S5:E135 LIVE with The Honorable Anton J. Gunn

S5:E135🎙️ LIVE with The Honorable Anton J. GunnLeadership & Success with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 135
“You deserve to be a great leader, and you deserve to work in a world-class culture. My goal is to get you there by helping every step of the way.” – ANTON GUNN
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
I am honored to welcome The Honorable Anton J. Gunn to the Leadership & Success Podcast for a powerful conversation on leadership, influence, trust, and lasting impact.
🎙️ LIVE with The Honorable Anton J. GunnFormer Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama | Bestselling Author | Executive Leadership Expert | Board Chairman | Founder, 937 Strategy Group
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2026⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Columbia, SC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Episode Title:
The Audacity to Lead: Building Influence, Trust, and Lasting Impact
Few leaders have experienced leadership from as many perspectives as Anton Gunn.
From becoming the first African American elected to the South Carolina Legislature from his district, to serving as a Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, to advising boards, C-suite executives, and organizations around the world, Anton has dedicated his career to helping leaders build trust, strengthen culture, and create meaningful impact.
He is the bestselling author of:📘 Just Lead: 44 Actions to Break Down Barriers, Boost Your Retention, and Build a World-Class Culture
📘 The Presidential Principles: How to Inspire Action and Create Lasting Impact
📘 The Audacity of Leadership: 10 Essentials to Becoming a Transformative Leader in the 21st Century
Most importantly, Anton is a leader who understands that true leadership is not about position—it is about service, influence, and empowering others to succeed.
What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from serving President Barack Obama
✅ How great leaders inspire action and create lasting impact
✅ The principles behind world-class organizational cultures
✅ Why trust is a leader’s most valuable currency
✅ Practical strategies to improve employee engagement and retention
✅ The difference between authority and influence
✅ How leaders can transform adversity into purpose
✅ Building a leadership legacy that outlives your title
We will also discuss the profound impact of Anton’s brother, U.S. Navy Signalman Apprentice Cherone L. Gunn, who was killed during the USS Cole terrorist attack in 2000, and how that tragedy shaped Anton’s lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and making a difference in the lives of others.
💬 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 Anton? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, manager, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AntonGunn #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #JustLead #ThePresidentialPrinciples #TheAudacityOfLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #Trust #Influence #LeadershipMatters #CultureMatters #Veterans #PublicService #ObamaAdministration #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

S5:E134 Live with Dr. Ariel Rosita King, PhD (UK), PhD (France), DHTM

S5:E134🎙️ Live with Dr. Ariel Rosita King🇨🇭, PhD (UK), PhD (France), DHTM
#LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ
“Empowerment is not about giving power, but about releasing the power they already have.” 
“If not me, then who?”
“The treasure is not outside of you; it’s within you.”
“Humanity is not an abstraction—it’s a choice we make every day.”
“Empowerment is not about giving power, but about releasing the power they already have.” 
🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 🌍🎙️📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA)⏰ 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)⏰ 3:00 PM CEST (Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Leading with Humanity: Empowering Others to Discover the Treasure Within 🌟
I am honored to welcome my friend, humanitarian leader, author, TEDx speaker, global advocate, educator, and United Nations representative, Dr. Ariel Rosita King, to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
For more than 35 years, Dr. King has dedicated her life to empowering children, youth, and communities around the world. As Founder and President of Ariel Foundation International, she has helped impact more than 150,000 young people across 30+ countries through leadership development, entrepreneurship, human rights advocacy, and civic engagement.
Her remarkable journey has taken her across more than 65 countries, working at the intersection of public health, diplomacy, international development, education, and humanitarian service. She has advised organizations at the United Nations, collaborated with global leaders, and championed the belief that every person has the power to create positive change.
📚 Dr. King is also the author of the bestselling book:
Humanity Unveiled: A Collection of Unexpected Encounters That Reveal The Human Spirit In Us All
In this powerful book, she shares lessons learned through encounters with extraordinary leaders and changemakers, including Dr. Maya Angelou, President Nelson Mandela, Dr. Nina Simone, Pope Francis, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and many others.
💡 What You Will Learn:
✅ How great leaders empower others to discover the treasure within themselves
✅ Why humanity, empathy, and service are leadership superpowers
✅ Lessons from global leadership across government, NGOs, business, and international diplomacy
✅ How to overcome adversity and remain committed to your mission
✅ Why young people deserve a seat at the table where decisions are made
✅ Leadership lessons from her TEDx Talk: The Power of You
✅ Insights from her bestselling book Humanity Unveiled
✅ The powerful question every leader must ask:
“If not now, then when? If not me, then who?”
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe leadership is ultimately about people. Dr. King’s life and work remind us that the greatest leaders do not seek power for themselves—they help others discover their own power.
💬 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, career, or networking questions for Dr. King? Post them below and we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, student, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#HumanityUnveiled#Leadership#HumanRights#Empowerment#YouthLeadership#GlobalLeadership#WomenInLeadership#TEDx#UnitedNations#ServantLeadership#LeadershipDevelopment#Podcast

S5:E133 LIVE | Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members

S5:E133🎙️ LIVE | Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members, Officers, and Veterans 🇺🇸✊🏾Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 133 🎙️
🚨 LIVE Special Juneteenth Episode 🚨As we commemorate Juneteenth and reflect on America’s ongoing journey toward fulfilling its founding ideals, this special episode honors the extraordinary legacy of Black military service, leadership, resilience, and sacrifice.
From the United States Colored Troops to the Buffalo Soldiers, from the Harlem Hellfighters to the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford Point Marines, generations of Black Americans have embraced the impossible—serving a nation that did not always fully recognize their service while helping expand freedom for all Americans.
This conversation is especially dedicated to our active-duty service members, officers, veterans, military families, and all those who believe in leadership, service, and leaving a legacy.
📖 This podcast is based on my LinkedIn article:
“Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members, Officers, and Veterans”
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-impossible-juneteenth-reflection-black-zinga–2swuc/
💡 What You Will Learn:
✅ Why Juneteenth is more than a celebration—it is proof that perseverance can outlast oppression
✅ Leadership lessons from generations of African American military pioneers
✅ Why impossible is often a prediction—not a fact
✅ How leaders are forged in the Valley of Adversity
✅ Why self-limiting belief is often the greatest enemy leaders face
✅ The importance of mentorship, service, and legacy in leadership
✅ How to embrace adversity as preparation for future leadership opportunities
✅ Practical steps to embrace the impossible in your own life and career
📅 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 5, Episode 133!
📅 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 PM CT (Black Wall Street, Greenwood District, Tulsa, OK) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🗺️ 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!
❤️ Tag a service member, veteran, military family member, or leader who might benefit from this conversation.
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What is one “impossible” challenge you are determined to overcome?
➡️ What leadership insight will you put into practice this week?
Please share your thoughts below so others can benefit from your insights.
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #Juneteenth #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #BlackHistory #LeadershipDevelopment #USNavy #Service #Legacy #Resilience #AfricanAmericanHistory #EmbraceTheImpossible #Military #VeteransVoices #BlackExcellence #America250 #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast

S5:E132 CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)

S5:E132🎙️ CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 132 LIVE
CultureCharacterAndLeadership
Mark your calendars!
I am excited to welcome CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.) to the Leadership & Success Podcast for an inspiring conversation on leadership, organizational culture, military service, and building workplaces where people thrive.
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E132“Culture, Character, and Leadership: Building Organizations Where People Thrive”
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Columbia, SC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Meet My Guest
Dr. Samuel H. Zoker is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with more than three decades of military service and leadership experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a senior enlisted advisor, leading Soldiers and advising commanders in complex, high-stakes environments across the United States and Europe.
Today, Dr. Zoker is a respected leadership and organizational culture expert, workforce strategy leader, executive advisor, veteran advocate, author, and host of the Open Discussion Podcast. His mission is helping leaders intentionally create cultures built on trust, accountability, engagement, and high performance.
He is also the author of the outstanding book:
📚 The Culture Shaping Leader: A Simple 12-Step Story for Building a Positive, Engaged Workplace
A practical guide for leaders who want to build organizations where both people and performance thrive.
What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from more than 30 years of Army service
✅ What Command Sergeants Major can teach corporate leaders about influence and culture
✅ Why organizational culture is every leader’s responsibility
✅ How to build trust, accountability, and engagement at every level
✅ Common mistakes leaders make when trying to transform culture
✅ Practical insights from The Culture Shaping Leader
✅ Veteran transition lessons and leadership beyond the uniform
✅ Why character remains a leader’s greatest competitive advantage
Whether you lead a military unit, cybersecurity team, startup, nonprofit, or Fortune 500 organization, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about the culture you are creating every day.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership, culture, or career question for Dr. Zoker? Post it below and we may answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest leadership lessons about culture?
➡️ What is one thing leaders can do immediately to improve engagement on their teams?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, manager, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation.
I look forward to seeing you LIVE!
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#Leadership#OrganizationalCulture#CultureShapingLeader#MilitaryLeadership#Veterans#USArmy#LeadershipDevelopment#WorkforceStrategy#EmployeeEngagement#CommandSergeantMajor#Podcast#PeopleFirst#LeadershipMatters

S5:E130 LIVE with Coach Lorna A. George

S5:E130🎙️ LIVE with Coach Lorna A. George🇨🇦
Join me for the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
S5:E130 — Leadership Starts in the Mirror
Leading Yourself First to Lead Others Better
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🎙️📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026⏰ 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Toronto, Canada)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Leadership doesn’t begin with a title.
It doesn’t begin with authority.
It doesn’t begin with a corner office, a command, or a position.
According to executive coach, corporate facilitator, author, and Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach Lorna A. George, leadership begins in the mirror.
Lorna is the founder of Equipping to Thrive and author of the powerful new book:
📖 Leadership Starts in the Mirror: Leading Me First to Lead Others Better
After practicing law for more than 18 years, Lorna dedicated her career to helping leaders move beyond achievement and into significance by aligning their Values, Impact, and People through her transformational VIP Framework.
In this thought-provoking conversation, we’ll explore what it truly means to lead yourself before leading others.
What You Will Learn:
✅ Why self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership
✅ The leadership lessons Lorna learned during her legal career and entrepreneurial journey
✅ The VIP Framework: Values, Impact, and People
✅ How leaders can move from success to significance
✅ Why many accomplished leaders feel stuck despite their achievements
✅ Insights from Lorna’s book Leadership Starts in the Mirror
✅ The powerful “Get Off the Nail” concept and how it helps leaders break free from limiting beliefs, unhealthy patterns, and leadership stagnation
✅ Why self-care is a leadership competency, not a luxury
✅ Practical strategies to lead with greater clarity, confidence, authority, and purpose
As leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, military officers, and professionals, we often focus on developing others.
But what if the greatest leadership breakthrough begins with developing ourselves?
This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
💬 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, personal growth, or networking questions for Lorna? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What does self-leadership mean to you?
➡️ What’s one leadership habit that has transformed your effectiveness?
➡️ Tag a colleague, executive, entrepreneur, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LeadershipStartsInTheMirror #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #MaxwellLeadership #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #Leadership #Success #PurposeDrivenLeadership #VIPFramework #GetOffTheNail #Podcast #LivePodcast #LeadershipMatters

S31:E25AI RECAP LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 25

S31:E25AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 25🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📘 Season 31, Episode 25AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 25
This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 25”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-modern-leadership-mastering-restraint-bob-fabien-bz--d8zmc/)
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🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI🎯 Your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown — Built for Busy Leaders
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, June 15, 2026⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 25In this episode, we will explore:✅ Why restraint—not reaction—is the mark of mature leadership✅ How timing, tone, and emotional intelligence shape influence✅ Why self-control is a leader’s greatest strategic advantage✅ How to resolve conflict without damaging trust or relationships✅ Practical reflection questions to strengthen discipline and decision-making✅ How integrity, consistency, and humility define long-term leadership success
“Proverbs 25 reminds us that leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room—but the most disciplined presence. Leaders who master themselves earn the right to lead others.”
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💬 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!
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👇 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.
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❤️ 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:E129 LIVE with Master Chief Jody Fletcher, USN (Ret.)

S5:E129🎙️ LIVE with Master Chief Jody Fletcher, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 129 LIVE
🌟 Good Humans Make Great Leaders: Inspiring Others Begins with You 🌟
Mark your calendars!
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E129⚓ LIVE with Master Chief Jody Fletcher, USN (Ret.)
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Holly Ridge, NC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
For nearly 30 years, Master Chief Jody Fletcher served at the highest levels of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team, leading from the front in Reconnaissance, Marine Raider, and Special Operations communities before retiring as a Command Master Chief.
Today, Jody is an Executive Coach, Director of Talent & Performance Excellence, Adjunct Professor, and author of the upcoming book:
📚 Good Humans Make Great Leaders: Inspiring Others Begins with You
His leadership philosophy is simple yet powerful:
To be a great leader, you must first be a good human.
In a world focused on metrics, technology, and performance, Jody reminds us that trust, culture, relationships, and psychological safety remain the true foundations of exceptional leadership.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from Recon, Marine Raiders, and Special Operations
✅ How to build high-performing teams through trust and psychological safety
✅ Why culture is a direct reflection of leadership
✅ The difference between being a good person and being a great leader
✅ Lessons from leading organizations of more than 45,000 personnel
✅ How to inspire, develop, and empower the next generation of leaders
✅ Key insights from Good Humans Make Great Leaders
Whether you’re a military leader, executive, entrepreneur, manager, cybersecurity professional, educator, or aspiring leader, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about what leadership truly means.
💬 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 career questions for Master Chief Fletcher? Post them below and we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, Sailor, Marine, veteran, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #USNavy #MarineCorps #MARSOC #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #PsychologicalSafety #CultureMatters #Veterans #GoodHumansMakeGreatLeaders #TalentDevelopment #Trust #Teamwork #LeadershipLessons

S5:E128 LIVE with Coach Joanne Hession

S5:E128🎙️ LIVE with Coach Joanne HessionLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 128 LIVE! 🇮🇪🚀📚
LIFTING A Nation: Entrepreneurship, Self-Leadership, and Building a Legacy of Significance
Join me for a powerful conversation with entrepreneur, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, leadership expert, and Founder of LIFT Ireland, Coach Joanne Hession.
📅 Date: Friday, June 12, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 2:00 PM GMT (Dublin, Ireland)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Meet My Guest: Coach Joanne Hession
Joanne Hession is one of Ireland’s leading voices in entrepreneurship, leadership development, and personal growth.
As Founder of The Entrepreneurs Academy, she has helped train more than 40,000 entrepreneurs to start, grow, and sustain successful businesses. As Founder of QED Accreditation Advisors, she has worked with leading business schools around the world to achieve excellence in management education.
Joanne is the co-author of the #1 bestselling book “Don’t Get a Job, Build a Business” and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, government advisor, and leadership coach.
In 2018, she launched LIFT Ireland (Leading Ireland’s Future Together), a groundbreaking social enterprise dedicated to improving self-leadership, character, and positive influence across schools, businesses, sports clubs, communities, and organizations throughout Ireland. Today, more than 180,000 people have participated in over one million LIFT leadership conversations.
Her mission is simple yet profound:
To create positive change—one person, one conversation, and one action at a time.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ Why leadership is not a position—it is behavior
✅ The entrepreneurial lessons behind her bestselling book Don’t Get a Job, Build a Business
✅ How to develop stronger self-leadership and personal accountability
✅ What Rwanda taught her about purpose, gratitude, and resilience
✅ The story behind LIFT Ireland and its impact on a nation
✅ Why significance matters more than success
✅ Practical ways leaders can strengthen culture, trust, and character
✅ How small daily actions create lasting leadership 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, entrepreneurship, or self-development questions for Joanne? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, entrepreneur, junior officer, student, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #JoanneHession #LiftIreland #Leadership #SelfLeadership #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Author #TEDx #Podcast #Success #Legacy #Significance #Ireland #EntrepreneursAcademy

S5:E127🎙️ LIVE with Richard Tarity

S5:E127🎙️ LIVE with Richard TarityLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 127 LIVE
The Intelligence Within: Unlocking Better Decisions, Faster Execution, and Organizational Alignment
Mark your calendars for another powerful conversation with a leader who has spent nearly three decades helping organizations cut through complexity, create value, and make smarter decisions.
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E127 LIVE with Richard Tarity
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Exton, PA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
My guest, Richard Tarity, is a Founder, CEO, Best-Selling Author, Advisor, Speaker, and serial entrepreneur with more than 27 years of experience building, scaling, and exiting successful businesses. As Founder & CEO of truCX, Richard is helping organizations align stakeholders, uncover meaningful insights, and accelerate smarter business decisions. He is also the author of the best-selling book, The Intelligence Within: How Smart Organizations are Breaking Free to Align, Plan, and Decide Faster in a Complex Tech World.
Throughout his career, Richard has founded multiple companies, generated millions in revenue, advised hundreds of organizations, and built a reputation for helping leaders focus on what truly matters: creating value before chasing solutions.
🚀 What You Will Learn
✅ Why many organizations struggle despite having talented people and abundant data
✅ How great leaders create clarity before making critical decisions
✅ The connection between organizational alignment and execution
✅ Lessons learned from building, scaling, and exiting multiple companies
✅ Why customer experience begins with understanding what matters most
✅ How AI is transforming leadership, decision-making, and business strategy
✅ Practical insights from Richard’s best-selling book The Intelligence Within
✅ Strategies for leading through complexity and accelerating business outcomes
As leaders, entrepreneurs, military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and executives, we are all navigating increasing complexity. Richard’s insights on value creation, discovery, leadership, and organizational intelligence will challenge conventional thinking and provide actionable lessons you can immediately apply.
💬 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, entrepreneurship, customer experience, AI, or business transformation questions for Richard? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, founder, executive, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#Leadership#RichardTarity#truCX#TheIntelligenceWithin#Entrepreneurship#BusinessTransformation#CustomerExperience#AI#Innovation#ExecutiveLeadership#DecisionMaking#OrganizationalAlignment#LeadershipDevelopment#Podcast#SpeedToBusinessResults

S5:E126 LIVE with Patrick M. Hayes

S5:E126🎙️ LIVE with Patrick M. HayesLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 126 LIVE
🚀 Relevant Impact: Breaking Down Silos, Building Resilience, and Leading Through Complexity
Mark your calendars for an insightful conversation with my special guest, Patrick M. Hayes—security strategist, executive advisor, speaker, and award-winning author.
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026  ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM MT (Boulder, CO) | 12:00 PM ET (New York, NY)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Patrick has spent more than 30 years helping organizations solve the problems that fall between organizational silos. Throughout his career as a cybersecurity executive, enterprise architect, CISO, strategist, and trusted advisor, he has challenged leaders to rethink how they approach risk, resilience, governance, and business performance.
He is the author of:📚 Integrated Assurance: Unified Risk Strategy  📚 Can We Insure This?: A CFO's Guide to Cybersecurity  📚 Relevant Impact: A Field Guide to Integrated Assurance (upcoming)
Patrick is known for asking one powerful question every leader should be able to answer:
❓ "Can your business survive seven days offline?"
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, cyber threats, operational complexity, and organizational silos, Patrick's message has never been more relevant.
### What You Will Learn
✅ Why organizational silos remain one of the greatest barriers to business success
✅ How leaders can align cybersecurity, audit, risk, compliance, and operations around shared outcomes
✅ Why cybersecurity is fundamentally a business challenge—not just a technology challenge
✅ How AI is transforming both organizational resilience and cyber risk
✅ The leadership lessons Patrick learned during three decades of executive leadership
✅ The inspiration behind his upcoming book, Relevant Impact
✅ How leaders can move beyond activity and focus on creating measurable impact
✅ Why trust, influence, and accountability are essential for modern leadership
Whether you're a military leader, cybersecurity professional, executive, entrepreneur, auditor, risk manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership and organizational effectiveness.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, cybersecurity, resilience, AI, or organizational transformation questions for Patrick? Post them below and we may answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest leadership challenges today?
➡️ How is your organization breaking down silos and improving collaboration?
➡️ What is one leadership insight you're applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, cybersecurity leader, auditor, risk professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #PatrickHayes #RelevantImpact #IntegratedAssurance #Leadership #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #BusinessResilience #ExecutiveLeadership #DigitalTrust #ArtificialIntelligence #CISO #Governance #Podcast #LeadershipDev

S5:E125 LIVE with Jean Marie DiGiovanna

S5:E125🎙️ LIVE with Jean Marie DiGiovanna Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 125 LIVE
# StopTalkingStartAsking: The Leadership Skill That Changes Everything
Mark your calendars! 📅
I am excited to welcome Jean Marie DiGiovanna to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ!
Jean Marie is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, leadership development expert, executive coach, bestselling author, creator of Renaissance Leadership™, and one of the world's leading voices on curiosity, communication, psychological safety, and organizational culture.
Throughout her career, Jean Marie has helped leaders and teams across the globe unlock hidden talent, foster innovation, strengthen trust, and create cultures where people thrive. As one of the founding partners of Cambridge Technology Partners, she helped grow a startup from 90 employees to more than 4,000 worldwide before dedicating her career to leadership development and transformation.
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026  ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
👤 Guest: Jean Marie DiGiovanna  📖 Bestselling Author of Stop Talking Start Asking: 27 Questions to Shift the Culture of Your Organization
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why great leaders ask great questions  ✅ The power of curiosity in leadership  ✅ Renaissance Leadership™ in the Age of AI  ✅ Building trust, engagement, and psychological safety  ✅ Unlocking hidden talent and new ideas on your team  ✅ Accountability without micromanagement  ✅ How to create cultures where people feel seen, heard, and valued  ✅ Practical leadership lessons for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and executives
Jean Marie often reminds us that culture change doesn't begin with a strategy.
It begins with a question.
And sometimes the question nobody is asking is the one that changes everything.
💬 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, communication, culture, or networking questions for Jean Marie? Post them below — we'll answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, manager, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#JeanMarieDiGiovanna#Leadership#LeadershipDevelopment#RenaissanceLeadership#PsychologicalSafety#EmotionalIntelligence#ExecutiveCoaching#OrganizationalCulture#Communication#Innovation#Trust#MilitaryLeadership#CyberLeadership#LeadershipPodcast#StopTalkingStartAsking#PersonalDeve

S5:E124 LIVE with Ariel Evans

S5:E124🎙️LIVE with Ariel Evans🚨 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 124 🚨🎙️ LIVE with Ariel Evans
🎙️ Mark Your Calendars! 🎙️📅 Friday, June 5, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (New York, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ
🌟 From Cyber Risk to Business Resilience: Leading in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation 🌟
I am excited to welcome Ariel Evans to the Leadership & Success Podcast!
Ariel is a cybersecurity pioneer, serial entrepreneur, former CISO, author, educator, AI governance expert, and one of the leading voices in cyber risk quantification and digital resilience.
Over the course of her remarkable career, Ariel has:✅ Founded and successfully exited multiple technology companies✅ Advised Fortune 1000 organizations, boards, regulators, and insurers✅ Served as a cybersecurity executive and trusted advisor✅ Educated thousands of cybersecurity professionals and leaders✅ Authored influential books including:
📘 Managing Cyber Risk
📘 Enterprise Cybersecurity in Digital Business: Building a Cyber Resilient Organization
📘 Navigating Supply Chain Cyber Risk: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Third-Party Cyber Risk
As organizations increasingly depend on digital ecosystems, AI, cloud technologies, and third-party vendors, leaders must learn how to navigate risk while enabling innovation and growth.
This conversation is designed for:🔹 CEOs🔹 Board Members🔹 CISOs🔹 CIOs🔹 Technology Leaders🔹 Military Leaders🔹 Entrepreneurs🔹 Students and Emerging Professionals
🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ Why cyber risk is business risk
✅ How executives and boards should think about cybersecurity and resilience
✅ Leadership lessons from building and scaling technology companies
✅ How to quantify cyber risk and communicate it effectively
✅ Key insights from Ariel's latest book on supply chain and third-party cyber risk
✅ The future of AI governance and responsible innovation
✅ What tomorrow's leaders must understand about digital transformation
✅ Practical leadership lessons for aspiring CISOs, entrepreneurs, and executives
💡 One of my favorite themes from Ariel's work:
"Cybersecurity is not just about protecting systems—it's about protecting business value, trust, and organizational resilience."
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, cybersecurity, AI, governance, or networking questions for Ariel? Post them below and we may answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest concerns about cyber risk in today's digital economy?
➡️ How is AI changing leadership in your organization?
➡️ What is the most important leadership lesson you've learned about managing risk?
➡️ Tag a colleague, board member, cybersecurity professional, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Cybersecurity #Leadership #BusinessResilience #CyberRisk #AIGovernance #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChainSecurity #RiskManagement #BoardLeadership #WomenInCybersecurity #ExecutiveLeadership #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #Leadership

S5:E122 LIVE with DP2 Herman Brown, USN (Vet.)

S5:E122🎙️ LIVE with DP2 Herman Brown, USN (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 5 | Episode 122 
# From Deckplates to Digital Transformation: Leadership Lessons from CIO Herman Brown
Mark your calendars!
I am excited to welcome DP2 Herman Brown, USN (Vet.), Chief Information Officer for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ.
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026  ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Herman Brown is a distinguished technology executive, U.S. Navy veteran, public servant, mentor, and transformational leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning military service, Silicon Valley, and government.
As CIO of the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, Herman has led the organization's evolution from a paper-intensive environment into a modern, technology-driven enterprise. Throughout his career, he has successfully driven digital transformation initiatives, strengthened cybersecurity programs, streamlined operations, reduced costs, and empowered teams to embrace innovation while supporting one of the most important missions in government: public safety.
His leadership philosophy centers on Pride, Accountability, Communication, Innovation, and Teamwork—principles that have enabled him to build trust, inspire change, and create lasting impact.
### What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from the U.S. Navy that still apply in today's boardrooms
✅ How to successfully lead digital transformation in a change-resistant culture
✅ Why cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility—not just IT's
✅ The difference between managing technology and leading organizational change
✅ How aspiring CIOs, CISOs, and executives can build influence and credibility
✅ Lessons learned from serving in both the private and public sectors
✅ How technology can improve public service, transparency, and mission effectiveness
✅ The future of AI, cybersecurity, and innovation in government
Whether you're a Naval Officer, cybersecurity professional, technology leader, public servant, or aspiring executive, this conversation will provide practical leadership insights you can apply immediately.
As Herman often reminds us:
"Technology alone does not transform organizations. People do."
💬 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, cybersecurity, digital transformation, or career questions for Herman? Post them below and we may answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest leadership challenges today?
➡️ What leadership lesson from your military, technology, or business journey has shaped you most?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation.
I look forward to seeing you there!
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #CIO #TechnologyLeadership #PublicService #USNavy #Veterans #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #GovernmentTechnology #InformationTechnology #ServantLead

S5:E121 LIVE America 250: Leadership Lessons From African American History

S5:E121🎙️ LIVE 🇺🇸 America 250: Leadership Lessons From African American HistoryLIVE TONIGHT: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, this special episode explores one of the most important leadership questions of our time:
What can today's leaders learn from the courage, resilience, strategy, and perseverance of African American history?
Join me for Season 5, Episode 121 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ as we dive into leadership lessons drawn from some of America's greatest leaders, organizers, freedom fighters, and change agents.
📖 Based on my latest article:
"🇺🇸 America 250: Leadership Lessons From African American History" (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/america-250-leadership-lessons-from-african-american-bob-fabien-bz--hmxxc/)
As a U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, cybersecurity executive, and servant leader, I believe we have a responsibility to study our nation's history honestly—not only to understand where we have been, but to become better leaders for where we are going.
📅 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
### During this episode, you'll learn:
✅ Why Strategic Patience Yields Long-Term Victory(Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, and the long arc of justice)
✅ How Moral Clarity Commands Action(Lessons from Selma, Bloody Sunday, and courageous leadership)
✅ Why Coalition-Building Amplifies Power(Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, John Lewis, and collective leadership)
✅ How Economic Leverage Forces Negotiation(A. Philip Randolph and the power of organized influence)
✅ Why Grassroots Empowerment Decentralizes Risk(Developing leaders rather than followers)
✅ How Institutional Disruption Commands Attention(Fannie Lou Hamer and nonviolent direct action)
✅ Why Narrative Control Shapes Conscience(Ida B. Wells, truth-telling, data, and storytelling)
✅ Leadership lessons from:• Frederick Douglass• Ida B. Wells• Ella Baker• Bayard Rustin• Fannie Lou Hamer• Diane Nash• A. Philip Randolph• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
✅ Biblical leadership lessons on:• Standing firm• Leading boldly• Speaking truth courageously• Serving honorably• Building excellence relentlessly• Persevering through adversity — "We Shall Overcome" and "We Are Still Here"
As this article marks my 200th LEAD (Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Devotion) article, we'll also discuss how America can continue striving toward its founding ideal that "all men are created equal" as we work together to build a more perfect union.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?Drop your city, state, region, or country below!
🙏🏾 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?Post it in the comments, and I'll answer it LIVE during the show.
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
### After the episode, tell us:
1️⃣ What were your three biggest takeaways?
2️⃣ What leadership insight challenged your thinking the most?
3️⃣ What action will you put into practice this week?
Together, let's learn from history, lead with courage, and build a future worthy of those who came before us.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LEAD #America250 #Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #CivilRights #AfricanAmericanHistory #ServantLeadership #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #Veterans #NavalLeadership #HistoryMatters #WeAreStillHere #LeadershipExcellence #Accountability #FutureLeaders #Leader

S5:E120 LIVE with Mitchell Levy, Ph.D.

S5:E120🎙️ LIVE with  Mitchell Levy, Ph.D.Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 120 🎙️ Mark your calendars:📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026⏰ Time: 8:30 PM PT (San Francisco/Cupertino, CA) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🔥 Episode Title:✨ Executive Abundance: Leading with Credibility in an Age of Scarcity
I’m excited to welcome back my dear friend, bestselling author, global credibility expert, and now Dr. Mitchell Levy to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ! 🚀
Mitchell is the founder of Credibility Nation, a 2x TEDx speaker, executive coach, and one of the world’s leading voices on trust, clarity, and purpose-driven leadership. With over 750 books published and hundreds of thought leaders coached, Mitchell has spent decades helping leaders become more trusted, known, and respected.
Now, he returns to discuss his groundbreaking new instant bestseller:📘 Executive Abundance: Leading Through Cycles of Scarcity and Success
In a world shaped by AI disruption, burnout, economic uncertainty, cyber threats, and declining institutional trust, this conversation could not be more timely.
Whether you are:✨ A Naval junior officer preparing for command✨ A cybersecurity executive leading through uncertainty✨ A Silicon Valley engineer transitioning into leadership✨ An entrepreneur or executive seeking greater clarity and purpose
…this episode is for YOU.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✨ Why credibility is the new leadership currency✨ The difference between scarcity-driven leadership and abundance-driven leadership✨ How to discover your CPOP (Customer Point of Possibility)✨ Why servant leadership creates lasting influence✨ How leaders can build trust during uncertainty and disruption✨ The hidden cost of burnout and reactive leadership✨ How to lead authentically in the age of AI and deepfakes✨ Why purpose, clarity, and consistency matter more than ever✨ Practical lessons for building resilient teams and organizations✨ How great leaders define success on their own terms
💡 One of Mitchell’s most powerful ideas:
“Leadership is one of the most powerful forces for good on this planet when it is rooted in clarity, credibility, consistency, and commitment.”
💬 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 Mitchell? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 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 #CoachBZ #MitchellLevy #ExecutiveAbundance #Credibility #ServantLeadership #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ThoughtLeadership #Podcast #AI #Trust #ExecutiveLeadership #Mentorship #VeteranLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership

S5:E119 LIVE with LTG R. Scott Dingle, USA (Ret.)

S5:E119🎙️ LIVE with LTG R. Scott Dingle, USA (Ret.) 🇺🇸🪖Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E119 
“The best leaders create clarity during uncertainty.”
“You must remain calm in moments of chaos.”
“It’s not about me. It’s about the team.”
“How do you get the whole team across the line?”
“Conserve the fighting strength.”
“Healthcare is all about taking care of people.”  
“As a good leader, how do you get the whole team across the line?”  
“Their servant leadership poured into me and shaped my leadership style.”
“Leadership is not rank. Leadership is responsibility.”
“Your people are watching how you lead during pressure.”
“The standard you walk past becomes the standard you accept.”
“Complexity requires clarity.”
“Transformation succeeds when trust exists.”
“Organizations move at the speed of leadership.”
“Leadership is service in action.”
“Readiness starts with people.”
“You cannot build resilient organizations without resilient leaders.”
“The mission is accomplished through people — never around them.”
Mark your calendars:📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026  ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am honored to welcome my next guest, Lieutenant General R. Scott Dingle, USA (Ret.), the 45th Surgeon General of the United States Army and former Commanding General of U.S. Army Medical Command.
Over a remarkable 35+ year career, General Dingle led one of the nation’s largest healthcare enterprises, commanded organizations around the globe, guided Army Medicine through the COVID-19 pandemic, and helped modernize military healthcare systems while leading more than 122,000 Soldiers and civilians.
This episode is titled:
🔥 “From Chaos to Clarity: Leading High-Performance Teams Under Pressure”
As a military commander, healthcare executive, strategist, mentor, and servant leader, General Dingle brings timeless leadership wisdom for today’s rapidly changing world.
What You Will Learn…
✅ How great leaders remain calm during chaos and uncertainty  ✅ Leadership lessons from managing one of the world’s largest healthcare systems  ✅ What “conserving the fighting strength” truly means for teams and organizations  ✅ How to build trust, resilience, and high-performing cultures under pressure  ✅ The importance of mentorship, humility, and servant leadership  ✅ Lessons from Army Medicine that apply directly to cybersecurity, AI, business, and executive leadership  ✅ How leaders can navigate transformation, disruption, and complexity with confidence  
General Dingle’s story is one of discipline, service, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Whether you are:- a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command,- a cybersecurity professional transitioning into leadership,- a healthcare executive,- or a business leader navigating uncertainty…
This conversation will inspire and challenge you to lead at a higher level.
💬 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 General Dingle? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, healthcare leader, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #ArmyMedicine #MilitaryLeadership #HealthcareLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachBZ #Podcast #USArmy #Veterans #Resilience #Mentorship #ExecutiveLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #MissionFirst #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #ArmyMedicineStrong #Trust #Transformation #HighPerforma

S31:E24AI RECAP LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 24

S31:E24AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 24🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📘 Season 31, Episode 24AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 24
This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 24”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/proverbs-24-why-preparation-courage-resilience-define-zinga-mofxc/)
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🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI🎯 Your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown — Built for Busy Leaders
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, May 25, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 24In this episode, we will explore:✅ Why preparation—not position—determines leadership endurance✅ How envy and shortcuts quietly sabotage integrity✅ Why silence in adversity exposes leadership weakness✅ How impartial justice builds lasting trust✅ Why resilient leaders rise repeatedly, not flawlessly✅ Practical reflection questions to strengthen courage, consistency, and recovery✅ How disciplined preparation shapes a leader’s legacy long before crisis
“Proverbs 24 reminds us that leadership is not defined by avoiding failure—but by rising wisely, acting justly, and preparing faithfully. Leaders who endure do so because they were ready long before they were tested.”
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💬 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!
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👇 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.
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❤️ 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:E118 LIVE with LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN

S5:E118🎙️LIVE with LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN ⚓🌊 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 118  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrance-green-youngblood1979/🎙️ Mark Your Calendars: 📅 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026  ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Fredericksburg, VA)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
This week on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, I am honored to welcome LCDR Terrance “Dailey” Green, USN — an accomplished Information Warfare leader, operational strategist, and servant leader whose journey from enlisted Sailor to senior Navy officer reflects the very best of discipline, accountability, resilience, and service.
Currently serving as the METOC Requirements Officer at OPNAV N99, LCDR Green helps shape strategic investment decisions that directly impact Navy environmental intelligence, operational readiness, and warfighter effectiveness across the Fleet. His leadership experience spans operational deployments aboard USS ENTERPRISE, USS BATAAN, and USS CARL VINSON, leadership roles at NGA and Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, and Executive Officer leadership at Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach.
🔥 Episode Title:  “The Human Side of Readiness: Leadership Lessons from Information Warfare”
In this powerful conversation, we will discuss:⚓ Leadership under pressure in operational environments  ⚓ Building trust, accountability, and resilient teams  ⚓ The future of Information Warfare and AI-enabled conflict  ⚓ Developing independent leaders instead of organizational dependency  ⚓ Mental resilience, humility, and emotional intelligence in leadership  ⚓ Lessons learned from the deckplates to the Pentagon  ⚓ Why people—not technology alone—remain the foundation of readiness
LCDR Green’s leadership philosophy, A.R.E.A. (Authority, Responsibility, Expertise, Accountability), offers powerful lessons not only for Naval leaders, but also for cybersecurity executives, engineers, analysts, and emerging leaders navigating increasingly complex 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 leadership or networking questions for LCDR Green? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #USNavy #InformationWarfare #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #Readiness #AI #Mentorship #Navy #OperationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #Veterans #Resilience 

S5:E117 Live with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI

S5:E117🎙️ Live with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AILeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 117 🎙️ LIVE with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI
🚀🎙️ Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026  ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM CT (Austin, TX) | 2:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🔥 Episode Title:  Built Under Pressure: The Making of a Global Founder
Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov is a globally recognized AI cybersecurity entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader focused on building trust, security, and governance for the next generation of artificial intelligence systems.
As Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI, Jacob is helping organizations tackle some of the most urgent challenges in AI:🔐 AI Security  🤖 AI Governance  🛡️ Data Protection  ⚠️ AI Hallucination Detection  🌐 Digital Trust & Integrity  🚀 Responsible AI Innovation
From multiple startup exits to building cutting-edge AI trust infrastructure in Austin, Texas, Jacob’s journey reflects the resilience, discipline, and relentless execution required to compete on a global stage.
💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why “trust” is becoming the defining issue of the AI era  ✅ Leadership lessons from building startups under extreme pressure  ✅ The hidden cybersecurity risks organizations are underestimating with AI  ✅ Why AI governance is now a boardroom and national security issue  ✅ The founder mindset required to build world-class companies  ✅ Lessons from trading psychology, risk management, and disciplined execution  ✅ How elite teams thrive under pressure while others collapse  ✅ Why innovation without accountability creates long-term risk
This conversation is especially valuable for:⚓ Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command  🔐 Cybersecurity leaders & engineers  🚀 Startup founders & entrepreneurs  💻 AI innovators & technologists  📈 Executives navigating AI 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, AI, cybersecurity, or founder questions for Jacob? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 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, founder, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment #StartupLeadership #DigitalTrust #Entrepreneurship #AI #FounderJourney #TechnologyLeadership #RiskManagement #ZeroTrust #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #PolygrafAI #FutureOfAI #ExecutiveLeadership #Nation

S5:E116 LIVE with Coach Cassandra Light

S5:E116🎙️ LIVE with Coach Cassandra Light Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 116
Mark your calendars:📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026  ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco/San Diego, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I’m excited to welcome Cassandra Light, founder of The Confident Shift, for a powerful conversation titled:
🔥 “The Confident Shift™: Leading Clearly Under Pressure”
Cassandra Light brings a unique perspective shaped by years in cybersecurity relationship management, high-pressure enterprise environments, and her transformational journey into coaching leaders on nervous system regulation, resilience, and leadership capacity under pressure.
As cybersecurity leaders, military officers, executives, and high performers, we are often taught how to push through pressure — but not always how to sustain ourselves while carrying it.
This conversation will explore the hidden human side of leadership:⚓ How pressure impacts decision-making  ⚓ Why high performers quietly burn out  ⚓ The importance of psychological safety and trust  ⚓ How leaders can build clarity under stress  ⚓ The difference between mindset and nervous system capacity  ⚓ What it really takes to lead clearly in high-stakes environments
💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ Leadership capacity under pressure  ✅ How chronic stress impacts executive judgment  ✅ Why many leaders operate in survival mode  ✅ The role of nervous system regulation in leadership  ✅ Building self-trust and confidence under pressure  ✅ Creating cultures where people feel safe enough to tell the truth  ✅ Practical strategies for sustainable leadership and resilience
Cassandra’s work resonates deeply with today’s Naval leaders, cybersecurity professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives navigating constant change, visibility, and responsibility.
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