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S5:E77🎙️LIVE with Yadira “Yadi” Caro 🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 77 
From Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 to Harvard 🎓 to becoming a BESTSELLING author — Yadira (Yadi) Caro is back!
After an incredible conversation in Season 4, Episode 66 (“From Puerto Rico to Harvard: Leadership Lessons with Yadira Caro” - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-puerto-rico-harvard-leadership-lessons-yadira-caro-zinga-udb1c/), Yadi returns to the show with an even more powerful message — now as the author of her instant bestselling book:
📘 Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans
This is more than a book. It’s a leadership playbook for the modern era — where human skills are the ultimate competitive advantage in military, tech, and global organizations.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2025⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:00 PM ET (Tampa, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion: 
🎙️ What We’ll Explore in This Episode✨ Why soft skills are the real “power skills” in leadership✨ How to lead with empathy and clarity in high-pressure environments✨ Turning conflict into collaboration (without making it personal)✨ Building cultures of trust, transparency, and courage✨ Applying organizational psychology to real-world leadership challenges
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Yadi’s journey continues to inspire — from her roots in Aguada to influencing leaders across 30+ countries 🌍. Her work reminds us of a timeless truth:
👉 Leadership is not about being the hero — it’s about empowering others to rise.
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🔁 Missed her first appearance?Check out Season 4, Episode 66:🌟 From Puerto Rico to Harvard: Leadership Lessons with Yadira Carohttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-puerto-rico-harvard-leadership-lessons-yadira-caro-zinga-udb1c/
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💬 Your Turn:➡️ What soft skill has had the biggest impact on your leadership journey?➡️ What’s one area you’re actively working to improve?
Tag a leader, teammate, or junior officer who needs to hear this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Success #SoftSkills #Podcast #CoachBZ #YadiCaro #BestsellingAuthor #ServantLeadership #Agility #TeamCulture #OrganizationalPsychology

S624:E1🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Unmesh Suryawanshi
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 1
TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI
 
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
📅 Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
Today, we have the privilege of learning from a leader who sits at the cutting edge of streaming technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence—Unmesh Suryawanshi.
 
Unmesh currently serves as Head of Streaming and Security at Visa, where he leads some of the most sensitive and high-impact media and security initiatives globally—combining AI, cloud transformation, and secure video infrastructure to power next-generation digital experiences.  
 
His work spans:
•Secure global media ecosystems
•AI-powered streaming (translation, transcription, personalization)
•Security architecture and privacy-by-design
•Large-scale cloud and broadcast infrastructure
 
But what makes his journey even more powerful is how early it started.
 
At just 11 years old, Unmesh was already assembling computers. By middle school, he had built his first network—laying the foundation for a career that would eventually influence global fintech infrastructure and secure digital media at scale.
 
He is not just a practitioner—but a thought leader shaping how we think about cybersecurity in a video-first, AI-driven world.
 
Today’s session:
👉 “Cybersecurity in the Streaming Era: AI, Video, and Risk”
 
This is not just about technology.
This is about how leaders must rethink risk, privacy, and governance in a world where video is the new data layer.
 
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🎯 Session Framing
 
As future cybersecurity leaders, engineers, and technologists—pay attention to three things during this session:
1.What new attack surfaces are emerging beyond traditional IT systems?
2.How AI is both an enabler AND a threat in modern architectures
3.What leadership decisions—not just technical controls—are required to manage risk

S5:E76🎙️ LIVE with Michael Gips, J.D.Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 76  
🧭 Leading Without a Map: How Great Leaders Navigate Chaos🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026  ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Bethesda, MD)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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## 🎯 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
I’m honored to welcome Michael Gips, J.D.—a globally recognized security and risk leader, Managing Director of ESRM at Kroll, attorney, author, and one of the most influential thought leaders shaping modern security leadership.
With over 30 years of experience across law, corporate security, and global risk strategy, Michael has helped define Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) and advised Fortune 1000 companies, critical infrastructure, and executive leaders worldwide.
He is also the author of the powerful new book:  📘 “It’s Not in the Manual: Real-World Leadership for Security and Risk Professionals”  
Michael’s leadership philosophy challenges conventional thinking—reminding us that when the playbook runs out, judgment, character, and adaptability take over.
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## 🔥 What You Will Learn…
In this LIVE episode, we will dive into:
✅ What leadership looks like when there is no playbook  ✅ How to lead through uncertainty, crisis, and complexity  ✅ Why titles and frameworks don’t define leadership—actions do  ✅ The concept of “whole-of-person leadership” and why it matters  ✅ How cybersecurity and risk leaders can influence the boardroom  ✅ Practical lessons from It’s Not in the Manual you can apply immediately  
Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer, a cybersecurity professional, or an aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge and elevate how you think about leadership.
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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 Michael? 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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👉 Because when the manual runs out… leadership begins.
#Leadership #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #ESRM #CoachBZ #Podcast #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #AI #SecurityLea

S5:E75🎙️ Live with Peggy SullivanLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 75🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ“Busy is a four-letter word — stop wearing it like a badge of honor.”  “Busyness looks like progress. Until it burns you out.”  “Busyness is not the secret to success.”  “We get a dopamine hit from busyness, just like any other addiction.”⸻
📅 Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Friday, April 3, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Peggy Sullivan is a Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and Author of📘 Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less
With 25+ years of leadership experience in Fortune 100 organizations, Peggy is on a mission to help leaders and teams:
👉 Escape time poverty👉 Eliminate burnout👉 Achieve more by doing less
She has worked with organizations like Google, Bank of America, and Blue Cross BlueShield—helping leaders reclaim clarity, focus, and impact.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✔ Why busyness is the enemy of leadership clarity✔ How to reclaim 5–7 hours per week for strategic work✔ The “Busy Busting Framework” for high performance✔ Why doing less is the ultimate leadership advantage✔ How to lead with intention in high-pressure environments
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Peggy? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 Final Thought
“You don’t need to do more to lead better.You need to focus on what matters most.”
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #PeggySullivan #BeyondBusyness #LeadershipDevelopment #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #BurnoutPrevention #HighPerformance

S4:E74🎙️🔥 LIVE with Richard Stiennon
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 74
 
“Agentic AI and Cyberwar: Leadership in an Autonomous Threat Landscape”
 
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Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Birmingham, MI)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
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🚀 Introducing My Guest
 
Richard Stiennon is one of the most respected voices in cybersecurity—an industry analyst, author, and Founder of IT-Harvest.
 
With over three decades of experience spanning:
•VP Research at Gartner
•CMO at Fortinet
•VP Threat Research at Webroot
 
…and as the architect behind one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity industry intelligence platforms in the world…
 
👉 Richard has helped leaders see the battlefield clearly before making mission-critical decisions.
 
He is also the author of the powerful new book:
📚 “Guardians of the Machine Age: Why AI Security Will Define the Future of Digital Defense”
 
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⚔️ Why This Conversation Matters
 
The battlefield has changed.
 
We are no longer just defending networks…
We are defending machines that think, decide, and act.
 
From AI-driven cyber threats to autonomous defense systems…
 
👉 This is not the future.
👉 This is NOW.
 
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🧠 What You Will Learn…
 
🎯 How agentic AI is reshaping cyber threats—and defenses
🎯 Why leaders must shift from protecting infrastructure → protecting intelligence
🎯 The explosion of the AI security market (400+ vendors and growing)
🎯 How to cut through cybersecurity complexity and make data-driven decisions
🎯 What CISOs, commanders, and engineers must do to lead in an autonomous threat environment
🎯 Key insights from Richard’s latest book on AI security and digital defense
 
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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 Richard? 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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⚓ Coach BZ Takeaway:
 
In the Navy, we learned to fight with speed, precision, and trust in our systems.
But what happens when those systems begin to make decisions on their own?
 
👉 That’s the leadership challenge of our time.
 
Let’s LEAD through it—together.
 
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #AI #AgenticAI #CyberWar #CISO #EmergingTech #Leadership #Podcast

S5:E73🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Nicholus Crow, PsyD, USAF (Vet.)🔥 Leadership Under Fire: Psychology from the Cockpit to the Boardroom 🔥🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 48“Regulate first. Decide second.”“Most leaders don’t have a strategy problem. They have a regulation problem.”“Advice given to a dysregulated leader is advice that won’t land.”“The smartest person in the room makes terrible decisions when their body is in threat mode.”“Your prefrontal cortex goes offline when your nervous system is in threat mode.”“You can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system.”“Leadership crises don’t happen during business hours.”“The firing decision you’re avoiding is already costing you.”“The work isn’t to think harder. It’s to get regulated faster.”“True clarity comes when the body feels safe.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Tuesday, March 31, 2026⏰ 10 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM CT (El Paso, TX) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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As a cybersecurity executive and U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander, I’ve learned this:
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack intelligence.They fail because they make decisions while dysregulated.
Dr. Nicholus Crow operates at the intersection of:
✈️ Military psychology🧠 Neuroscience & trauma recovery🤖 AI-powered real-time coaching🔥 Founder and executive performance under pressure
A former Director of Psychological Services at Laughlin Air Force Base and PTSD Specialist with the VA, Dr. Crow coached pilots and commanders through life-or-death decisions.
Today, as Founder & CEO of LeadershipSOS, he brings that same “calm before cognition” philosophy to leaders facing high-stakes boardroom decisions.
His operating principle is simple — and powerful:
Regulate first. Decide second.
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For senior cybersecurity engineers stepping into leadership…For founders and executives navigating 2AM decisions…
This conversation is for you.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✅ Why most leaders have a regulation problem — not a strategy problem✅ What happens to your brain when you’re under threat✅ The 3-Gate Decision System: Safety → Regulation → Coaching✅ How AI can ethically support leaders in crisis moments✅ Practical tools to regain clarity before a difficult conversation✅ How identity shifts impact high performers transitioning into new roles
We will explore what happens when leaders are collectively dysregulated — and what it means for organizations, companies, and even nations.
This one goes deep.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Crow? 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 are not just decisive —but disciplined in their physiology.
See you LIVE. 🎙️🔥
#LeadershipUnderFire #LeadershipAndSuccess#CalmBeforeCognition #AILeadership#MilitaryLeadership #Veterans#FounderPsychology #CoachBZ

S5:E72🎙️ Live with Matthew WebsterLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 72 LIVE
Mark your calendars:📅 Date: Monday, March 30, 2026⏰ Time: 12:15 PM PT (Silicon Valley, CA) | 3:15 PM ET (Wall Street, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔐 The CISO Mindset: Aligning Cyber Risk with Executive Decision-Making
In today’s world, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical problem…👉 It’s a leadership challenge.
And in this episode, we are bringing you a leader who lives at that intersection.
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👤 Meet Our Guest
Matthew Webster is a three-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), executive advisor, founder of Cyvergence, and author of:
👉 Do No Harm: Protecting Connected Medical Devices, Healthcare, and Data from Hackers and Adversarial Nation States
With nearly 30 years of experience, Matthew has helped organizations across healthcare, finance, and government build cybersecurity programs that don’t just check boxes—but protect missions, enable business, and save lives.
His philosophy is simple—and powerful:👉 Cybersecurity fails less because of technology… and more because of leadership misalignment.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 How to translate cyber risk into executive-level decisions💡 The difference between compliance, security, and true resilience💡 What separates a technical expert from a strategic CISO💡 How to align cybersecurity with business outcomes and mission success💡 Why healthcare cybersecurity is about more than data—it’s about human life💡 Key insights from Do No Harm and the future of securing connected medical devices💡 Practical leadership lessons for Naval Officers and Silicon Valley engineers stepping into leadership
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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 Matthew? 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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🔥 If you are serious about leading in cybersecurity, technology, or the military…
👉 This is not just a podcast.👉 This is a masterclass in leadership, risk, and decision-making at the highest levels.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #CISO #Leadership #RiskManagement #HealthcareSecurity #AI #EmergingTech #NavalLeadership #SiliconValley

S31:E21AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 21🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📘 Season 31, Episode 21AI RECAP
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21
This powerful episode is based on my latest LinkedIn article:👉 “Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 21”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-modern-leadeArship-enduring-impact-zinga-8obqc/)
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🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI🎯 Your 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown — Built for Busy Leaders
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Saturday, March 27, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we break down timeless leadership truths from Proverbs 21 that apply directly to today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives navigating uncertainty:
✅ Why leadership is stewardship—not ownership (“Rank is rented. Trust is earned.”)✅ How God evaluates motives—not just actions✅ Why integrity must outweigh optics in a world of performative leadership✅ How pride silently destroys influence—and humility sustains it✅ Why disciplined planning beats reactive decision-making✅ How shortcuts erode trust, credibility, and long-term legacy✅ Why justice, accountability, and timely correction build strong teams
💡 Key Reminder:Leadership is not defined by control—but by alignment.When your heart, character, and decisions align, your influence multiplies.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country below!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it in the comments — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you will apply this week?
Share your thoughts below so others can learn and grow with you.
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❤️ Tag a leader who needs this message.
Let’s grow together — from the deckplates to the boardroom to the digital battlefield.
#Leadership #Proverbs21 #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #DecisionMaking #Integrity #GrowthMindset

S31:E20AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 20Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 20Season 31 | Episode 20
📢 Mark your calendars!The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
This is not a religious study.It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
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🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 20
In this episode, we will explore:✅ Why self-mastery is the cornerstone of credible leadership✅ How impulsiveness and inconsistency quietly erode influence✅ Why diligence and preparation separate effective leaders from reactive ones✅ How listening deeply strengthens decision-making and trust✅ Why integrity and fairness shape a leader’s long-term legacy
“Proverbs 20 teaches us that leadership is not defined by power—but by restraint, not by promises—but by integrity, and not by position—but by disciplined character lived out daily.”
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📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
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👇 After the Episode • What are your three takeaways from this discussion? • What insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
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Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ
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S5:E71🎙️ LIVE with Julian Treasure "The Communication Alchemist"
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 71 LIVE
 
“Most people want to be heard. Great leaders want to understand.”
 
“The quality of your listening determines the quality of your leadership.”
 
“In the age of AI, human connection is your competitive advantage.”
 
I can’t believe I get to say this…
 
This Friday, I’ll be sitting down with Julian Treasure — “The Communication Alchemist.”
 
A global authority on conscious listening, powerful speaking, and intentional sound, Julian has impacted millions of leaders worldwide with one core truth:
 
Communication is the leadership skill.
 
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🎧 Episode Title
 
“Communication Is the Leadership Skill — Mastering Listening and Speaking in the AI Age | Julian Treasure”
 
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🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This One Is Special 🚨
📅 Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 5 PM GMT (Kirkwall, Scotland, UK)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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🌟 Meet My Guest
 
Julian Treasure is one of the most influential communication experts in the world:
•🎤 160M+ views across his TED Talks
•🧠 Trusted advisor to leaders, organizations, and global brands
•📚 Author of bestselling books including How to Be Heard and his latest release, Sound Affects
•🏆 Recipient of the Toastmasters Golden Gavel Award
 
He teaches leaders how to:
 
👉 Listen with intention
👉 Speak so people want to listen
👉 Build trust in a distracted, noisy world
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
 
🔹 Why communication—not technology—is the true leadership advantage
🔹 The difference between hearing vs. listening (and why it matters in high-stakes environments)
🔹 How great leaders build trust through listening-first leadership
🔹 The hidden cost of poor communication in teams, organizations, and missions
🔹 How sound and environment impact focus, performance, and wellbeing
🔹 Lessons from his latest book: Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet
 
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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 Julian? 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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🎙️ Coach BZ Closing Thought
 
In the Navy and in Silicon Valley, I’ve learned this:
 
The leaders who win are not the ones who speak the most…
They are the ones who listen the best.
 
Don’t miss this conversation.
 
#Leadership #Communication #JulianTreasure #CoachBZ #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #PublicSpeaking #AI #Podcast

S5:E70🎙️ LIVE with Brett EricksonLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E70 LIVE
🔥 From Wall Street to War Rooms: Leading in the Age of Financial Conflict
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E70🎙️Live with Brett Erickson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-p-erickson/)
📅 Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (Silicon Valley, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Wall Street, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Meet My Guest: Brett Erickson
Brett Erickson is a globally recognized expert in financial crime, sanctions, and geopolitical risk, operating at the intersection of national security, finance, and institutional governance.
As Managing Principal of Obsidian Risk Advisors, Brett advises governments, financial institutions, and global enterprises on how to navigate illicit finance, sanctions enforcement, and emerging geopolitical threats.
He has been featured and quoted in top-tier outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Reuters, and Newsweek, shaping how leaders understand risk in today’s complex world.
This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
🔹 How the global financial system is being used as a tool of power and conflict🔹 What “economic statecraft” really means for leaders in cybersecurity and national security🔹 The convergence of cyber, AI, and financial crime—and why it matters now🔹 How leaders can make decisions under uncertainty, complexity, and geopolitical pressure🔹 What boards and executives expect from the next generation of risk and security leaders🔹 How to build credibility, influence, and thought leadership in high-stakes domains
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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 Brett? 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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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #FinancialCrime #Sanctions #Geopolitics #RiskManagement #Leadership #Podcast #EmergingTech #AI #FinTech

S5E69🎙️ LIVE with Coach Kim C. Shaw, MAML, RBLP-TLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 69
🔥 Leading with Purpose: The Power of Self-Leadership and Resilience
Mark your calendars:
🎙️ Join me LIVE with Coach Kim C. Shaw, MAML, RBLP-T🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcshaw/
📅 Date: Monday, March 23, 2026⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 AM ET (Orlando, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🔥 Why This Conversation Matters
What if the greatest leadership challenge you’ll ever face… isn’t leading others—but leading yourself?
In today’s world—whether you’re a Naval Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership—technical excellence is not enough.
The leaders who rise are the ones who: • Lead with purpose • Build resilience under pressure • Master self-leadership from the inside out
That’s exactly what we’re diving into with Coach Kim Shaw.
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🌟 Meet My Guest
Coach Kim C. Shaw is a transformational leadership coach, resilience trainer, and emotional intelligence advocate who is helping leaders unlock their full potential.
With a Master’s in Management & Leadership (MAML) and certification as a Resilience-Building Leader Program Trainer (RBLP-T), she equips leaders to: • Strengthen self-awareness • Lead with clarity and confidence • Navigate adversity with resilience • Build high-performing, human-centered teams
Her mission is simple—but powerful:👉 Inspire leaders to lead with purpose and elevate others along the way.
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🧠 What You Will Learn…
💡 Why self-leadership is the foundation of all great leadership💡 How to build resilience in high-pressure environments💡 The role of emotional intelligence in leadership success💡 The biggest mistakes new leaders make—and how to avoid them💡 How to transition from individual contributor to impactful leader💡 Practical habits to strengthen your leadership daily
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⚔️ For Leaders Who Want More
This episode is for: • 🇺🇸 Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command • 💻 Cybersecurity professionals & engineers ready to lead • 🚀 Emerging leaders who want to grow with intention
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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 Coach Kim Shaw? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 Leadership is not about position—it’s about purpose, resilience, and who you’re becoming.
Let’s grow together.
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#Leadership #SelfLeadership #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment

S5:E68🎙️ Live with SFC Philip Ayles, DD, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast Season 5 | Episode 68From Warrior to Love: Leading Beyond the Uniform
What happens when the mission ends—and you have to rediscover who you are?
Join me LIVE for a powerful conversation on leadership, identity, and purpose beyond the uniform.
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📣 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E68🎙️ Live with SFC Philip Ayles, DD, USA (Ret.)🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/philayles/
📅 Date: Monday, March 23, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 AM CT (Jacksonville, MS) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🪖 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
SFC Philip Ayles is a 24-year U.S. Army veteran, leader, and the Founder & President of Warrior to Love®—a movement dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and families transition from survival mode to a life rooted in purpose, connection, and emotional intelligence.
From Military Police to Civil Affairs to Human Intelligence…From global deployments to personal struggle…From losing everything… to rebuilding a mission that now impacts thousands…
Phil’s journey is raw, real, and transformational.
He doesn’t just talk about leadership—👉 He lives it.👉 He rebuilt it.👉 And now he teaches it.
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🎯 What You’ll Learn…
🔹 What no one tells you about leadership after the mission ends🔹 Why high-performing leaders struggle with identity and transition🔹 The difference between the “warrior mindset” and a “love-centered life”🔹 How emotional intelligence becomes your greatest leadership advantage🔹 Practical ways to lead at home, at work, and within yourself🔹 Why love is not weakness—it’s the highest form of leadership
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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 Phil? 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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🔥 This is more than a podcast episode…It’s a conversation about the battle no one sees—and the leadership required to win it.
#Leadership #Veterans #WarriorToLove #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #Transition #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #PurposeDrivenLeadership

S5E67🎙️ LIVE with LT Rick Gordon, USN (Vet.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 67
 
“Threat-informed defense is about grounding your strategy in how adversaries actually behave — not how we hope they behave.”
“Security effectiveness starts with understanding the threat.”
“Cybersecurity is not a compliance exercise — it’s a mission.”
“Clarity beats complexity.”
“Great founders solve real problems, not theoretical ones.”
“Innovation is only durable if it’s grounded in customer reality.”
“Leadership under pressure reveals what you truly value.”
“Discipline and precision translate from submarines to startups.”
“Security is a leadership problem.”
“Hype fades. Execution wins.”
 
 
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
 
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
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⚓ From the Silent Service to Cyber Strategy
 
Rick Gordon is a former U.S. Navy submarine officer, Naval Academy graduate, venture builder, and Co-Founder & CEO of Tidal Cyber.
 
He previously:
•Served as Founding Managing Partner of MACH37 Cyber Accelerator — launching companies like Huntress, Black Kite, and Adlumin.
•Scaled threat-informed initiatives at MITRE, including the Center for Threat-Informed Defense and ATT&CK Evaluations.
 
Rick doesn’t just build companies.
 
He builds builders.
 
For Naval Junior Officers, cybersecurity engineers, founders, and aspiring leaders — this episode is a masterclass in disciplined execution, strategic clarity, and long-term impact.
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
 
✅ How submarine leadership translates into startup execution
✅ Why cybersecurity is a leadership problem — not just a technology problem
✅ What separates successful cyber founders from the rest
✅ How to distinguish hype from durable innovation
✅ What threat-informed defense really means for modern CISOs
✅ The mindset shift from operator to ecosystem builder
 
This is about mission clarity.
This is about risk leadership.
This is about building what actually works.
 
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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 Rick? 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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For those who lead under pressure…
For those who defend enterprise systems…
For those preparing to command — in uniform or in industry…
 
This conversation is for you.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #ThreatInformedDefense #NavalAcademy #USNavy #VeteranLeadership #StartupLeadership #CISO #AILeadership

S5:E65🎙️ LIVE with SSgt Jo Peterson, USAF (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 65 LIVE  
🔥 From the Intelligence Community to the Cloud: A Leadership Journey  
I’m honored to welcome an incredible leader, innovator, and trailblazer:  👉 Jo Peterson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jopeterson1/)  
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨  📅 Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026  ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]  
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## 🌟 Meet My Guest
Jo Peterson is a CIO at Clarify360, Founder & Chief Analyst at ClearTech Research, and a U.S. Air Force veteran with deep expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and AI security.  
With over three decades of experience, Jo has worked alongside CIOs and CISOs across industries—helping organizations simplify complexity, strengthen security, and align technology with mission outcomes.  
She is also:  ✅ A globally recognized Top Voice in Tech  ✅ Advisor to major tech leaders like AWS, Microsoft, Google, and IBM  ✅ Member of the Forbes Technology Council, CompTIA Advisory Board, and Cloud Security Alliance AI Safety Leadership Council  ✅ Co-founder of Cloud Girls, advancing women in cloud and emerging tech  
Jo is not just a technologist—she is a translator of complexity into clarity.
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## 🎯 What You Will Learn
💡 How to lead in the age of Cloud, Cybersecurity, and AI  💡 The biggest risks organizations are missing today  💡 How leaders can balance innovation speed with security discipline  💡 Lessons from transitioning from military intelligence to enterprise leadership  💡 How to build influence and thought leadership in tech  
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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 Jo? 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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🔥 If you are a leader in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, or transitioning from the military into tech…  
👉 This is a conversation you do NOT want to miss.  
Let’s LEAD. Let’s SECURE. Let’s SCALE—together.  
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #CloudComputing #AISecurity #WomenInTech #VeteransInTech #CIO #CISO #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Podcast #CloudSecurity #AI #Men

 S5E64🎙️ LIVE with Aarti Gadhia🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 64 LIVE  🔥 Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders: Aarti Gadhia’s Global Impact  
I’m honored to host Aarti Gadhia — a global cybersecurity leader, board director, founder, and true changemaker dedicated to breaking barriers and building pathways for the next generation of leaders.
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026  ⏰ Time: 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA / Delta, BC, Canada) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]  
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## 🌟 Meet My Guest: Aarti Gadhia
Aarti Gadhia is a cybersecurity leader with 25+ years of global experience, spanning organizations like Microsoft, VMware Carbon Black, Bugcrowd, Trend Micro, and Sophos.  
She is the Founder of Standout to Lead and SHE (Sharing Her Empowerment)—initiatives focused on empowering women and underrepresented groups to step into leadership and boardroom roles.  
🏆 Recognized as one of the Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity (Canada) and Top 20 Cybersecurity Women of the World (2025)  🌍 Board Director, advisor, speaker, mentor, and author of The Rise of the Cyber Women  💡 A powerful advocate for authentic leadership, inclusion, and opportunity creation  
Her mission is simple—and powerful:  👉 Break barriers. Build leaders. Create access.
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## 🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 How to break barriers and lead with courage in male-dominated industries  💡 The mindset and habits of top-performing leaders in cybersecurity  💡 How to build inclusive teams that drive real impact  💡 Why authenticity is your greatest leadership advantage  💡 How to position yourself for board roles and executive leadership  💡 The future of AI, cybersecurity, and leadership in a rapidly evolving world  
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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 Aarti? 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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🔥 From the war room to the boardroom…  Leadership is about who you elevate.  
And Aarti Gadhia is elevating a generation.  
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CybersecurityLeadership #WomenInCyber #DiversityInTech #Leadership #ServantLeadership #BoardLeadership #Mentorship #AI #FutureOfWork #BreakingBarriers #Building

S5:E63🎙️ LIVE with LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel, USMC (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 63 LIVE
🌟 Featuring: LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel, USMC (Ret.)Co-Founder & CEO, ZeroMils | Marine Veteran | Social Impact Leader | Champion of the Military-Thriving Movement
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📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Join us for a powerful and purpose-driven conversation:
🎙️ S5:E63🎙️Live with LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel, USMC (Ret.)🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-schmiegel-03523b8/
📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026⏰ 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
LtCol Kevin M. Schmiegel is a combat-tested Marine Corps leader turned national movement builder.
After 20+ years of service—including global deployments, NATO leadership, and shaping personnel strategy for over 170,000 Marines—Kevin transitioned from the battlefield to building one of the most impactful veteran movements in America.
🇺🇸 Founder of Hiring Our Heroes💼 Helped place 120,000+ veterans and military spouses into meaningful careers📈 Raised $100M+ for veteran-focused initiatives🌍 Impacted millions of lives nationwide
Today, as Co-Founder & CEO of ZeroMils, Kevin is leading a bold mission:
👉 To move organizations from “military-friendly” to “military-thriving” cultures👉 To redefine the narrative from “broken veteran” → empowered leader👉 To bridge the civilian-military divide through service, purpose, and community
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 The difference between “military-friendly” and “military-thriving” leadership cultures💡 How to successfully transition from military service to purpose-driven civilian impact💡 The leadership principles that scale from the battlefield to the boardroom💡 Why purpose—not position—is the key to long-term fulfillment💡 How organizations can unlock the full potential of veteran talent
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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 Kevin? 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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🔥 If you care about leadership, service, purpose, and building thriving teams—you don’t want to miss this one.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #ZeroMils #LeadershipDevelopment #Transition #PurposeDriven #Podcast #LiveEvent

S5:E62🎙️ LIVE with Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine, U.S. Navy (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 62When Admirals Write Thrillers: Strategy, Leadership, and Storytelling“Leadership is not about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions when the stakes are highest.”“Strategy is the art of thinking several moves ahead while the world is reacting to the last one.”“When the pressure rises, teams don’t rise to the occasion—they fall to the level of their training.”“Stories allow us to explore the consequences of decisions before those decisions have to be made in the real world.”
I’m honored to welcome a distinguished naval leader, strategist, and author to the show: Rear Admiral C. Kenneth Carodine, U.S. Navy (Ret.).
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨  📅 Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026  ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Valrico, FL)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Meet Our Guest
Rear Admiral Ken Carodine served our nation with distinction as a U.S. Navy flag officer, leading in complex operational environments where strategic thinking, disciplined leadership, and mission clarity were essential.
Following his naval career, he has continued contributing to leadership and technology conversations through his work in data governance and digital strategy, helping organizations navigate the challenges of the information age.
Admiral Carodine is also an accomplished author of geopolitical thrillers, including:
📚 Nuclear Dragon  📚 General Quarters  📚 Panther (coming in 2026)
His books combine authentic military insight with compelling storytelling about global security, leadership under pressure, and the strategic realities shaping our world today.
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💡 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔹 Leadership lessons from decades of service in the U.S. Navy  🔹 How strategic thinking shapes decision-making in high-stakes environments  🔹 Why data governance and information leadership are critical in the digital era  🔹 The transition from flag officer to author and storyteller  🔹 The real-world inspiration behind Nuclear Dragon and General Quarters
This conversation will be especially valuable for:
✔️ Military leaders and veterans  ✔️ Cybersecurity and technology professionals  ✔️ Aspiring executives and strategists  ✔️ Readers interested in national security and geopolitical thrillers
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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 Admiral Carodine?  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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#LeadershipAndSuccess  #CoachBZ  #Leadership  #USNavy  #VeteranLeadership  #StrategicLeadership  #NationalSecurity  #AuthorsOfLinkedIn  #MilitaryLeadership  #Leader

S5:E60🎙️ Live with Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett✨ The next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is coming up — and this is a conversation every leader, executive, and professional navigating their career journey should hear.“You’re not underqualified — you’re under-positioned.”“Stop waiting to be chosen. Start positioning yourself to be selected.”“Your résumé doesn’t get you hired — your positioning does.”“Clarity about your leadership value changes the entire conversation.”
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 60✨ Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: Positioning Yourself for the Leadership Role You Deserve
🎙️ Live with Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickquolettebarrett/
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Date: Monday, March 16, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM CT (Allen, TX) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Nickquolette “The Get Hired Strategist” Barrett is an executive career architect, leadership coach, author, and entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping professionals stop waiting for opportunity and start strategically positioning themselves for the roles they deserve.
With 26+ years of Fortune 36 leadership experience, six professional certifications, and a Master’s in Leadership & Organizational Development, Nickquolette has helped executives, directors, and senior leaders transform their careers through intentional positioning and strategic leadership branding.
She is the Founder of iRock Résumés, President of the Society of Elite Resume Writers & Coaches (SERWC), and the creator of the E.P.I.C.™ Framework — a powerful model designed to help leaders:
✨ Envision their leadership direction✨ Position their value strategically✨ Influence executive conversations✨ Cultivate long-term career success
Her mission is simple yet powerful:
✨ Help leaders get seen, get hired, and build careers that rock.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✨ Why many professionals are not underqualified — they are under-positioned
✨ The E.P.I.C.™ framework for building intentional leadership careers
✨ How senior leaders can communicate their value and impact effectively
✨ The role of personal branding and LinkedIn positioning in executive leadership
✨ Career strategy insights for military leaders transitioning into the private sector
✨ How faith, purpose, and leadership clarity shape long-term professional success
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💬 Join the Conversation!
This podcast is designed to be interactive, so bring your questions and insights.
🗺️ 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 Chris?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#Leadership#CareerStrategy#ExecutiveLeadership#PersonalBranding#WomenInLeadership#CareerDevelopment

S5:59🎙️ Live with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 59Strategy, Doctrine, and Decision-Making with COL Steve “Doctrine Man” Leonard, USA (Ret.)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleonard1/“Risk is a potent catalyst that fuels opportunity.” — COL Steve ‘Doctrine Man’ Leonard“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”“Take care of your people—they’ll take care of the mission.”“Leaders must think before they act—and write before they think they understand.”“Strategy is about asking the right questions.”“Humor helps us see the truth we often avoid.”
Mark your calendars: 
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM CT (Lawrence, KS) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Introducing My Guest
If you’ve served in the military over the past two decades, chances are you’ve heard of Doctrine Man.
COL Steve Leonard, USA (Ret.) is a retired U.S. Army strategist, educator, author, and the creative force behind the legendary Doctrine Man leadership platform that sparked conversations across the profession of arms.
During his distinguished Army career, Steve served as a logistician, operational planner, and senior strategist, helping shape modern U.S. Army doctrine—including work on the Army’s capstone operations manual and stability operations doctrine.
Today, he continues developing the next generation of leaders as a Professor of the Practice at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he teaches strategy and leadership.
Steve is also the author or editor of multiple influential books on strategy and leadership, including his latest:
📚 Professionals Talk Logistics: Sustaining Strategy and Operations (with Jon Klug)
His work bridges strategy, leadership, logistics, and professional development—all essential skills for leaders navigating complex environments.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this conversation, we explore:
⚡ Why professionals talk logistics—and why it shapes strategy⚡ Leadership lessons from combat, doctrine development, and strategic planning⚡ How strategic thinkers make better decisions under pressure⚡ The story behind Doctrine Man and the power of humor in leadership⚡ Why reading, writing, and intellectual curiosity are essential for leaders
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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 Steve? 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#Leadership#MilitaryLeadership#Strategy#DoctrineMan#Logistics#DecisionMaking#Mentorship#LeadershipDevelopment