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S5:E72🎙️ Live with Matthew WebsterLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 72 LIVE
Mark your calendars:📅 Date: Monday, March 30, 2026⏰ Time: 12:15 PM PT (Silicon Valley, CA) | 3:15 PM ET (Wall Street, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔐 The CISO Mindset: Aligning Cyber Risk with Executive Decision-Making
In today’s world, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical problem…👉 It’s a leadership challenge.
And in this episode, we are bringing you a leader who lives at that intersection.
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👤 Meet Our Guest
Matthew Webster is a three-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), executive advisor, founder of Cyvergence, and author of:
👉 Do No Harm: Protecting Connected Medical Devices, Healthcare, and Data from Hackers and Adversarial Nation States
With nearly 30 years of experience, Matthew has helped organizations across healthcare, finance, and government build cybersecurity programs that don’t just check boxes—but protect missions, enable business, and save lives.
His philosophy is simple—and powerful:👉 Cybersecurity fails less because of technology… and more because of leadership misalignment.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 How to translate cyber risk into executive-level decisions💡 The difference between compliance, security, and true resilience💡 What separates a technical expert from a strategic CISO💡 How to align cybersecurity with business outcomes and mission success💡 Why healthcare cybersecurity is about more than data—it’s about human life💡 Key insights from Do No Harm and the future of securing connected medical devices💡 Practical leadership lessons for Naval Officers and Silicon Valley engineers stepping into leadership
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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 Matthew? 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 serious about leading in cybersecurity, technology, or the military…
👉 This is not just a podcast.👉 This is a masterclass in leadership, risk, and decision-making at the highest levels.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #CISO #Leadership #RiskManagement #HealthcareSecurity #AI #EmergingTech #NavalLeadership #SiliconValley
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S31:E21AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📘 Season 31, Episode 21AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21
This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-modern-leadeArship-enduring-impact-zinga-8obqc/)
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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: Saturday, March 27, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we break down timeless leadership truths from Proverbs 21 that apply directly to today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives navigating uncertainty:
✅ Why leadership is stewardship—not ownership (“Rank is rented. Trust is earned.”)✅ How God evaluates motives—not just actions✅ Why integrity must outweigh optics in a world of performative leadership✅ How pride silently destroys influence—and humility sustains it✅ Why disciplined planning beats reactive decision-making✅ How shortcuts erode trust, credibility, and long-term legacy✅ Why justice, accountability, and timely correction build strong teams
💡 Key Reminder:Leadership is not defined by control—but by alignment.When your heart, character, and decisions align, your influence multiplies.
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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
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S31:E20AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 20Season 31 | Episode 20
📢 Mark your calendars!The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
This is not a religious study.It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
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🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 20
In this episode, we will explore:✅ Why self-mastery is the cornerstone of credible leadership✅ How impulsiveness and inconsistency quietly erode influence✅ Why diligence and preparation separate effective leaders from reactive ones✅ How listening deeply strengthens decision-making and trust✅ Why integrity and fairness shape a leader’s long-term legacy
“Proverbs 20 teaches us that leadership is not defined by power—but by restraint, not by promises—but by integrity, and not by position—but by disciplined character lived out daily.”
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📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
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👇 After the Episode • What are your three takeaways from this discussion? • What insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
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Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ
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S5:E70🎙️ LIVE with Brett EricksonLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E70 LIVE
🔥 From Wall Street to War Rooms: Leading in the Age of Financial Conflict
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E70🎙️Live with Brett Erickson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-p-erickson/)
📅 Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (Silicon Valley, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Wall Street, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Meet My Guest: Brett Erickson
Brett Erickson is a globally recognized expert in financial crime, sanctions, and geopolitical risk, operating at the intersection of national security, finance, and institutional governance.
As Managing Principal of Obsidian Risk Advisors, Brett advises governments, financial institutions, and global enterprises on how to navigate illicit finance, sanctions enforcement, and emerging geopolitical threats.
He has been featured and quoted in top-tier outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Reuters, and Newsweek, shaping how leaders understand risk in today’s complex world.
This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
🔹 How the global financial system is being used as a tool of power and conflict🔹 What “economic statecraft” really means for leaders in cybersecurity and national security🔹 The convergence of cyber, AI, and financial crime—and why it matters now🔹 How leaders can make decisions under uncertainty, complexity, and geopolitical pressure🔹 What boards and executives expect from the next generation of risk and security leaders🔹 How to build credibility, influence, and thought leadership in high-stakes domains
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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 Brett? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #FinancialCrime #Sanctions #Geopolitics #RiskManagement #Leadership #Podcast #EmergingTech #AI #FinTech
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
S5E69🎙️ LIVE with Coach Kim C. Shaw, MAML, RBLP-T
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 69
🔥 Leading with Purpose: The Power of Self-Leadership and Resilience
Mark your calendars:
🎙️ Join me LIVE with Coach Kim C. Shaw, MAML, RBLP-T
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcshaw/
📅 Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 AM ET (Orlando, FL)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🔥 Why This Conversation Matters
What if the greatest leadership challenge you’ll ever face… isn’t leading others—but leading yourself?
In today’s world—whether you’re a Naval Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership—technical excellence is not enough.
The leaders who rise are the ones who:
•Lead with purpose
•Build resilience under pressure
•Master self-leadership from the inside out
That’s exactly what we’re diving into with Coach Kim Shaw.
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🌟 Meet My Guest
Coach Kim C. Shaw is a transformational leadership coach, resilience trainer, and emotional intelligence advocate who is helping leaders unlock their full potential.
With a Master’s in Management & Leadership (MAML) and certification as a Resilience-Building Leader Program Trainer (RBLP-T), she equips leaders to:
•Strengthen self-awareness
•Lead with clarity and confidence
•Navigate adversity with resilience
•Build high-performing, human-centered teams
Her mission is simple—but powerful:
👉 Inspire leaders to lead with purpose and elevate others along the way.
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🧠 What You Will Learn…
💡 Why self-leadership is the foundation of all great leadership
💡 How to build resilience in high-pressure environments
💡 The role of emotional intelligence in leadership success
💡 The biggest mistakes new leaders make—and how to avoid them
💡 How to transition from individual contributor to impactful leader
💡 Practical habits to strengthen your leadership daily
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⚔️ For Leaders Who Want More
This episode is for:
•🇺🇸 Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command
•💻 Cybersecurity professionals & engineers ready to lead
•🚀 Emerging leaders who want to grow with intention
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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 Coach Kim Shaw? 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 not about position—it’s about purpose, resilience, and who you’re becoming.
Let’s grow together.
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#Leadership #SelfLeadership #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
S5:E68🎙️ Live with SFC Philip Ayles, DD, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast Season 5 | Episode 68From Warrior to Love: Leading Beyond the Uniform
What happens when the mission ends—and you have to rediscover who you are?
Join me LIVE for a powerful conversation on leadership, identity, and purpose beyond the uniform.
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📣 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E68🎙️ Live with SFC Philip Ayles, DD, USA (Ret.)🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/philayles/
📅 Date: Monday, March 23, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 AM CT (Jacksonville, MS) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🪖 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
SFC Philip Ayles is a 24-year U.S. Army veteran, leader, and the Founder & President of Warrior to Love®—a movement dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and families transition from survival mode to a life rooted in purpose, connection, and emotional intelligence.
From Military Police to Civil Affairs to Human Intelligence…From global deployments to personal struggle…From losing everything… to rebuilding a mission that now impacts thousands…
Phil’s journey is raw, real, and transformational.
He doesn’t just talk about leadership—👉 He lives it.👉 He rebuilt it.👉 And now he teaches it.
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🎯 What You’ll Learn…
🔹 What no one tells you about leadership after the mission ends🔹 Why high-performing leaders struggle with identity and transition🔹 The difference between the “warrior mindset” and a “love-centered life”🔹 How emotional intelligence becomes your greatest leadership advantage🔹 Practical ways to lead at home, at work, and within yourself🔹 Why love is not weakness—it’s the highest form of leadership
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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 Phil? 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 battle no one sees—and the leadership required to win it.
#Leadership #Veterans #WarriorToLove #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #Transition #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #PurposeDrivenLeadership
Saturday Mar 21, 2026
Saturday Mar 21, 2026
S5E67🎙️ LIVE with LT Rick Gordon, USN (Vet.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 67
“Threat-informed defense is about grounding your strategy in how adversaries actually behave — not how we hope they behave.”
“Security effectiveness starts with understanding the threat.”
“Cybersecurity is not a compliance exercise — it’s a mission.”
“Clarity beats complexity.”
“Great founders solve real problems, not theoretical ones.”
“Innovation is only durable if it’s grounded in customer reality.”
“Leadership under pressure reveals what you truly value.”
“Discipline and precision translate from submarines to startups.”
“Security is a leadership problem.”
“Hype fades. Execution wins.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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⚓ From the Silent Service to Cyber Strategy
Rick Gordon is a former U.S. Navy submarine officer, Naval Academy graduate, venture builder, and Co-Founder & CEO of Tidal Cyber.
He previously:
•Served as Founding Managing Partner of MACH37 Cyber Accelerator — launching companies like Huntress, Black Kite, and Adlumin.
•Scaled threat-informed initiatives at MITRE, including the Center for Threat-Informed Defense and ATT&CK Evaluations.
Rick doesn’t just build companies.
He builds builders.
For Naval Junior Officers, cybersecurity engineers, founders, and aspiring leaders — this episode is a masterclass in disciplined execution, strategic clarity, and long-term impact.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✅ How submarine leadership translates into startup execution
✅ Why cybersecurity is a leadership problem — not just a technology problem
✅ What separates successful cyber founders from the rest
✅ How to distinguish hype from durable innovation
✅ What threat-informed defense really means for modern CISOs
✅ The mindset shift from operator to ecosystem builder
This is about mission clarity.
This is about risk leadership.
This is about building what actually works.
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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 networking questions for Rick? 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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For those who lead under pressure…
For those who defend enterprise systems…
For those preparing to command — in uniform or in industry…
This conversation is for you.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #ThreatInformedDefense #NavalAcademy #USNavy #VeteranLeadership #StartupLeadership #CISO #AILeadership
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
S5:E66🎙️ LIVE with Aubrey Bergauer “The Steve Jobs of Classical Music” 🎼📈
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 66 (LIVE)
“Running arts organizations like the businesses they are…is essential to better serve the art and its consumers.”
“Just because your organization is a nonprofit doesn’t mean it shouldn’t make money.”
“The problem isn’t attracting people—it’s giving them a reason to come back.”
“Data removes the guesswork from leadership.”
“Customer experience is mission success.”
“Revenue fuels impact—it doesn’t replace it.”
“If people don’t feel included, they don’t return.”
Join me as I sit down with one of the most transformational leaders in the arts today:
👉 Aubrey Bergauer
“The Steve Jobs of Classical Music” 🎼📈
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🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This Is a Leadership Masterclass You Don’t Want to Miss 🚨
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Aubrey Bergauer is a visionary CEO, bestselling author, and global thought leader who has redefined what leadership, innovation, and growth look like in legacy industries.
As Executive Director of the California Symphony, she:
🎯 Doubled audiences
💰 Nearly quadrupled donor base
📈 Transformed a struggling organization into a thriving, data-driven powerhouse
She is the author of:
📘 Run It Like a Business — a leadership playbook for building relevance, revenue, and impact without losing mission
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🔥 What You Will Learn
💡 Why most organizations don’t have a growth problem—they have a retention problem
📊 How to lead with data, not assumptions
🎯 The power of customer-centric leadership in any industry
🚀 How to transform legacy organizations without losing their identity
💰 Why revenue is a leadership responsibility
🌍 How inclusion and representation drive better outcomes
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🎯 Why This Matters
Whether you are:
•A military leader preparing for command
•A cybersecurity professional driving transformation
•A tech executive scaling teams and impact
👉 The leadership principles Aubrey brings apply across every domain
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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 Aubrey? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #Leadership #Innovation #Transformation #DataDriven #GrowthMindset #CustomerExperience #AubreyBergauer #EmergingLeaders
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
S5E64🎙️ LIVE with Aarti Gadhia🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 64 LIVE 🔥 Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders: Aarti Gadhia’s Global Impact
I’m honored to host Aarti Gadhia — a global cybersecurity leader, board director, founder, and true changemaker dedicated to breaking barriers and building pathways for the next generation of leaders.
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA / Delta, BC, Canada) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Aarti Gadhia is a cybersecurity leader with 25+ years of global experience, spanning organizations like Microsoft, VMware Carbon Black, Bugcrowd, Trend Micro, and Sophos.
She is the Founder of Standout to Lead and SHE (Sharing Her Empowerment)—initiatives focused on empowering women and underrepresented groups to step into leadership and boardroom roles.
🏆 Recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity (Canada) and Top 20 Cybersecurity Women of the World (2025) 🌍 Board Director, advisor, speaker, mentor, and author of The Rise of the Cyber Women 💡 A powerful advocate for authentic leadership, inclusion, and opportunity creation
Her mission is simple—and powerful: 👉 Break barriers. Build leaders. Create access.
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💡 How to break barriers and lead with courage in male-dominated industries 💡 The mindset and habits of top-performing leaders in cybersecurity 💡 How to build inclusive teams that drive real impact 💡 Why authenticity is your greatest leadership advantage 💡 How to position yourself for board roles and executive leadership 💡 The future of AI, cybersecurity, and leadership in a rapidly evolving world
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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 Aarti? 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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🔥 From the war room to the boardroom… Leadership is about who you elevate.
And Aarti Gadhia is elevating a generation.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CybersecurityLeadership #WomenInCyber #DiversityInTech #Leadership #ServantLeadership #BoardLeadership #Mentorship #AI #FutureOfWork #BreakingBarriers #Building
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
S5:E63🎙️ LIVE with LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel, USMC (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 63 LIVE
🌟 Featuring: LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel, USMC (Ret.)Co-Founder & CEO, ZeroMils | Marine Veteran | Social Impact Leader | Champion of the Military-Thriving Movement
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📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Join us for a powerful and purpose-driven conversation:
🎙️ S5:E63🎙️Live with LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel, USMC (Ret.)🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-schmiegel-03523b8/
📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026⏰ 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel is a combat-tested Marine Corps leader turned national movement builder.
After 20+ years of service—including global deployments, NATO leadership, and shaping personnel strategy for over 170,000 Marines—Kevin transitioned from the battlefield to building one of the most impactful veteran movements in America.
🇺🇸 Founder of Hiring Our Heroes💼 Helped place 120,000+ veterans and military spouses into meaningful careers📈 Raised $100M+ for veteran-focused initiatives🌍 Impacted millions of lives nationwide
Today, as Co-Founder & CEO of ZeroMils, Kevin is leading a bold mission:
👉 To move organizations from “military-friendly” to “military-thriving” cultures👉 To redefine the narrative from “broken veteran” → empowered leader👉 To bridge the civilian-military divide through service, purpose, and community
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 The difference between “military-friendly” and “military-thriving” leadership cultures💡 How to successfully transition from military service to purpose-driven civilian impact💡 The leadership principles that scale from the battlefield to the boardroom💡 Why purpose—not position—is the key to long-term fulfillment💡 How organizations can unlock the full potential of veteran talent
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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 Kevin? 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 care about leadership, service, purpose, and building thriving teams—you don’t want to miss this one.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #ZeroMils #LeadershipDevelopment #Transition #PurposeDriven #Podcast #LiveEvent
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
S5:E62🎙️ LIVE with Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine, U.S. Navy (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 62When Admirals Write Thrillers: Strategy, Leadership, and Storytelling“Leadership is not about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions when the stakes are highest.”“Strategy is the art of thinking several moves ahead while the world is reacting to the last one.”“When the pressure rises, teams don’t rise to the occasion—they fall to the level of their training.”“Stories allow us to explore the consequences of decisions before those decisions have to be made in the real world.”
I’m honored to welcome a distinguished naval leader, strategist, and author to the show: Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine, U.S. Navy (Ret.).
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Valrico, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Meet Our Guest
Rear Admiral Ken Carodine served our nation with distinction as a U.S. Navy flag officer, leading in complex operational environments where strategic thinking, disciplined leadership, and mission clarity were essential.
Following his naval career, he has continued contributing to leadership and technology conversations through his work in data governance and digital strategy, helping organizations navigate the challenges of the information age.
Admiral Carodine is also an accomplished author of geopolitical thrillers, including:
📚 Nuclear Dragon 📚 General Quarters 📚 Panther (coming in 2026)
His books combine authentic military insight with compelling storytelling about global security, leadership under pressure, and the strategic realities shaping our world today.
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💡 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔹 Leadership lessons from decades of service in the U.S. Navy 🔹 How strategic thinking shapes decision-making in high-stakes environments 🔹 Why data governance and information leadership are critical in the digital era 🔹 The transition from flag officer to author and storyteller 🔹 The real-world inspiration behind Nuclear Dragon and General Quarters
This conversation will be especially valuable for:
✔️ Military leaders and veterans ✔️ Cybersecurity and technology professionals ✔️ Aspiring executives and strategists ✔️ Readers interested in national security and geopolitical thrillers
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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 Carodine? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USNavy #VeteranLeadership #StrategicLeadership #NationalSecurity #AuthorsOfLinkedIn #MilitaryLeadership #Leader
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
S5:E61🎙️ LIVE with Delisha Hodo🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E61
I’m excited to welcome an inspiring leader who is building pathways for the next generation.
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Date: Monday, March 16, 2026⏰ Time: 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎧 Episode Title
Building Pathways: How Delisha Hodo Is Expanding Opportunity in Education, Cybersecurity, and Public Service
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🌟 Meet Our Guest
Delisha Hodo is a trailblazer at the intersection of education, technology, and civic leadership.
She currently serves as Assistant Director of Academy Advising at the SANS Technology Institute, one of the world’s premier cybersecurity training organizations, where she has helped expand programs that prepare the next generation of cyber professionals.
Her impact goes far beyond the classroom.
Delisha helped launch the SANS HBCU+ Cyber Academy, creating cybersecurity training opportunities for students from historically underrepresented communities and helping diversify the cyber workforce.
She also made history as the youngest person ever elected to the city council in Manchester, Georgia, bringing her passion for access, equity, and opportunity into public service.
From first-generation college graduate to education leader, cyber workforce advocate, and city councilwoman, Delisha’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership is about opening doors for others.
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💡 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔹 How Delisha’s journey as a first-generation college graduate shaped her leadership mission
🔹 Why expanding access to cybersecurity careers is critical for the future workforce
🔹 The vision behind the SANS HBCU+ Cyber Academy and how it is creating new opportunities in tech
🔹 What leadership lessons translate from education to cybersecurity to public service
🔹 Why young leaders should consider community engagement and civic leadership
This conversation will be especially valuable for:
✔️ Students and young professionals exploring cybersecurity careers✔️ Leaders passionate about expanding opportunity and access✔️ Educators, mentors, and workforce development advocates✔️ Anyone who believes leadership means lifting others as you climb
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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 Delisha?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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#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#Cybersecurity#EducationLeadership#WomenInCyber#PublicService#FutureLeaders#Mentorship#Opportunity#Leadership
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
S5:E60🎙️ Live with Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett✨ The next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is coming up — and this is a conversation every leader, executive, and professional navigating their career journey should hear.“You’re not underqualified — you’re under-positioned.”“Stop waiting to be chosen. Start positioning yourself to be selected.”“Your résumé doesn’t get you hired — your positioning does.”“Clarity about your leadership value changes the entire conversation.”
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 60✨ Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: Positioning Yourself for the Leadership Role You Deserve
🎙️ Live with Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickquolettebarrett/
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Date: Monday, March 16, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM CT (Allen, TX) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett is an executive career architect, leadership coach, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping professionals stop waiting for opportunity and start strategically positioning themselves for the roles they deserve.
With 26+ years of Fortune 36 leadership experience, six professional certifications, and a Master’s in Leadership & Organizational Development, Nickquolette has helped executives, directors, and senior leaders transform their careers through intentional positioning and strategic leadership branding.
She is the Founder of iRock Résumés, President of the Society of Elite Resume Writers & Coaches (SERWC), and the creator of the E.P.I.C.™ Framework — a powerful model designed to help leaders:
✨ Envision their leadership direction✨ Position their value strategically✨ Influence executive conversations✨ Cultivate long-term career success
Her mission is simple yet powerful:
✨ Help leaders get seen, get hired, and build careers that rock.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✨ Why many professionals are not underqualified — they are under-positioned
✨ The E.P.I.C.™ framework for building intentional leadership careers
✨ How senior leaders can communicate their value and impact effectively
✨ The role of personal branding and LinkedIn positioning in executive leadership
✨ Career strategy insights for military leaders transitioning into the private sector
✨ How faith, purpose, and leadership clarity shape long-term professional success
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💬 Join the Conversation!
This podcast is designed to be interactive, so bring your questions and insights.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Chris?Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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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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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast#CoachBZ#Leadership#CareerStrategy#ExecutiveLeadership#PersonalBranding#WomenInLeadership#CareerDevelopment
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
S31:E19AI RECAP🎙 LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 19Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs — Chapter 19Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 31, Episode 19
What if leadership wisdom written more than 2,000 years ago could still shape the way we lead today—in the military, in Silicon Valley, and in organizations around the world?
Join us for the AI RECAP of Proverbs Chapter 19, where we extract powerful leadership principles about integrity, patience, accountability, and teachability that every aspiring leader should understand.
This 10-minute highlight breakdown distills the most important insights from the full episode so busy professionals can quickly apply timeless wisdom to modern leadership challenges.
📖 This episode is based on my article:“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 19”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-19-zinga-rcxqc/?trackingId=4YDI6m88Q860N14QYMOcQA%3D%3D
(LinkedIn allows article links in posts—open it above to read the full reflection.)
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🎙 S31:E19 AI RECAPAncient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 19Live with Coach BZ
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we explore leadership insights from Proverbs 19, including:
✅ Why character matters more than competence in leadership✅ How impatience and impulsive decisions undermine credibility✅ Why great leaders practice ownership instead of blame✅ How discipline and correction demonstrate care for the people we lead✅ Why emotional intelligence and patience are leadership superpowers✅ The importance of remaining teachable in the age of AI and rapid change
Whether you are a Naval officer aspiring to command, a cybersecurity professional transitioning into leadership, or a young professional building influence, these ancient principles can help guide better decisions and stronger leadership.
As Proverbs reminds us:
Leadership is not sustained by speed, influence, or appearance—but by integrity, humility, and wisdom.
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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 — He will answer LIVE during the show!
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📣 Tag someone who might benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
After the episode:
💡 What are your three biggest takeaways?💡 What leadership insight will you apply this week?
Share your reflections so others in our community can learn from your perspective.
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#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #AncientWisdom #Proverbs #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Integrity #PersonalDevelopment #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #FaithAndLeadership
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Saturday Mar 14, 2026
S5:59🎙️ Live with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 59Strategy, Doctrine, and Decision-Making with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleonard1/“Risk is a potent catalyst that fuels opportunity.” — COL Steve ‘Doctrine Man’ Leonard“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”“Take care of your people—they’ll take care of the mission.”“Leaders must think before they act—and write before they think they understand.”“Strategy is about asking the right questions.”“Humor helps us see the truth we often avoid.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM CT (Lawrence, KS) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Introducing My Guest
If you’ve served in the military over the past two decades, chances are you’ve heard of Doctrine Man.
COL Steve Leonard, USA (Ret.) is a retired U.S. Army strategist, educator, author, and the creative force behind the legendary Doctrine Man leadership platform that sparked conversations across the profession of arms.
During his distinguished Army career, Steve served as a logistician, operational planner, and senior strategist, helping shape modern U.S. Army doctrine—including work on the Army’s capstone operations manual and stability operations doctrine.
Today, he continues developing the next generation of leaders as a Professor of the Practice at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he teaches strategy and leadership.
Steve is also the author or editor of multiple influential books on strategy and leadership, including his latest:
📚 Professionals Talk Logistics: Sustaining Strategy and Operations (with Jon Klug)
His work bridges strategy, leadership, logistics, and professional development—all essential skills for leaders navigating complex environments.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this conversation, we explore:
⚡ Why professionals talk logistics—and why it shapes strategy⚡ Leadership lessons from combat, doctrine development, and strategic planning⚡ How strategic thinkers make better decisions under pressure⚡ The story behind Doctrine Man and the power of humor in leadership⚡ Why reading, writing, and intellectual curiosity are essential for leaders
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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 Steve? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast#CoachBZ#Leadership#MilitaryLeadership#Strategy#DoctrineMan#Logistics#DecisionMaking#Mentorship#LeadershipDevelopment
Friday Mar 13, 2026
Friday Mar 13, 2026
S5E58🎙️ Live with 🛡️ Alyssa MillerLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 58🔐 From Hacker to CISO: Alyssa Miller on Leading Cybersecurity in the Modern Enterprise“Security should be an enabler for innovation, not an obstacle.”“Protecting privacy and building trust with secure systems protects our way of life.”“We spend too much time telling people why they shouldn’t apply to cybersecurity jobs.”
Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM CT (West Bend, WI) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎤 Meet My Guest
I’m excited to welcome Alyssa Miller, Chief Information Security Officer at Epiq Global, internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, ethical hacker, researcher, and author of Cybersecurity Career Guide.
With more than two decades of experience across programming, penetration testing, consulting, and executive leadership, Alyssa has built a reputation for bridging the gap between technical cybersecurity teams and executive leadership.
She is also a global advocate for strengthening the cybersecurity workforce, mentoring the next generation of cyber defenders, and helping organizations build trust and resilience in the digital age.
From teaching herself programming as a young technologist to leading global cybersecurity programs, Alyssa’s journey is a powerful example of curiosity, resilience, and leadership.
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💡 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔐 How Alyssa went from hacker to CISO🏛️ How cybersecurity leaders communicate risk to executives and boards🚀 Career insights from her book Cybersecurity Career Guide👩💻 How aspiring professionals can break into cybersecurity🌍 Why improving hiring practices is critical to solving the cybersecurity talent shortage🧭 Leadership lessons from a global cybersecurity executive
Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, technology leader, student, or aspiring security executive, this conversation will provide valuable insights for navigating the future of cybersecurity leadership.
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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 cybersecurity career questions for Alyssa? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #Cybersecurity #CyberLeadership #CISO #WomenInCyber #InfoSec #Leadership #Mentorship #CyberCareers #CoachBZ
Friday Mar 13, 2026
Friday Mar 13, 2026
S5:E57🎙️ Live with LCDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNRLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 57“If you connect to the internet, you are on the battlefield. There are no non-combatants.” “Cybersecurity is not just an IT problem. It’s a national security imperative.” “The theft of our intellectual property and the compromise of our supply chain can have real-world, kinetic impacts.” “We’re basically wide open.” “Modern conflict increasingly centers around technology and digital infrastructure.” “Every organization connected to the defense supply chain is on the front lines.”
Cyber Warfare and Democracy: Leadership Lessons from the Digital Battlespace
Join me for a powerful conversation with Michael G. McLaughlin, a U.S. Navy Reserve Commander, national security strategist, cybersecurity attorney, and thought leader shaping the global conversation on cyber warfare and democratic resilience.
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E57🎙️Live with CDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR
📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔎 Introducing Our Guest
LCDR McLaughlin brings a rare blend of military service, cyber strategy expertise, and legal insight to the national security conversation. As a Naval Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a leading voice in cybersecurity policy, he has spent years examining how cyber operations, disinformation campaigns, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape.
He is the co-author of the influential book:
📚 Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security
In addition, his scholarship explores the importance of data security, digital trust, and cyber governance in a connected world, including his chapter “Data (In)Security: The Imperative of Trust” in:
📚 Data, Security, and Trust in Smart Cities
Mike’s work sits at the intersection of cyber warfare, national security policy, and leadership, making this a must-watch conversation for leaders navigating today’s digital battlespace.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔹 How cyber warfare is transforming modern conflict🔹 Why adversaries are targeting democratic institutions through cyberspace🔹 The strategic threats posed by China and Russia in the digital domain🔹 Why trust is the foundation of cybersecurity in smart cities and digital infrastructure🔹 Leadership lessons for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers🔹 How the next generation of leaders can prepare for the future of cyber conflict
Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command or a cybersecurity engineer transitioning into leadership, this conversation will offer valuable insights into leading in the age of cyber warfare and digital strategy.
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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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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast#Cybersecurity#CyberWarfare#NationalSecurity#InformationWarfare#USNavy#Leadership#DigitalTrust#CyberStrategy#CoachBZ
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
S5:E56🎙️ LIVE with SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 56
From Cold War Special Forces Soldier to Global Leadership Coach
Leadership Lessons from Army Veteran SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.)
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E56🎙️Live with👉 Steven Eugene Kuhn
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 7:30 PM TRT (Antalya, Türkiye)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Meet My Guest
My guest this week is SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.), a former U.S. Army Special Forces support veteran during the Cold War who transformed his military experience into a global leadership movement.
Today, Steven is known internationally as a leadership strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, helping leaders develop authentic presence and purpose through his philosophy known as the Humble Alpha.
He is the author of two powerful leadership books:
📘 Unleash Your Humble Alpha: Own Your Presence in Life and Become the Epic Leader You Are Meant to Be
📗 Citizen Servant Leader: A Doctrine for Leadership When Control, Authority, and Permission Are No Longer Guaranteed
Through his work, Steven teaches leaders how to combine strength with humility, confidence with service, and authority with authenticity.
From the battlefield to the boardroom, his leadership journey offers powerful lessons for military leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals alike.
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What You Will Learn
During this conversation we will explore:
⚡ How Steven’s Army experience during the Cold War shaped his leadership philosophy
⚡ The meaning behind the “Humble Alpha” and why humility is a leadership superpower
⚡ How leaders can own their presence and influence without relying on titles
⚡ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership in modern organizations
⚡ Key insights from his books Unleash Your Humble Alpha and Citizen Servant Leader
⚡ Practical leadership advice for Naval officers, entrepreneurs, cybersecurity professionals, and emerging leaders
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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 Steven? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show!
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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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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast#CoachBZ#HumbleAlpha#ServantLeadership#VeteranLeadership#LeadershipDevelopment#MilitaryLeadership#OwnYourPresence
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
S5:E55🎙️ LIVE with LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 55 “Leadership is not always about the mission—sometimes it’s about surviving the system.”“Rank gives authority, but character earns respect.”“The next generation deserves the truth about the path we walked.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Jacksonville, FL) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
I am honored to welcome LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.), a distinguished Navy veteran, Mustang officer, and author of the powerful memoir Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir.
LCDR Green’s leadership journey is one of perseverance, courage, and transformation. Beginning his Navy career as an enlisted sailor and rising through the ranks to become a commissioned officer, he built a career defined by service, integrity, and reflection. His experiences offer powerful lessons for leaders navigating complex organizations and striving to lead with character.
During our conversation, we will explore the story behind his book and discuss leadership lessons drawn from decades of service in the United States Navy.
What You Will Learn…
⚓ The remarkable journey from enlisted sailor to Lieutenant Commander 📚 The story behind Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir 🧭 Leadership lessons from navigating institutional challenges in the Navy 🎯 What it takes to lead with integrity in difficult environments 🚀 Advice for Naval officers, veterans, and professionals transitioning into leadership
This conversation will be especially valuable for Naval junior officers aspiring to command one day, veterans, and cybersecurity professionals transitioning into leadership roles.
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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 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #USNavy #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Mustang
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
S5:E54🎙️ LIVE with MAJ Rickia McGee, US ArmyLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 54The Scholar-Warrior Mindset: Leadership Lessons from MAJ Rickia McGee“Leadership is about perseverance, service, and creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed.”“Tough times don’t last always, but tough people do.”“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E54🎙️Live with MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickia-mcgee/
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026⏰ Time: 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Arlington, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Leadership today demands more than experience—it requires discipline, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
In this episode, I’m honored to welcome MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army National Guard, a logistics officer, scholar-leader, and passionate advocate for mentorship and leadership development.
Major McGee represents the modern “scholar-warrior” leader—someone who combines operational military leadership with academic excellence and a deep commitment to service.
She has led Soldiers as a Company Commander, managed large-scale logistics and readiness operations, and currently serves supporting mission planning and logistics at the National Guard Bureau. Alongside her military service, she has pursued advanced education in public health and physical therapy, demonstrating the power of lifelong learning in leadership.
Her journey reflects an important truth:Great leaders are not defined by titles—they are defined by service, resilience, and their willingness to grow.
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What You Will Learn…
🔹 Leadership lessons from serving as an Army National Guard officer🔹 The importance of the Scholar-Warrior mindset in modern leadership🔹 How lifelong learning strengthens leadership and decision-making🔹 The role of mentorship and representation in developing future leaders🔹 Strategies for building resilient teams in high-pressure environments
Whether you are a Naval junior officer, Soldier, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring leader, this conversation will provide insights on how to grow, lead, and serve with purpose.
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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 Rickia? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccess #LeadershipMatters #ScholarWarrior #MilitaryLeadership #ArmyNationalGuard #WomenInLeadership #Mentorship #LifelongLearning #Resilience #ServiceBeforeSelf #CoachBZ