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.
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

4 hours ago
S5:E90 (VIDEO) LIVE with James German
4 hours ago
4 hours ago
S5:E90🎙️LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top VoiceLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E90 LIVE
From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI
Mark your calendars: I’m going LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top Voice.
📅 Monday, April 20, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM MT | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
What happens when you combine:
* A systems thinker* A technology transformation leader* And a philosopher of leadership and human behavior
You get James German.
With 20+ years across 24 industries, James helps leaders do something most never achieve:
👉 See what they couldn’t see before
Through his Multi-Dimensional God Perspective (MDGP) framework, he challenges executives, engineers, and military leaders alike to rethink:
* How systems shape behavior* How AI reflects (or distorts) our values* And why blind spots—not lack of intelligence—are the greatest leadership risk
His philosophy is grounded in one powerful principle:
👉 “In service for the good of ALL, AND to the detriment of NONE.”
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🚀 What You Will Learn…
In this episode, we go deep:
⚙️ Why blind spots are the #1 reason leaders fail🧠 How to see and correct what you don’t know you’re missing🤖 What values-aligned AI really means—and why it matters now⚔️ The difference between norm-based leadership vs. structural accountability📘 The surprising leadership lessons behind his book How I Survived Menopause: A Man’s Story⚠️ A bold conversation on systems, ethics, and his provocative article War Crimes
This is not just a conversation…
👉 It’s a leadership lens shift
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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 James? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #SystemsThinking #NavalLeadership #CoachBZ #EmergingTech #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership #FITS

4 hours ago
S5:E90 LIVE with James German
4 hours ago
4 hours ago
S5:E90🎙️LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top VoiceLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E90 LIVE
From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI
Mark your calendars: I’m going LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top Voice.
📅 Monday, April 20, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM MT | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
What happens when you combine:
* A systems thinker* A technology transformation leader* And a philosopher of leadership and human behavior
You get James German.
With 20+ years across 24 industries, James helps leaders do something most never achieve:
👉 See what they couldn’t see before
Through his Multi-Dimensional God Perspective (MDGP) framework, he challenges executives, engineers, and military leaders alike to rethink:
* How systems shape behavior* How AI reflects (or distorts) our values* And why blind spots—not lack of intelligence—are the greatest leadership risk
His philosophy is grounded in one powerful principle:
👉 “In service for the good of ALL, AND to the detriment of NONE.”
⸻
🚀 What You Will Learn…
In this episode, we go deep:
⚙️ Why blind spots are the #1 reason leaders fail🧠 How to see and correct what you don’t know you’re missing🤖 What values-aligned AI really means—and why it matters now⚔️ The difference between norm-based leadership vs. structural accountability📘 The surprising leadership lessons behind his book How I Survived Menopause: A Man’s Story⚠️ A bold conversation on systems, ethics, and his provocative article War Crimes
This is not just a conversation…
👉 It’s a leadership lens shift
⸻
💬 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 James? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #SystemsThinking #NavalLeadership #CoachBZ #EmergingTech #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership #FITS

15 hours ago
S5:E89 (VIDEO) LIVE with Richard K. LaTulip
15 hours ago
15 hours ago
S5:E89🎙️ LIVE with Richard K. LaTulipCISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5 | Episode 89
Featuring:👉 Richard K. LaTulipCISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.)
⸻🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This One Is Different 🚨📅 Date: Monday, April 20, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Boston, MA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎙️ Episode Title
From Agent to CISO: Inside the Cyber UnderworldLeadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Global Cybercrime
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🔥 Introducing My Guest
What does it take to go from undercover cyber operations across the globe…to advising organizations in the boardroom as a CISO?
Richard LaTulip has lived that journey.
With over two decades of experience spanning federal law enforcement and enterprise cybersecurity, Richard:
🕵🏽♂️ Led undercover cyber investigations targeting global criminal networks🌍 Operated internationally across cybercrime hubs and intelligence environments🛡️ Helped protect critical financial infrastructure and dismantle illicit economies💻 Now advises organizations on threat intelligence, risk, and cyber strategy
He is also the author of:📘 Operation Carder Kaos: How One Agent Penetrated the Underground Economy
This conversation is not theory…👉 It’s real-world cyber warfare, leadership, and decision-making under pressure.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 What cybercriminals actually think—and why most defenders get it wrong💡 The evolution from credit card fraud → ransomware → global cyber economies💡 How to lead when the stakes are high, ambiguous, and constantly changing💡 The biggest vulnerabilities in today’s critical infrastructure💡 How to transition from technical expert → strategic cybersecurity leader💡 Leadership lessons from undercover operations you can apply in the boardroom
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or cybersecurity questions for Richard? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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This episode is for:⚓ Naval Officers preparing for command💻 Cybersecurity professionals stepping into leadership🚀 Executives navigating risk in an AI-driven world
If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, and mission impact…
👉 You don’t want to miss this one.
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #USSecretService #ThreatIntelligence #ZeroTrust #EmergingTech #LeadershipDevelopment #VeteransInTech #CoachBZ

16 hours ago
S5:E89 LIVE with Richard K. LaTulip
16 hours ago
16 hours ago
S5:E89🎙️ LIVE with Richard K. LaTulipCISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5 | Episode 89
Featuring:👉 Richard K. LaTulipCISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.)
⸻🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This One Is Different 🚨📅 Date: Monday, April 20, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Boston, MA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🎙️ Episode Title
From Agent to CISO: Inside the Cyber UnderworldLeadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Global Cybercrime
⸻
🔥 Introducing My Guest
What does it take to go from undercover cyber operations across the globe…to advising organizations in the boardroom as a CISO?
Richard LaTulip has lived that journey.
With over two decades of experience spanning federal law enforcement and enterprise cybersecurity, Richard:
🕵🏽♂️ Led undercover cyber investigations targeting global criminal networks🌍 Operated internationally across cybercrime hubs and intelligence environments🛡️ Helped protect critical financial infrastructure and dismantle illicit economies💻 Now advises organizations on threat intelligence, risk, and cyber strategy
He is also the author of:📘 Operation Carder Kaos: How One Agent Penetrated the Underground Economy
This conversation is not theory…👉 It’s real-world cyber warfare, leadership, and decision-making under pressure.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 What cybercriminals actually think—and why most defenders get it wrong💡 The evolution from credit card fraud → ransomware → global cyber economies💡 How to lead when the stakes are high, ambiguous, and constantly changing💡 The biggest vulnerabilities in today’s critical infrastructure💡 How to transition from technical expert → strategic cybersecurity leader💡 Leadership lessons from undercover operations you can apply in the boardroom
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or cybersecurity questions for Richard? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
This episode is for:⚓ Naval Officers preparing for command💻 Cybersecurity professionals stepping into leadership🚀 Executives navigating risk in an AI-driven world
If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, and mission impact…
👉 You don’t want to miss this one.
⸻
#Leadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #USSecretService #ThreatIntelligence #ZeroTrust #EmergingTech #LeadershipDevelopment #VeteransInTech #CoachBZ

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5:E88🎙️ Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 88 LIVE
“Beyond Rank: The True Measure of Leadership”
Mark your calendars for an inspiring and transformational conversation:
🎙️ S5:E88🎙️Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF👉 Connect with SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM MT (Boise, ID) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 Meet My Guest
SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr. is a combat-tested U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, leadership coach, and Founder of The Servants Council—a platform dedicated to developing leaders who serve with heart, humility, and purpose.
With nearly two decades of service, advanced academic credentials including a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, and a passion for servant leadership and emotional intelligence, Joe has impacted hundreds of thousands of leaders across the military and beyond.
His philosophy is simple… yet profound:
👉 Leadership is not about rank—it’s about relationships.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✔️ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership✔️ How to lead beyond authority and build trust-driven influence✔️ The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in high-stakes environments✔️ Joe’s powerful H.U.S.T.L.E.R. framework for developing character✔️ How to lead people through adversity, trauma, and transformation✔️ The difference between a leader people follow… and one they don’t
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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 Joe? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 Because at the end of the day…
Rank may give you authority…But only character earns you trust.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #USAirForce #MilitaryLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Trust #Mentorship #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5:E88🎙️ Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 88 LIVE
“Beyond Rank: The True Measure of Leadership”
Mark your calendars for an inspiring and transformational conversation:
🎙️ S5:E88🎙️Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF👉 Connect with SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM MT (Boise, ID) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔥 Meet My Guest
SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr. is a combat-tested U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, leadership coach, and Founder of The Servants Council—a platform dedicated to developing leaders who serve with heart, humility, and purpose.
With nearly two decades of service, advanced academic credentials including a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, and a passion for servant leadership and emotional intelligence, Joe has impacted hundreds of thousands of leaders across the military and beyond.
His philosophy is simple… yet profound:
👉 Leadership is not about rank—it’s about relationships.
⸻
💡 What You Will Learn…
✔️ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership✔️ How to lead beyond authority and build trust-driven influence✔️ The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in high-stakes environments✔️ Joe’s powerful H.U.S.T.L.E.R. framework for developing character✔️ How to lead people through adversity, trauma, and transformation✔️ The difference between a leader people follow… and one they don’t
⸻
💬 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 Joe? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 Because at the end of the day…
Rank may give you authority…But only character earns you trust.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #USAirForce #MilitaryLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Trust #Mentorship #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment

3 days ago
3 days ago
S624:E3🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Keyaan J. WilliamsLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 3TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI
📅 Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Class, today we’re going to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in cybersecurity…
That more controls equal more security.
In reality, most organizations don’t fail because they lack tools, frameworks, or controls.They fail because when it matters most—when decisions become consequential—governance breaks down.
That’s why I’m excited to introduce our next industry guest speaker, Keyaan J. Williams.
Keyaan is the Managing Director of CLASS-LLC, a global management consulting firm focused on risk governance, executive education, and board-level decision-making. He is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Enterprise Risk Quantification Institute and a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives navigating complex risk environments.
What makes Keyaan’s work different is this—He doesn’t just talk about cybersecurity…He translates risk into decision-ready insight for leaders at the highest levels of the enterprise.
He operates where many of you will one day operate:👉 At the intersection of risk, leadership, and enterprise value
Today, he’s going to walk us through a powerful framework:
👉 “Rules of Risk Governance”
This isn’t about dashboards.This isn’t about compliance checklists.
This is about answering fundamental questions:
* Why does the enterprise exist?* How is value created—and protected?* And who owns the consequences when uncertainty becomes loss?
As you’ll hear, his framework defines seven non-negotiable rules, including:
* Governance begins with purpose—not control* Authority must match accountability* Risk acceptance is a leadership decision—not a technical one* And governance must hold under stress
One of the most important takeaways from his work is this:
👉 Cybersecurity professionals don’t just protect systems…👉 They must enable leadership to make informed decisions about risk and value
And that requires a shift—from being technical operators…To becoming translators, advisors, and leaders.
As you listen today, I want you to think about this:
👉 If you were sitting in the boardroom…👉 Could you explain risk in a way that shapes business decisions?
Because that is the difference between:
* A security engineer* And a security leader
Please join me in welcoming Keyaan J. Williams as he challenges us to think beyond controls—and into governance, accountability, and leadership.

3 days ago
3 days ago
S624:E3🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Keyaan J. WilliamsLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 3TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI
📅 Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Class, today we’re going to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in cybersecurity…
That more controls equal more security.
In reality, most organizations don’t fail because they lack tools, frameworks, or controls.They fail because when it matters most—when decisions become consequential—governance breaks down.
That’s why I’m excited to introduce our next industry guest speaker, Keyaan J. Williams.
Keyaan is the Managing Director of CLASS-LLC, a global management consulting firm focused on risk governance, executive education, and board-level decision-making. He is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Enterprise Risk Quantification Institute and a trusted advisor to boards and senior executives navigating complex risk environments.
What makes Keyaan’s work different is this—He doesn’t just talk about cybersecurity…He translates risk into decision-ready insight for leaders at the highest levels of the enterprise.
He operates where many of you will one day operate:👉 At the intersection of risk, leadership, and enterprise value
Today, he’s going to walk us through a powerful framework:
👉 “Rules of Risk Governance”
This isn’t about dashboards.This isn’t about compliance checklists.
This is about answering fundamental questions:
* Why does the enterprise exist?* How is value created—and protected?* And who owns the consequences when uncertainty becomes loss?
As you’ll hear, his framework defines seven non-negotiable rules, including:
* Governance begins with purpose—not control* Authority must match accountability* Risk acceptance is a leadership decision—not a technical one* And governance must hold under stress
One of the most important takeaways from his work is this:
👉 Cybersecurity professionals don’t just protect systems…👉 They must enable leadership to make informed decisions about risk and value
And that requires a shift—from being technical operators…To becoming translators, advisors, and leaders.
As you listen today, I want you to think about this:
👉 If you were sitting in the boardroom…👉 Could you explain risk in a way that shapes business decisions?
Because that is the difference between:
* A security engineer* And a security leader
Please join me in welcoming Keyaan J. Williams as he challenges us to think beyond controls—and into governance, accountability, and leadership.

4 days ago
S5:E87 (VIDEO) LIVE with Jill Schulman
4 days ago
4 days ago
S5:E87🎙️ LIVE with Jill Schulman
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 87 LIVE
“The career you want is on the other side of fear.”
“Fear doesn’t disappear at higher levels—it just changes shape.”
“High performers aren’t fearless—they just act anyway.”
“Bravery isn’t reserved for the battlefield—it shows up in everyday decisions.”
“Speaking up in a meeting can be just as brave as jumping out of a plane.”
“Small acts of courage, repeated daily, change the trajectory of your life.”
Join me for a powerful, high-impact conversation with an extraordinary leader who is redefining how we think about fear, performance, and leadership:
👉 Jill Schulman
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🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
📅 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and expert in the science of bravery who has delivered over 1,500 leadership programs worldwide.
She is the author of the powerful book:
👉 The Bravery Effect
Jill’s mission is simple—but transformational:
Help leaders and teams do hard things… and do them well.
She combines military leadership, positive psychology, and real-world business experience to help organizations build:
•Strong ownership
•Resilient teams
•Cultures of accountability
•Leaders who act—especially when it’s uncomfortable
Her message is one every leader needs to hear:
👉 Bravery is not a personality trait. It’s a skill.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
In this LIVE conversation, we’ll dive deep into:
⚡ How to take action even when fear is present
🧠 The science of bravery and how to rewire your mindset
🎯 Why confidence comes AFTER action—not before
💬 How to speak up, step up, and lead in high-stakes environments
🤝 The power of building your “brave tribe”
🚀 How leaders create cultures where people don’t hesitate—they execute
And one of my favorite truths from Jill:
“The career you want is on the other side of fear.”
⸻
💬 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 Jill? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 Leaders…
Fear will always be present.
The question is—will you act anyway?
Let’s talk about it. LIVE. 🎙️🚀
#Leadership #Bravery #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset #HighPerformance #CoachBZ

4 days ago
S5:E87 LIVE with Jill Schulman
4 days ago
4 days ago
S5:E87🎙️ LIVE with Jill Schulman
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 87 LIVE
“The career you want is on the other side of fear.”
“Fear doesn’t disappear at higher levels—it just changes shape.”
“High performers aren’t fearless—they just act anyway.”
“Bravery isn’t reserved for the battlefield—it shows up in everyday decisions.”
“Speaking up in a meeting can be just as brave as jumping out of a plane.”
“Small acts of courage, repeated daily, change the trajectory of your life.”
Join me for a powerful, high-impact conversation with an extraordinary leader who is redefining how we think about fear, performance, and leadership:
👉 Jill Schulman
⸻
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
📅 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and expert in the science of bravery who has delivered over 1,500 leadership programs worldwide.
She is the author of the powerful book:
👉 The Bravery Effect
Jill’s mission is simple—but transformational:
Help leaders and teams do hard things… and do them well.
She combines military leadership, positive psychology, and real-world business experience to help organizations build:
•Strong ownership
•Resilient teams
•Cultures of accountability
•Leaders who act—especially when it’s uncomfortable
Her message is one every leader needs to hear:
👉 Bravery is not a personality trait. It’s a skill.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
In this LIVE conversation, we’ll dive deep into:
⚡ How to take action even when fear is present
🧠 The science of bravery and how to rewire your mindset
🎯 Why confidence comes AFTER action—not before
💬 How to speak up, step up, and lead in high-stakes environments
🤝 The power of building your “brave tribe”
🚀 How leaders create cultures where people don’t hesitate—they execute
And one of my favorite truths from Jill:
“The career you want is on the other side of fear.”
⸻
💬 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 Jill? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 Leaders…
Fear will always be present.
The question is—will you act anyway?
Let’s talk about it. LIVE. 🎙️🚀
#Leadership #Bravery #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset #HighPerformance #CoachBZ

5 days ago
5 days ago
S5:E86🎙️ 🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 86“Pressure does not build leaders. It reveals them.”“Vulnerability is my superpower.”“Hope is not a strategy.”“You cannot fix performance below what’s broken above.”“Who are you… when the pressure hits?”
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E86🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦
Featuring Douglas P. Pflug
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Windsor, ON, Canada)🇨🇦📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 Episode Title:
“IRONWILL Leadership: Forged in Pressure, Proven in Purpose”
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👤 Meet My Guest
Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug (Ret.) is a 35-year law enforcement leader, executive coach, elite performance trainer, and PTSD advocate who has lived leadership in environments where decisions carry real consequences.
From the frontlines of policing…To coaching elite athletes…To rebuilding his life after PTSD…
Doug doesn’t just talk leadership—he embodies it.
He is also the author of:📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: A Blueprint for Level 5 Unicorn Leadership📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: Moving Forward📘 Finding Your Granite
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
⚔️ What leadership looks like when the pressure is real🧠 Why emotional intelligence will outperform IQ in the AI era🪨 How to define your “Granite” (core values) before crisis hits🔥 The truth about resilience, trauma, and rebuilding as a leader🚀 What separates Level 5 “Unicorn Leaders” from everyone else
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Doug? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #MentalHealth #PTSD #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CoachBZ #IRONWILL360 #Level5Leadership #RiseUpAndExcel #Podcast #LiveEvent

5 days ago
5 days ago
S5:E86🎙️ 🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 86“Pressure does not build leaders. It reveals them.”“Vulnerability is my superpower.”“Hope is not a strategy.”“You cannot fix performance below what’s broken above.”“Who are you… when the pressure hits?”
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E86🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦
Featuring Douglas P. Pflug
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Windsor, ON, Canada)🇨🇦📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 Episode Title:
“IRONWILL Leadership: Forged in Pressure, Proven in Purpose”
⸻
👤 Meet My Guest
Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug (Ret.) is a 35-year law enforcement leader, executive coach, elite performance trainer, and PTSD advocate who has lived leadership in environments where decisions carry real consequences.
From the frontlines of policing…To coaching elite athletes…To rebuilding his life after PTSD…
Doug doesn’t just talk leadership—he embodies it.
He is also the author of:📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: A Blueprint for Level 5 Unicorn Leadership📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: Moving Forward📘 Finding Your Granite
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
⚔️ What leadership looks like when the pressure is real🧠 Why emotional intelligence will outperform IQ in the AI era🪨 How to define your “Granite” (core values) before crisis hits🔥 The truth about resilience, trauma, and rebuilding as a leader🚀 What separates Level 5 “Unicorn Leaders” from everyone else
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Doug? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #MentalHealth #PTSD #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CoachBZ #IRONWILL360 #Level5Leadership #RiseUpAndExcel #Podcast #LiveEvent

5 days ago
5 days ago
S5:E85🎙️ LIVE with Brig Gen Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 85
“War is not just a contest of strength—it is a contest of will, capacity, and activity.”
“Strategy without understanding the nature of war is guesswork at scale.”
“The leaders who win tomorrow are the ones who can think—not just act—across domains.”
“You cannot prepare for the future of conflict using only the frameworks of the past.”
“The character of war changes, but its nature remains rooted in human competition and decision.”
“The battlefield is no longer confined to geography—it exists in information, perception, and cognition.”
“Leadership is not about authority—it is about trust, relationships, and outcomes.”
“Great leaders build other leaders—that is their true legacy.”
“Leaders accept blame and distribute praise.”
I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy.
And I can tell you this with absolute certainty:
👉 The nature of conflict is changing faster than most leaders are prepared for.
AI. Cyber. Space. Information. Economics.
The battlefield is no longer just physical—it’s cognitive, digital, and global.
That’s why I’m honored to host a leader who has not only operated at the highest levels of warfighting—but has helped redefine how we understand it:
🎙️ LIVE with Brigadier General Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.)
“Redefining Conflict: The New Art of War in the Age of AI”
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📅 Mark your calendars:
Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Lexington, KY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎖️ [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Brig Gen Weiss is a retired U.S. Air Force General Officer, former Director of Regional Affairs for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, and a trusted advisor on global operations, nuclear deterrence, and strategic security.
He has:
•Led global operations from the National Military Command Center
•Commanded thousands of personnel and multi-billion-dollar missions
•Advised senior U.S. leaders during moments of global crisis
•Authored the bestselling book The New Art of War: The Origins, Theory, and Future of Conflict
Today, he continues to shape the next generation of leaders as a strategist, speaker, and founder.
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🧠 What You Will Learn…
💡 How the character of war is changing in the age of AI and autonomy
💡 The difference between tactical execution and strategic leadership
💡 How leaders make decisions under extreme uncertainty and pressure
💡 Why understanding the theory of war matters—even in cybersecurity and business
💡 The leadership mindset required to win in a world of multi-domain competition
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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 Brig Gen Weiss? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #Strategy #NationalSecurity #FutureOfWork #ServantLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

5 days ago
5 days ago
S5:E85🎙️ LIVE with Brig Gen Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 85
“War is not just a contest of strength—it is a contest of will, capacity, and activity.”
“Strategy without understanding the nature of war is guesswork at scale.”
“The leaders who win tomorrow are the ones who can think—not just act—across domains.”
“You cannot prepare for the future of conflict using only the frameworks of the past.”
“The character of war changes, but its nature remains rooted in human competition and decision.”
“The battlefield is no longer confined to geography—it exists in information, perception, and cognition.”
“Leadership is not about authority—it is about trust, relationships, and outcomes.”
“Great leaders build other leaders—that is their true legacy.”
“Leaders accept blame and distribute praise.”
I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy.
And I can tell you this with absolute certainty:
👉 The nature of conflict is changing faster than most leaders are prepared for.
AI. Cyber. Space. Information. Economics.
The battlefield is no longer just physical—it’s cognitive, digital, and global.
That’s why I’m honored to host a leader who has not only operated at the highest levels of warfighting—but has helped redefine how we understand it:
🎙️ LIVE with Brigadier General Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.)
“Redefining Conflict: The New Art of War in the Age of AI”
⸻
📅 Mark your calendars:
Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Lexington, KY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🎖️ [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Brig Gen Weiss is a retired U.S. Air Force General Officer, former Director of Regional Affairs for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, and a trusted advisor on global operations, nuclear deterrence, and strategic security.
He has:
•Led global operations from the National Military Command Center
•Commanded thousands of personnel and multi-billion-dollar missions
•Advised senior U.S. leaders during moments of global crisis
•Authored the bestselling book The New Art of War: The Origins, Theory, and Future of Conflict
Today, he continues to shape the next generation of leaders as a strategist, speaker, and founder.
⸻
🧠 What You Will Learn…
💡 How the character of war is changing in the age of AI and autonomy
💡 The difference between tactical execution and strategic leadership
💡 How leaders make decisions under extreme uncertainty and pressure
💡 Why understanding the theory of war matters—even in cybersecurity and business
💡 The leadership mindset required to win in a world of multi-domain competition
⸻
💬 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 Brig Gen Weiss? 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 #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #Strategy #NationalSecurity #FutureOfWork #ServantLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

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

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

Sunday Apr 12, 2026
S5:E84 (VIDEO) LIVE — Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
S5:E84🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 84
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 84!
This episode is deeply personal.
It is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of the Golden Thirteen—the first Black officers in U.S. Navy history—men who overcame adversity, shattered barriers, and redefined what leadership looks like under pressure.
📖 Read the article here:Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-golden-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-cvqfc/)
📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
⚓ How to lead with trust under pressure—and make it contagious⚓ Why excellence is your greatest response when others doubt your place in the room⚓ The power of collective accountability—“we rise together or not at all”⚓ How to build resilient, high-performing teams through unity and shared purpose⚓ Why your leadership must be rooted in legacy thinking—serving those who will come after you
This is more than history.This is a leadership blueprint for today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives operating in high-stakes environments.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What is one leadership insight you will apply this week?
Tag someone who needs to hear this message ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
We stand on the shoulders of giants.Now it’s our turn to lead.
#Leadership #GoldenThirteen #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #Teamwork #LegacyLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

Sunday Apr 12, 2026
S5:E84 LIVE — Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
S5:E84🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 84
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 84!
This episode is deeply personal.
It is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of the Golden Thirteen—the first Black officers in U.S. Navy history—men who overcame adversity, shattered barriers, and redefined what leadership looks like under pressure.
📖 Read the article here:Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-golden-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-cvqfc/)
📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔥 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
⚓ How to lead with trust under pressure—and make it contagious⚓ Why excellence is your greatest response when others doubt your place in the room⚓ The power of collective accountability—“we rise together or not at all”⚓ How to build resilient, high-performing teams through unity and shared purpose⚓ Why your leadership must be rooted in legacy thinking—serving those who will come after you
This is more than history.This is a leadership blueprint for today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives operating in high-stakes environments.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What is one leadership insight you will apply this week?
Tag someone who needs to hear this message ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
We stand on the shoulders of giants.Now it’s our turn to lead.
#Leadership #GoldenThirteen #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #Teamwork #LegacyLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

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

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

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!










