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

6 hours ago
6 hours ago
S5:E39🎙️ Live with Kathryn Wang "Mad Scientist in Cyber Security Partnerships and Sales"🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 39
Kathryn Wang🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wang/“Cybersecurity is the immune system that protects the digital ecosystem.”“Don’t conflate growth with success. Failures carry great value. Unlock that value every time, and success will follow.”“No matter your experience or background, cybersecurity needs you.”“Encryption isn’t optional when your data is your most valuable asset.”“We need to educate, secure, and deter — because as technology enhances human life, threats evolve alongside it.”“AI should be a force multiplier — not a liability — and we must think differently about risk and reward in every deployment.”
Mark your calendars. This is going to be a powerful one. 🚀
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026⏰ 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco / Mountain View, CA)⏰ 7:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Meet My Guest
Kathryn Wang stands at the crossroads of Cyber, AI, Quantum, and National Security.
She is:✅ Principal, Public Sector at SandboxAQ✅ Founder of CTRL+ALT+DEFEAT.io✅ 16-year Google veteran✅ 2026 Wash100 Award recipient✅ Co-Chair, Uniting Women in Cyber
Kathryn describes cybersecurity as the immune system of the digital ecosystem — and in today’s AI-accelerated, quantum-disrupted world, that mindset couldn’t be more relevant.
She’s helping federal agencies prepare for post-quantum cryptography, AI-enabled defense, and Zero Trust at scale.
This conversation is about leadership under consequence.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
🔹 How leaders should prepare for Q-Day and post-quantum threats🔹 The real risks of AI in mission-critical environments🔹 Why IT/OT convergence is a national security issue🔹 What “Secure by Design” actually means at scale🔹 Why growth ≠ success — and how failure fuels leadership🔹 How to transition from individual contributor to strategic leader🔹 What the next generation of cyber warriors must master
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For my Silicon Valley security engineers preparing for executive leadership…
This episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Kathryn? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s talk about leading at the edge of AI, quantum, and national resilience.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CyberSecurity #QuantumComputing #ZeroTrust #NationalSecurity #WomenInCyber #AI #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #Podcast

6 hours ago
6 hours ago
S5:E39🎙️ Live with Kathryn Wang "Mad Scientist in Cyber Security Partnerships and Sales"🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 39
Kathryn Wang🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-wang/“Cybersecurity is the immune system that protects the digital ecosystem.”“Don’t conflate growth with success. Failures carry great value. Unlock that value every time, and success will follow.”“No matter your experience or background, cybersecurity needs you.”“Encryption isn’t optional when your data is your most valuable asset.”“We need to educate, secure, and deter — because as technology enhances human life, threats evolve alongside it.”“AI should be a force multiplier — not a liability — and we must think differently about risk and reward in every deployment.”
Mark your calendars. This is going to be a powerful one. 🚀
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026⏰ 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco / Mountain View, CA)⏰ 7:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
🌟 Meet My Guest
Kathryn Wang stands at the crossroads of Cyber, AI, Quantum, and National Security.
She is:✅ Principal, Public Sector at SandboxAQ✅ Founder of CTRL+ALT+DEFEAT.io✅ 16-year Google veteran✅ 2026 Wash100 Award recipient✅ Co-Chair, Uniting Women in Cyber
Kathryn describes cybersecurity as the immune system of the digital ecosystem — and in today’s AI-accelerated, quantum-disrupted world, that mindset couldn’t be more relevant.
She’s helping federal agencies prepare for post-quantum cryptography, AI-enabled defense, and Zero Trust at scale.
This conversation is about leadership under consequence.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
🔹 How leaders should prepare for Q-Day and post-quantum threats🔹 The real risks of AI in mission-critical environments🔹 Why IT/OT convergence is a national security issue🔹 What “Secure by Design” actually means at scale🔹 Why growth ≠ success — and how failure fuels leadership🔹 How to transition from individual contributor to strategic leader🔹 What the next generation of cyber warriors must master
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For my Silicon Valley security engineers preparing for executive leadership…
This episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Kathryn? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s talk about leading at the edge of AI, quantum, and national resilience.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CyberSecurity #QuantumComputing #ZeroTrust #NationalSecurity #WomenInCyber #AI #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ #Podcast

2 days ago
S5E38 (VIDEO)🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian
2 days ago
2 days ago
S5E38🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 38“Efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most.”“Most organizations don’t have a growth problem — they have a waste problem.”“Low-return activity is the silent killer of high-performing teams.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars, Leaders! 🚨
I’m excited to invite you to the next powerful conversation on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — where we spotlight leaders who are building organizations, scaling people, and transforming culture through intentional leadership.
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🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-kilian/
📅 Date: Friday, February 20, 2026⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM CT (Tulsa, OK) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest: Alan Kilian
Alan Kilian is an Efficiency Architect, People-First Scale Strategist, and Purpose-Driven Performance Coach who has spent more than 25 years owning, scaling, and leading companies across industries including energy, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, and financial services.
Today, he is:
🔹 Co-Founder — Level Up Leadership Accelerator🔹 CEO & Co-Founder — Dream Chapter🔹 Owner — Kilian Consulting🔹 Executive & Performance Coach🔹 High-impact Keynote Speaker
Alan is widely recognized for his philosophy of Efficiency-Based Leadership — helping organizations eliminate low-return activities, align talent to mission, and scale execution through people… not bureaucracy.
His keynotes are known as “acceleration events” — delivering real-time breakthroughs and practical tools leaders can apply immediately.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this high-energy leadership conversation, we’ll unpack:
⚙️ What Efficiency-Based Leadership really means — beyond productivity hacks👥 How to scale organizations through people, not just process🧭 Why “Right People, Right Seats” drives execution excellence📈 How elite leaders eliminate operational waste🧠 Coaching insights from working with high-net-worth families & billion-dollar enterprises✝️ How Faith, Family, Freedom, and Flexibility anchor sustainable success🌅 Leadership identity shifts from builder → legacy leader🚀 Practical tools to accelerate performance starting immediately
If you lead teams, build companies, command missions, or scale culture — this episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ 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 Alan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (Post-Episode Reflection):
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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I’m looking forward to this powerful discussion on scaling leadership, eliminating inefficiency, and building purpose-aligned success.
Let’s grow together. Let’s lead forward. 🎙️🔥
#LeadershipAndSuccess #Podcast #CoachBZ #FriendInTheSpotlight #EfficiencyBasedLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ScalingLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #Entrepreneurship #ServantLeadership

2 days ago
S5E38🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian
2 days ago
2 days ago
S5E38🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 38“Efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most.”“Most organizations don’t have a growth problem — they have a waste problem.”“Low-return activity is the silent killer of high-performing teams.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars, Leaders! 🚨
I’m excited to invite you to the next powerful conversation on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — where we spotlight leaders who are building organizations, scaling people, and transforming culture through intentional leadership.
⸻
🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-kilian/
📅 Date: Friday, February 20, 2026⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM CT (Tulsa, OK) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest: Alan Kilian
Alan Kilian is an Efficiency Architect, People-First Scale Strategist, and Purpose-Driven Performance Coach who has spent more than 25 years owning, scaling, and leading companies across industries including energy, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, and financial services.
Today, he is:
🔹 Co-Founder — Level Up Leadership Accelerator🔹 CEO & Co-Founder — Dream Chapter🔹 Owner — Kilian Consulting🔹 Executive & Performance Coach🔹 High-impact Keynote Speaker
Alan is widely recognized for his philosophy of Efficiency-Based Leadership — helping organizations eliminate low-return activities, align talent to mission, and scale execution through people… not bureaucracy.
His keynotes are known as “acceleration events” — delivering real-time breakthroughs and practical tools leaders can apply immediately.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn
In this high-energy leadership conversation, we’ll unpack:
⚙️ What Efficiency-Based Leadership really means — beyond productivity hacks👥 How to scale organizations through people, not just process🧭 Why “Right People, Right Seats” drives execution excellence📈 How elite leaders eliminate operational waste🧠 Coaching insights from working with high-net-worth families & billion-dollar enterprises✝️ How Faith, Family, Freedom, and Flexibility anchor sustainable success🌅 Leadership identity shifts from builder → legacy leader🚀 Practical tools to accelerate performance starting immediately
If you lead teams, build companies, command missions, or scale culture — this episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ 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 Alan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (Post-Episode Reflection):
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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I’m looking forward to this powerful discussion on scaling leadership, eliminating inefficiency, and building purpose-aligned success.
Let’s grow together. Let’s lead forward. 🎙️🔥
#LeadershipAndSuccess #Podcast #CoachBZ #FriendInTheSpotlight #EfficiencyBasedLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ScalingLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #Entrepreneurship #ServantLeadership

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5E37🎙️ LIVE with 1SG Kenitra Scott, U.S. Army🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 37
Kenitra Scott🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenitra-scott-msol-0b7794387/ “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.”“Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.”“When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.”“Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.”“Talent acquisition isn’t about filling vacancies — it’s about shaping the future force.”“Recruiting is leadership at the front door of the organization.”“Clarity is the foundation of execution.”“Leaders don’t need more meetings — they need better operating systems.”“Healthy cultures don’t happen accidentally — they’re led intentionally.”“People thrive where they feel seen, heard, and valued.”“Your rank builds authority — your legacy builds influence.”“The true measure of leadership is who grows because you led.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Upper Marlboro, MD)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎖️ Introducing My Guest
It is my distinct honor to welcome an exceptional senior enlisted leader, executive coach, and talent strategist — First Sergeant Kenitra Scott.
With more than 20 years of service in the United States Army, 1SG Scott currently serves as a Senior Enlisted Advisor in Army Medical Recruiting, leading geographically dispersed teams, shaping talent pipelines, and ensuring mission readiness across multiple states.
Her leadership journey spans operational communications, recruiting command, and enterprise talent acquisition — where she has built high-performing teams and strengthened organizational effectiveness at scale.
Beyond the uniform, she is the Founder & CEO of Legacy Vanguard Scott Group, a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm focused on:
✅ Executive Coaching✅ Leadership Development✅ Organizational Culture✅ Decision & Execution Systems
Her philosophy is simple — and powerful:
“When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.”
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will dive into:
🔹 Leadership lessons from the First Sergeant seat🔹 How to lead geographically dispersed teams🔹 Talent acquisition & force-shaping strategies🔹 Building high-performance cultures🔹 Transitioning from military leadership to executive coaching🔹 Decision-making, accountability, and execution frameworks🔹 Coaching the next generation of military & corporate leaders
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, NCO, or corporate professional stepping into leadership — this conversation will add immediate value to your journey.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE
🗺️ 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 Kenitra? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #USArmy #WomenInLeadership #TalentDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #MilitaryLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #LegacyLeadership

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5E37🎙️ LIVE with 1SG Kenitra Scott, U.S. Army🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 37
Kenitra Scott🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenitra-scott-msol-0b7794387/ “When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.”“Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.”“When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.”“Leadership is not about controlling outcomes — it’s about developing people who can deliver them.”“Talent acquisition isn’t about filling vacancies — it’s about shaping the future force.”“Recruiting is leadership at the front door of the organization.”“Clarity is the foundation of execution.”“Leaders don’t need more meetings — they need better operating systems.”“Healthy cultures don’t happen accidentally — they’re led intentionally.”“People thrive where they feel seen, heard, and valued.”“Your rank builds authority — your legacy builds influence.”“The true measure of leadership is who grows because you led.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Upper Marlboro, MD)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🎖️ Introducing My Guest
It is my distinct honor to welcome an exceptional senior enlisted leader, executive coach, and talent strategist — First Sergeant Kenitra Scott.
With more than 20 years of service in the United States Army, 1SG Scott currently serves as a Senior Enlisted Advisor in Army Medical Recruiting, leading geographically dispersed teams, shaping talent pipelines, and ensuring mission readiness across multiple states.
Her leadership journey spans operational communications, recruiting command, and enterprise talent acquisition — where she has built high-performing teams and strengthened organizational effectiveness at scale.
Beyond the uniform, she is the Founder & CEO of Legacy Vanguard Scott Group, a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm focused on:
✅ Executive Coaching✅ Leadership Development✅ Organizational Culture✅ Decision & Execution Systems
Her philosophy is simple — and powerful:
“When you take care of people, the mission will take care of itself.”
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will dive into:
🔹 Leadership lessons from the First Sergeant seat🔹 How to lead geographically dispersed teams🔹 Talent acquisition & force-shaping strategies🔹 Building high-performance cultures🔹 Transitioning from military leadership to executive coaching🔹 Decision-making, accountability, and execution frameworks🔹 Coaching the next generation of military & corporate leaders
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, NCO, or corporate professional stepping into leadership — this conversation will add immediate value to your journey.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation LIVE
🗺️ 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 Kenitra? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #USArmy #WomenInLeadership #TalentDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #MilitaryLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #LegacyLeadership

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5:E36🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive
Mark your calendars for the NEXT episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 36!
This powerful episode is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson:
🔗 Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-rev-dr-jesse-louis-jackson-sr-zinga-66uvc/
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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Rev. Jackson’s extraordinary life offers a masterclass in moral courage, coalition leadership, economic empowerment, faith-driven service, and hope under pressure.
In this episode, I will break down:
🔥 How “Keep Hope Alive” is not a slogan — but a leadership discipline
🔥 Why moral authority matters more than positional power
🔥 The strategic genius behind the Rainbow Coalition
🔥 What modern military and cybersecurity leaders can learn from his coalition-building model
🔥 How to build political and organizational infrastructure that outlives your tenure
🔥 The difference between being a “tree shaker” and a “jam maker”
🔥 How to sustain hope when missions are delayed and outcomes are uncertain
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…
For Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership…
For anyone called to influence beyond their title…
This conversation will challenge you to ask:
•Are you building systems… or simply occupying roles?
•Are you leading with courage when pressure rises?
•Who will stand on your shoulders one day?
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
After the episode, I want to hear from you:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ What insight will you apply this week?
➡️ What leadership lesson resonated most deeply?
Let’s reflect.
Let’s grow.
Let’s lead forward.
And above all…
Keep Hope Alive.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #NavalLeadership #InformationWarfare #CommandLeadership #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #CoalitionBuilding #Influence #LeadershipLegacy #LeadWithPurpose #ValuesBasedLeadership #Inspiration

2 days ago
2 days ago
S5:E36🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive
Mark your calendars for the NEXT episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 36!
This powerful episode is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson:
🔗 Leadership Lessons from Rev. Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.: Keeping Hope Alive
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-rev-dr-jesse-louis-jackson-sr-zinga-66uvc/
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
Rev. Jackson’s extraordinary life offers a masterclass in moral courage, coalition leadership, economic empowerment, faith-driven service, and hope under pressure.
In this episode, I will break down:
🔥 How “Keep Hope Alive” is not a slogan — but a leadership discipline
🔥 Why moral authority matters more than positional power
🔥 The strategic genius behind the Rainbow Coalition
🔥 What modern military and cybersecurity leaders can learn from his coalition-building model
🔥 How to build political and organizational infrastructure that outlives your tenure
🔥 The difference between being a “tree shaker” and a “jam maker”
🔥 How to sustain hope when missions are delayed and outcomes are uncertain
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…
For Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership…
For anyone called to influence beyond their title…
This conversation will challenge you to ask:
•Are you building systems… or simply occupying roles?
•Are you leading with courage when pressure rises?
•Who will stand on your shoulders one day?
⸻
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
After the episode, I want to hear from you:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ What insight will you apply this week?
➡️ What leadership lesson resonated most deeply?
Let’s reflect.
Let’s grow.
Let’s lead forward.
And above all…
Keep Hope Alive.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #JesseJackson #KeepHopeAlive #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #NavalLeadership #InformationWarfare #CommandLeadership #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #CoalitionBuilding #Influence #LeadershipLegacy #LeadWithPurpose #ValuesBasedLeadership #Inspiration

3 days ago
3 days ago
S5:E35🎙️ LIVE with SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 35“You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.”“Slow down long enough to hear yourself again.”“Innovation without positioning stays invisible.”“You cannot sustainably lead others if you are internally misaligned.”
🔥Mark your calendars!
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA)⏰ 1:00 PM CT (Montgomery, AL)⏰ 2:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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This week, I’m honored to host a transformational leader whose journey bridges military excellence, federal innovation, neuroscience, and sustainable leadership:
✈️ SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.)22-year U.S. Air Force veteranFounder of J3M ConsultingFounder of MAC Leadership AcademyAuthor of Woman, Breathe™Federal SBIR/STTR Growth StrategistNeuroscience-Driven Leadership Catalyst
Shevvy helps founders eliminate guesswork and access federal growth pathways — and she helps high-performing leaders build sustainable readiness from the inside out.
Her philosophy is powerful:
“You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.”
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For my Silicon Valley engineers transitioning into leadership…For founders navigating federal innovation pathways…For high-performing professionals battling burnout…
This episode is for you.
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🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ The difference between resilience and sustainability✅ Why readiness must include leadership, operations, AND wellness✅ How emotional intelligence directly impacts operational performance✅ The biggest mistakes founders make entering federal contracting✅ Practical steps to access SBIR/STTR funding pathways✅ How to convert pressure into clarity and structured momentum✅ Why burnout is not a badge of honor — it’s a signal
Shevvy’s frameworks — LOW Framework™ and S4 Method™ — are changing how leaders think about performance, sustainability, and growth.
If you care about:
• Sustainable high performance• Federal innovation strategy• Military-to-executive leadership translation• Self-leadership before positional leadership
You don’t want to miss this conversation.
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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 federal growth questions for Shevvy? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, founder, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build leaders who don’t just perform — but thrive.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #WomenInLeadership #VeteranLeaders #SBIR #FederalInnovation #SelfLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryTransition #HighPerformance #SustainableLeadership

3 days ago
3 days ago
S5:E35🎙️ LIVE with SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 35“You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.”“Slow down long enough to hear yourself again.”“Innovation without positioning stays invisible.”“You cannot sustainably lead others if you are internally misaligned.”
🔥Mark your calendars!
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA)⏰ 1:00 PM CT (Montgomery, AL)⏰ 2:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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This week, I’m honored to host a transformational leader whose journey bridges military excellence, federal innovation, neuroscience, and sustainable leadership:
✈️ SMSgt Shevon “Shevvy” Maxwell, USAF (Ret.)22-year U.S. Air Force veteranFounder of J3M ConsultingFounder of MAC Leadership AcademyAuthor of Woman, Breathe™Federal SBIR/STTR Growth StrategistNeuroscience-Driven Leadership Catalyst
Shevvy helps founders eliminate guesswork and access federal growth pathways — and she helps high-performing leaders build sustainable readiness from the inside out.
Her philosophy is powerful:
“You don’t rise to the occasion. You rise to your level of clarity, structure, and readiness.”
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For my Silicon Valley engineers transitioning into leadership…For founders navigating federal innovation pathways…For high-performing professionals battling burnout…
This episode is for you.
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🔥 What You Will Learn
✅ The difference between resilience and sustainability✅ Why readiness must include leadership, operations, AND wellness✅ How emotional intelligence directly impacts operational performance✅ The biggest mistakes founders make entering federal contracting✅ Practical steps to access SBIR/STTR funding pathways✅ How to convert pressure into clarity and structured momentum✅ Why burnout is not a badge of honor — it’s a signal
Shevvy’s frameworks — LOW Framework™ and S4 Method™ — are changing how leaders think about performance, sustainability, and growth.
If you care about:
• Sustainable high performance• Federal innovation strategy• Military-to-executive leadership translation• Self-leadership before positional leadership
You don’t want to miss this conversation.
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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 federal growth questions for Shevvy? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, founder, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build leaders who don’t just perform — but thrive.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #WomenInLeadership #VeteranLeaders #SBIR #FederalInnovation #SelfLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryTransition #HighPerformance #SustainableLeadership

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S5E34 (VIDEO) LIVE with Dr. Melisa Buie
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S5E34🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Melisa Buie 🔬⚙️📚Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 34“Experiment. Learn. Be surprised.”“Continuous improvement isn’t a tool — it’s an operating system.”“Failure isn’t fatal — it’s feedback.”“The difference isn’t talent. It’s courage.”“Solve hard problems.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM MT (Denver, CO) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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If you care about problem-solving, operational excellence, leadership courage, and continuous improvement, you do not want to miss this conversation.
My guest for Season 5, Episode 34 is Melisa Buie, Ph.D. — scientist, global operations leader, Lean transformation architect, and author of:
📘 Faceplant: FREE Yourself from Failure’s Funk📗 Problem Solving for New Engineers: What Every Engineering Manager Wants You to Know
Dr. Buie’s journey can be summarized in three powerful phases:
🔬 Phase 1: From Scientist to LeadershipShe began in plasma physics and nuclear engineering — and evolved into an executive transforming global manufacturing systems.What does a scientist see in organizations that others miss?
⚙️ Phase 2: Continuous Improvement as a Personal Operating SystemLean Six Sigma isn’t just a methodology for her — it’s how she lives.What happens when you apply experimentation, iteration, and disciplined thinking to your own career and leadership?
🌟 Phase 3: Visibility, Writing & ReinventionAfter decades of behind-the-scenes leadership, she is now stepping into public thought leadership through writing, networking, and personal branding.Why now? And how does branding align with continuous improvement?
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✔️ How to transition from technical expert to transformational leader✔️ Why courage — not talent — separates problem solvers from problem avoiders✔️ How to build cultures where failure fuels innovation✔️ How Lean thinking applies beyond manufacturing — into life and leadership✔️ How to reinvent yourself without abandoning your core identity
For my Naval Junior Officers, Silicon Valley engineers, and operational leaders:
This episode is about more than efficiency.It’s about mindset.It’s about experimentation over perfection.It’s about turning “faceplants” into frameworks.
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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 Melisa? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build leaders who experiment.Let’s build teams that solve hard problems.Let’s turn curiosity into courage.
See you LIVE on February 18th. 🎙️🚀
#Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #LeanThinking #OperationalExcellence #ProblemSolving #GrowthMindset #EngineeringLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess

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S5E34 LIVE with Dr. Melisa Buie
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S5E34🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Melisa Buie 🔬⚙️📚Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 34“Experiment. Learn. Be surprised.”“Continuous improvement isn’t a tool — it’s an operating system.”“Failure isn’t fatal — it’s feedback.”“The difference isn’t talent. It’s courage.”“Solve hard problems.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM MT (Denver, CO) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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If you care about problem-solving, operational excellence, leadership courage, and continuous improvement, you do not want to miss this conversation.
My guest for Season 5, Episode 34 is Melisa Buie, Ph.D. — scientist, global operations leader, Lean transformation architect, and author of:
📘 Faceplant: FREE Yourself from Failure’s Funk📗 Problem Solving for New Engineers: What Every Engineering Manager Wants You to Know
Dr. Buie’s journey can be summarized in three powerful phases:
🔬 Phase 1: From Scientist to LeadershipShe began in plasma physics and nuclear engineering — and evolved into an executive transforming global manufacturing systems.What does a scientist see in organizations that others miss?
⚙️ Phase 2: Continuous Improvement as a Personal Operating SystemLean Six Sigma isn’t just a methodology for her — it’s how she lives.What happens when you apply experimentation, iteration, and disciplined thinking to your own career and leadership?
🌟 Phase 3: Visibility, Writing & ReinventionAfter decades of behind-the-scenes leadership, she is now stepping into public thought leadership through writing, networking, and personal branding.Why now? And how does branding align with continuous improvement?
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✔️ How to transition from technical expert to transformational leader✔️ Why courage — not talent — separates problem solvers from problem avoiders✔️ How to build cultures where failure fuels innovation✔️ How Lean thinking applies beyond manufacturing — into life and leadership✔️ How to reinvent yourself without abandoning your core identity
For my Naval Junior Officers, Silicon Valley engineers, and operational leaders:
This episode is about more than efficiency.It’s about mindset.It’s about experimentation over perfection.It’s about turning “faceplants” into frameworks.
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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 Melisa? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s build leaders who experiment.Let’s build teams that solve hard problems.Let’s turn curiosity into courage.
See you LIVE on February 18th. 🎙️🚀
#Leadership #ContinuousImprovement #LeanThinking #OperationalExcellence #ProblemSolving #GrowthMindset #EngineeringLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess

3 days ago
S5:E33 (VIDEO) LIVE with Dan Södergren
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S5:E33🎙️ LIVE with Dan Södergren
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 33
“AI won’t replace leaders — but it will expose them.”
“The future of work is human plus machine — not human versus machine.”
“Leaders who embrace AI today are the ones who win tomorrow.”
“Emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence must evolve together.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco)
⏰ 9:30 AM ET (Washington, DC)
⏰ 2:30 PM GMT (Manchester, UK)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌍 Why This Episode Matters
The future of work is no longer theoretical.
AI is reshaping command structures, cybersecurity operations, engineering teams, and boardroom strategy. The real question is:
Will you lead the change — or be disrupted by it?
Dan Södergren is a globally recognized tech futurist, TEDx speaker, AI strategist, and media commentator who specializes in the Fifth Industrial Revolution — the era where human leadership meets machine intelligence.
From startup founder to BBC technology expert, Dan equips leaders to think strategically about AI, culture, and the evolving workforce.
This conversation is especially powerful for:
•⚓ Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command
•🔐 Cybersecurity leaders navigating AI-driven threats
•💻 Senior engineers transitioning into leadership
•📈 Executives preparing for AI-enabled transformation
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✅ What the Fifth Industrial Revolution really means for leaders
✅ Why AI won’t replace leaders — but may expose weak ones
✅ The leadership traits that become MORE important in an AI era
✅ How to build cultures that embrace innovation without fear
✅ What separates future-ready leaders from those who become irrelevant
We’ll explore how to balance:
•Innovation and governance
•Automation and accountability
•Technology and human dignity
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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 Dan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ 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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The AI era demands more than technical knowledge.
It demands courageous, human-centered leadership.
See you LIVE.

3 days ago
S5:E33 LIVE with Dan Södergren
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S5:E33🎙️ LIVE with Dan Södergren
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 33
“AI won’t replace leaders — but it will expose them.”
“The future of work is human plus machine — not human versus machine.”
“Leaders who embrace AI today are the ones who win tomorrow.”
“Emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence must evolve together.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco)
⏰ 9:30 AM ET (Washington, DC)
⏰ 2:30 PM GMT (Manchester, UK)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌍 Why This Episode Matters
The future of work is no longer theoretical.
AI is reshaping command structures, cybersecurity operations, engineering teams, and boardroom strategy. The real question is:
Will you lead the change — or be disrupted by it?
Dan Södergren is a globally recognized tech futurist, TEDx speaker, AI strategist, and media commentator who specializes in the Fifth Industrial Revolution — the era where human leadership meets machine intelligence.
From startup founder to BBC technology expert, Dan equips leaders to think strategically about AI, culture, and the evolving workforce.
This conversation is especially powerful for:
•⚓ Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command
•🔐 Cybersecurity leaders navigating AI-driven threats
•💻 Senior engineers transitioning into leadership
•📈 Executives preparing for AI-enabled transformation
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✅ What the Fifth Industrial Revolution really means for leaders
✅ Why AI won’t replace leaders — but may expose weak ones
✅ The leadership traits that become MORE important in an AI era
✅ How to build cultures that embrace innovation without fear
✅ What separates future-ready leaders from those who become irrelevant
We’ll explore how to balance:
•Innovation and governance
•Automation and accountability
•Technology and human dignity
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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 Dan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ 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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The AI era demands more than technical knowledge.
It demands courageous, human-centered leadership.
See you LIVE.

4 days ago
4 days ago
S5:E32🎙️ Live with Lt Col Keil Hubert, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 32“Firewalls don’t protect organizations — people do.”“You can’t patch human curiosity… but you can train human judgment.”“Security awareness isn’t about compliance. It’s about behavior change.”“Culture isn’t what you print on posters — it’s what you tolerate.”“Leaders don’t fix processes first. They fix trust first.”“Dysfunctional cultures don’t fail loudly — they decay quietly.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars — You Don’t Want to Miss This One. 🚨
Featuring my distinguished guest:👉 Keil Hubert — Retired Air Force Cyber Commander, Security Awareness Executive, Author, and Organizational Culture Thought Leader.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) 10:30 AM CT (Bedford, TX) 11:30 AM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎙️ Introducing My Guest
Lt Col Keil Hubert is a battle-tested cyber leader whose career spans:
🪖 U.S. Air Force Cyberspace Operations Command🌪️ Humanitarian communications support during disaster response🛡️ Enterprise Security Awareness & Human Risk Management leadership🌐 Corporate consulting across telecom, cloud, and media sectors✍🏽 Author of multiple cybersecurity and leadership books🎤 International speaker on culture, leadership, and cyber behavior
From commanding communications units supporting combat airlift missions……to transforming security culture inside global financial institutions…
Keil brings a rare blend of mission leadership + human psychology + cyber strategy.
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🔍 What You Will Learn…
In this LIVE episode, we’ll unpack:
✅ Leadership lessons from commanding cyber and communications units✅ How crisis response shapes command presence✅ Transitioning from military leadership to corporate cyber executive roles✅ Why “human risk” is today’s greatest cybersecurity threat✅ Building security awareness programs that actually change behavior✅ Fixing toxic or dysfunctional organizational cultures✅ Leading engineers and analysts in high-pressure environments✅ The future of cyber leadership in the age of AI
If you’re a:
🎖️ Naval or Military Officer aspiring to command💻 Cybersecurity Engineer stepping into leadership🛡️ Security executive building culture transformation🚀 Veteran transitioning into tech
This conversation is for YOU.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or cybersecurity questions for Keil?Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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⸻ 👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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I’m honored to host leaders whose journeys bridge service, strategy, and transformation — and Lt Col Hubert does exactly that.
Join us LIVE as we explore how to lead at the intersection of mission, culture, and cyber resilience.
Let’s grow together. 🌱
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #CyberLeadership #USAF #VeteranLeaders #SecurityAwareness #HumanRisk #CISO #MilitaryTransition #LeadershipDevelopment #InfoSec #LinkedInLive

4 days ago
4 days ago
S5:E32🎙️ Live with Lt Col Keil Hubert, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 32“Firewalls don’t protect organizations — people do.”“You can’t patch human curiosity… but you can train human judgment.”“Security awareness isn’t about compliance. It’s about behavior change.”“Culture isn’t what you print on posters — it’s what you tolerate.”“Leaders don’t fix processes first. They fix trust first.”“Dysfunctional cultures don’t fail loudly — they decay quietly.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars — You Don’t Want to Miss This One. 🚨
Featuring my distinguished guest:👉 Keil Hubert — Retired Air Force Cyber Commander, Security Awareness Executive, Author, and Organizational Culture Thought Leader.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) 10:30 AM CT (Bedford, TX) 11:30 AM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎙️ Introducing My Guest
Lt Col Keil Hubert is a battle-tested cyber leader whose career spans:
🪖 U.S. Air Force Cyberspace Operations Command🌪️ Humanitarian communications support during disaster response🛡️ Enterprise Security Awareness & Human Risk Management leadership🌐 Corporate consulting across telecom, cloud, and media sectors✍🏽 Author of multiple cybersecurity and leadership books🎤 International speaker on culture, leadership, and cyber behavior
From commanding communications units supporting combat airlift missions……to transforming security culture inside global financial institutions…
Keil brings a rare blend of mission leadership + human psychology + cyber strategy.
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🔍 What You Will Learn…
In this LIVE episode, we’ll unpack:
✅ Leadership lessons from commanding cyber and communications units✅ How crisis response shapes command presence✅ Transitioning from military leadership to corporate cyber executive roles✅ Why “human risk” is today’s greatest cybersecurity threat✅ Building security awareness programs that actually change behavior✅ Fixing toxic or dysfunctional organizational cultures✅ Leading engineers and analysts in high-pressure environments✅ The future of cyber leadership in the age of AI
If you’re a:
🎖️ Naval or Military Officer aspiring to command💻 Cybersecurity Engineer stepping into leadership🛡️ Security executive building culture transformation🚀 Veteran transitioning into tech
This conversation is for YOU.
⸻
💬 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 cybersecurity questions for Keil?Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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⸻ 👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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I’m honored to host leaders whose journeys bridge service, strategy, and transformation — and Lt Col Hubert does exactly that.
Join us LIVE as we explore how to lead at the intersection of mission, culture, and cyber resilience.
Let’s grow together. 🌱
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #CyberLeadership #USAF #VeteranLeaders #SecurityAwareness #HumanRisk #CISO #MilitaryTransition #LeadershipDevelopment #InfoSec #LinkedInLive

6 days ago
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S31:E15AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 15🚢🎙️AI RECAP — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 31 | Episode 15AI RECAPAncient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 15
This Sunday, we’re breaking down one of the most practical leadership chapters ever written.
Proverbs 15 teaches us that leadership is not first about authority — it’s about tone, humility, emotional discipline, and teachability.
This episode is based on my latest article:👉 Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 15https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-15-zinga-fuhqc
🔥 S31:E15 AI RECAPThis is your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⚠️ NOTE: We’re covering Proverbs Chapter 15 (correcting the earlier caption reference).
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this powerful recap, we’ll explore:
✅ Why a gentle answer can de-escalate conflict — and why tone determines trajectory✅ How wise leaders listen before they lead✅ Why correction is a gift, not a threat✅ How culture is built — or broken — through everyday words✅ Why pride distorts judgment but humility sharpens it✅ How decision quality reflects counsel quality✅ Why reverence and values anchor long-term leadership integrity
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For senior cybersecurity engineers stepping into management…For executives building resilient, high-trust teams…
This chapter is a masterclass in emotional intelligence and servant leadership.
As I often say:Rank is rented — but trust is earned.
Proverbs 15 reminds us that sustainable leadership is not loud or ego-driven. It is measured, relational, and grounded in values.
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🗺️ 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!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
👇 After the episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?➡️ How will you refine your tone, humility, or decision-making starting tomorrow?
Let’s grow together.Let’s lead better.Let’s build trust that outlives our titles.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Cybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #AncientWisdom #AWLL #CoachBZ #ExecutivePresence

6 days ago
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S31:E15AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 15🚢🎙️AI RECAP — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 31 | Episode 15AI RECAPAncient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 15
This Sunday, we’re breaking down one of the most practical leadership chapters ever written.
Proverbs 15 teaches us that leadership is not first about authority — it’s about tone, humility, emotional discipline, and teachability.
This episode is based on my latest article:👉 Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 15https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-15-zinga-fuhqc
🔥 S31:E15 AI RECAPThis is your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⚠️ NOTE: We’re covering Proverbs Chapter 15 (correcting the earlier caption reference).
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this powerful recap, we’ll explore:
✅ Why a gentle answer can de-escalate conflict — and why tone determines trajectory✅ How wise leaders listen before they lead✅ Why correction is a gift, not a threat✅ How culture is built — or broken — through everyday words✅ Why pride distorts judgment but humility sharpens it✅ How decision quality reflects counsel quality✅ Why reverence and values anchor long-term leadership integrity
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For senior cybersecurity engineers stepping into management…For executives building resilient, high-trust teams…
This chapter is a masterclass in emotional intelligence and servant leadership.
As I often say:Rank is rented — but trust is earned.
Proverbs 15 reminds us that sustainable leadership is not loud or ego-driven. It is measured, relational, and grounded in values.
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🗺️ 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!
❤️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
👇 After the episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?➡️ How will you refine your tone, humility, or decision-making starting tomorrow?
Let’s grow together.Let’s lead better.Let’s build trust that outlives our titles.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Cybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #AncientWisdom #AWLL #CoachBZ #ExecutivePresence

7 days ago
7 days ago
S31:E14AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 14
🚢🎙️AI RECAP — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
Season 31 | Episode 14AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 14
10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 PM PT (San Francisco)
⏰ 2:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) — Sunday, February 15
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
This episode is based on my LinkedIn article:
👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 14”
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-14-zinga-wofkc/
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
Proverbs 14 teaches a powerful truth:
Leadership is built—or broken—by wisdom applied in daily decisions.
In just 10 minutes, we’ll unpack:
✅ Why leadership is less about title and more about character
✅ How integrity sets your long-term direction
✅ Why emotional discipline is a strategic leadership advantage
✅ The difference between reacting and responding under pressure
✅ How influence multiplies consequences — for good or for harm
✅ Why short-term success without wisdom leads to long-term failure
Whether you’re:
⚓ A Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command
💻 A Senior Security Engineer preparing for executive leadership
🏢 A manager building culture in a growing organization
This episode will challenge you to examine the daily habits shaping your future legacy.
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Proverbs 14 reminds us:
•Wise leaders build before they lead.
•Discernment beats assumption.
•Your tone sets the tone.
•Your standards shape culture.
•Your decisions ripple far beyond your immediate circle.
In an era of AI disruption, geopolitical instability, and accelerating technological change — ancient wisdom still applies.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?
Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
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S31:E14AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 14
🚢🎙️AI RECAP — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
Season 31 | Episode 14AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 14
10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 PM PT (San Francisco)
⏰ 2:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) — Sunday, February 15
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
This episode is based on my LinkedIn article:
👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 14”
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-14-zinga-wofkc/
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
Proverbs 14 teaches a powerful truth:
Leadership is built—or broken—by wisdom applied in daily decisions.
In just 10 minutes, we’ll unpack:
✅ Why leadership is less about title and more about character
✅ How integrity sets your long-term direction
✅ Why emotional discipline is a strategic leadership advantage
✅ The difference between reacting and responding under pressure
✅ How influence multiplies consequences — for good or for harm
✅ Why short-term success without wisdom leads to long-term failure
Whether you’re:
⚓ A Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command
💻 A Senior Security Engineer preparing for executive leadership
🏢 A manager building culture in a growing organization
This episode will challenge you to examine the daily habits shaping your future legacy.
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Proverbs 14 reminds us:
•Wise leaders build before they lead.
•Discernment beats assumption.
•Your tone sets the tone.
•Your standards shape culture.
•Your decisions ripple far beyond your immediate circle.
In an era of AI disruption, geopolitical instability, and accelerating technological change — ancient wisdom still applies.
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💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s grow together — one chapter, one decision, one disciplined day at a time.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #Proverbs14 #DecisionMaking #EmotionalIntelligence #Integrity #AIRecap #CoachBZ

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.”
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