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S31:E13🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 13
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 13
Season 31 | Episode 13
📢 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 13
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why discipline—not desire—determines leadership outcomes
✅ How words, habits, and integrity quietly shape credibility over time
✅ Why stewardship and patience outperform shortcuts and hype
✅ How wise counsel and relationships influence decision-making
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately to strengthen influence
“Proverbs 13 teaches us that leadership is not built in bursts of motivation, but in daily acts of discipline. Leaders who choose wisdom consistently don’t just succeed—they endure.”
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📅 Date: Tuesdday, January 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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💬 Join the Conversation
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🙏🏽 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
3 days ago
3 days ago
S31:E12🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 12
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 12
Season 31 | Episode 12
📢 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 12
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why teachability is essential for leadership growth
✅ How character, not charisma, sustains long-term influence
✅ The power of words to shape culture and trust
✅ Why diligence precedes authority and credibility
✅ How truthfulness protects leaders from moral drift
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately
✅ Why integrity is leadership’s most durable asset
“Proverbs 12 teaches us that leadership credibility is not built in moments of visibility, but in habits of integrity. Leaders who choose truth, discipline, and humility create influence that lasts beyond their title.”
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📅 Date: Tuesdday, January 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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💬 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
3 days ago
3 days ago
S5:E14🎙️ LIVE with Diah RameshLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 14
“Cybersecurity is no longer optional. It’s existential.”“It’s time for leadership to make cybersecurity a boardroom agenda, invest strategically in cyber resilience, and foster a culture of awareness from the top down.”
🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨
I’m honored to welcome Diah Ramesh for a powerful, timely conversation on leadership, cybersecurity, and building trust when the stakes are high.
Diah is a visionary cybersecurity executive, founder, and standards leader whose career spans highly regulated, mission-critical industries—from healthcare and medical devices to insurance and enterprise technology. She leads where failure is not an option, and her insights are invaluable for today’s leaders.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025⏰ Time:• 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)• 3:00 PM CT (San Antonio, TX)• 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ What high-stakes leadership really looks like in cybersecurity and compliance✅ How leaders build trust, resilience, and accountability in complex organizations✅ Why cybersecurity is no longer just technical—it’s a boardroom and leadership responsibility✅ Lessons for aspiring military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and tech leaders who want to lead with integrity and impact
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Diah? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (after the episode):➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #CybersecurityLeadership #WomenInCyber #ServantLeadership #HighStakesLeadership #Trust #Resilience #FITS #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders #CISO #FounderLeadership
4 days ago
4 days ago
S31:E10🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 10
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 10
Season 31 | Episode 10
📢 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 10
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why leadership credibility is built through daily habits, not dramatic moments
✅ How words, work ethic, and integrity quietly shape organizational culture
✅ Why emotional discipline and self-control protect long-term authority
✅ How diligence, preparation, and consistency sustain trust
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately to strengthen influence
✅ Why righteous leadership endures while careless leadership collapses under pressure
“Proverbs 10 reminds us that leadership is rarely lost in a crisis—but quietly forfeited in daily neglect. Leaders who honor wisdom in the ordinary secure influence for the extraordinary.”
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📅 Date: Saturday, January 10, 2025
⏰ 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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💬 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
4 days ago
4 days ago
S31:E9🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 9
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 9
Season 31 | Episode 9
📢 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 9
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why leadership is a constant choice between wisdom and folly
✅ How a leader’s response to correction reveals true maturity
✅ Why loud confidence and quick wins often mask hidden risk
✅ How reverence, accountability, and ethical grounding stabilize influence
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply to strengthen discernment
“Proverbs 9 reminds us that leadership is not defined by the invitations we receive—but by the wisdom we choose. Leaders who listen well, learn humbly, and decide courageously secure not just success, but legacy.”
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📅 Date: Friday, January 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 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
6 days ago
6 days ago
S31:E8🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 8
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 8
Season 31 | Episode 8
📢 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 8
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why true wisdom operates in the open, not behind closed doors
✅ How integrity and clarity build trust and long-term influence
✅ Why wisdom must guide authority, governance, and justice
✅ How leaders can pursue wisdom intentionally—not accidentally
✅ Why strong foundations matter more than speed or status
“Proverbs 8 teaches us that leadership grounded in wisdom doesn’t chase power—it earns it. When leaders align with truth, justice, and purpose, their influence becomes both credible and enduring.”
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📅 Date: Thursday, January 8, 2025
⏰ 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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💬 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
6 days ago
6 days ago
S5:E13🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran)
Mark your calendars!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 13
🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran)
“You can survive anything until the day you don’t… then it’s someone else’s paperwork.”“If you get away from the misnomer of ‘cybersecurity’ and realign your mindset to ‘cyber risk mitigation,’ you have a better ability to understand, mitigate, and plan, which inherently increases effectiveness and mission strength.”“I’ve often been the anomaly in the room… while that can be daunting, it’s also provided me with countless opportunities I don’t believe I would have gotten if I looked or acted like everyone else.”
📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA)⏰ 3:00 PM ET (Arlington, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Meet My Guest
Anna J. Wheeler is a U.S. Army Veteran, former Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief, and a cybersecurity and national security leader who has led at the intersection of mission, technology, and people.
From combat aviation to boardroom strategy, Anna’s journey is a masterclass in service-driven leadership, accountability under pressure, and building trust in complex environments.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ How leadership is forged long before the title✅ Why “cybersecurity” is really about risk, tradeoffs, and mission impact✅ What it means to lead when you’re the anomaly in the room✅ How to build resilient teams without losing your humanity✅ Practical leadership lessons for aspiring commanders, executives, and tech leaders
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or career questions for Anna? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #VeteranLeadership #WomenInCyber #NationalSecurity #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #FITS #LeadershipDevelopment
6 days ago
6 days ago
S5:E12🎙️ LIVE with Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 12 | LIVE
From Cockpit to Ivy League Professor: Leading Under Pressure
I’m honored to welcome Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.)—Harvard Business School professor, retired U.S. Army Colonel, combat-tested aviation commander, and one of the most thoughtful voices today on crisis leadership, systems thinking, and inclusive leadership.
📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 2:00 PM ET (Boston)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 About My Guest
Dr. Gibson brings a rare blend of experience:
•25+ years of military service, including Battalion Command in the 82nd Airborne Division
•Combat leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan
•Master Aviator and operational strategist
•Harvard Business School faculty, teaching Technology & Operations Management, Crisis Leadership, and Team Effectiveness
He has led soldiers in war, taught future CEOs in the classroom, and advised organizations navigating complexity at scale.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ What combat and crisis reveal about real leadership
✅ Why systems thinking is essential in today’s volatile environment
✅ How inclusive leadership becomes a force multiplier—not a slogan
✅ The leadership mistakes people make when pressure is highest
✅ Lessons that translate from the battlefield to the boardroom
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, a cybersecurity or tech leader, or an executive navigating disruption, this conversation will challenge how you think about command, decision-making, and people.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Hise? Post them below—we’ll address them LIVE
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👇 Your Turn (After the Episode):
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s learn, reflect, and grow—together.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #CrisisLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #SystemsThinking #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServeToLead
6 days ago
6 days ago
S5:E11🎙️ LIVE with Charlie WetzelLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 11
“Writing is an act of courage. You are putting something of yourself on the page and trusting it to stand.”“The work you are afraid to begin is often the work you were made to do.”“Talent gets you started. Discipline is what finishes the book.”“Good writing isn’t about sounding smart; it’s about being clear.”“The best ideas in the world fail when they aren’t translated into stories.”“Growth happens when we stop asking if we’re ready and start asking if we’re willing.”“Cooking taught me what writing later confirmed: preparation matters more than panic.”“Clarity is a gift you give your reader.”“Write the book only you can write.”
🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026⏰ 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 About My Guest
Charlie Wetzel is a master wordsmith, leadership strategist, and coach whose work has shaped modern leadership thinking for more than three decades. As the long-time writing partner of Papa John—Dr. John C. Maxwell—Charlie helped bring to life 100+ bestselling leadership books, impacting millions of leaders worldwide.
In fact, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is dedicated to Charlie for the extraordinary value he added behind the scenes—making him a living example of leadership without the spotlight.
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🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Why clarity is a form of respect in leadership✅ How to lead with influence without needing the spotlight✅ What it truly means to live the Law of the Inner Circle✅ How discipline, humility, and stewardship create lasting legacy✅ Lessons from 30+ years of shaping ideas that changed the world
This conversation is especially powerful for aspiring military officers, tech leaders, coaches, writers, and anyone called to lead with impact.
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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 career questions for Charlie? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CharlieWetzel #LeadershipWithoutTheSpotlight#MaxwellLeadership #ServantLeadership #InnerCircle #Legacy #Clarity #Influence
6 days ago
6 days ago
S5:E10🎙️ Live with Tambra Raye Stevenson🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 10🎥 LIVE with Tambra Raye Stevenson🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tambra/
📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026⏰ 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Meet My Guest
Tambra Raye Stevenson is a food justice visionary, scholar-practitioner, and cultural engineer working at the intersection of public health, leadership, policy, and storytelling. She is the Founder & CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture, a TEDx speaker, policy advisor, James Beard Awards judge, and a trusted voice shaping the global Food as Medicine movement.
Her leadership reminds us that food is not just fuel—it is identity, power, and policy.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✅ How leaders can turn personal pain into purpose without losing authenticity✅ Why food systems, culture, and leadership are inseparable✅ What servant leadership looks like when applied to public health and equity✅ How to lead across community, government, academia, and global systems✅ Practical leadership lessons for military, tech, and mission-driven professionals
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Tambra? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (after the episode):➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s learn, grow, and lead together.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #FoodAsMedicine #ServantLeadership #PublicHealthLeadership #WomenInLeadership #SystemsThinking #PurposeDrivenLeadership #FITS #LivePodcast
7 days ago
7 days ago
S31:E7🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 7
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 7
Season 31 | Episode 7
📢 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 7
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why leadership failure is often predictable, not accidental
✅ How temptation disguises itself as opportunity, affirmation, or confidence
✅ Why internalized values matter more than external rules under pressure
✅ How speed, secrecy, and rationalization accelerate ethical collapse
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately to build guardrails
✅ Why boundaries established before temptation protect mission, trust, and legacy
“Proverbs 7 teaches that leadership is rarely destroyed by ignorance—but by unguarded desire and delayed wisdom. Leaders who build boundaries early don’t rely on willpower later; they preserve their character, credibility, and calling.”
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📅 Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 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.
⸻
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
S5:E9🎙️ LIVE with RADM Melissa Bert, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 9 (LIVE)
⚓ Featuring: Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
“Military service changes the course of your life. You will not be the same person afterward—and that’s a good thing.”
“Leadership is not about rank or title; it’s about responsibility for people and outcomes.”
“Authorities matter. In the Coast Guard, knowing what you are allowed to do is just as important as knowing what needs to be done.”
“The law is not an obstacle to mission—it is what makes the mission legitimate.”
“Ethical decision-making under pressure defines leaders more than success under ideal conditions ever will.”
“Security is not achieved by shutting systems down; it’s achieved by understanding risk and managing it intelligently.”
“When women see other women leading successfully, something powerful happens—they stop limiting themselves.”
Mark your calendars and join us for a powerful, timely conversation on leadership, ethics, national security, and culture with one of the most respected leaders in public service.
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM ET (New York, NY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎖️ Introducing My Guest
Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, USCG (Ret.), is a former Judge Advocate General & Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she led more than 500 legal professionals supporting 55,000+ service members and a $13.8B mission.
Her career spans:
•⚖️ Law, ethics, and governance at the highest levels
•🇺🇸 Homeland security and crisis leadership (including 9/11 port security)
•❄️ Command at Coast Guard Sector Juneau, Alaska
•👩💼 Founder of the Coast Guard Women’s Leadership Initiative
Today, she continues to serve as a senior maritime, homeland security, and national security advisor—bridging command, counsel, and culture.
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🔑 What You Will Learn
✅ How leaders make ethical decisions under extreme pressure
✅ Why law and governance enable mission success, not slow it down
✅ Lessons from commanding during crisis and rebuilding trust
✅ How to lead people, not just positions
✅ What it takes to build lasting leadership pipelines, especially for women
This episode is especially valuable for aspiring military officers, cybersecurity and tech leaders, lawyers, public servants, and executives navigating complexity.
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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’re grateful for today?
💬 Have leadership or networking questions for RADM Bert? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s learn together, lead with integrity, and leave people better than we found them.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #NationalSecurity #EthicalLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Veterans #CyberLeadership #PublicService #FITS
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
S31:E6🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 6
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 6
Season 31 | Episode 6
📢 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 6
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why many leadership failures are predictable and preventable, not sudden or accidental
✅ How poor commitments, complacency, and lack of discipline quietly undermine authority
✅ Why diligence, preparation, and self-governance separate sustainable leaders from reactive ones
✅ The behaviors God explicitly warns destroy trust, unity, and organizational health
✅ How accountability, ethical guardrails, and moral clarity protect a leader’s credibility and legacy
“Proverbs 6 reminds us that leadership rarely collapses from external attack—but from internal neglect. Wise leaders protect their future by managing risk, rejecting complacency, and choosing discipline before crisis forces the lesson.”
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📅 Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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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
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
S5:E8 🎙️ LIVE with B. Lee JonesLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 5 | Episode 8
“Leadership is ultimately about responsibility—taking ownership of outcomes, decisions, and people, especially when conditions are uncertain.”“Titles and technology matter far less than trust, clarity, and follow-through.”“Leaders are accountable for outcomes, culture, and clarity.”“The most dangerous systems are the ones that work—until they don’t.”“AI doesn’t eliminate responsibility; it concentrates it.”“Automation without accountability is just faster failure.”
📅 Date: Monday, January 5, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet My Guest
B. Lee Jones is a CIO 100 Award–winning technology executive, board advisor, educator, and globally recognized leader who has built and led mission-critical systems across six continents. Known for his clarity under pressure and principled approach to technology, Lee brings decades of experience as a CIO, CTO, Interim & Fractional CxO, and trusted advisor to boards and CEOs.
He is also a powerful voice on AI responsibility, cybersecurity, governance, and leadership under uncertainty—reminding us that technology exists to serve people, not the other way around.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✔️ What it truly means to lead when failure is not an option✔️ Why Lee says “Complexity is inevitable; confusion is optional”✔️ How leaders build trust, clarity, and resilience in global teams✔️ What boards and executives must own in the age of AI and automation✔️ Why responsibility—not title—is the real measure of leadership
This conversation is especially relevant for aspiring military leaders, technology professionals, executives, and board-level decision-makers navigating high-stakes environments.
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🗺️ 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 Lee? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #CIO #TechnologyLeadership #AI #Cybersecurity #BoardLeadership #ServantLeadership #Trust #Responsibility #GlobalLeadership
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
S31:E4🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 4
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 4
Season 31 | Episode 4
📢 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 4
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why leadership wisdom is a path to be walked, not just information to be learned
✅ How disciplined focus and daily habits determine a leader’s long-term impact
✅ Why ethical shortcuts quietly derail leaders—and how to recognize them early
✅ How guarding the heart, mind, and direction protects both character and credibility
“Proverbs 4 teaches us that leadership is directional. The path you choose—what you pursue, what you avoid, and what you protect—will shape not only your success, but your integrity and legacy.”
This chapter challenges leaders—especially those in military command, technology, cybersecurity, and business—to examine where they are headed, not just how fast they are moving. Wisdom, Proverbs 4 reminds us, is what keeps leaders from drifting in the dark while believing they are making progress.
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📅 Date: Sunday, January 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:45 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:45 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.
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💬 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
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
S5:E7🎙️ Live with CDR William C. Spears, USNLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 7 | LIVE ⚓📚
Mark your calendars!
I’m honored to welcome CDR William C. Spears, USN — submarine warfare officer, Pentagon strategist, and author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy — for a powerful, timely conversation on leadership, ethics, and the moral weight of command.
📅 Sunday, January 4, 2026⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🔗 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-spears-89130443/
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🎖️ About My Guest
CDR William C. Spears, USN is a U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer who has served as Executive Officer of a ballistic missile submarine and now works at the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (CAPE). He is also a respected military thinker and the author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy: Insights on the Morality of Military Service.
Bill represents the rare warrior–philosopher—a leader who understands that command is not just operational, but deeply moral.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we’ll explore:✅ Why command is a moral act, not just a positional one✅ How Stoicism applies to modern leadership, war, and decision-making✅ What leaders must retain when operating under hierarchy and pressure✅ How to lead with discipline, integrity, and conscience in gray zones✅ Lessons for Naval officers, military leaders, and tech professionals alike
This conversation is for anyone who carries responsibility—and wants to carry it well.
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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 leadership or ethics questions for CDR Spears? Post them in the comments — we’ll address them LIVE
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👇 Your Turn (After the Episode):➡️ What are your three key takeaways?➡️ 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 isn’t just about authority.It’s about character, judgment, and responsibility when it matters most.
See you LIVE on Sunday.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #WarriorPhilosopher#EthicsOfLeadership #Command #Stoicism #MilitaryLeadership#ServantLeadership #NationalSecurity #LeadershipDevelopment
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
S5:E6🎙️ LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 6 (LIVE)
“Mentorship may be more important than leadership.”
“The answer is somewhere inside of you.”
“These stories are not my stories.”
“A mentor doesn’t tell someone what to do—they help them see what’s already possible.”
“When leaders invest in people before performance, they create influence that lasts.”
Mark your calendars for a powerful, thoughtful conversation on character, mentorship, and enduring leadership.
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🎙️ Beyond Command: How Character and Mentorship Shape Enduring Leaders
LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army
📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet Our Guest
COL Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., is an active-duty U.S. Army Colonel serving on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. A soldier-scholar, mentor, and nationally recognized thought leader, COL Cook brings deep operational experience from special operations alongside academic rigor in psychology and human development. He is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of MilitaryMentors.org, championing mentorship as a strategic leadership imperative.
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🔍 What You Will Learn
•Why mentorship may be more important than leadership
•How character becomes a force multiplier under pressure
•Leading ethically in complex, high-stakes environments
•Bridging purpose and practice—beyond rank, beyond title
•Lessons from special operations, the Joint Staff, and a life of service
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💬 Join the Conversation (LIVE!)
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for COL Cook? Post them in the comments—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 ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #Mentorship #Character #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #JointStaff #LeaderDevelopment #PurposeDriven
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
S31:E3🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 3Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 3Season 31 | Episode 3
📢 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 3
In this episode, we will explore:✅ Why trust is the foundation of effective leadership✅ How humility and values guide decisions under pressure✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately✅ How wisdom, stewardship, and correction shape enduring influence
“Proverbs 3 teaches us that leadership isn’t built on self-reliance, but on trust. When leaders stop leaning only on themselves, they discover a straighter path forward.”
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📅 Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
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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
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S31:E2🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 2
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 2
Season 31 | Episode 2
📢 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 2
In this second episode, we will explore:
•Practical leadership clarity
•A deeper understanding of ethical decision-making
•Reflection questions they can apply immediately
•A renewed commitment to lead with wisdom, not impulse
“Proverbs 2 reminds us that wisdom isn’t loud—but it’s powerful. And leaders who pursue it are protected by it.”
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📅 Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
⏰ 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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💬 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
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E5 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 5 (LIVE)✨ Featuring Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD
“Growth requires focused silence. Leaders often move at a pace that doesn’t leave room for pause—but silence is where clarity lives.”
“When self-care is the standard, not the exception, leaders lead from wholeness, not depletion.”
“Leadership isn’t about waiting for perfect data before you speak up; strategic leaders surface insight early.”
“At 53, I’m not aging — I’m ascending. Confidence is quiet, but its presence is undeniable.”
This episode is a must-watch conversation for aspiring military officers, technology leaders, and executives navigating complexity, AI-driven change, and the personal cost of leadership.
Dr. Brown is a globally respected executive leader, scholar–practitioner, and human-centered leadership architect. From classrooms and DoD environments to corporate boardrooms and global stages, her work centers on one essential truth: leaders must lead with clarity, confidence, and humanity—especially under pressure.
📅 Date: Friday, January 2, 2026⏰ Time:• 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)• 2:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)• 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
✔️ How to lead without losing yourself in high-pressure environments✔️ Why stillness and clarity are strategic advantages—not weaknesses✔️ How leaders can stay human-centered in an AI-accelerated world✔️ What authentic executive presence really looks like✔️ Practical insights on confidence, identity, and leadership courage
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Brown? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (After the Episode):➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LivePodcast #ExecutiveLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MindfulLeadership #FutureOfWork #AIandLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders