Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S5:E41 🎙️ LIVE with Dana R. Gordon, USN (Ret.) ⚓✈️📘**
LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 5 | Episode 41
“You have to give the group what it needs — not what you want to give.”
“Leadership is about serving the mission and developing the people at the same time.”
“Training prepares you for today. Education prepares you for tomorrow. Mentorship prepares you for life.”
“A strong team is built intentionally — not accidentally.”
“Empowerment is not stepping back — it is lifting others up.”
“Legacy is not what you accomplished. It’s who you developed.”
“Leaders multiply themselves by developing others.”
“You don’t supervise potential — you cultivate it.”
 
🚨 Mark Your Calendars 🚨
 
📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM CT (Jacksonville) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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🌟 Who Is CAPT Dana Gordon?
 
From flying 3,500+ mishap-free hours in the SH-60B Seahawk…
To commanding USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) and leading 3,250 Sailors and Marines…
To serving in the Pentagon…
To leading crisis response for five major hurricanes…
To directing engineering operations in industry…
To authoring leadership books that develop the next generation…
 
CAPT Dana Gordon is the definition of mission-focused, people-centered leadership.
 
He is also the author of:
 
📘 TEAM: Training, Education, and Mentorship
📘 LEAD: Leading, Empowering, and Developing
 
And he joins us LIVE to break down what leadership truly looks like — in the cockpit, on the bridge, in crisis, and in corporate boardrooms.
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
 
⚓ The difference between managing and commanding
✈️ How to make calm decisions when everything is urgent
🧠 Why training, education, and mentorship are not interchangeable
📈 What empowerment really looks like at the executive level
🔥 How to build high-performance teams that win the Battle “E” — and retain their people
🏢 What translates from warship to warehouse (military → corporate)
💡 The leadership behaviors that multiply impact across generations
 
If you are:
•A Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command
•A senior engineer transitioning into leadership
•A cybersecurity or technology executive
•A leader responsible for developing others
 
This episode is for YOU.
 
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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 networking questions for CAPT Gordon? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
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Leadership is not positional.
It is developmental.
 
Legacy is not rank.
It is multiplication.
 
Let’s learn from a Captain who has done both.
 
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
 
#CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #NavalAviation #CommandLeadership #Mentorship #ExecutiveLeadership #VeteranLeaders #MilitaryToCorporate

S5:E41 🎙️ LIVE with Dana R. Gordon, USN (Ret.) ⚓✈️📘**
LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 5 | Episode 41
“You have to give the group what it needs — not what you want to give.”
“Leadership is about serving the mission and developing the people at the same time.”
“Training prepares you for today. Education prepares you for tomorrow. Mentorship prepares you for life.”
“A strong team is built intentionally — not accidentally.”
“Empowerment is not stepping back — it is lifting others up.”
“Legacy is not what you accomplished. It’s who you developed.”
“Leaders multiply themselves by developing others.”
“You don’t supervise potential — you cultivate it.”
 
🚨 Mark Your Calendars 🚨
 
📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM CT (Jacksonville) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
🌟 Who Is CAPT Dana Gordon?
 
From flying 3,500+ mishap-free hours in the SH-60B Seahawk…
To commanding USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) and leading 3,250 Sailors and Marines…
To serving in the Pentagon…
To leading crisis response for five major hurricanes…
To directing engineering operations in industry…
To authoring leadership books that develop the next generation…
 
CAPT Dana Gordon is the definition of mission-focused, people-centered leadership.
 
He is also the author of:
 
📘 TEAM: Training, Education, and Mentorship
📘 LEAD: Leading, Empowering, and Developing
 
And he joins us LIVE to break down what leadership truly looks like — in the cockpit, on the bridge, in crisis, and in corporate boardrooms.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn…
 
⚓ The difference between managing and commanding
✈️ How to make calm decisions when everything is urgent
🧠 Why training, education, and mentorship are not interchangeable
📈 What empowerment really looks like at the executive level
🔥 How to build high-performance teams that win the Battle “E” — and retain their people
🏢 What translates from warship to warehouse (military → corporate)
💡 The leadership behaviors that multiply impact across generations
 
If you are:
•A Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command
•A senior engineer transitioning into leadership
•A cybersecurity or technology executive
•A leader responsible for developing others
 
This episode is for YOU.
 
⸻
 
💬 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 networking questions for CAPT Gordon? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
⸻
 
Leadership is not positional.
It is developmental.
 
Legacy is not rank.
It is multiplication.
 
Let’s learn from a Captain who has done both.
 
⸻
 
👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾
 
#CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #NavalAviation #CommandLeadership #Mentorship #ExecutiveLeadership #VeteranLeaders #MilitaryToCorporate

S5:E40🎙️ LIVE with Olivia J.M. Nunn, USA (Ret.) 🇺🇸✨
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 40
“Storytelling is my superpower.”
“If leaders speak out about self-care and obtaining mental health care when needed — without repercussions — hopefully it will trickle down and inspire other soldiers who desperately need mental health assistance to feel safe reaching out for it, too.”
“You’re not weak in recognizing that you need help.”
“The best way to connect people to what you believe in is by connecting the heart and the head.” 
“We need to stop pretending like we don’t hurt, even if it’s a hard conversation. If a leader can’t talk about it, then what are we doing as leaders anyways?”
“Bold people make history… If we’re going to change the narrative on mental health, we can’t keep doing it the way we always have.”
 
Mark your calendars:
📅 Monday, February 23, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
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🪖 About My Guest
 
LTC Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret.) is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, former Troop Commander, Pentagon strategic communicator, and now Founder & CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications.
 
She is also the creator and host of the powerful podcast series:
•Women of War — amplifying the voices of women who have served
•Unbreakable Storm — focused on resilience, growth, and overcoming adversity
 
Olivia is a 2023 VA Women Veteran Trailblazer Awardee and a nationally recognized speaker, advocate, and communications strategist dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and bridging the civilian–military divide.
 
She lives her philosophy:
 
Service doesn’t end with the uniform.
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
 
This is not just a conversation about leadership.
It’s a conversation about identity, reinvention, resilience, and impact.
 
We’ll discuss:
 
✅ Lessons from commanding troops in combat
✅ What the Pentagon taught her about strategic communication
✅ The hardest part of transitioning from LTC to CEO
✅ Why storytelling is a leadership superpower
✅ How leaders can create psychologically safe, high-performing teams
✅ What resilience actually looks like in 2026
✅ Why mental health is an operational readiness issue
 
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…
For Senior Security Engineers preparing for executive leadership…
 
This episode will challenge you to ask:
•Am I leading with armor… or authenticity?
•Do my people feel safe enough to be real?
•Am I building systems — or building people?
 
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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 networking questions for Olivia? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
⸻
 
In an era shaped by AI, automation, and accelerating change, the leaders who will endure are those who master human connection.
 
This will be a powerful conversation about courage, communication, and leading through the storm.
 
See you LIVE.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #WomenVeterans #VeteranLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #StrategicCommunications #AuthenticLeadership

S5:E40🎙️ LIVE with Olivia J.M. Nunn, USA (Ret.) 🇺🇸✨
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 40
“Storytelling is my superpower.”
“If leaders speak out about self-care and obtaining mental health care when needed — without repercussions — hopefully it will trickle down and inspire other soldiers who desperately need mental health assistance to feel safe reaching out for it, too.”
“You’re not weak in recognizing that you need help.”
“The best way to connect people to what you believe in is by connecting the heart and the head.” 
“We need to stop pretending like we don’t hurt, even if it’s a hard conversation. If a leader can’t talk about it, then what are we doing as leaders anyways?”
“Bold people make history… If we’re going to change the narrative on mental health, we can’t keep doing it the way we always have.”
 
Mark your calendars:
📅 Monday, February 23, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
⸻
 
🪖 About My Guest
 
LTC Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret.) is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, former Troop Commander, Pentagon strategic communicator, and now Founder & CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications.
 
She is also the creator and host of the powerful podcast series:
•Women of War — amplifying the voices of women who have served
•Unbreakable Storm — focused on resilience, growth, and overcoming adversity
 
Olivia is a 2023 VA Women Veteran Trailblazer Awardee and a nationally recognized speaker, advocate, and communications strategist dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and bridging the civilian–military divide.
 
She lives her philosophy:
 
Service doesn’t end with the uniform.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn…
 
This is not just a conversation about leadership.
It’s a conversation about identity, reinvention, resilience, and impact.
 
We’ll discuss:
 
✅ Lessons from commanding troops in combat
✅ What the Pentagon taught her about strategic communication
✅ The hardest part of transitioning from LTC to CEO
✅ Why storytelling is a leadership superpower
✅ How leaders can create psychologically safe, high-performing teams
✅ What resilience actually looks like in 2026
✅ Why mental health is an operational readiness issue
 
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…
For Senior Security Engineers preparing for executive leadership…
 
This episode will challenge you to ask:
•Am I leading with armor… or authenticity?
•Do my people feel safe enough to be real?
•Am I building systems — or building people?
 
⸻
 
💬 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 networking questions for Olivia? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
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⸻
 
👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
⸻
 
In an era shaped by AI, automation, and accelerating change, the leaders who will endure are those who master human connection.
 
This will be a powerful conversation about courage, communication, and leading through the storm.
 
See you LIVE.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #WomenVeterans #VeteranLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #StrategicCommunications #AuthenticLeadership

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

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.
⸻
💬 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

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

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]
⸻
🌟 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.
⸻
💬 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!
⸻
👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
⸻
🔥 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.
⸻
💬 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

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!
⸻
👇 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

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?
⸻
💡 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.
⸻
💬 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!
⸻
👇 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

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
 
⸻
 
🎯 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
 
⸻
 
💬 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 ❤️🙏🏾
 
⸻
 
The AI era demands more than technical knowledge.
 
It demands courageous, human-centered leadership.
 
See you LIVE.

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
 
⸻
 
🌍 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
 
⸻
 
🎯 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
 
⸻
 
💬 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!
 
⸻
 
👇 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 ❤️🙏🏾
 
⸻
 
The AI era demands more than technical knowledge.
 
It demands courageous, human-centered leadership.
 
See you LIVE.

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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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