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May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
1hr 33 min
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]
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🎯 Episode Title:
From Tuskegee to the White House: A Blueprint for Purpose-Driven Leadership
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🔥 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.”
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💡 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!
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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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

May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
1hr 13 min
S5:E98🚁🎙️ Live with CDR Julie Rosati Vida, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 98Leading 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]
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🌟 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
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
In this powerful conversation, we’ll go inside the cockpit and beyond:
🚁 Leadership Under PressureWhat it takes to make decisions when time is short and the stakes are high
🧠 The Power of ListeningWhy great leaders talk less—and build more trust
⚖️ Trust Your GutHow to balance data, team input, and instinct in critical moments
🔥 Overcoming FearWhy fear holds leaders back—and how to build confidence that inspires others
🤝 Mentorship & GrowthHow to build your personal “board of advisors” and accelerate your leadership journey
🌍 Legacy & ImpactWhy storytelling, STEM, and mentorship matter more than ever in the age of AI
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #USNavy #WomenInLeadership #Cybersecurity #STEM #ExecutiveLeadership #ServantLeadership

Apr 29, 2026
S624:E6 Industry Guest Speaker Andres Andreu
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
1hr 6 min
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
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Artificial Intelligence is not just transforming business…
👉 It is transforming cybercrime.
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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
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💡 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
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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.
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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
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💬 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?
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👏 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

Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
1hr 21 min
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]
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🎯 Episode Title:
National Treasure: War, Memory, and the True Cost of Leadership
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🎖️ 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.
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🎓 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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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

Apr 28, 2026
S5:E96🎙️🔥 LIVE with COL Octavia Scott, USA
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
1hr 2 min
S5:E96🎙️🔥 LIVE with COL Octavia Scott, USALeadership & 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
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🎖️ 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.
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🎯 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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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.
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#Leadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ServantLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ #ArmyStrong #ResilientLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #EmergingLeaders

Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
1hr 4 min
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]
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🎙️ 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.
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💡 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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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

Apr 24, 2026
S624:E5 Industry Guest Speaker Diah Ra
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
43 min
S624:E5🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Diah RaLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 5TEDx-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.” 👏

Apr 22, 2026
S5:E93 LIVE with Papa Yaw Quainoo
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
1hr 33 min
S5:E93🎙️ LIVE with Papa Yaw QuainooLeadership & 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]
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🎤 [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.
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🎯 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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🎯 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

Apr 22, 2026
S5:E92 🎙️ LIVE with Christian Torres
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
1hr 26 min
S5:E92 🎙️ LIVE with Christian TorresLeadership & 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]
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🔥 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.
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🎯 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #DecisionMaking #Resilience #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #GrowthMindset #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #AI #BusinessIntelligence

Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1hr 19 min
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]
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🎖️ [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.
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🔥 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
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💬 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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #USAF #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #HittingTheGAS #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #GlobalLeaders

Apr 20, 2026
S5:E90 LIVE with James German
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1hr 49 min
S5:E90🎙️LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top VoiceLeadership & 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]
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🔥 [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.”
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🚀 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #SystemsThinking #NavalLeadership #CoachBZ #EmergingTech #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership #FITS

Apr 20, 2026
S5:E89 LIVE with Richard K. LaTulip
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1hr 16 min
S5:E89🎙️ LIVE with Richard K. LaTulipCISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5 | Episode 89
Featuring:👉 Richard K. LaTulipCISO | 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]
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🎙️ Episode Title
From Agent to CISO: Inside the Cyber UnderworldLeadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Global Cybercrime
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🔥 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.
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🎯 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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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.
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #USSecretService #ThreatIntelligence #ZeroTrust #EmergingTech #LeadershipDevelopment #VeteransInTech #CoachBZ

Apr 19, 2026
Apr 19, 2026
1hr 28 min
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]
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🔥 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.
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💡 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 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

Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
53 min
S624:E3🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Keyaan J. WilliamsLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 3TEDx-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.

Apr 17, 2026
S5:E87 LIVE with Jill Schulman
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
1hr 23 min
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
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🚨 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]
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🔥 [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.
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🎯 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.”
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 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

Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
1hr 8 min
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]
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🔥 Episode Title:
“IRONWILL Leadership: Forged in Pressure, Proven in Purpose”
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👤 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
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🎯 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #MentalHealth #PTSD #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CoachBZ #IRONWILL360 #Level5Leadership #RiseUpAndExcel #Podcast #LiveEvent

Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
1hr 18 min
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”
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📅 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]
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🎖️ [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.
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🧠 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #Strategy #NationalSecurity #FutureOfWork #ServantLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

Apr 12, 2026
S624:E2 Industry Guest Speaker Daniel D. Young
Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
24 min
S624:E2🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Daniel D. YoungLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 2TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI
📅 Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Orlando, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
“Class, today we’re going to shift from tools and technologies to something even more critical—the human layer of cybersecurity and AI leadership.
It’s easy to focus on firewalls, encryption, and AI models. But in every breach, every failure, every crisis… there is always a human decision somewhere in the chain.
That’s why I’m excited to introduce our guest speaker, Daniel D. Young.
Daniel is a Systems Architect for Human Potential, author of Honor Mode Companion: Empowerment Agenda Workbook, and a leader who has helped design systems that operate under real-world pressure—from disaster recovery and federal programs to workforce systems and community resilience.
He has helped distribute over $100M in federal assistance, worked in high-stakes environments like emergency response and elections, and built what he calls behavioral infrastructure—systems that ensure people perform with integrity even under stress .
Today, he’s going to challenge us to think differently:
👉 Not just as engineers or analysts👉 But as designers of systems that include human behavior, ethics, and AI collaboration
His talk—“Honor Mode for Future Leadership: How to Stay Human in an Agentic AI World”—is about becoming what he calls a Human Firewall.

Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
50 min
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]
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🔥 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.
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💬 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!
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👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾
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We stand on the shoulders of giants.Now it’s our turn to lead.
#Leadership #GoldenThirteen #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #Teamwork #LegacyLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

Apr 12, 2026
S5:E83 Live with Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D.
Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
1hr 13 min
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]
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🌟 [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.
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🔥 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
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💬 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!
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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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