Leadership and 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.
Episodes

15 minutes ago
15 minutes ago
S4:E1AI RECAP (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️
Enrique is a decorated US Navy veteran, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions ®, award-winning podcaster, and a globally recognized leadership coach. His journey from the deckplates to boardrooms is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and service.
📖Read Podcast Article: "From the War Room to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons from Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️"(https://lnkd.in/giNZa82z)🎥Watch Replay of Full Podcast Episode "S4:E1🎙️ Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzale" (https://lnkd.in/gp-ffcQF)
We’ll be diving deep into:
✅ His transition from military to civilian leadership
✅ The power of mentorship and heart-centered leadership
✅ How veterans can leverage their unique strengths in business and beyond
✅ His advice for aspiring leaders in every field
Don’t miss this conversation packed with leadership wisdom and real-world insights!
"What part of Enrique’s story most resonated with you?" —Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for hashtag#GlobalLeaders and hashtag#RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)

17 minutes ago
17 minutes ago
S4:E1AI RECAP🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️
Enrique is a decorated US Navy veteran, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions ®, award-winning podcaster, and a globally recognized leadership coach. His journey from the deckplates to boardrooms is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and service.
📖Read Podcast Article: "From the War Room to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons from Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️"(https://lnkd.in/giNZa82z)🎥Watch Replay of Full Podcast Episode "S4:E1🎙️ Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzale" (https://lnkd.in/gp-ffcQF)
We’ll be diving deep into:
✅ His transition from military to civilian leadership
✅ The power of mentorship and heart-centered leadership
✅ How veterans can leverage their unique strengths in business and beyond
✅ His advice for aspiring leaders in every field
Don’t miss this conversation packed with leadership wisdom and real-world insights!
"What part of Enrique’s story most resonated with you?" —Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for hashtag#GlobalLeaders and hashtag#RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
🎙️ S4:TrailerAI (VIDEO)— Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Coach BZ 🚀
The future of leadership content just got even more efficient. ⚡
In this special TrailerAI episode, I introduce you to my personal AI team — designed to serve YOU, the busy professional who values leadership growth but may not always have a full hour to tune in.
🔹 Coach BZ AI — my Lead AI Agent, always-on executive partner.🔹 Joe AI — specialist in summarizing full podcast episodes into high-impact 10–15 minute highlights.🔹 Marie AI — partner to Joe AI, helping extract key leadership insights from each conversation.
Starting this season, we will release AI-powered condensed episodes for each full-length podcast — delivering the most essential takeaways while respecting your busy schedule.
✅ First up:S4:E1AI — summarizing my powerful conversation with fellow Navy veteran and leadership expert Enrique Acosta Gonzalez.
✅ Then:S4:E2AI — highlighting my discussion with my mentor and Maxwell Leadership EVP Chris Robinson.
✅ Finally:S4:E3AI — capturing today’s leadership masterclass with Colonel Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince, USAF (Ret).
Whether you’re commuting, between meetings, or simply short on time — these AI summaries will help you stay sharp, inspired, and continuously growing.
👉 Search for #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast on LinkedIn or your favorite podcast platform to catch up on all full-length and AI-shortened episodes.
⚓ Let’s lead, learn, and level up — together.
#Leadership #AI #Podcast #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #ProfessionalGrowth #ServantLeadership #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #AILeadership #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #EmergingTech

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
🎙️ S4:TrailerAI — Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Coach BZ 🚀
The future of leadership content just got even more efficient. ⚡
In this special TrailerAI episode, I introduce you to my personal AI team — designed to serve YOU, the busy professional who values leadership growth but may not always have a full hour to tune in.
🔹 Coach BZ AI — my Lead AI Agent, always-on executive partner.🔹 Joe AI — specialist in summarizing full podcast episodes into high-impact 10–15 minute highlights.🔹 Marie AI — partner to Joe AI, helping extract key leadership insights from each conversation.
Starting this season, we will release AI-powered condensed episodes for each full-length podcast — delivering the most essential takeaways while respecting your busy schedule.
✅ First up:S4:E1AI — summarizing my powerful conversation with fellow Navy veteran and leadership expert Enrique Acosta Gonzalez.
✅ Then:S4:E2AI — highlighting my discussion with my mentor and Maxwell Leadership EVP Chris Robinson.
✅ Finally:S4:E3AI — capturing today’s leadership masterclass with Colonel Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince, USAF (Ret).
Whether you’re commuting, between meetings, or simply short on time — these AI summaries will help you stay sharp, inspired, and continuously growing.
👉 Search for #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast on LinkedIn or your favorite podcast platform to catch up on all full-length and AI-shortened episodes.
⚓ Let’s lead, learn, and level up — together.
#Leadership #AI #Podcast #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #ProfessionalGrowth #ServantLeadership #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #AILeadership #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #EmergingTech

19 hours ago
19 hours ago
🎙️ S4:E4 — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm 🚀Tomorrow morning, we go LIVE for Episode 4 — my first solo episode of Season 4!But this solo episode comes with a twist:✅ Powered and facilitated by my trained AI Agents, designed to help me review, reflect, and unpack key leadership lessons.This episode is built around one of my most personal and important articles:👉 “Leadership at the Helm: From Seaman Recruit to Silicon Valley CISO: Why Leadership Is the Skill of the Century”🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEr3q5WV⸻🔎 Episode Highlights: What We’ll Cover✅ How I went from Seaman Recruit (E-1) to Navy Commander (O-5) and Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Executive✅ Why leadership—not AI, not automation—is still the most irreplaceable skill of the 21st century✅ The real pillars of leadership:• Clarity & Communication• Empowerment & Accountability• Adaptability & Resilience✅ Why servant leadership is not soft leadership — but the ultimate leadership multiplier✅ The power of diversity and why there’s room at the top for women, minorities, and anyone committed to growth✅ The daily discipline behind my LEAD: Leadership, Excellence & Accountability Devotion framework⸻📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025🕖 Time: 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn⸻🎯 ✅ RSVP NOW!• Drop in the comments where you’re joining from (City/State, Country 🌎)• Post your leadership questions you’d like me to answer LIVE during the show.This episode will be fully interactive — and your questions will help shape the discussion.⸻❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your leadership and professional growth journey.If this content has been valuable and you’re so inclined, you can always support the mission by buying me a coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga ☕️ (Optional, but greatly appreciated!)⸻🎧 Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about daily growth, resilience, and impact. Join me tomorrow and let’s lead together!

19 hours ago
19 hours ago
🎙️ S4:E4 — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm 🚀Tomorrow morning, we go LIVE for Episode 4 — my first solo episode of Season 4!But this solo episode comes with a twist:✅ Powered and facilitated by my trained AI Agents, designed to help me review, reflect, and unpack key leadership lessons.This episode is built around one of my most personal and important articles:👉 “Leadership at the Helm: From Seaman Recruit to Silicon Valley CISO: Why Leadership Is the Skill of the Century”🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEr3q5WV⸻🔎 Episode Highlights: What We’ll Cover✅ How I went from Seaman Recruit (E-1) to Navy Commander (O-5) and Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Executive✅ Why leadership—not AI, not automation—is still the most irreplaceable skill of the 21st century✅ The real pillars of leadership:• Clarity & Communication• Empowerment & Accountability• Adaptability & Resilience✅ Why servant leadership is not soft leadership — but the ultimate leadership multiplier✅ The power of diversity and why there’s room at the top for women, minorities, and anyone committed to growth✅ The daily discipline behind my LEAD: Leadership, Excellence & Accountability Devotion framework⸻📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025🕖 Time: 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn⸻🎯 ✅ RSVP NOW!• Drop in the comments where you’re joining from (City/State, Country 🌎)• Post your leadership questions you’d like me to answer LIVE during the show.This episode will be fully interactive — and your questions will help shape the discussion.⸻❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your leadership and professional growth journey.If this content has been valuable and you’re so inclined, you can always support the mission by buying me a coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga ☕️ (Optional, but greatly appreciated!)⸻🎧 Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about daily growth, resilience, and impact. Join me tomorrow and let’s lead together!

2 days ago
2 days ago
S4:E3 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Michelle Gardner-Ince, Colonel USAF, Retired🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.🌟 Topic: “Commanding Influence: From Battlefield to Boardroom”🎙️ Guest: Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025🕓 Time: 4:30 PM PT | 7:30 PM ET📍 Where: Live on LinkedInMichelle “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.💥 RSVP now and invite a friend who’s ready to lead with greater impact!

2 days ago
2 days ago
S4:E3 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Michelle Gardner-Ince, Colonel USAF, Retired🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.🌟 Topic: “Commanding Influence: From Battlefield to Boardroom”🎙️ Guest: Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025🕓 Time: 4:30 PM PT | 7:30 PM ET📍 Where: Live on LinkedInMichelle “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.💥 RSVP now and invite a friend who’s ready to lead with greater impact!

3 days ago
3 days ago
S4:E2 (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris Robinson
❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris RobinsonI’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough resultsChris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey.#LeadershipandSuccess #leadershipandsuccesspodcast #CoachBZLeadership#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #MaxwellLeadership #FromDriftToDrive #LiveInterview

3 days ago
3 days ago
S4:E2 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris Robinson
❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris RobinsonI’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough resultsChris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey.#LeadershipandSuccess #leadershipandsuccesspodcast #CoachBZLeadership#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #MaxwellLeadership #FromDriftToDrive #LiveInterview

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!