Leadership & Success with Coach BZ
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ”!
Your Blueprint for Leadership Excellence and Lasting Success.
✨If you’re ready to develop into a stronger, more effective leader!
✨If you’re striving to reach new heights of success — this podcast is for you.
As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, says: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
Each episode is designed to inspire and equip you with practical insights that can positively impact the trajectory of your life and leadership journey. Get ready to grow, lead, and succeed — starting today.
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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
S4:E83 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast| Season 4 | Episode 83
I’m thrilled to invite you to our next live episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — featuring the incredible Octavia Goredema, MBE, author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviagoredema/
🎯 Why Join Us?Octavia is on a mission to help professionals — especially underrepresented women — own their success, advance their careers, and pivot with purpose. Her books Prep, Push, Pivot, Brand Yourself for Success, and How to Change Careers have transformed the way thousands of people approach work and leadership.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:✨ Strategies for navigating career transitions with confidence✨ Building visibility & advocating for yourself at work✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and scaling a career empowerment platform✨ How to package your wins for promotions and pay raises✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military leaders, and emerging executives
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📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025⏰ Time: 10 AM PT (San Francisco / Los Angeles) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 Location: LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💬 Your Turn: Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you are grateful for today?❓ Questions for Octavia? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
After the show:➡️ Share your 3 key takeaways in the comments➡️ Tell us 1 leadership insight you’re applying this week➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 This is your chance to engage with one of the leading voices in career strategy and leadership. Don’t miss it!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372349011921526784/
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
S4:E83 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast| Season 4 | Episode 83
I’m thrilled to invite you to our next live episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — featuring the incredible Octavia Goredema, MBE, author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviagoredema/
🎯 Why Join Us?Octavia is on a mission to help professionals — especially underrepresented women — own their success, advance their careers, and pivot with purpose. Her books Prep, Push, Pivot, Brand Yourself for Success, and How to Change Careers have transformed the way thousands of people approach work and leadership.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:✨ Strategies for navigating career transitions with confidence✨ Building visibility & advocating for yourself at work✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and scaling a career empowerment platform✨ How to package your wins for promotions and pay raises✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military leaders, and emerging executives
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📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025⏰ Time: 10 AM PT (San Francisco / Los Angeles) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 Location: LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💬 Your Turn: Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you are grateful for today?❓ Questions for Octavia? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
After the show:➡️ Share your 3 key takeaways in the comments➡️ Tell us 1 leadership insight you’re applying this week➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 This is your chance to engage with one of the leading voices in career strategy and leadership. Don’t miss it!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372349011921526784/
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
S4:E82 🎙️Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
with Coach BZ and Marco Palacios
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize common indicators of insider threats without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for countering insider threats effectively.
•How to shift from a surveillance-driven model to a shared responsibility approach that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in setting culture and driving security-first mindsets across organizations.
•How AI amplifies insider threat risks and what you can do to lead with vigilance in the age of automation.
•Why diversity and representation are not just social values but security assets that improve resilience, creativity, and decision-making.
•The non-technical skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that will accelerate your growth as a leader.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—to both military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways you can act on today to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
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💬 Your Turn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Got leadership questions for us? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this important discussion.
❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build trust, strengthen culture, and lead with courage — together.
#Leadership #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DEI #Podcast
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
S4:E82 🎙️Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
with Coach BZ and Marco Palacios
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize common indicators of insider threats without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for countering insider threats effectively.
•How to shift from a surveillance-driven model to a shared responsibility approach that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in setting culture and driving security-first mindsets across organizations.
•How AI amplifies insider threat risks and what you can do to lead with vigilance in the age of automation.
•Why diversity and representation are not just social values but security assets that improve resilience, creativity, and decision-making.
•The non-technical skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that will accelerate your growth as a leader.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—to both military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways you can act on today to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
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💬 Your Turn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Got leadership questions for us? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this important discussion.
❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build trust, strengthen culture, and lead with courage — together.
#Leadership #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DEI #Podcast
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81AI RECAP LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 81AI Recap🌟
Missed the full 1-hour conversation? No worries. We’ve got you covered.Join us for the Season 4, Episode 81AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN — a 10-minute highlight breakdown hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI.
📅 Date: Friday, October 3, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to CommandFrom Hollandale, Mississippi to CAPT (SEL): lessons on grit, education, and servant leadership.
✨ Resilience in the Face of FailureWhy setbacks are steppingstones—and how to come back stronger.
✨ Building Resilient TeamsHow USS Stout earned the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon under his command.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking UpInsights from his U.S. Naval Institute articles on inclusion and promotion.
✨ Lessons from Loss & LegacyHonoring LTJG Asante McCalla, “lost at sea but not lost in our hearts,” and what his memory teaches us about valuing people.
✨ Mentorship & CoachingWhy leaders must “bloom where they’re planted” and how Walker equips others through DDBMC LLC.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last“Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control.”
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👉 Bottom Line: You’ll leave inspired, equipped with actionable leadership strategies, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for leaders—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
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💬 Your Turn:🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?❓ Got a leadership question for me, Coach BZ? Post it in the comments—I’ll answer LIVE!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #Resilience #BuildingResilientTeams #Mentorship #Inclusion #CoachBZ
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81AI RECAP LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 81AI Recap🌟
Missed the full 1-hour conversation? No worries. We’ve got you covered.Join us for the Season 4, Episode 81AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN — a 10-minute highlight breakdown hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI.
📅 Date: Friday, October 3, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to CommandFrom Hollandale, Mississippi to CAPT (SEL): lessons on grit, education, and servant leadership.
✨ Resilience in the Face of FailureWhy setbacks are steppingstones—and how to come back stronger.
✨ Building Resilient TeamsHow USS Stout earned the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon under his command.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking UpInsights from his U.S. Naval Institute articles on inclusion and promotion.
✨ Lessons from Loss & LegacyHonoring LTJG Asante McCalla, “lost at sea but not lost in our hearts,” and what his memory teaches us about valuing people.
✨ Mentorship & CoachingWhy leaders must “bloom where they’re planted” and how Walker equips others through DDBMC LLC.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last“Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control.”
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👉 Bottom Line: You’ll leave inspired, equipped with actionable leadership strategies, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for leaders—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
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💬 Your Turn:🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?❓ Got a leadership question for me, Coach BZ? Post it in the comments—I’ll answer LIVE!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #Resilience #BuildingResilientTeams #Mentorship #Inclusion #CoachBZ
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN
Mark your calendars: The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ is going LIVE with CAPT (Select) Desmond Walker, U.S. Navy — a decorated leader, thought-provoking author, and mentor shaping the future of naval leadership and beyond.
🔗 LinkedIn: Desmond Walker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-walker-navy/)
📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 3 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌍 Your Turn:
🗺️ 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 questions for CAPT Walker? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
🎯 After the show:
➡️ Share your three takeaways from the episode
➡️ Tell us one leadership insight you’re applying this week
⚓ CAPT Walker’s journey — from enlisted Sailor to Commanding Officer and now CAPT (SEL) — is packed with lessons on resilience, mentorship, inclusion, and excellence. You don’t want to miss this one!
🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to Command
How a Sailor from Hollandale, Mississippi rose from E-1 to CAPT (SEL) through grit, education, and relentless commitment. You will hear how enlisted beginnings shaped his servant leadership philosophy.
✨ Resilience in the Face of Failure
CAPT Walker openly shares how early struggles (like nearly failing to qualify as a SWO/OOD) taught him to reset, focus on controllables, and come back stronger. You will learn how to reframe setbacks as steppingstones.
✨ Building Resilient Teams
As Commanding Officer of USS Stout (DDG-55), he led through high-stakes missions, earning the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon. He’ll discuss how to cultivate trust, inclusion, and warfighting excellence in any team.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking Up
Through U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings articles like “The Burden of a Black Naval Officer” and “The Board Process Is Not the Problem,” he’s influenced conversations on equity, inclusion, and Navy promotion systems. You will learn the impact of courageous thought leadership.
✨ Lessons from Loss & Legacy
He honors LTJG Asante McCalla—“lost at sea but not lost in our hearts”—and shares what that tragedy taught him about leadership, remembrance, and caring for your people.
✨ Mentorship & Coaching
As a certified resilience-building leader trainer and founder of DDBMC LLC, CAPT Walker equips others with tools to thrive. Expect actionable advice for Naval junior officers and Silicon Valley professionals stepping into leadership.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last
Quotes like “Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control” resonate not just in the wardroom but in boardrooms and startups alike.
👉 Bottom Line: You will walk away inspired, equipped with practical leadership takeaways, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for any leader—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
👉 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372872509811204096/
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #NavyLeadership #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN
Mark your calendars: The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ is going LIVE with CAPT (Select) Desmond Walker, U.S. Navy — a decorated leader, thought-provoking author, and mentor shaping the future of naval leadership and beyond.
🔗 LinkedIn: Desmond Walker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-walker-navy/)
📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 3 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌍 Your Turn:
🗺️ 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 questions for CAPT Walker? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
🎯 After the show:
➡️ Share your three takeaways from the episode
➡️ Tell us one leadership insight you’re applying this week
⚓ CAPT Walker’s journey — from enlisted Sailor to Commanding Officer and now CAPT (SEL) — is packed with lessons on resilience, mentorship, inclusion, and excellence. You don’t want to miss this one!
🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to Command
How a Sailor from Hollandale, Mississippi rose from E-1 to CAPT (SEL) through grit, education, and relentless commitment. You will hear how enlisted beginnings shaped his servant leadership philosophy.
✨ Resilience in the Face of Failure
CAPT Walker openly shares how early struggles (like nearly failing to qualify as a SWO/OOD) taught him to reset, focus on controllables, and come back stronger. You will learn how to reframe setbacks as steppingstones.
✨ Building Resilient Teams
As Commanding Officer of USS Stout (DDG-55), he led through high-stakes missions, earning the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon. He’ll discuss how to cultivate trust, inclusion, and warfighting excellence in any team.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking Up
Through U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings articles like “The Burden of a Black Naval Officer” and “The Board Process Is Not the Problem,” he’s influenced conversations on equity, inclusion, and Navy promotion systems. You will learn the impact of courageous thought leadership.
✨ Lessons from Loss & Legacy
He honors LTJG Asante McCalla—“lost at sea but not lost in our hearts”—and shares what that tragedy taught him about leadership, remembrance, and caring for your people.
✨ Mentorship & Coaching
As a certified resilience-building leader trainer and founder of DDBMC LLC, CAPT Walker equips others with tools to thrive. Expect actionable advice for Naval junior officers and Silicon Valley professionals stepping into leadership.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last
Quotes like “Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control” resonate not just in the wardroom but in boardrooms and startups alike.
👉 Bottom Line: You will walk away inspired, equipped with practical leadership takeaways, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for any leader—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
👉 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372872509811204096/
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #NavyLeadership #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E80AI RECAP LIVE with Sharon Lechter 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 80AI Recap🌟
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/
This is a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of my full 1-hour leadership conversation with the legendary Sharon Lechter — CPA, bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, co-creator of the Rich Dad brand, global financial literacy advocate, and founder of the Play Big Movement.
🎙️ S4:E80AI RECAP Live with Sharon Lechter🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes:✅ How Sharon co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and built a global financial literacy movement✅ The mission behind Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, and HowMoneyWorks for Women✅ Actionable strategies to take control of your finances, scale your business, and create generational wealth✅ How to Play Big — Sharon’s movement to shed limitations, live your legacy, and maximize impact
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👉 Why Listen?Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, Sharon’s wisdom provides practical strategies and timeless principles to help you grow as a decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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🗺️ Your Turn:✨ 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 or financial literacy question for Coach BZ? Post it below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
💬 After the episode:➡️ Share your top three takeaways in the comments.➡️ Tell us which leadership insight you’ll apply this week.➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should hear Sharon’s message. ❤️🙏🏾
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This is one you don’t want to miss — join us LIVE and let’s Play Big together! 🚀
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7379314221647396864/
#Leadership #SharonLechter #PlayBig #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FinancialLiteracy #ServantLeadership #Legacy
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E80AI RECAP LIVE with Sharon Lechter 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 80AI Recap🌟
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/
This is a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of my full 1-hour leadership conversation with the legendary Sharon Lechter — CPA, bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, co-creator of the Rich Dad brand, global financial literacy advocate, and founder of the Play Big Movement.
🎙️ S4:E80AI RECAP Live with Sharon Lechter🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes:✅ How Sharon co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and built a global financial literacy movement✅ The mission behind Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, and HowMoneyWorks for Women✅ Actionable strategies to take control of your finances, scale your business, and create generational wealth✅ How to Play Big — Sharon’s movement to shed limitations, live your legacy, and maximize impact
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👉 Why Listen?Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, Sharon’s wisdom provides practical strategies and timeless principles to help you grow as a decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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🗺️ Your Turn:✨ 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 or financial literacy question for Coach BZ? Post it below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
💬 After the episode:➡️ Share your top three takeaways in the comments.➡️ Tell us which leadership insight you’ll apply this week.➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should hear Sharon’s message. ❤️🙏🏾
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This is one you don’t want to miss — join us LIVE and let’s Play Big together! 🚀
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7379314221647396864/
#Leadership #SharonLechter #PlayBig #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FinancialLiteracy #ServantLeadership #Legacy
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E80 🎙️LIVE with Sharon Lechter
The Leadership & Success Podcast is going lIVE with Sharon Lechter – International Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Financial Literacy Advocate | Mentor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/
Sharon Lechter has dedicated her career to empowering people to build wealth and lasting legacies. A CPA for over 35 years and a Chartered Global Management Accountant, she co-authored the global phenomenon Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other titles in the Rich Dad series, later partnering with the Napoleon Hill Foundation to release classics like Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, and Think and Grow Rich for Women. As founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, she has created award-winning financial education resources, advised two U.S. Presidents on financial literacy, and mentored countless entrepreneurs and leaders. Her recent works, including Exit Rich and HowMoneyWorks for Women, continue to inspire individuals—especially women—to master money, scale businesses, and “Play Big” in life and leadership.
📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How Sharon co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and built a global financial literacy movement
✅ The mission behind Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, and HowMoneyWorks for Women
✅ Actionable strategies to take control of your finances, scale your business, and create generational wealth
✅ How to “Play Big” — Sharon’s personal movement to help you shed limitations and create maximum impact
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments — let’s see how global this conversation can get! 🌎
🙏🏽 Gratitude Moment:
What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Your Turn:
Got leadership or financial literacy questions for Sharon? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air! 👇
➡️ After the episode, share your top three takeaways in the comments
➡️ Tell us which leadership insight you’ll apply this week
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🔗 Connect with Sharon: Sharon Lechter on LinkedIn
🔗 Follow Coach BZ: Stay updated for future episodes and leadership insights
Let’s make this a session that inspires you to think bigger, lead boldly, and create lasting impact. See you LIVE! 🚀
FITS: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/friend-spotlight-sharon-lechter-financial-literacy-luminary-zinga-mbwnc/
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7373613823540293634/
#FriendInTheSpotlight #SharonLechter #Leadership #FinancialLiteracy #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding #PlayBig #ThinkAndGrowRich #ExitRich #ThreeFeetFromGold
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E80 🎙️LIVE with Sharon Lechter
The Leadership & Success Podcast is going lIVE with Sharon Lechter – International Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Financial Literacy Advocate | Mentor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/
Sharon Lechter has dedicated her career to empowering people to build wealth and lasting legacies. A CPA for over 35 years and a Chartered Global Management Accountant, she co-authored the global phenomenon Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other titles in the Rich Dad series, later partnering with the Napoleon Hill Foundation to release classics like Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, and Think and Grow Rich for Women. As founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, she has created award-winning financial education resources, advised two U.S. Presidents on financial literacy, and mentored countless entrepreneurs and leaders. Her recent works, including Exit Rich and HowMoneyWorks for Women, continue to inspire individuals—especially women—to master money, scale businesses, and “Play Big” in life and leadership.
📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How Sharon co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and built a global financial literacy movement
✅ The mission behind Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, and HowMoneyWorks for Women
✅ Actionable strategies to take control of your finances, scale your business, and create generational wealth
✅ How to “Play Big” — Sharon’s personal movement to help you shed limitations and create maximum impact
⸻
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments — let’s see how global this conversation can get! 🌎
🙏🏽 Gratitude Moment:
What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Your Turn:
Got leadership or financial literacy questions for Sharon? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air! 👇
➡️ After the episode, share your top three takeaways in the comments
➡️ Tell us which leadership insight you’ll apply this week
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🔗 Connect with Sharon: Sharon Lechter on LinkedIn
🔗 Follow Coach BZ: Stay updated for future episodes and leadership insights
Let’s make this a session that inspires you to think bigger, lead boldly, and create lasting impact. See you LIVE! 🚀
FITS: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/friend-spotlight-sharon-lechter-financial-literacy-luminary-zinga-mbwnc/
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7373613823540293634/
#FriendInTheSpotlight #SharonLechter #Leadership #FinancialLiteracy #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding #PlayBig #ThinkAndGrowRich #ExitRich #ThreeFeetFromGold
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
S4:E79AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Coach HoustonLeadership & Success Podcast — Season 4:Episode 79AI RECAP
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown of my full-length conversation with Coach Martin Houston — National Champion, Executive Coach, Pastor, and Author of The Encouragement Factor: Give Me One More Inch.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🔑 What You’ll Learn in Just 10 Minutes:
✅ How to lead with a championship mindset in life and business✅ Lessons from Alabama’s 1992 National Championship that apply to today’s teams✅ How to transform setbacks into setups for growth✅ Practical steps to build winning cultures in churches, companies, and communities
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💡 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you:✨ Become a sharper decision-maker✨ Lead with resilience and faith✨ Build influence as a servant leader
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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 me? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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👉 Don’t keep this to yourself: Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾.
And when you watch, share your reflections:➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll put into practice this week?
Your comment might be exactly what another leader needs to hear.
#Leadership #Resilience #Encouragement #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #GrowthMindset #Podcast #AIRecap
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
S4:E79AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Coach HoustonLeadership & Success Podcast — Season 4:Episode 79AI RECAP
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown of my full-length conversation with Coach Martin Houston — National Champion, Executive Coach, Pastor, and Author of The Encouragement Factor: Give Me One More Inch.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🔑 What You’ll Learn in Just 10 Minutes:
✅ How to lead with a championship mindset in life and business✅ Lessons from Alabama’s 1992 National Championship that apply to today’s teams✅ How to transform setbacks into setups for growth✅ Practical steps to build winning cultures in churches, companies, and communities
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💡 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you:✨ Become a sharper decision-maker✨ Lead with resilience and faith✨ Build influence as a servant leader
⸻
🌍 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 me? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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👉 Don’t keep this to yourself: Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾.
And when you watch, share your reflections:➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll put into practice this week?
Your comment might be exactly what another leader needs to hear.
#Leadership #Resilience #Encouragement #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #GrowthMindset #Podcast #AIRecap
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
S4:E79 🎙️LIVE with Coach Martin Houston🌟
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode E79
Connect with Coach Houston → https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinhouston35/
💡 This is a conversation you don’t want to miss — from the football stadium to the boardroom to the pulpit, Coach Houston is a National Champion, Executive Coach, Pastor, Author (The Encouragement Factor), and Builder of Leaders.
📖 Best selling author of "The Encouragement Factor: Give Me One More Inch" (https://a.co/d/3l2AcF0)
🏆 Host of the "Alabama Football on The Martin Houston Show" (https://www.youtube.com/@alabamafootballonmartinhouston)
Together, we’ll unpack:
✅ How to lead with a championship mindset in life and business
✅ Lessons from Alabama’s 1992 National Championship that apply to today’s teams
✅ Transforming setbacks into setups for growth
✅ Building winning cultures in churches, companies, and communities
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📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
⏰ Time:
6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 AM CT (Tuscaloosa, AL) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💬 Engage with Us:
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 Get ready to be encouraged, equipped, and empowered to lead at a championship level — in your career, your community, and your calling.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
S4:E79 🎙️LIVE with Coach Martin Houston🌟
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode E79
Connect with Coach Houston → https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinhouston35/
💡 This is a conversation you don’t want to miss — from the football stadium to the boardroom to the pulpit, Coach Houston is a National Champion, Executive Coach, Pastor, Author (The Encouragement Factor), and Builder of Leaders.
📖 Best selling author of "The Encouragement Factor: Give Me One More Inch" (https://a.co/d/3l2AcF0)
🏆 Host of the "Alabama Football on The Martin Houston Show" (https://www.youtube.com/@alabamafootballonmartinhouston)
Together, we’ll unpack:
✅ How to lead with a championship mindset in life and business
✅ Lessons from Alabama’s 1992 National Championship that apply to today’s teams
✅ Transforming setbacks into setups for growth
✅ Building winning cultures in churches, companies, and communities
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📅 Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
⏰ Time:
6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 AM CT (Tuscaloosa, AL) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💬 Engage with Us:
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 Get ready to be encouraged, equipped, and empowered to lead at a championship level — in your career, your community, and your calling.
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
S4:E78AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Chris Irving
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered. Join us for a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of my full-length conversation with Chris Irving — LinkedIn Top Voice, 3X Founder, Chief Strategy Officer at Cynergists, and creator of Genius Networking.
S4:E78AI RECAP LIVE with Chris Irving
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This 10-Minute Recap
✨ Scaling Without Chaos — Chris reveals how to build systems that help teams win without burning out.
✨ The Power of Networking — Genius Networking’s playbook for creating connections that save time and spark growth.
✨ The Human Side of Strategy — Why treating your team like gold creates the culture that drives results.
✨ Lessons from the Slopes & Stage — How snowboarding and drumming fuel creativity and leadership rhythm.
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you grow as a decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
⸻
💬 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? Post it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
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👉 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this recap?
➡️ Which insight will you apply this week in your leadership journey?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this podcast ❤️🙏🏾
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
S4:E78AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Chris Irving
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered. Join us for a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of my full-length conversation with Chris Irving — LinkedIn Top Voice, 3X Founder, Chief Strategy Officer at Cynergists, and creator of Genius Networking.
S4:E78AI RECAP LIVE with Chris Irving
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This 10-Minute Recap
✨ Scaling Without Chaos — Chris reveals how to build systems that help teams win without burning out.
✨ The Power of Networking — Genius Networking’s playbook for creating connections that save time and spark growth.
✨ The Human Side of Strategy — Why treating your team like gold creates the culture that drives results.
✨ Lessons from the Slopes & Stage — How snowboarding and drumming fuel creativity and leadership rhythm.
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you grow as a decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
⸻
💬 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? Post it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
⸻
👉 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this recap?
➡️ Which insight will you apply this week in your leadership journey?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this podcast ❤️🙏🏾
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
S4:E78🎙️ LIVE with Chris Irving 🚀
“How to build a thriving company culture … A thriving company culture isn’t built overnight — it takes intention and the right strategies.”
Mark your calendars and grab your coffee — you won’t want to miss this one!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
S4:E78 🎙️ LIVE with Chris Irving
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM MT | 1:00 PM ET
📍 Location: [LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Chris Irving — Top Voice | 3X Founder | Chief Strategy Officer @ Cynergists | Creator of Genius Networking — is joining us to unpack how authentic connections, scalable systems, and servant leadership can transform careers, companies, and communities.
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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✨ Scaling Without Chaos – Chris reveals how to build systems that help teams win without burning out.
✨ The Power of Networking – Genius Networking’s playbook for building connections that save time and spark growth.
✨ The Human Side of Strategy – Why treating your team like gold creates the culture that drives results.
✨ Lessons from the Slopes & Stage – How snowboarding and drumming fuel creativity and leadership rhythm.
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
S4:E78🎙️ LIVE with Chris Irving 🚀“How to build a thriving company culture … A thriving company culture isn’t built overnight — it takes intention and the right strategies.”
Mark your calendars and grab your coffee — you won’t want to miss this one!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZS4:E78 🎙️ LIVE with Chris Irving📅 Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM MT | 1:00 PM ET📍 Location: [LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Chris Irving — Top Voice | 3X Founder | Chief Strategy Officer @ Cynergists | Creator of Genius Networking — is joining us to unpack how authentic connections, scalable systems, and servant leadership can transform careers, companies, and communities.
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🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✨ Scaling Without Chaos – Chris reveals how to build systems that help teams win without burning out.✨ The Power of Networking – Genius Networking’s playbook for building connections that save time and spark growth.✨ The Human Side of Strategy – Why treating your team like gold creates the culture that drives results.✨ Lessons from the Slopes & Stage – How snowboarding and drumming fuel creativity and leadership rhythm.
⸻
💬 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!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Leadership & Success with BZ
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ!”
If you need to develop into a better leader, this podcast is for you.
If you want to achieve a greater level of success, this podcast is for you.
My mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, said it best: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
We hope to inspire you today and provide you with an insight that has the potential to positively impact the trajectory of your life. Welcome to the Leadership and Success podcast!