not before 💬 How to speak up, step up, and lead in high-stakes environments 🤝 The power of building your “brave tribe” 🚀 How leaders create cultures where people don’t hesitate—they execute   And one of my favorite truths from Jill:   “The career you want is on the other side of fear.”   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation!   🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Jill? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   ⸻   ⸻   👇 Your Turn:   ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   ⸻   🔥 Leaders…   Fear will always be present. The question is—will you act anyway?   Let’s talk about it. LIVE. 🎙️🚀   #Leadership #Bravery #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset #HighPerformance #CoachBZ

S5:E86🎙️ 🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 86 “Pressure does not build leaders. It reveals them.” “Vulnerability is my superpower.” “Hope is not a strategy.” “You cannot fix performance below what’s broken above.” “Who are you… when the pressure hits?” 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E86 🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦 Featuring Douglas P. Pflug 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Windsor, ON, Canada)🇨🇦 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔥 Episode Title: “IRONWILL Leadership: Forged in Pressure, Proven in Purpose” ⸻ 👤 Meet My Guest Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug (Ret.) is a 35-year law enforcement leader, executive coach, elite performance trainer, and PTSD advocate who has lived leadership in environments where decisions carry real consequences. From the frontlines of policing… To coaching elite athletes… To rebuilding his life after PTSD… Doug doesn’t just talk leadership—he embodies it. He is also the author of: 📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: A Blueprint for Level 5 Unicorn Leadership 📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: Moving Forward 📘 Finding Your Granite ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn… ⚔️ What leadership looks like when the pressure is real 🧠 Why emotional intelligence will outperform IQ in the AI era 🪨 How to define your “Granite” (core values) before crisis hits 🔥 The truth about resilience, trauma, and rebuilding as a leader 🚀 What separates Level 5 “Unicorn Leaders” from everyone else ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Doug? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #MentalHealth #PTSD #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CoachBZ #IRONWILL360 #Level5Leadership #RiseUpAndExcel #Podcast #LiveEvent

S5:E85🎙️ LIVE with Brig Gen Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 85   “War is not just a contest of strength—it is a contest of will, capacity, and activity.” “Strategy without understanding the nature of war is guesswork at scale.” “The leaders who win tomorrow are the ones who can think—not just act—across domains.” “You cannot prepare for the future of conflict using only the frameworks of the past.” “The character of war changes, but its nature remains rooted in human competition and decision.” “The battlefield is no longer confined to geography—it exists in information, perception, and cognition.” “Leadership is not about authority—it is about trust, relationships, and outcomes.” “Great leaders build other leaders—that is their true legacy.” “Leaders accept blame and distribute praise.”     I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy.   And I can tell you this with absolute certainty:   👉 The nature of conflict is changing faster than most leaders are prepared for.   AI. Cyber. Space. Information. Economics. The battlefield is no longer just physical—it’s cognitive, digital, and global.   That’s why I’m honored to host a leader who has not only operated at the highest levels of warfighting—but has helped redefine how we understand it:       🎙️ LIVE with Brigadier General Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.) “Redefining Conflict: The New Art of War in the Age of AI”   ⸻   📅 Mark your calendars: Thursday, April 16, 2026   ⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Lexington, KY) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]   ⸻   🎖️ [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]   Brig Gen Weiss is a retired U.S. Air Force General Officer, former Director of Regional Affairs for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, and a trusted advisor on global operations, nuclear deterrence, and strategic security.   He has: •Led global operations from the National Military Command Center •Commanded thousands of personnel and multi-billion-dollar missions •Advised senior U.S. leaders during moments of global crisis •Authored the bestselling book The New Art of War: The Origins, Theory, and Future of Conflict   Today, he continues to shape the next generation of leaders as a strategist, speaker, and founder.   ⸻   🧠 What You Will Learn…   💡 How the character of war is changing in the age of AI and autonomy 💡 The difference between tactical execution and strategic leadership 💡 How leaders make decisions under extreme uncertainty and pressure 💡 Why understanding the theory of war matters—even in cybersecurity and business 💡 The leadership mindset required to win in a world of multi-domain competition   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation!   🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Brig Gen Weiss? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   ⸻   ⸻   👇 Your Turn:   ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   ⸻   #Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #Strategy #NationalSecurity #FutureOfWork #ServantLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

S5:E84🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 84 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 84! This episode is deeply personal. It is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of the Golden Thirteen—the first Black officers in U.S. Navy history—men who overcame adversity, shattered barriers, and redefined what leadership looks like under pressure. 📖 Read the article here: Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-golden-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-cvqfc/) 📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn in This Episode: ⚓ How to lead with trust under pressure—and make it contagious ⚓ Why excellence is your greatest response when others doubt your place in the room ⚓ The power of collective accountability—“we rise together or not at all” ⚓ How to build resilient, high-performing teams through unity and shared purpose ⚓ Why your leadership must be rooted in legacy thinking—serving those who will come after you This is more than history. This is a leadership blueprint for today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives operating in high-stakes environments. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What is one leadership insight you will apply this week? Tag someone who needs to hear this message ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ We stand on the shoulders of giants. Now it’s our turn to lead. #Leadership #GoldenThirteen #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #Teamwork #LegacyLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

S5:E83🎙️Live with Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D. Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 83  “Leadership doesn’t happen by accident—growth must be intentional.” “You cannot lead others beyond your level of personal development.” “If you’re not growing on purpose, you’re drifting away from your potential.” “Transformation begins the moment you take responsibility for your own development.” “Leadership is measured not by what you achieve—but by what you develop in others.” “The true test of leadership is not success—it’s multiplication.”  “Leading on purpose means aligning your growth with the impact you want to make.” “Your leadership journey is not about arrival—it’s about continuous becoming.” Mark your calendars:  📅 Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Delaware) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST] I am excited to welcome Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D.—a transformational leadership coach, educator, and certified member of the John Maxwell Team. Dr. Knotts is a purpose-driven leader who helps individuals and organizations grow intentionally, lead authentically, and create lasting impact. With a powerful blend of academic excellence and real-world leadership application, she equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and discipline required to elevate their influence. Her message is simple—but powerful: 👉 You don’t rise to leadership by accident. You grow into it—intentionally. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… 💡 Why intentional growth is the foundation of great leadership 💡 The difference between leaders who plateau vs. those who multiply impact 💡 How to lead yourself before leading others 💡 Practical ways to build influence, trust, and culture in your organization 💡 Leadership lessons from the John Maxwell Team framework 💡 How Naval officers and tech professionals can prepare for their next level of leadership 💡 Daily habits that separate average leaders from exceptional ones ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Knotts? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy. And I’ve learned this across the battlefield and the boardroom: 👉 You cannot lead others beyond your level of intentional growth. Let’s grow together. Let’s lead together. #Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #JohnMaxwell #PersonalGrowth #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #GrowthMindset

S5:82🎙️ LIVE with Shanna Fougerousse Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 82 “From Survival to Self-Mastery: Leading from the Undivided Heart” Join me LIVE with my special guest: 👉 Shanna Fougerousse 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM CT (Dallas, TX) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST] Shanna Fougerousse is a Relationship Coach, Heart Transformation Coach, and Founder of The Undivided Heart—helping individuals break free from emotional patterns, reconnect with their authentic identity, and build deeper, healthier relationships. Her journey—from overcoming trauma and addiction to leading transformational coaching and retreats—is a powerful reminder that: You cannot outperform the condition of your inner world. Through her work, Shanna teaches leaders how to move from survival mode into clarity, alignment, and self-mastery—the foundation of authentic leadership. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… 💡 Why high-performing leaders still struggle internally—and how to fix it 💡 The difference between reacting vs. responding in leadership moments 💡 How childhood beliefs quietly shape your leadership style 💡 Practical ways to regulate your nervous system under pressure 💡 How to build stronger relationships—at work and at home 💡 Insights from her book: Going Deeper: 31 Day Prayer Devotional 💡 Why self-leadership is the key to influence, trust, and impact ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Shanna? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ 🔥 If you are a Naval Officer aspiring to command… 🔥 Or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership… This conversation will challenge you to look inward—and lead differently. Because the best leaders don’t just master strategy… They master themselves. ⸻ #Leadership #SelfLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #SpiritualLeadership #Coaching #WomenInLeadership #Veterans #TechLeadership

S5:E81🎙️Live with Christopher Stitt Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5: Episode 81   🎙️ Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Wheeling, WV) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]   ⸻   🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]   Christopher Stitt is a crisis-tested leader, global security expert, and influence-driven strategist with more than 25 years of experience leading in high-stakes environments across the world.   From serving as a Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State to advising U.S. Ambassadors and overseeing security operations across 50+ embassies and consulates, Chris has built a career on leading through complexity, uncertainty, and pressure.   Today, he is: •Founder & CEO of CrisisLead •Keynote Speaker and leadership advisor •Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University •Author of Scaling Pyramids: Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat   His mission? 👉 To help leaders scale influence, expand capacity, and lead at every level.   ⸻   🔥 Episode Theme:   Beyond the Pyramid: Leadership Isn’t About Title—It’s About Impact   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn…   💡 How to lead effectively without authority or title 💡 The mindset and discipline required to make decisions under pressure 💡 How to scale your influence inside complex organizations 💡 Why most organizations struggle with silos—and how leaders can bridge them 💡 Practical frameworks to lead yourself, lead others, and lead from wherever you stand 💡 Lessons from global crisis environments that apply directly to cybersecurity, AI, and business leadership today   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation!   🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Chris? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!   ⸻   ⸻   👇 Your Turn:   ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   ⸻   #Leadership #Cybersecurity #CrisisLeadership #Influence #ServantLeadership #EmergingLeaders #CoachBZ #Podcast #NationalSecurity #AI #RiskManagement

S5:E80🎙️ LIVE with Andres Andreu Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 80 Episode Title: The CISO Mindset: Strategy, Influence, and Impact 📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 AM ET (Raleigh, NC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🔥 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST] Andres Andreu is a global cybersecurity executive, CEO, CISO, author, and trusted advisor with over 30 years of experience in technology and 20+ years leading globally distributed teams. From federal law enforcement… To Fortune 500 enterprises… To cybersecurity startups and venture capital advisory… Andres has operated at the highest levels of cybersecurity leadership. He is also the author of The CISO Playbook—a practical, no-nonsense guide to leading cybersecurity in today’s complex, AI-driven world. But what sets Andres apart is this: 👉 He doesn’t just understand technology… 👉 He understands how to translate cyber risk into business impact. ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… In this powerful conversation, we will break down: ✔️ The CISO mindset: what separates good from great cybersecurity leaders ✔️ Why strategy, influence, and impact matter more than tools ✔️ How to translate technical risk into boardroom decisions ✔️ The rise of AI-powered adversaries and what leaders must do now ✔️ Lessons from The CISO Playbook you can apply immediately ✔️ How to evolve from technical expert → trusted executive leader ⸻ As I tell my students and fellow leaders: 👉 The future of cybersecurity will not be defined by who has the best tools… 👉 It will be defined by who can lead, influence, and anticipate the adversary. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Andres? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #ArtificialIntelligence #EmergingTech #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #Podcast #ZeroTrust #RiskManagement

S5E79🎙️ LIVE with MCPO Jamie J. McCoy, Ph.D., U.S. Navy (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 79 And I’ve learned this over time… 👉 Leadership is not about rank. 👉 It’s about impact at scale. This week, we’re bringing you a leader who has lived that truth—from the deckplates of the U.S. Navy to the boardroom of industry. ⸻ 🎙️ Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E79🎙️Live with Dr. Jamie J. McCoy Featuring MCPO Jamie J. McCoy, Ph.D., U.S. Navy (Ret.)—Master Chief, Ph.D., and Senior Executive leading Navy & USMC accounts in the defense and aviation sector. 📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Waldorf, MD) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST] Dr. McCoy served 26+ years in the United States Navy, rising from aviation electronics technician aboard the USS Enterprise to Master Chief Petty Officer and Executive Director of Air Traffic Control, UAS Integration, and Safety. He didn’t just lead teams—he transformed systems: ✈️ Reduced safety incidents by 80% through human factors leadership 🚀 Led integration of UAV/UAS operations across Navy environments 🎓 Earned a Ph.D. while serving—and continues pursuing lifelong learning 🏢 Now a Senior Executive driving strategy, innovation, and mission success across DoD and FAA ecosystems This is what Servant Leadership at Scale: From Sailors to Strategy looks like. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… ✅ How to transition from technical expert to strategic leader ✅ Lessons from high-stakes aviation and safety leadership ✅ How to build trust, culture, and performance in mission-critical teams ✅ Navigating the shift from military leadership to corporate executive roles ✅ Why continuous learning is a leadership advantage—not an option ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. McCoy? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ Leadership is built daily… not in a day. Don’t miss this one. #Leadership #ServantLeadership #USNavy #Veterans #Aviation #Cybersecurity #Podcast #CoachBZ #FITS #EmergingLeaders

S5E78🎙️ LIVE with Elinor Stutz 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 78 “Trust is the soul of sales and all that we do.” “Believe in yourself even when no one else does.” “Our worst experiences can be our gifts in disguise.” “People prefer to buy from those they trust.” “Relationship building is the real competitive advantage.” “Earning returning and referring clientele is the ultimate success.”  “Empathy opens doors that strategy alone cannot.” “Listening is more powerful than pitching.” 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 ⸻ 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, DC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 Introducing My Guest I’m honored to welcome Elinor Stutz — International Best-Selling Author, CEO of Smooth Sale, Top Sales Influencer, and global thought leader on relationship-based leadership and trust-driven business growth. Known as the “Walking Miracle,” Elinor has transformed adversity into impact — pioneering a sales and leadership philosophy rooted in empathy, authenticity, and long-term relationship building. She is the author of: 📘 Nice Girls Do Get the Sale Using the Power of Empathy to Build Relationships and Get Results 📘 Hired! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself on Interviews Her work has helped entrepreneurs, executives, transitioning military leaders, and rising professionals learn how to lead, sell, and serve with integrity. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn 🔹 How empathy becomes a competitive advantage in leadership and sales 🔹 Why trust is the foundation of influence and long-term success 🔹 Turning adversity into leadership fuel 🔹 The difference between transactional vs. relationship leadership 🔹 How to “sell yourself” authentically in interviews and career growth 🔹 Building returning and referring clientele through trust 🔹 Leading with authenticity in an AI-driven world Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command, a cybersecurity leader influencing the boardroom, or a tech professional transitioning into leadership — this conversation will equip and inspire you. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Elinor? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #SalesLeadership #WomenInLeadership #EmpathyInLeadership #Trust #CareerGrowth #SmoothSale #PersonalBranding #LeadershipDevelopment

S5:E77🎙️LIVE with Yadira “Yadi” Caro 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 77  From Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 to Harvard 🎓 to becoming a BESTSELLING author — Yadira (Yadi) Caro is back! After an incredible conversation in Season 4, Episode 66 (“From Puerto Rico to Harvard: Leadership Lessons with Yadira Caro” - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-puerto-rico-harvard-leadership-lessons-yadira-caro-zinga-udb1c/), Yadi returns to the show with an even more powerful message — now as the author of her instant bestselling book: 📘 Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans This is more than a book. It’s a leadership playbook for the modern era — where human skills are the ultimate competitive advantage in military, tech, and global organizations. ⸻ 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:00 PM ET (Tampa, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion:  🎙️ What We’ll Explore in This Episode ✨ Why soft skills are the real “power skills” in leadership ✨ How to lead with empathy and clarity in high-pressure environments ✨ Turning conflict into collaboration (without making it personal) ✨ Building cultures of trust, transparency, and courage ✨ Applying organizational psychology to real-world leadership challenges ⸻ Yadi’s journey continues to inspire — from her roots in Aguada to influencing leaders across 30+ countries 🌍. Her work reminds us of a timeless truth: 👉 Leadership is not about being the hero — it’s about empowering others to rise. ⸻ 🔁 Missed her first appearance? Check out Season 4, Episode 66: 🌟 From Puerto Rico to Harvard: Leadership Lessons with Yadira Caro https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-puerto-rico-harvard-leadership-lessons-yadira-caro-zinga-udb1c/ ⸻ 💬 Your Turn: ➡️ What soft skill has had the biggest impact on your leadership journey? ➡️ What’s one area you’re actively working to improve? Tag a leader, teammate, or junior officer who needs to hear this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #Success #SoftSkills #Podcast #CoachBZ #YadiCaro #BestsellingAuthor #ServantLeadership #Agility #TeamCulture #OrganizationalPsychology

S624:E1🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Unmesh Suryawanshi Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 1 TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI   📅 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Date: Monday, April 6, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   Today, we have the privilege of learning from a leader who sits at the cutting edge of streaming technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence—Unmesh Suryawanshi.   Unmesh currently serves as Head of Streaming and Security at Visa, where he leads some of the most sensitive and high-impact media and security initiatives globally—combining AI, cloud transformation, and secure video infrastructure to power next-generation digital experiences.     His work spans: •Secure global media ecosystems •AI-powered streaming (translation, transcription, personalization) •Security architecture and privacy-by-design •Large-scale cloud and broadcast infrastructure   But what makes his journey even more powerful is how early it started.   At just 11 years old, Unmesh was already assembling computers. By middle school, he had built his first network—laying the foundation for a career that would eventually influence global fintech infrastructure and secure digital media at scale.   He is not just a practitioner—but a thought leader shaping how we think about cybersecurity in a video-first, AI-driven world.   Today’s session: 👉 “Cybersecurity in the Streaming Era: AI, Video, and Risk”   This is not just about technology. This is about how leaders must rethink risk, privacy, and governance in a world where video is the new data layer.   ⸻   🎯 Session Framing   As future cybersecurity leaders, engineers, and technologists—pay attention to three things during this session: 1.What new attack surfaces are emerging beyond traditional IT systems? 2.How AI is both an enabler AND a threat in modern architectures 3.What leadership decisions—not just technical controls—are required to manage risk

S5:E76🎙️ LIVE with Michael Gips, J.D. Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 76   🧭 Leading Without a Map: How Great Leaders Navigate Chaos 🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨  📅 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026   ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Bethesda, MD)   📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] --- ## 🎯 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST] I’m honored to welcome Michael Gips, J.D.—a globally recognized security and risk leader, Managing Director of ESRM at Kroll, attorney, author, and one of the most influential thought leaders shaping modern security leadership. With over 30 years of experience across law, corporate security, and global risk strategy, Michael has helped define Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) and advised Fortune 1000 companies, critical infrastructure, and executive leaders worldwide. He is also the author of the powerful new book:   📘 “It’s Not in the Manual: Real-World Leadership for Security and Risk Professionals”   Michael’s leadership philosophy challenges conventional thinking—reminding us that when the playbook runs out, judgment, character, and adaptability take over. --- ## 🔥 What You Will Learn… In this LIVE episode, we will dive into: ✅ What leadership looks like when there is no playbook   ✅ How to lead through uncertainty, crisis, and complexity   ✅ Why titles and frameworks don’t define leadership—actions do   ✅ The concept of “whole-of-person leadership” and why it matters   ✅ How cybersecurity and risk leaders can influence the boardroom   ✅ Practical lessons from It’s Not in the Manual you can apply immediately   Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer, a cybersecurity professional, or an aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge and elevate how you think about leadership. --- ## 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!   🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?   💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Michael? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! --- ## ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?   ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?   ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   --- 👉 Because when the manual runs out… leadership begins. #Leadership #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #ESRM #CoachBZ #Podcast #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #AI #SecurityLea