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

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

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

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

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

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

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S5:E78 (VIDEO) LIVE with Elinor Stutz
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S5E78🎙️ LIVE with Elinor Stutz🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 78“Trust is the soul of sales and all that we do.”“Believe in yourself even when no one else does.”“Our worst experiences can be our gifts in disguise.”“People prefer to buy from those they trust.”“Relationship building is the real competitive advantage.”“Earning returning and referring clientele is the ultimate success.” “Empathy opens doors that strategy alone cannot.”“Listening is more powerful than pitching.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
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📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
I’m honored to welcome Elinor Stutz — International Best-Selling Author, CEO of Smooth Sale, Top Sales Influencer, and global thought leader on relationship-based leadership and trust-driven business growth.
Known as the “Walking Miracle,” Elinor has transformed adversity into impact — pioneering a sales and leadership philosophy rooted in empathy, authenticity, and long-term relationship building.
She is the author of:
📘 Nice Girls Do Get the SaleUsing the Power of Empathy to Build Relationships and Get Results
📘 Hired! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself on Interviews
Her work has helped entrepreneurs, executives, transitioning military leaders, and rising professionals learn how to lead, sell, and serve with integrity.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
🔹 How empathy becomes a competitive advantage in leadership and sales🔹 Why trust is the foundation of influence and long-term success🔹 Turning adversity into leadership fuel🔹 The difference between transactional vs. relationship leadership🔹 How to “sell yourself” authentically in interviews and career growth🔹 Building returning and referring clientele through trust🔹 Leading with authenticity in an AI-driven world
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command, a cybersecurity leader influencing the boardroom, or a tech professional transitioning into leadership — this conversation will equip and inspire you.
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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 Elinor?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 #SalesLeadership #WomenInLeadership #EmpathyInLeadership #Trust #CareerGrowth #SmoothSale #PersonalBranding #LeadershipDevelopment

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

Monday Apr 06, 2026
S624:E1(VIDEO) Industry Guest Speaker Unmesh Suryawanshi
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
S624:E1🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Unmesh Suryawanshi
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 1
TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
📅 Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Today, we have the privilege of learning from a leader who sits at the cutting edge of streaming technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence—Unmesh Suryawanshi.
Unmesh currently serves as Head of Streaming and Security at Visa, where he leads some of the most sensitive and high-impact media and security initiatives globally—combining AI, cloud transformation, and secure video infrastructure to power next-generation digital experiences.
His work spans:
•Secure global media ecosystems
•AI-powered streaming (translation, transcription, personalization)
•Security architecture and privacy-by-design
•Large-scale cloud and broadcast infrastructure
But what makes his journey even more powerful is how early it started.
At just 11 years old, Unmesh was already assembling computers. By middle school, he had built his first network—laying the foundation for a career that would eventually influence global fintech infrastructure and secure digital media at scale.
He is not just a practitioner—but a thought leader shaping how we think about cybersecurity in a video-first, AI-driven world.
Today’s session:
👉 “Cybersecurity in the Streaming Era: AI, Video, and Risk”
This is not just about technology.
This is about how leaders must rethink risk, privacy, and governance in a world where video is the new data layer.
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🎯 Session Framing
As future cybersecurity leaders, engineers, and technologists—pay attention to three things during this session:
1.What new attack surfaces are emerging beyond traditional IT systems?
2.How AI is both an enabler AND a threat in modern architectures
3.What leadership decisions—not just technical controls—are required to manage risk

Sunday Apr 05, 2026
S5:E76 (VIDEO) LIVE with Michael Gips, J.D.
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
S5:E76🎙️ LIVE with Michael Gips, J.D.Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 76
🧭 Leading Without a Map: How Great Leaders Navigate Chaos🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Bethesda, MD) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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I’m honored to welcome Michael Gips, J.D.—a globally recognized security and risk leader, Managing Director of ESRM at Kroll, attorney, author, and one of the most influential thought leaders shaping modern security leadership.
With over 30 years of experience across law, corporate security, and global risk strategy, Michael has helped define Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) and advised Fortune 1000 companies, critical infrastructure, and executive leaders worldwide.
He is also the author of the powerful new book: 📘 “It’s Not in the Manual: Real-World Leadership for Security and Risk Professionals”
Michael’s leadership philosophy challenges conventional thinking—reminding us that when the playbook runs out, judgment, character, and adaptability take over.
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In this LIVE episode, we will dive into:
✅ What leadership looks like when there is no playbook ✅ How to lead through uncertainty, crisis, and complexity ✅ Why titles and frameworks don’t define leadership—actions do ✅ The concept of “whole-of-person leadership” and why it matters ✅ How cybersecurity and risk leaders can influence the boardroom ✅ Practical lessons from It’s Not in the Manual you can apply immediately
Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer, a cybersecurity professional, or an aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge and elevate how you think about leadership.
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## 💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Michael? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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👉 Because when the manual runs out… leadership begins.
#Leadership #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #ESRM #CoachBZ #Podcast #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #AI #SecurityLea

Friday Apr 03, 2026
S5:E75 (VIDEO) Live with Peggy Sullivan
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
S5:E75🎙️ Live with Peggy SullivanLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 75🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ“Busy is a four-letter word — stop wearing it like a badge of honor.” “Busyness looks like progress. Until it burns you out.” “Busyness is not the secret to success.” “We get a dopamine hit from busyness, just like any other addiction.”⸻
📅 Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Friday, April 3, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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Peggy Sullivan is a Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and Author of📘 Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less
With 25+ years of leadership experience in Fortune 100 organizations, Peggy is on a mission to help leaders and teams:
👉 Escape time poverty👉 Eliminate burnout👉 Achieve more by doing less
She has worked with organizations like Google, Bank of America, and Blue Cross BlueShield—helping leaders reclaim clarity, focus, and impact.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✔ Why busyness is the enemy of leadership clarity✔ How to reclaim 5–7 hours per week for strategic work✔ The “Busy Busting Framework” for high performance✔ Why doing less is the ultimate leadership advantage✔ How to lead with intention in high-pressure environments
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Peggy? 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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🔥 Final Thought
“You don’t need to do more to lead better.You need to focus on what matters most.”
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #PeggySullivan #BeyondBusyness #LeadershipDevelopment #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #BurnoutPrevention #HighPerformance

Thursday Apr 02, 2026
S4:E74 (VIDEO) LIVE with Richard Stiennon
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
S4:E74🎙️🔥 LIVE with Richard Stiennon
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 74
“Agentic AI and Cyberwar: Leadership in an Autonomous Threat Landscape”
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Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Birmingham, MI)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🚀 Introducing My Guest
Richard Stiennon is one of the most respected voices in cybersecurity—an industry analyst, author, and Founder of IT-Harvest.
With over three decades of experience spanning:
•VP Research at Gartner
•CMO at Fortinet
•VP Threat Research at Webroot
…and as the architect behind one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity industry intelligence platforms in the world…
👉 Richard has helped leaders see the battlefield clearly before making mission-critical decisions.
He is also the author of the powerful new book:
📚 “Guardians of the Machine Age: Why AI Security Will Define the Future of Digital Defense”
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⚔️ Why This Conversation Matters
The battlefield has changed.
We are no longer just defending networks…
We are defending machines that think, decide, and act.
From AI-driven cyber threats to autonomous defense systems…
👉 This is not the future.
👉 This is NOW.
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🧠 What You Will Learn…
🎯 How agentic AI is reshaping cyber threats—and defenses
🎯 Why leaders must shift from protecting infrastructure → protecting intelligence
🎯 The explosion of the AI security market (400+ vendors and growing)
🎯 How to cut through cybersecurity complexity and make data-driven decisions
🎯 What CISOs, commanders, and engineers must do to lead in an autonomous threat environment
🎯 Key insights from Richard’s latest book on AI security and digital defense
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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 Richard? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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⚓ Coach BZ Takeaway:
In the Navy, we learned to fight with speed, precision, and trust in our systems.
But what happens when those systems begin to make decisions on their own?
👉 That’s the leadership challenge of our time.
Let’s LEAD through it—together.
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #AI #AgenticAI #CyberWar #CISO #EmergingTech #Leadership #Podcast

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
S5:E73 (VIDEO) LIVE with Dr. Nicholus Crow, PsyD, USAF (Vet.)
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
S5:E73🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Nicholus Crow, PsyD, USAF (Vet.)🔥 Leadership Under Fire: Psychology from the Cockpit to the Boardroom 🔥🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 48“Regulate first. Decide second.”“Most leaders don’t have a strategy problem. They have a regulation problem.”“Advice given to a dysregulated leader is advice that won’t land.”“The smartest person in the room makes terrible decisions when their body is in threat mode.”“Your prefrontal cortex goes offline when your nervous system is in threat mode.”“You can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system.”“Leadership crises don’t happen during business hours.”“The firing decision you’re avoiding is already costing you.”“The work isn’t to think harder. It’s to get regulated faster.”“True clarity comes when the body feels safe.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026⏰ 10 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM CT (El Paso, TX) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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As a cybersecurity executive and U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, I’ve learned this:
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack intelligence.They fail because they make decisions while dysregulated.
Dr. Nicholus Crow operates at the intersection of:
✈️ Military psychology🧠 Neuroscience & trauma recovery🤖 AI-powered real-time coaching🔥 Founder and executive performance under pressure
A former Director of Psychological Services at Laughlin Air Force Base and PTSD Specialist with the VA, Dr. Crow coached pilots and commanders through life-or-death decisions.
Today, as Founder & CEO of LeadershipSOS, he brings that same “calm before cognition” philosophy to leaders facing high-stakes boardroom decisions.
His operating principle is simple — and powerful:
Regulate first. Decide second.
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For senior cybersecurity engineers stepping into leadership…For founders and executives navigating 2AM decisions…
This conversation is for you.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why most leaders have a regulation problem — not a strategy problem✅ What happens to your brain when you’re under threat✅ The 3-Gate Decision System: Safety → Regulation → Coaching✅ How AI can ethically support leaders in crisis moments✅ Practical tools to regain clarity before a difficult conversation✅ How identity shifts impact high performers transitioning into new roles
We will explore what happens when leaders are collectively dysregulated — and what it means for organizations, companies, and even nations.
This one goes deep.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Crow? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build leaders who are not just decisive —but disciplined in their physiology.
See you LIVE. 🎙️🔥
#LeadershipUnderFire #LeadershipAndSuccess#CalmBeforeCognition #AILeadership#MilitaryLeadership #Veterans#FounderPsychology #CoachBZ

Monday Mar 30, 2026
S5:E72 (VIDEO) Live with Matthew Webster
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
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

Sunday Mar 29, 2026
S31:E21AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21
Sunday Mar 29, 2026
Sunday Mar 29, 2026
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

Saturday Mar 28, 2026
S31:E20AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
Saturday Mar 28, 2026
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
https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7441650037761388544/?originTrackingId=Jzl%2B9iN%2BQPSRr8NNnJt6iA%3D%3D

Thursday Mar 26, 2026
S5:E70 (VIDEO) LIVE with Brett Erickson
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
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
S5E69 (VIDEO) LIVE with Coach Kim C. Shaw, MAML, RBLP-T
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
S5:E68 (VIDEO) Live with SFC Philip Ayles, DD, USA (Ret.)
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
S5E67 (VIDEO) LIVE with LT Rick Gordon, USN (Vet.)
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