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Saturday Jan 03, 2026
S31:E3 LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 3
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
S31:E3🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 3
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 3
Season 31 | Episode 3
📢 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 3
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why trust is the foundation of effective leadership
✅ How humility and values guide decisions under pressure
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately
✅ How wisdom, stewardship, and correction shape enduring influence
“Proverbs 3 teaches us that leadership isn’t built on self-reliance, but on trust. When leaders stop leaning only on themselves, they discover a straighter path forward.”
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📅 Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
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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

Friday Jan 02, 2026
S31:E2🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 2
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S31:E2🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 2
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 2
Season 31 | Episode 2
📢 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 2
In this second episode, we will explore:
•Practical leadership clarity
•A deeper understanding of ethical decision-making
•Reflection questions they can apply immediately
•A renewed commitment to lead with wisdom, not impulse
“Proverbs 2 reminds us that wisdom isn’t loud—but it’s powerful. And leaders who pursue it are protected by it.”
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📅 Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 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

Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E5 LIVE with Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E5 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 5 (LIVE)✨ Featuring Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD
“Growth requires focused silence. Leaders often move at a pace that doesn’t leave room for pause—but silence is where clarity lives.”
“When self-care is the standard, not the exception, leaders lead from wholeness, not depletion.”
“Leadership isn’t about waiting for perfect data before you speak up; strategic leaders surface insight early.”
“At 53, I’m not aging — I’m ascending. Confidence is quiet, but its presence is undeniable.”
This episode is a must-watch conversation for aspiring military officers, technology leaders, and executives navigating complexity, AI-driven change, and the personal cost of leadership.
Dr. Brown is a globally respected executive leader, scholar–practitioner, and human-centered leadership architect. From classrooms and DoD environments to corporate boardrooms and global stages, her work centers on one essential truth: leaders must lead with clarity, confidence, and humanity—especially under pressure.
📅 Date: Friday, January 2, 2026⏰ Time:• 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)• 2:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)• 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
✔️ How to lead without losing yourself in high-pressure environments✔️ Why stillness and clarity are strategic advantages—not weaknesses✔️ How leaders can stay human-centered in an AI-accelerated world✔️ What authentic executive presence really looks like✔️ Practical insights on confidence, identity, and leadership courage
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Brown? Post them below — we’ll 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, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LivePodcast #ExecutiveLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MindfulLeadership #FutureOfWork #AIandLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders

Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E4🎙️LIVE with Shauna Springer, Ph.D.
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E4🎙️LIVE with Shauna Springer, Ph.D.Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 4
📅 Monday, December 22, 2025⏰ 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Known across military, veteran, and first responder communities simply as “Doc,” Dr. Shauna Springer is one of the nation’s most trusted voices on trauma, moral injury, suicide prevention, relationships, and warrior reintegration.
A Harvard-educated psychologist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and nationally recognized expert, Doc Springer has spent more than two decades walking alongside those who serve—helping leaders understand the invisible battles that follow high-stakes service and command.
She is the co-author of Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, and her work challenges leaders to move beyond surface-level resilience toward cultures of trust, connection, and sustained performance.
This is a must-listen conversation for military officers, first responders, executives, CISOs, founders, and people leaders navigating pressure, responsibility, and care for their teams.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ Why trauma is not a weakness, but a predictable response to extreme environments✅ How leadership decisions can either heal or deepen moral injury✅ The hidden cost of silence and administrative betrayal✅ What “mental warfare” really means—and why leaders must understand it✅ How connection, trust, and courage shape elite teams and resilient cultures
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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 Doc Springer? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #RelentlessCourage #Leadership #MentalHealth #TraumaInformedLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #FirstResponderLeadership #Trust #Courage #Service

Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E3 LIVE with Terri Maxwell
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E3🎙️ LIVE with Terri Maxwell
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 137
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrifmaxwell/
“Your power is Purpose and your weapon is Passion.”
“You get what you focus on.”
“Assume positive intent.”
📅 Friday, January 2, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM CT (Dallas, TX) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Meet My Guest
Terri Maxwell is an Investor, Business Growth Expert, Author, and Founder & CEO of Share On Purpose. Over a 30+ year career, she has launched, scaled, turned around, or exited 50+ companies, including ventures tied to a NASDAQ IPO. Terri is known for proving that purpose and performance are not opposites—but force multipliers.
She is the author of Succeed on Purpose: Everything Happens for a Reason and the architect behind purpose-driven platforms like Shift/Co and IGNITE On Purpose, helping founders and leaders grow businesses that make the world better.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
•Why purpose is a leadership strategy, not a slogan
•How leaders must evolve personally to scale professionally
•What conscious capitalism looks like when decisions get hard
•How to turn adversity into clarity, courage, and growth
•Practical leadership lessons for military officers, tech leaders, and founders
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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 Terri? 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 ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #LivePodcast #PurposeDrivenLeadership #ServantLeadership #ConsciousCapitalism #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders

Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E2🎙️ Live with Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, DPA
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E2🎙️ Live with Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, DPALeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 2
“School safety is not about hardening buildings—it’s about strengthening people.”
“Every adult in a child’s life holds a piece of the puzzle. School safety only works when we put those pieces together.”
“The best School Resource Officers are mentors first, educators second, and law enforcement officers always—but never only.”
📅 Friday, January 2, 2026⏰ 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Lansdale, PA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, DPA, is a nationally recognized school safety leader, retired police officer, author, and servant leader. With 26 years in law enforcement and a doctorate in public administration, Beth now serves as a County School Safety Coordinator, President of the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers (PASRO), and a trusted voice helping communities protect children through relationships, prevention, and trust—not fear.
Her message is simple, powerful, and timely: school safety is about strengthening people, not hardening buildings.
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🎙️ What You Will Learn
✅ Why relationships are the most powerful form of prevention✅ Leadership lessons from 26 years in uniform that apply far beyond schools✅ How to balance accountability with compassion in high-stakes environments✅ What military, law enforcement, education, and tech leaders can learn from early intervention and systems thinking✅ How servant leadership shows up before the crisis—not after
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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 Beth? Post them below — we’ll answer 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, educator, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #SchoolSafety #ServantLeadership #WomenInLeadership #LawEnforcementLeadership #EducationLeadership #PreventionOverReaction #FITS

Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E1 Live with General Gary M. Brito, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
S5:E1🎙️ Live with General Gary M. Brito, U.S. Army (Ret.)
🚨 SEASON 5 PREMIERE 🚨
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 1
“Always work for your Soldiers. Never work for your evaluation—and everything will be fine.”
“You control your character. You control your reputation. You control your fitness. Nobody can take that from you.”
“Leadership is not about you. It’s about the people you serve.”
“Rank is temporary. Character is permanent.”
I’m honored to kick off Season 5 with a truly exceptional leader:
🎖️ General Gary M. Brito, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Former four-star general, 18th and final Commanding General of TRADOC, and widely known as “The People’s General,” General Brito shaped how the U.S. Army trains, develops, and prepares leaders for the future fight.
This is not just a conversation about rank or résumé.
This is a masterclass in character, humility, people-first leadership, and legacy.
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📅 Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet My Guest
General Gary Brito served over 38 years in uniform, with multiple combat deployments and senior leadership roles including:
•Commanding General, U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
•Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, G-1 (Personnel)
•Commanding General, Joint Readiness Training Center
•Commanding General, Maneuver Center of Excellence & Fort Benning
He is a servant leader, a builder of leaders, and a powerful voice on what it truly means to lead at scale.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✅ What people-first leadership looks like at the four-star level
✅ How to make values-based decisions under extreme pressure
✅ Why character matters more than rank
✅ Lessons from building the future Army in an era of AI and rapid change
✅ How leaders should think about legacy beyond titles
Whether you’re an aspiring military officer, senior NCO, executive, or emerging tech leader—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 career questions for Coach BZ or General Brito? Post them below — we’ll 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s start Season 5 the right way—by learning from leaders who built others before themselves.

Thursday Jan 01, 2026
S31:E1 LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 1
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
S31:E1🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 1
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 1
Season 31 | Episode 1
📢 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 1
In this opening episode, we will explore:
•Why teachable leaders outperform positional leaders
•How wisdom differs from intelligence, experience, or authority
•The hidden leadership risks of ignoring counsel and early warning signs
•Why shortcuts, groupthink, and compromised values derail leaders
•How wise leadership creates psychological safety, trust, and stability
Proverbs 1 sets the foundation:
Leadership rises or falls on how well a leader listens, learns, and chooses integrity—especially under pressure.
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📅 Date: Thursday, January 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 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

Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
S4:E136 🎙️ LIVE — Season 4 Finale
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
S4:E136 🎙️ LIVE — Season 4 FinaleLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 Finale | Episode 136
✨ A Year in Review: The Best Leadership Advice of 2025 & Reflections to Carry Forward
❝Leadership is not built in moments of applause, but in seasons of reflection. When we pause to learn from one another, serve with humility, grow daily, and lead with integrity, we carry forward wisdom that outlives any title—and becomes legacy.❞ ―CDR Bob F. "BZ" Zinga, USN
✨ Mark your calendars for the Season 4 Finale of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ✨ This episode is not about one guest✨ It’s about all of you — the collective wisdom shared across an extraordinary year of conversations, books, devotions, and leadership lessons
✨ What you will learn in this special finale episode:✨ The top leadership insights of 2025 drawn from 135 episodes and hundreds of global leaders✨ Why leadership is personal before it is positional — and how to lead from the inside out✨ How servant leadership consistently outperforms command-and-control leadership✨ Why growth is a daily discipline, not a one-time breakthrough✨ How integrity and trust accelerate influence in high-stakes environments✨ Why influence beats authority in modern military, tech, and business leadership✨ Practical end-of-year reflections to help you reset, refocus, and lead stronger in 2026
✨ Episode Details:✨ 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025✨ ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
✨ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show
✨ Your turn:✨ ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from this episode✨ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?✨ What leadership insight will you put into practice this week so others can learn from you?
✨ Thank you for being part of Season 4 — let’s close 2025 strong and step into 2026 ready to grow, serve, and lead with purpose

Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
S4:E135 LIVE with Zen Benefiel
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
S4:E135🎙️ LIVE with Zen BenefielLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 135
“The future of humanity depends on cooperation, not competition.”“Transformation does not begin with systems or policies—it begins with awareness.”“The most effective leaders align inner clarity with outer action.”“Servant leadership is not weakness—it is strength disciplined by compassion.”“Real leadership begins when ego steps aside and service steps forward.”
📅 Tuesday, December 30, 2025⏰ 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM MT (Chandler, AZ) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Zen Benefiel is a planetary visionary, servant leader, author of 40+ books, and host of One World in a New World. For decades, Zen has worked at the intersection of conscious leadership, systems thinking, collaboration, and planetary stewardship—bridging science and spirituality, strategy and soul.
From aerospace and government partnering to global conversations on human awakening, Zen’s life work challenges leaders to move beyond control, silos, and ego—and toward coherence, service, and conscious collaboration.
This is not a conversation about theory.This is a conversation about how leaders show up when the stakes are real.
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🎙️ What You Will Learn…
✅ Why leadership is coherence, not control✅ How inner work directly shapes outer results in teams and organizations✅ What planetary citizenship means for today’s military, tech, and civic leaders✅ How to break silos and build trust in complex systems✅ The leadership habits required for a rapidly changing, interconnected world
Whether you lead people, systems, missions, or communities—this episode will stretch how you think about responsibility, service, and impact.
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Zen? Post them below — we’ll 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ConsciousLeadership #ServantLeadership #PlanetaryCitizenship #SystemsThinking #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #BeTheDream

Monday Dec 29, 2025
S4:E134 LIVE with CPT Tess A. Tracy, PsyD, U.S. Army
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
S4:E134🎙️ LIVE with CPT Tess A. Tracy, PsyD, U.S. ArmyLeadership and Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 134Company Commander, MDW Medical Recruiting Company | Clinical Psychologist | Transformational Leader➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/contessa-a-tracy-psyd-369b93169/
✨ Mark your calendars! The next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is one you do not want to miss.✨ 📅 Date: Monday, December 29, 2025✨ ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:30 AM ET (Beltsville, MD)✨ 📍 Where: LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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✨ 👤 About My GuestCPT Tess A. “Gladiator 6” Tracy brings a rare and powerful blend of experience across combat medicine, military intelligence, clinical psychology, and command leadership. From supporting multi-domain operations and deployed formations, to serving as an aide-de-camp at the general officer level, to now commanding in one of the most competitive healthcare recruiting markets in the nation—her leadership journey embodies mission focus, people-first leadership, and ethical courage.
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✨ 🎯 What You Will Learn✨ How to lead with “mission first, people always” in high-pressure environments✨ Why psychological readiness is a leadership responsibility—not a side issue✨ Lessons from command, deployment, and general-officer-level leadership✨ How values, faith, and resilience shape durable leaders✨ What aspiring military and tech leaders must do now to prepare for command and enterprise leadership
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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 Tess? Post them below — we’ll 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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
✨ This episode is especially for aspiring military officers, clinicians, and tech leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Monday Dec 29, 2025
S4E120AI RECAP LIVE with Michael Sugrue
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
S4E120AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Michael SugrueLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 120 | AI RECAP LIVE with Michael Sugrue
⏱️ Only 10 minutes. Maximum impact.
If you missed the full hour-long, deeply powerful conversation with Capt Michael Sugrue, U.S. Air Force (Vet.), we’ve got you covered.
This AI RECAP episode is a 10-minute highlight breakdown of the most important leadership lessons, mindset shifts, and life-saving insights from S4:E120 — designed specifically for busy professionals who want the essence without the time commitment.
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🎧 “S4:E120 AI RECAP Live with Michael Sugrue”
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, December 29, 2025⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn
🔥 Why trauma is an injury, not a weakness — and why language matters🔥 The leadership cost of silence in high-stress environments🔥 Why vulnerability is a leadership responsibility, not a liability🔥 Practical habits for resilience, emotional readiness, and trust🔥 What “Relentless Courage” really looks like in everyday leadership🔥 Lessons every military officer, first responder, and tech leader must understand
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers timeless principles and practical strategies to help you become:
✔️ A better decision-maker✔️ A servant leader✔️ A trust-builder✔️ A more human leader under pressure
All in just 10 minutes.
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?➡️ Tag someone who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow together.Let’s lead with courage.Let’s make leadership more human.
— Coach BZ 🎙️🇺🇸

Monday Dec 29, 2025
S4E119AI RECAP LIVE with James Corbett
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
S4E119AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with James CorbettLeadership & Success PodcastSeason 4, Episode 119 — AI RECAP
⏱️ Only 10 minutes. Maximum impact.
If you missed the original hour-long conversation with James Corbett, this episode is for you.
This is a 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown of one of the most powerful leadership conversations of the season—curated by our AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI for leaders on the move.
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🧠 “S4:E119 AI RECAP LIVE with James Corbett”This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, December 29, 2025⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn
✔️ Why hope is a leadership imperative, not a soft skill✔️ How leaders can combat isolation in military, tech, and high-stress environments✔️ The role of gratitude and truth in resilient decision-making✔️ How to turn pain into purpose and service✔️ Practical servant-leadership principles you can apply immediately
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers timeless leadership lessons and practical strategies to help you:
🔹 Become a better decision-maker🔹 Lead with empathy and accountability🔹 Build influence through service and authenticity
All in 10 focused minutes.
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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 in the comments — I’ll answer LIVE during the show.
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❤️ Tag someone who could benefit from this episode.👇 After watching:➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s learn together.Let’s lead better—together.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AIRecap #JamesCorbett#ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership#MentalHealthMatters #ResilientLeadership #GratefulLeadership

Friday Dec 26, 2025
S4E118AI RECAP LIVE with General David H. Petraeus
Friday Dec 26, 2025
Friday Dec 26, 2025
S4E118AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with General David H. PetraeusLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ✨ Season 4, Episode 118 | AI RECAP
✨ This is the 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown for busy professionals who want the essence of an extraordinary leadership conversation — without missing the big ideas.
✨ 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI✨ A fast, focused recap of the original hour-long S4:E118 conversation with one of the most influential military strategists of the 21st century.
✨ ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.✨ 📅 Date: Friday, December 26, 2025✨ ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, DC)✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
✨ 💡 What You Will Learn:✨ How great leaders get the BIG ideas right✨ Why strategic clarity matters more than charisma✨ Leadership lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan, and modern conflict✨ How to lead through complexity, pressure, and uncertainty✨ Timeless principles on excellence, discipline, humility, and service
✨ 👉 Why listen?✨ Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers practical strategies and timeless insights to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder — in just 10 minutes.
✨ 💬 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show
✨ 👇 Your Turn:✨ What are your three takeaways from this episode?✨ What’s one insight you’ll put into practice this week?✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
✨ Don’t miss this high-impact AI RECAP — leadership wisdom, distilled.
#Leadership #StrategicLeadership #GenPetraeus #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #AIRecap #DecisionMaking #NationalSecurity #TechLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #Veterans #GetTheBigIdeasRight

Thursday Dec 25, 2025
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E117 AI RECAP EN DIRECT avec Astrid Meyer
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E117 AI RECAP 🎙️ EN DIRECT avec Astrid Meyer
Leadership & Success PodcastSaison 4, Épisode 117 — AI RECAP
⏰ Emploi du temps chargé ? On s’en occupe.Si vous avez manqué la conversation complète d’une heure avec Coach Astrid Meyer, cet épisode AI RECAP vous livre les enseignements les plus puissants en seulement 10 minutes — idéal pour les leaders en mouvement.
« S4:E117 AI RECAP Live avec Coach Astrid Meyer »Voici le décryptage des moments forts en 10 minutes🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Beth AI
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📅 Date : Jeudi 25 décembre 2025⏰ Heure : 7h00 PT (San Francisco) | 10h00 ET (Washington, DC) | 16h00 CET (Savièse, Suisse)📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn
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💡 Ce que vous allez apprendre
✨ Pourquoi l’auto-leadership est le fondement de tout grand leadership✨ Comment les valeurs — et non les titres — construisent la confiance, la culture et la performance✨ Des leçons issues de travaux de transformation menés en Europe, Afrique et Amérique latine✨ Comment diriger à travers la crise, le changement et la complexité avec courage et clarté✨ Ce que signifie réellement rechercher la signification plutôt que le succès
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👉 Pourquoi écouter ?
Que vous soyez jeune officier de la Marine vous préparant au commandement ou ingénieur de la Silicon Valley entrant dans un rôle de leadership, cet AI RECAP propose des stratégies concrètes et des principes intemporels pour devenir rapidement un meilleur décideur, leader serviteur et bâtisseur d’influence.
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💬 Rejoignez la conversation !
🗺️ D’où vous connectez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires.🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant(e) aujourd’hui ?💬 Une question de leadership pour Coach BZ ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — il y répondra EN DIRECT pendant l’émission !
👇 À vous de jouer :➡️ Quelles sont vos trois principales leçons de cet épisode ?➡️ Un insight que vous mettrez en pratique cette semaine ?➡️ Identifiez quelqu’un qui pourrait bénéficier de cette conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #ValuesBasedLeadership #MaxwellLeadership#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #CoachAstridMeyer#MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #TechLeadership#AIRecap #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #ChangeYourWorld#GlobalLeadership #SignificanceOverSuccess

Thursday Dec 25, 2025
S4:E117AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with Astrid Meyer
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
S4:E117AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with Astrid MeyerLeadership & Success PodcastSeason 4, Episode 117 — AI RECAP
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.If you missed the full hour-long conversation with Coach Astrid Meyer, this AI RECAP episode delivers the most powerful insights in just 10 minutes—perfect for leaders on the move.
“S4:E117 AI RECAP Live with Coach Astrid Meyer”This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
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📅 Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, DC) | 3:30 PM CET (Savièse, Switzerland)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ Why self-leadership is the foundation of all great leadership✨ How values—not titles—drive trust, culture, and performance✨ Lessons from global transformation work across Europe, Africa, and Latin America✨ How to lead through crisis, change, and complexity with courage and clarity✨ What it truly means to pursue significance over success
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this AI RECAP delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder—fast.
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one insight you’ll put into practice this week?➡️ Tag someone who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #ValuesBasedLeadership #MaxwellLeadership#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #CoachAstridMeyer#MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #TechLeadership#AIRecap #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #ChangeYourWorld#GlobalLeadership #SignificanceOverSuccess

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
S4:E132AI RECAP🎙️LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
S4:E132AI RECAP🎙️LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin PowellLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️| Season 4 | Episode 132AI RECAPLeadership Lessons from General Colin Powell From the Navy to Silicon Valley
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.This is the 10-minute highlight breakdown of one of the most powerful leadership conversations of the season—designed for leaders who want impact without the one-hour time commitment.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI🎯 Purpose: Distill timeless leadership lessons into practical takeaways you can apply this week
This AI Recap episode is based on my article:“Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley”(LinkedIn article link embedded in the article — web links only work there)
In this episode, we extract the most important leadership insights from General Powell’s legacy—lessons that shaped my own journey from junior enlisted sailor, to Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy, to cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today:• General Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership—fast, clear, actionable• The P=40–70 Rule and how to make decisions under uncertainty• Why “the buck stops here” still defines great leadership• Lessons on humility, servant leadership, trust, and optimism• Why perpetual optimism is a force multiplier—in military and tech teams• How leaders can detach ego from title and lead through adversity
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ 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 in the comments — I’ll answer LIVE during the show.
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from these leadership lessons.
👇 After the episode:• What are your three takeaways?• What insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections so others can learn with you.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ColinPowell #LeadershipLessons #AIRecap #MilitaryLeadership #NavyLeadership #CyberLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking #CommandLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #PerpetualOptimism #ForceMultiplier

Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
S4:E133 LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
S4:E133🎙️LIVE with Professor Casey Lucius, PhD, US Navy (Vet)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4 | Episode 133“If you want to be extraordinary, be willing to do what no one else wants to do.”“Strategy without execution is just theory. Execution without strategy is just motion.”“In national security, the cost of poor decision-making is measured in lives, not headlines.”“Local government is the front line of democracy.”“Leadership is stewardship. You borrow authority—you don’t own it.”
Mark your calendars for a special full-circle leadership conversation with Professor Casey Lucius — scholar-practitioner, public servant, and one of the most impactful educators I’ve had the privilege to learn from.
📌 Personal note: Dr. Lucius was my professor for Joint Professional Military Operations: Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) at the Naval War College hosted at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA back in 2011. More than a decade later, her lessons on decision-making, strategy, and servant leadership are more relevant than ever.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 PM ET (Naples, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet Our Guest
Professor Casey Lucius, PhD is a former U.S. Navy Naval Intelligence Officer, U.S. diplomat, Naval War College professor, elected city council member, and Interim City Manager. Her career spans national security, diplomacy, academia, and local government—where leadership decisions have real, immediate consequences.
She is also the author of Vietnam’s Political Process and Scrappy Campaigning, blending academic rigor with lived leadership experience.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✔️ How great leaders make decisions under pressure and uncertainty✔️ Lessons from military intelligence and diplomacy that apply to business and tech✔️ Why local government is the front line of leadership and democracy✔️ What servant leadership looks like when systems fail and people are counting on you✔️ How to balance strategy, values, and execution when the stakes are real
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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 decision-making questions for Dr. Lucius? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking#NationalSecurity #PublicService #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeaders#NavalWarCollege #LeadershipDevelopment #FITS

Monday Dec 22, 2025
S4:E132 LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
S4:E132🎙️ LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin PowellLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4:Episode 132 — LIVE Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley
Mark your calendars for Season 4, Episode 132 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — a special LIVE episode inspired by my article:
👉 Leadership Lessons from General Colin Powell: From the Navy to Silicon Valley(LinkedIn Article link in the post comments / article section)
In this episode, I’ll unpack the timeless leadership lessons of the late, great General Colin Powell and how his principles shaped my journey—from a junior enlisted sailor, to Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy, to a cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley.
🔎 What you will learn in this episode:• General Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership and how they apply today• The P=40–70 Rule and how to lead decisively in uncertainty• Why “the buck stops here” matters in command and executive leadership• Lessons on humility, servant leadership, optimism, and trust• Practical leadership takeaways for Naval Junior Officers and tech security professionals aspiring to lead
📅 Date: Monday, December 22, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show.
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation.
👇 After the episode:• What are your three takeaways?• What leadership insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections so others can learn alongside you.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ColinPowell #LeadershipLessons #MilitaryLeadership #NavyLeadership #CyberLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #DecisionMaking #CommandLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
S4:E131AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE | Inspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4, Episode 131 — AI RECAPInspiring Leaders to Grow, Serve, and Lead with Purpose
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
This 10-minute AI RECAP highlight episode distills the most powerful leadership insights from my article:👉 “Inspiring military and tech leaders to grow, serve, and lead with purpose”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inspiring-military-tech-leaders-grow-serve-lead-purpose-zinga-zw8pc/
🚀 What makes this episode different?This is a fast-paced, high-impact breakdown — hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI — designed for leaders who want clarity, not clutter. Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring tech leader, this episode delivers the essence of leadership without requiring an hour on your calendar.
🧠 This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown• Why purpose must come before perfection• How to lead effectively without relying on rank or title• What servant leadership looks like in high-stakes environments• Lessons from military command that translate directly to tech teams• How to grow influence, resilience, and trust — even under pressure• Why leadership is about multiplying leaders, not followers
📅 Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show.
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from a concise leadership reset.
👇 After listening, come back and share:• What are your three takeaways?• What insight will you put into practice this week?
This episode is for leaders who don’t just want inspiration — they want application.
Let’s grow. Let’s serve. Let’s lead with purpose.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AIRecap #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Cybersecurity #GlobalLeaders #LifelongLearning