Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S5:E151🎙️ LIVE with CDR Arthur Billingsley, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 152
Truth, Technology, and Leadership: Making Better Decisions in an Age of Complexity
Some leaders build technology.
Some leaders build organizations.
Some leaders build people.
Commander Arthur Billingsley, USN (Ret.) has spent a lifetime doing all three.
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Arthur Billingsley—retired U.S. Navy Commander, engineer, executive, educator, entrepreneur, pilot, author, and Founder & President of COGNOSCERE LLC. With more than 35 years of leadership spanning military service, defense acquisition, enterprise technology, AI governance, and higher education, Arthur is helping shape how leaders make better decisions in an increasingly complex world.
Together, we’ll explore the intersection of leadership, artificial intelligence, history, and decision-making—and why truth, critical thinking, and integrity remain indispensable in the age of AI.
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5 | Episode 152 🎙️ LIVE with CDR Arthur Billingsley, USN (Ret.)
📅 Friday, July 10, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Jacksonville, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from a distinguished Navy Commander, technology executive, and educator
✅ Why better leadership begins with better decision-making
✅ How AI is transforming leadership—and why human judgment still matters
✅ The importance of Decision Stewardship and explainable AI in today’s organizations
✅ Leadership insights from Arthur’s books:
* American Myths, American Realities: From Reckoning to Reconstruction* Letter To My Children: The Journey Prism Manual
✅ Why understanding history helps leaders navigate today’s most complex challenges
✅ How leaders can pursue truth with courage, humility, and integrity—even when conversations become uncomfortable
✅ Practical advice for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and emerging leaders preparing to lead in an AI-powered future
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📚 About My Guest
Arthur Billingsley is a retired U.S. Navy Commander, former Engineering Duty Officer, technology executive, professor, FAA-certified pilot, author, and founder of COGNOSCERE LLC. Throughout his remarkable career, he has led major Department of Defense technology initiatives, taught engineering and computer science, advised executive leaders, and developed innovative frameworks for AI governance, decision intelligence, and strategic leadership.
His work challenges leaders to think beyond technology—and focus on building organizations capable of making trustworthy, explainable, and mission-driven decisions.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership, AI, history, or cybersecurity question for Arthur? Post it below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #USNavy #Veterans #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Cybersecurity #DecisionIntelligence #DecisionStewardship #InformationWarfare #MilitaryLeadership #EmergingLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #History #NationalSecurity #CriticalThinking #ArthurBillingsley #COGNOSCERE #TruthTechnologyLeadership

S5:E151🎙️ LIVE with CDR Arthur Billingsley, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 152
Truth, Technology, and Leadership: Making Better Decisions in an Age of Complexity
Some leaders build technology.
Some leaders build organizations.
Some leaders build people.
Commander Arthur Billingsley, USN (Ret.) has spent a lifetime doing all three.
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Arthur Billingsley—retired U.S. Navy Commander, engineer, executive, educator, entrepreneur, pilot, author, and Founder & President of COGNOSCERE LLC. With more than 35 years of leadership spanning military service, defense acquisition, enterprise technology, AI governance, and higher education, Arthur is helping shape how leaders make better decisions in an increasingly complex world.
Together, we’ll explore the intersection of leadership, artificial intelligence, history, and decision-making—and why truth, critical thinking, and integrity remain indispensable in the age of AI.
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5 | Episode 152 🎙️ LIVE with CDR Arthur Billingsley, USN (Ret.)
📅 Friday, July 10, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Jacksonville, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from a distinguished Navy Commander, technology executive, and educator
✅ Why better leadership begins with better decision-making
✅ How AI is transforming leadership—and why human judgment still matters
✅ The importance of Decision Stewardship and explainable AI in today’s organizations
✅ Leadership insights from Arthur’s books:
* American Myths, American Realities: From Reckoning to Reconstruction* Letter To My Children: The Journey Prism Manual
✅ Why understanding history helps leaders navigate today’s most complex challenges
✅ How leaders can pursue truth with courage, humility, and integrity—even when conversations become uncomfortable
✅ Practical advice for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and emerging leaders preparing to lead in an AI-powered future
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📚 About My Guest
Arthur Billingsley is a retired U.S. Navy Commander, former Engineering Duty Officer, technology executive, professor, FAA-certified pilot, author, and founder of COGNOSCERE LLC. Throughout his remarkable career, he has led major Department of Defense technology initiatives, taught engineering and computer science, advised executive leaders, and developed innovative frameworks for AI governance, decision intelligence, and strategic leadership.
His work challenges leaders to think beyond technology—and focus on building organizations capable of making trustworthy, explainable, and mission-driven decisions.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership, AI, history, or cybersecurity question for Arthur? Post it below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #USNavy #Veterans #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Cybersecurity #DecisionIntelligence #DecisionStewardship #InformationWarfare #MilitaryLeadership #EmergingLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #History #NationalSecurity #CriticalThinking #ArthurBillingsley #COGNOSCERE #TruthTechnologyLeadership

S5:E150🎙️ Live with Shakita Trigg🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 150 🎙️ LIVE
From Fortune 100 to AI Leadership: Building Intelligent Infrastructure That Scales
I’m excited to welcome Shakita Trigg to the Leadership & Success Podcast!
Shakita has spent more than two decades leading technology transformation inside some of the world’s most respected companies—including UPS, FedEx, and Amazon—where she managed $2.3 billion in technology operations across 34 countries, led a $1.4 billion acquisition integration, and built systems that generated measurable business impact. Today, as Founder & CEO of Aligned Strategy Partners, she helps organizations bridge the gap between strategy and execution by building AI-ready organizations with governance, clarity, and intelligent infrastructure.
She is also the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Mindvelocity: The Mind Behind the Millions, The Brain Behind the Billions and a contributing author to AI in the Field: The Builders Blueprint, where she introduces her powerful concept of the Strategy-to-Execution Gap and explains why AI doesn’t replace leaders—it exposes them.
Whether you’re leading Sailors, cybersecurity teams, startups, or Fortune 500 organizations, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E150 🎙️ Live with Shakita Trigg
📅 Date: Friday, July 10, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM CT (Nashville, TN) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💡 What You Will Learn
✅ Why strategy must come before software in every successful AI initiative
✅ How to close the strategy-to-execution gap that quietly costs organizations time, money, and momentum
✅ The Mindvelocity™ Framework: See It. Score It. Scale It. Sustain It.
✅ Why “Don’t Automate Pretty Garbage” is more than a memorable phrase—it’s a leadership philosophy
✅ How AI is reshaping leadership, governance, and decision-making across every industry
✅ Lessons learned from leading technology transformations at UPS, FedEx, and Amazon
✅ How small and mid-sized businesses can apply Fortune 100 operational discipline to scale with confidence
✅ Why the future belongs to leaders who build intelligent infrastructure, not just adopt AI tools
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership, AI, cybersecurity, or career question for Shakita or me? Post it below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, entrepreneur, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #Cybersecurity #ExecutiveLeadership #WomenInTech #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Fortune100 #Mindvelocity #RoadmapIQ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #InformationWarfare #LifelongLearning

S5:E150🎙️ Live with Shakita Trigg🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 150 🎙️ LIVE
From Fortune 100 to AI Leadership: Building Intelligent Infrastructure That Scales
I’m excited to welcome Shakita Trigg to the Leadership & Success Podcast!
Shakita has spent more than two decades leading technology transformation inside some of the world’s most respected companies—including UPS, FedEx, and Amazon—where she managed $2.3 billion in technology operations across 34 countries, led a $1.4 billion acquisition integration, and built systems that generated measurable business impact. Today, as Founder & CEO of Aligned Strategy Partners, she helps organizations bridge the gap between strategy and execution by building AI-ready organizations with governance, clarity, and intelligent infrastructure.
She is also the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Mindvelocity: The Mind Behind the Millions, The Brain Behind the Billions and a contributing author to AI in the Field: The Builders Blueprint, where she introduces her powerful concept of the Strategy-to-Execution Gap and explains why AI doesn’t replace leaders—it exposes them.
Whether you’re leading Sailors, cybersecurity teams, startups, or Fortune 500 organizations, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E150 🎙️ Live with Shakita Trigg
📅 Date: Friday, July 10, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM CT (Nashville, TN) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💡 What You Will Learn
✅ Why strategy must come before software in every successful AI initiative
✅ How to close the strategy-to-execution gap that quietly costs organizations time, money, and momentum
✅ The Mindvelocity™ Framework: See It. Score It. Scale It. Sustain It.
✅ Why “Don’t Automate Pretty Garbage” is more than a memorable phrase—it’s a leadership philosophy
✅ How AI is reshaping leadership, governance, and decision-making across every industry
✅ Lessons learned from leading technology transformations at UPS, FedEx, and Amazon
✅ How small and mid-sized businesses can apply Fortune 100 operational discipline to scale with confidence
✅ Why the future belongs to leaders who build intelligent infrastructure, not just adopt AI tools
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a leadership, AI, cybersecurity, or career question for Shakita or me? Post it below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, entrepreneur, junior officer, cybersecurity professional, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #Cybersecurity #ExecutiveLeadership #WomenInTech #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Fortune100 #Mindvelocity #RoadmapIQ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #InformationWarfare #LifelongLearning

S5E149🎙️ LIVE with Elisabeth Hendrickson
Leadership & Success with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 149
Building Better Systems, Better Teams, and Better Leaders
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
I’m excited to welcome Elisabeth Hendrickson to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ!
Elisabeth is a technology executive, engineering leader, author, speaker, and founder of Curious Duck Digital Laboratory. With more than 30 years of experience in software engineering, quality, and organizational leadership, she has served as VP of R&D, VP of Engineering, and advisor to technology leaders building high-performing teams and sustainable engineering cultures.
Many in the technology community know Elisabeth as the author of the influential Explore It!, a landmark book on exploratory testing that continues to shape how software professionals think about quality and risk. She is also the co-author of the upcoming book Signals & Levers: Systems Thinking Tools to Unblock Software Delivery, which explores how leaders can identify the right signals, improve decision-making, and build organizations that deliver value predictably.
Whether you lead sailors, software engineers, cybersecurity teams, or enterprise organizations, Elisabeth’s leadership philosophy reminds us that technology is powered by people—and great systems enable great people to do their best work.
💡 What You Will Learn
✅ Why great leaders focus on systems instead of simply solving symptoms
✅ How to build engineering cultures rooted in trust, learning, and continuous improvement
✅ The difference between measuring activity and measuring meaningful progress
✅ Leadership lessons from Explore It! that apply far beyond software testing
✅ How systems thinking helps executives make better decisions in today’s AI-driven world
✅ Practical ways to improve collaboration, feedback loops, and organizational resilience
✅ Why better systems ultimately create better teams—and better leaders
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’m especially excited to explore how Elisabeth’s ideas on systems thinking apply not only to software engineering but also to cybersecurity, military leadership, and mission success.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a question for Elisabeth? Post your leadership, engineering, quality, AI, or systems-thinking questions below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, engineering leader, cybersecurity professional, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #EngineeringLeadership #SystemsThinking #SoftwareEngineering #TechnologyLeadership #Cybersecurity #Agile #DevOps #QualityEngineering #SoftwareTesting #AI #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #InformationWarfare #PeopleFirst #CuriousDuck #ExploreIt #SignalsAndLevers

S5E149🎙️ LIVE with Elisabeth Hendrickson
Leadership & Success with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 149
Building Better Systems, Better Teams, and Better Leaders
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
I’m excited to welcome Elisabeth Hendrickson to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ!
Elisabeth is a technology executive, engineering leader, author, speaker, and founder of Curious Duck Digital Laboratory. With more than 30 years of experience in software engineering, quality, and organizational leadership, she has served as VP of R&D, VP of Engineering, and advisor to technology leaders building high-performing teams and sustainable engineering cultures.
Many in the technology community know Elisabeth as the author of the influential Explore It!, a landmark book on exploratory testing that continues to shape how software professionals think about quality and risk. She is also the co-author of the upcoming book Signals & Levers: Systems Thinking Tools to Unblock Software Delivery, which explores how leaders can identify the right signals, improve decision-making, and build organizations that deliver value predictably.
Whether you lead sailors, software engineers, cybersecurity teams, or enterprise organizations, Elisabeth’s leadership philosophy reminds us that technology is powered by people—and great systems enable great people to do their best work.
💡 What You Will Learn
✅ Why great leaders focus on systems instead of simply solving symptoms
✅ How to build engineering cultures rooted in trust, learning, and continuous improvement
✅ The difference between measuring activity and measuring meaningful progress
✅ Leadership lessons from Explore It! that apply far beyond software testing
✅ How systems thinking helps executives make better decisions in today’s AI-driven world
✅ Practical ways to improve collaboration, feedback loops, and organizational resilience
✅ Why better systems ultimately create better teams—and better leaders
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’m especially excited to explore how Elisabeth’s ideas on systems thinking apply not only to software engineering but also to cybersecurity, military leadership, and mission success.
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Have a question for Elisabeth? Post your leadership, engineering, quality, AI, or systems-thinking questions below—we’ll answer as many as we can LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, engineering leader, cybersecurity professional, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #EngineeringLeadership #SystemsThinking #SoftwareEngineering #TechnologyLeadership #Cybersecurity #Agile #DevOps #QualityEngineering #SoftwareTesting #AI #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #InformationWarfare #PeopleFirst #CuriousDuck #ExploreIt #SignalsAndLevers

S5:148🎙️ LIVE with Kathryn ChitwoodLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 148
Building Systems That Heal: Leadership, Innovation, and Making Smiles Happen
Mark your calendars!
I’m excited to welcome Kathryn Chitwood—systems architect, entrepreneur, and Founder of the Making Smiles Happen Foundation—for what promises to be a fascinating conversation about leadership, innovation, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA / Usk, WA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Kathryn’s leadership journey is anything but conventional. She began her career as a beauty professional and educator before reinventing herself as a nonprofit founder and systems thinker. Inspired by her family’s personal healthcare experience, she founded the Making Smiles Happen Foundation, an organization exploring innovative ways to connect hospitality, technology, and philanthropy to expand access to life-changing oral healthcare.
Her work invites an important leadership question:
What if our greatest opportunities aren’t found by working harder within broken systems—but by reimagining the systems themselves?
Whether you’re leading sailors, cybersecurity teams, startups, nonprofits, or global enterprises, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about innovation, purpose, and service.
💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ How personal adversity can become the foundation for purpose-driven leadership
✅ Why great leaders solve systems—not just symptoms
✅ The power of systems thinking in solving complex organizational challenges
✅ Lessons learned from building a nonprofit from the ground up
✅ How technology, transparency, and trust can strengthen mission-driven organizations
✅ Leadership principles for turning bold ideas into meaningful action
✅ Why innovation often begins with asking better questions
✅ Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, military leaders, and technology professionals seeking to create lasting impact
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t simply about managing today’s operations—it’s about designing better systems for tomorrow. I’m looking forward to exploring Kathryn’s unique perspective on leadership, service, innovation, and building organizations that strive to improve people’s lives.
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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 Kathryn? Post them below—we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccessWithCoachBZ #Podcast #Innovation #SystemsThinking #ServantLeadership #Entrepreneurship #TechnologyForGood #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #NonprofitLeadership #MakingSmilesHappen #PurposeDrivenLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Mentorship #InformationWarfare #LeadWithPurpose

S5:148🎙️ LIVE with Kathryn ChitwoodLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 148
Building Systems That Heal: Leadership, Innovation, and Making Smiles Happen
Mark your calendars!
I’m excited to welcome Kathryn Chitwood—systems architect, entrepreneur, and Founder of the Making Smiles Happen Foundation—for what promises to be a fascinating conversation about leadership, innovation, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA / Usk, WA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Kathryn’s leadership journey is anything but conventional. She began her career as a beauty professional and educator before reinventing herself as a nonprofit founder and systems thinker. Inspired by her family’s personal healthcare experience, she founded the Making Smiles Happen Foundation, an organization exploring innovative ways to connect hospitality, technology, and philanthropy to expand access to life-changing oral healthcare.
Her work invites an important leadership question:
What if our greatest opportunities aren’t found by working harder within broken systems—but by reimagining the systems themselves?
Whether you’re leading sailors, cybersecurity teams, startups, nonprofits, or global enterprises, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about innovation, purpose, and service.
💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ How personal adversity can become the foundation for purpose-driven leadership
✅ Why great leaders solve systems—not just symptoms
✅ The power of systems thinking in solving complex organizational challenges
✅ Lessons learned from building a nonprofit from the ground up
✅ How technology, transparency, and trust can strengthen mission-driven organizations
✅ Leadership principles for turning bold ideas into meaningful action
✅ Why innovation often begins with asking better questions
✅ Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, military leaders, and technology professionals seeking to create lasting impact
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t simply about managing today’s operations—it’s about designing better systems for tomorrow. I’m looking forward to exploring Kathryn’s unique perspective on leadership, service, innovation, and building organizations that strive to improve people’s lives.
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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 Kathryn? Post them below—we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #LeadershipAndSuccessWithCoachBZ #Podcast #Innovation #SystemsThinking #ServantLeadership #Entrepreneurship #TechnologyForGood #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #HealthcareInnovation #NonprofitLeadership #MakingSmilesHappen #PurposeDrivenLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Mentorship #InformationWarfare #LeadWithPurpose

S5:E147🎙️🇺🇸 America 250 | America’s Aspirational Creed RenewedLIVE on Independence Day!Leadership & Success with Coach BZ, Season 5, Episode 147🇺🇸 America 250 | America’s Aspirational Creed Renewed: Leadership Lessons from the Declaration of Independence
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, how do we honor our nation’s extraordinary achievements while honestly confronting the times we have fallen short of our highest ideals?
This special Independence Day episode is based on my latest article:
🔗 “🇺🇸 America 250 | America’s Aspirational Creed Renewed: Leadership Lessons from the Declaration of Independence”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/america-250-americas-aspirational-creed-renewed-from-bob-fabien-bz–p222c/
We’ll explore why true patriotism requires both celebration and truth-telling, and why America’s founding ideals still matter today.
💡 What You Will Learn:✅ Why the Declaration of Independence remains America’s aspirational creed.✅ Why July 4 and Juneteenth are complementary chapters of one national story.✅ Six timeless leadership lessons from America’s founding and ongoing pursuit of a more perfect Union.✅ Why great leaders tell the truth early and confront uncomfortable realities.✅ How to separate enduring principles from imperfect messengers.✅ Why institutions matter more than inspiring rhetoric alone.✅ The importance of honoring service before consensus catches up.✅ How leaders can widen the circle of belonging and practice disciplined hope.✅ What America’s next 250 years demand from each of us as citizens, leaders, and servants.
As an immigrant, naturalized American citizen, cybersecurity executive, and U.S. Navy commander, this episode is deeply personal to me. I believe America’s greatness lies not in perfection, but in our capacity for self-correction, renewal, and recommitment to our highest ideals.
“Patriotism is not diminished by honesty; it is strengthened by it.”
📅 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below, and I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation on leadership, patriotism, and America’s unfinished work.
After the episode, I’d love to hear from you:
👉 What are your three biggest takeaways?👉 What insights have you learned—or been reminded of—that you will put into practice this week?
Let’s celebrate America’s 250th birthday with gratitude, honesty, and renewed resolve to build a more perfect Union.
#America250 #July4th #IndependenceDay #Juneteenth #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CivicLeadership #Democracy #Patriotism #USNavy #HistoryMatters #BlackHistory #FrederickDouglass #MLK #LeadershipAndSuccessWithCoachBZ

S5:E147🎙️🇺🇸 America 250 | America’s Aspirational Creed RenewedLIVE on Independence Day!Leadership & Success with Coach BZ, Season 5, Episode 147🇺🇸 America 250 | America’s Aspirational Creed Renewed: Leadership Lessons from the Declaration of Independence
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, how do we honor our nation’s extraordinary achievements while honestly confronting the times we have fallen short of our highest ideals?
This special Independence Day episode is based on my latest article:
🔗 “🇺🇸 America 250 | America’s Aspirational Creed Renewed: Leadership Lessons from the Declaration of Independence”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/america-250-americas-aspirational-creed-renewed-from-bob-fabien-bz–p222c/
We’ll explore why true patriotism requires both celebration and truth-telling, and why America’s founding ideals still matter today.
💡 What You Will Learn:✅ Why the Declaration of Independence remains America’s aspirational creed.✅ Why July 4 and Juneteenth are complementary chapters of one national story.✅ Six timeless leadership lessons from America’s founding and ongoing pursuit of a more perfect Union.✅ Why great leaders tell the truth early and confront uncomfortable realities.✅ How to separate enduring principles from imperfect messengers.✅ Why institutions matter more than inspiring rhetoric alone.✅ The importance of honoring service before consensus catches up.✅ How leaders can widen the circle of belonging and practice disciplined hope.✅ What America’s next 250 years demand from each of us as citizens, leaders, and servants.
As an immigrant, naturalized American citizen, cybersecurity executive, and U.S. Navy commander, this episode is deeply personal to me. I believe America’s greatness lies not in perfection, but in our capacity for self-correction, renewal, and recommitment to our highest ideals.
“Patriotism is not diminished by honesty; it is strengthened by it.”
📅 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below, and I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation on leadership, patriotism, and America’s unfinished work.
After the episode, I’d love to hear from you:
👉 What are your three biggest takeaways?👉 What insights have you learned—or been reminded of—that you will put into practice this week?
Let’s celebrate America’s 250th birthday with gratitude, honesty, and renewed resolve to build a more perfect Union.
#America250 #July4th #IndependenceDay #Juneteenth #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CivicLeadership #Democracy #Patriotism #USNavy #HistoryMatters #BlackHistory #FrederickDouglass #MLK #LeadershipAndSuccessWithCoachBZ

S5:E146🎙️ SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 146 LIVE
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
Join me for an inspiring conversation with SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.), business executive, author, nonprofit founder, and servant leader whose life has been defined by service, integrity, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
S5:E146 – SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)
“Why Are You Here? Leadership, Legacy, and Living a Life of Service”
📅 Friday, July 3, 2026⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Spring, TX)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Alan Lowe’s journey is a powerful reminder that leadership is not measured by titles or accomplishments alone—it is measured by the lives we impact.
A Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force veteran, successful business executive, published author, and Founder of Helping Hugs For Children, Alan has spent decades helping organizations grow while dedicating his life to empowering vulnerable children and families around the world.
His book, Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe, challenges readers with a profound question:
“Why Are You Here?”
That question became the catalyst for a personal transformation that ultimately led Alan to redefine success through service, purpose, gratitude, and giving back.
What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from military service and executive leadership
✅ Why trust and integrity are the foundation of leadership
✅ How self-awareness and accountability drive personal transformation
✅ The story behind Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
✅ Why helping others may be the greatest measure of success
✅ How Helping Hugs For Children is creating opportunities for children around the world
✅ Practical lessons on leadership, family, faith, and legacy
About Our Guest
🇺🇸 U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran
📚 Published Author – Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
❤️ Founder & President – Helping Hugs For Children
🏭 Vice President & Business Executive
🌎 Humanitarian, Mentor, and Advocate for Children Worldwide
This conversation is for leaders at every stage of their journey—from military service members and veterans to executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking greater purpose and impact.
💬 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, service, or personal growth questions for Alan? Post them below—we may answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #Veterans #USAF #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #BreakthroughLeadership #HelpingHugsForChildren #NonprofitLeadership #GivingBack #LeadershipMatters #Success #Podcast

S5:E146🎙️ SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 146 LIVE
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
Join me for an inspiring conversation with SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.), business executive, author, nonprofit founder, and servant leader whose life has been defined by service, integrity, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
S5:E146 – SGT Alan Lowe, USAF (Vet.)
“Why Are You Here? Leadership, Legacy, and Living a Life of Service”
📅 Friday, July 3, 2026⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Spring, TX)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Alan Lowe’s journey is a powerful reminder that leadership is not measured by titles or accomplishments alone—it is measured by the lives we impact.
A Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force veteran, successful business executive, published author, and Founder of Helping Hugs For Children, Alan has spent decades helping organizations grow while dedicating his life to empowering vulnerable children and families around the world.
His book, Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe, challenges readers with a profound question:
“Why Are You Here?”
That question became the catalyst for a personal transformation that ultimately led Alan to redefine success through service, purpose, gratitude, and giving back.
What You Will Learn
✅ Leadership lessons from military service and executive leadership
✅ Why trust and integrity are the foundation of leadership
✅ How self-awareness and accountability drive personal transformation
✅ The story behind Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
✅ Why helping others may be the greatest measure of success
✅ How Helping Hugs For Children is creating opportunities for children around the world
✅ Practical lessons on leadership, family, faith, and legacy
About Our Guest
🇺🇸 U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran
📚 Published Author – Breakthrough Leadership with Alan Lowe
❤️ Founder & President – Helping Hugs For Children
🏭 Vice President & Business Executive
🌎 Humanitarian, Mentor, and Advocate for Children Worldwide
This conversation is for leaders at every stage of their journey—from military service members and veterans to executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking greater purpose and impact.
💬 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, service, or personal growth questions for Alan? Post them below—we may answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #Veterans #USAF #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #BreakthroughLeadership #HelpingHugsForChildren #NonprofitLeadership #GivingBack #LeadershipMatters #Success #Podcast

S5:E145🎙️ LIVE with C.F. Jackson Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 145
From Dreamer to Media Mogul: Building a Legacy Through Television and Storytelling
Join me LIVE as I sit down with the incredible C.F. Jackson, Founder & CEO of iDefine TV, author, publisher, media strategist, and visionary entrepreneur who is helping experts, authors, and business leaders turn their stories into global television platforms.
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
For many people, television was once reserved for celebrities and major media companies. C.F. Jackson saw something different. She saw an opportunity to democratize media and empower everyday entrepreneurs to own their stories, amplify their voices, and build lasting legacies.
Growing up as an only child in St. Petersburg, Florida, television inspired her imagination and dreams. Today, she has turned that childhood dream into reality through iDefine TV, a streaming television network that has empowered more than 200 entrepreneurs and thought leaders to reach audiences around the world through Roku and digital television.
As C.F. says:
“Smile! You Can Be On TV.”
And she means it.
🌟 What You Will Learn
✅ How to turn a dream into a thriving business and media platform✅ Why storytelling is one of the most powerful leadership tools✅ How leaders can build authority and credibility through media✅ The future of streaming television and personal branding✅ Why visibility creates opportunity✅ How to monetize your expertise and own your narrative✅ Leadership lessons from building a business in an ever-changing digital world✅ Why your story may be the legacy you leave behind
This conversation is for:
🎯 Entrepreneurs and business owners🎯 Authors, coaches, and content creators🎯 Military leaders and veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship🎯 Corporate professionals seeking to build their personal brand🎯 Anyone with a dream and a message that deserves to be heard
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, media, or personal branding questions for C.F.? 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, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Your story matters.
Your voice matters.
And perhaps, as C.F. Jackson reminds us, your next opportunity may be one camera click away.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CFJackson #iDefineTV #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Storytelling #PersonalBranding #ThoughtLeadership #Media #Television #Roku #ContentCreation #ExecutiveLeadership #Legacy #Podcast #VeteransInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #Success #DreamBig #VisibilityMatters #Author #Speaker #EntrepreneurLife #LivePodcast

S5:E145🎙️ LIVE with C.F. Jackson Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 145
From Dreamer to Media Mogul: Building a Legacy Through Television and Storytelling
Join me LIVE as I sit down with the incredible C.F. Jackson, Founder & CEO of iDefine TV, author, publisher, media strategist, and visionary entrepreneur who is helping experts, authors, and business leaders turn their stories into global television platforms.
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
For many people, television was once reserved for celebrities and major media companies. C.F. Jackson saw something different. She saw an opportunity to democratize media and empower everyday entrepreneurs to own their stories, amplify their voices, and build lasting legacies.
Growing up as an only child in St. Petersburg, Florida, television inspired her imagination and dreams. Today, she has turned that childhood dream into reality through iDefine TV, a streaming television network that has empowered more than 200 entrepreneurs and thought leaders to reach audiences around the world through Roku and digital television.
As C.F. says:
“Smile! You Can Be On TV.”
And she means it.
🌟 What You Will Learn
✅ How to turn a dream into a thriving business and media platform✅ Why storytelling is one of the most powerful leadership tools✅ How leaders can build authority and credibility through media✅ The future of streaming television and personal branding✅ Why visibility creates opportunity✅ How to monetize your expertise and own your narrative✅ Leadership lessons from building a business in an ever-changing digital world✅ Why your story may be the legacy you leave behind
This conversation is for:
🎯 Entrepreneurs and business owners🎯 Authors, coaches, and content creators🎯 Military leaders and veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship🎯 Corporate professionals seeking to build their personal brand🎯 Anyone with a dream and a message that deserves to be heard
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership, media, or personal branding questions for C.F.? Post them below—we’ll 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, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Your story matters.
Your voice matters.
And perhaps, as C.F. Jackson reminds us, your next opportunity may be one camera click away.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CFJackson #iDefineTV #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Storytelling #PersonalBranding #ThoughtLeadership #Media #Television #Roku #ContentCreation #ExecutiveLeadership #Legacy #Podcast #VeteransInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #Success #DreamBig #VisibilityMatters #Author #Speaker #EntrepreneurLife #LivePodcast

S5:E144🎙️  LIVE with Celeste Warren🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E144
Breaking Barriers: Why Everyone Wins When Equity Works
📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Schwenksville, PA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am excited to welcome my friend, author, speaker, and transformational leader, Celeste Warren, to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
After an extraordinary 28-year career at Merck, where she rose to become Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Celeste continues her mission of helping organizations create environments where both people and performance thrive. Today, she leads  Celeste Warren Consulting LLC⁠ and co-founded  Destination STEM, Inc.⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Celeste is also the author of two outstanding books:
📚 The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, And Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right
📚 How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued
Her message is simple yet powerful:
Leadership isn’t about lowering standards—it’s about removing barriers so everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe the best leaders create conditions where people can perform at their highest level. That’s exactly what this conversation is all about.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ The truth about equity and why everyone wins when we get it right
✅ The difference between equality, equity, and inclusion
✅ How leaders build cultures where people and performance thrive
✅ Why courageous conversations matter in today’s organizations
✅ The “Fence and Rocks” analogy and what it teaches us about leadership
✅ How to remove barriers without lowering standards
✅ Leadership lessons from nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company
✅ Why investing in STEM and the next generation of leaders matters
✅ Practical ways to lead with courage, empathy, and accountability
Whether you’re a military leader, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership, culture, and creating opportunity.
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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 Celeste? Post them below—we’ll 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. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CelesteWarren #BreakingBarriers #TheTruthAboutEquity #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #Culture #Inclusion #Equity #STEM #DestinationSTEM #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleFirst #TransformationalLeadership #Podcast #LinkedInLive #Success #LeadWithPurpose #FutureLeaders

S5:E144🎙️  LIVE with Celeste Warren🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E144
Breaking Barriers: Why Everyone Wins When Equity Works
📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Schwenksville, PA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am excited to welcome my friend, author, speaker, and transformational leader, Celeste Warren, to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
After an extraordinary 28-year career at Merck, where she rose to become Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Celeste continues her mission of helping organizations create environments where both people and performance thrive. Today, she leads  Celeste Warren Consulting LLC⁠ and co-founded  Destination STEM, Inc.⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Celeste is also the author of two outstanding books:
📚 The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, And Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right
📚 How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued
Her message is simple yet powerful:
Leadership isn’t about lowering standards—it’s about removing barriers so everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe the best leaders create conditions where people can perform at their highest level. That’s exactly what this conversation is all about.
🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ The truth about equity and why everyone wins when we get it right
✅ The difference between equality, equity, and inclusion
✅ How leaders build cultures where people and performance thrive
✅ Why courageous conversations matter in today’s organizations
✅ The “Fence and Rocks” analogy and what it teaches us about leadership
✅ How to remove barriers without lowering standards
✅ Leadership lessons from nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company
✅ Why investing in STEM and the next generation of leaders matters
✅ Practical ways to lead with courage, empathy, and accountability
Whether you’re a military leader, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership, culture, and creating opportunity.
⸻
💬 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 Celeste? Post them below—we’ll 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. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CelesteWarren #BreakingBarriers #TheTruthAboutEquity #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #Culture #Inclusion #Equity #STEM #DestinationSTEM #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleFirst #TransformationalLeadership #Podcast #LinkedInLive #Success #LeadWithPurpose #FutureLeaders

S5:E143🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USALeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | S5:E143
The Backbone of Leadership: Inside the NCO Corps
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ Time: 1:30 PM HST (Honolulu, HI) | 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am honored to welcome Command Sergeant Major Jason Schmidt, the Command Sergeant Major of United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
CSM Schmidt has dedicated more than 32 years of service to our nation, rising from a 19D Cavalry Scout to become the senior enlisted leader for America’s Army in the Indo-Pacific. His remarkable career has included service with the 82nd Airborne Division, Eighth Army, IMCOM-Pacific, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, and as the 23rd Commandant and fifth Enlisted Commandant of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and the Sergeants Major Academy.
He is a highly respected strategic leader, mentor, military family advocate, and lifelong learner whose career embodies service, standards, and leader development.
🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ Why the NCO Corps is truly the backbone of the United States Army✅ Leadership lessons from more than three decades of military service✅ How great leaders build trust, discipline, and high-performing teams✅ The importance of standards, accountability, and caring for people✅ Developing leaders who develop other leaders✅ Leading through complexity in the Indo-Pacific and the future of warfare✅ Lessons on resilience, lifelong learning, and servant leadership✅ What military and civilian leaders can learn from the Army’s leadership model
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I have learned that organizations rise and fall on the quality of their leaders. Few leaders understand this better than CSM Schmidt.
This conversation is for:🪖 Junior officers and NCOs aspiring to command💼 Corporate leaders and executives building high-performance teams🎓 Emerging leaders seeking practical leadership wisdom🇺🇸 Anyone passionate about service, leadership, and developing people
💬 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 CSM Schmidt? 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, NCO, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USArmy #USARPAC #NCO #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeaderDevelopment #PeopleFirst #ArmyStrong #LeadershipMatters #Mentorship #NationalSecurity #IndoPacific #Veterans #ProfessionalDevelopment #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast

S5:E143🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USALeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | S5:E143
The Backbone of Leadership: Inside the NCO Corps
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ Time: 1:30 PM HST (Honolulu, HI) | 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
I am honored to welcome Command Sergeant Major Jason Schmidt, the Command Sergeant Major of United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), to the Leadership & Success Podcast.
CSM Schmidt has dedicated more than 32 years of service to our nation, rising from a 19D Cavalry Scout to become the senior enlisted leader for America’s Army in the Indo-Pacific. His remarkable career has included service with the 82nd Airborne Division, Eighth Army, IMCOM-Pacific, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, and as the 23rd Commandant and fifth Enlisted Commandant of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and the Sergeants Major Academy.
He is a highly respected strategic leader, mentor, military family advocate, and lifelong learner whose career embodies service, standards, and leader development.
🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ Why the NCO Corps is truly the backbone of the United States Army✅ Leadership lessons from more than three decades of military service✅ How great leaders build trust, discipline, and high-performing teams✅ The importance of standards, accountability, and caring for people✅ Developing leaders who develop other leaders✅ Leading through complexity in the Indo-Pacific and the future of warfare✅ Lessons on resilience, lifelong learning, and servant leadership✅ What military and civilian leaders can learn from the Army’s leadership model
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I have learned that organizations rise and fall on the quality of their leaders. Few leaders understand this better than CSM Schmidt.
This conversation is for:🪖 Junior officers and NCOs aspiring to command💼 Corporate leaders and executives building high-performance teams🎓 Emerging leaders seeking practical leadership wisdom🇺🇸 Anyone passionate about service, leadership, and developing people
💬 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 CSM Schmidt? 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, NCO, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USArmy #USARPAC #NCO #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeaderDevelopment #PeopleFirst #ArmyStrong #LeadershipMatters #Mentorship #NationalSecurity #IndoPacific #Veterans #ProfessionalDevelopment #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast

S5:E142🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA#LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5:Episode 142
“Artificial intelligence may transform our world, but leadership will determine whether that transformation elevates humanity or diminishes it. Purpose must always come before code.”
Mark Your Calendars! 🎙️🗓️ Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)⏰ 3:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)⏰ 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Purpose Before Code: Leading Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 🌟
As artificial intelligence transforms every industry, one question matters more than ever:
How do we ensure that technology serves humanity—and not the other way around?
I’m honored to welcome Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA, one of the world’s leading voices on Responsible AI.
Dr. Adams is:
✅ Founder & CEO of EMA Advisory Services✅ Founder of the Minnesota Responsible AI Institute✅ Chief AI Ethics Advisor at Paravision✅ Network Affiliate at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI)✅ Faculty Director at the University of Minnesota✅ Forbes-recognized AI Ethics Leader✅ TEDx Speaker, Author, and Global Advocate for Human-Centered Technology
Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Adams is helping leaders, organizations, and communities answer one of the defining questions of our time:
How do we remain deeply human in an increasingly artificial world?
📚 We will also discuss her bestselling book series:
* In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Choosing Purpose Before Code* Purpose Before Code – Leadership Workbook* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Students* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Women
And her inspiring children’s books:
📖 Little A.I. and Peety
📖 Little Miss Minnesota and Her Six Brothers
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🎯 What You Will Learn
🔹 Why responsible AI is a leadership imperative—not simply a technology issue
🔹 How leaders can build trust, accountability, and inclusion into AI initiatives
🔹 Why “Purpose Before Code” should guide every organization’s AI strategy
🔹 The skills future leaders need to thrive in the age of AI
🔹 How to prepare our children and communities for an AI-driven future
🔹 Why diversity and representation matter in shaping artificial intelligence
🔹 What it means to lead with humanity in a world of accelerating technology
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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, AI, or networking questions for Dr. Adams? 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, student, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’ve learned that the future won’t be defined solely by the technologies we build—but by the values and leadership principles that guide how we use them.
This conversation is for every leader navigating the opportunities and responsibilities of artificial intelligence.
I hope you’ll join us.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ElizabethAdams #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIEthics #Leadership #HumanCenteredAI #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #Innovation #FutureOfWork #WomenInTech #LeadershipDevelopment #PurposeBeforeCode #TechnologyLeadership #AILeadership

S5:E142🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA#LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZSeason 5:Episode 142
“Artificial intelligence may transform our world, but leadership will determine whether that transformation elevates humanity or diminishes it. Purpose must always come before code.”
Mark Your Calendars! 🎙️🗓️ Tuesday, June 30, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)⏰ 3:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)⏰ 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌟 Purpose Before Code: Leading Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 🌟
As artificial intelligence transforms every industry, one question matters more than ever:
How do we ensure that technology serves humanity—and not the other way around?
I’m honored to welcome Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA, one of the world’s leading voices on Responsible AI.
Dr. Adams is:
✅ Founder & CEO of EMA Advisory Services✅ Founder of the Minnesota Responsible AI Institute✅ Chief AI Ethics Advisor at Paravision✅ Network Affiliate at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI)✅ Faculty Director at the University of Minnesota✅ Forbes-recognized AI Ethics Leader✅ TEDx Speaker, Author, and Global Advocate for Human-Centered Technology
Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Adams is helping leaders, organizations, and communities answer one of the defining questions of our time:
How do we remain deeply human in an increasingly artificial world?
📚 We will also discuss her bestselling book series:
* In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Choosing Purpose Before Code* Purpose Before Code – Leadership Workbook* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Students* Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Women
And her inspiring children’s books:
📖 Little A.I. and Peety
📖 Little Miss Minnesota and Her Six Brothers
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🎯 What You Will Learn
🔹 Why responsible AI is a leadership imperative—not simply a technology issue
🔹 How leaders can build trust, accountability, and inclusion into AI initiatives
🔹 Why “Purpose Before Code” should guide every organization’s AI strategy
🔹 The skills future leaders need to thrive in the age of AI
🔹 How to prepare our children and communities for an AI-driven future
🔹 Why diversity and representation matter in shaping artificial intelligence
🔹 What it means to lead with humanity in a world of accelerating technology
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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, AI, or networking questions for Dr. Adams? 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, student, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’ve learned that the future won’t be defined solely by the technologies we build—but by the values and leadership principles that guide how we use them.
This conversation is for every leader navigating the opportunities and responsibilities of artificial intelligence.
I hope you’ll join us.
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