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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S4:E68AI RECAP Live with Lida Citroën
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ goes LIVE with a special AI-powered recap of my conversation with the incredible Lida Citroën — executive coach, global speaker, award-winning author, and advocate for the military community.
This is a 10-minute summary of the original 1-hour leadership conversation, designed for busy professionals who want actionable wisdom fast.
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S4:E68AI RECAP Live with Lida CitroënThis is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, September 8, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
✨ How to Build Authentic Influence — Why influence begins with values and intention, not outdated executive presence models.
✨ Managing Reputation with Purpose — How leaders can proactively shape perception with consistency, clarity, and authenticity.
✨ Smart Approaches to Leadership & Hiring — “Smart companies hire for character and train on skills.”
✨ Servant Leadership through Gratitude & Generosity — Why gratitude and generosity are leadership superpowers, not soft skills.
✨ Guidance for Military Transitions — Practical advice for service members and organizations hiring veterans.
✨ Empowering Women & Underrepresented Voices — Stop waiting for permission. Step forward with confidence.
✨ Resilience, Faith & Learning from Failure — Why failure is tuition and how faith anchors resilience.
✨ Legacy & the Power of Your Voice — Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your legacy is defined by authenticity and generosity.
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👉 Why tune in?Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap delivers timeless principles and practical strategies to help you grow into a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
🗺️ 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 me? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a colleague, teammate, or junior officer who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
And don’t forget — share your top three takeaways in the comments so others can learn from your insights.
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #Authenticity #Influence #ServantLeadership #MilitaryTransition #Gratitude #Generosity #ExecutiveCoaching #GlobalLeadership #Resilience

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S4:E68 🎙️LIVE with Lida Citroën
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S4:E68 🎙️LIVE with Lida Citroën
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ is going LIVE with none other than Lida Citroën — executive coach, global keynote speaker, award-winning author, and passionate advocate for the military community.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM MDT (Englewood, CO) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Lida has helped thousands of leaders across 30+ countries shape their reputation, build trust, and thrive with authenticity. Her TEDx Talk, “The Power of Gratitude and Generosity — Serving Those Who Have Served”, has reached over 43 million viewers worldwide 🌍 — and now she’s joining us to share her wisdom on influence, reputation, and servant leadership.
Connect with Lida: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lida360/Friend in the Spotlight: Lida Citroën (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/friend-spotlight-lida-citro%C3%ABn-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-g3n7c)
🗺️ 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 questions for Lida? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE on air!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #ExecutiveCoaching #Influence #PersonalBranding #ReputationManagement #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #ServantLeadership #Gratitude

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S4:E67AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S4:E67AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | S4:E67AI 🎙️ LIVE with Eddie Bright, Jr. 🌟
Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.This is the 10-minute AI-powered recap of my 1-hour leadership conversation with Eddie Bright Jr., U.S. Marine Corps Officer, minister, mentor, and Global CEO of ApTask.
S4:E67AI RECAP Live with Eddie Bright, Jr.This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✨ Gratitude is a leadership superpowerNot a soft skill, but a foundation for authenticity, resilience, and presence.
✨ Leadership requires two heartsOne for the mission, and one for the people you serve.
✨ Success is rooted in the “why”“He who knows how will always have a job. He who knows why will always be his boss.”
✨ Servant leadership creates impactCelebrate others’ success more than your own — and lead from behind when needed.
✨ Diversity is ROITruly inclusive companies are 35–42% more profitable. Inclusion isn’t compliance — it’s competitive advantage.
✨ Resilience means blessings on the other side of pain“Your blessing is on the other side of the pain.” A call to persevere through setbacks.
✨ Mentorship and networks multiply growthIron sharpens iron. Leaders are sharpened by mentors and multiply others.
✨ Faith, family, and legacy anchor leadershipTrue success is being remembered as someone who “brought good into the world.”
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE on air!
👉 Tag someone who should be part of this conversation ❤️🙏🏾👉 Share your three takeaways after the show: what insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s grow, lead, and succeed together. See you LIVE!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7370156810399326208/
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #Gratitude #Resilience #Mentorship #DiversityAndInclusion #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #GlobalBusiness

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S4:67 🎙️LIVE with Eddie Bright Jr.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
S4:67 🎙️LIVE with Eddie Bright Jr.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025⏰ Time: 05:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 08:30 AM ET (New York, NY)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-bright-jr-9047173/
Eddie Bright, Jr. is the Global CEO of ApTask and a trailblazer in workforce solutions, DEI innovation, and servant leadership. From transforming companies with human-centered design to mentoring the next generation through Sports University Team IZOD, Eddie embodies the kind of leadership that inspires change in boardrooms and communities alike.
This is your chance to hear Eddie’s story—Marine Officer, visionary CEO, award-winning DEI influencer, minister, husband, father—and gain actionable insights you can apply immediately in your own leadership journey.
🗺️ 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 questions for Eddie? Post them below — We will answer LIVE on air!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Linkedin Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7368072841889501184/
Youtube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/83lzk6YqHBU
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #DEI #ExecutiveLeadership #MarineCorps #WorkforceSolutions

Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
🇪🇸En Español🇲🇽 S4:E66AI RECAP EN VIVO con Yadi Caro
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Temporada 4, Episodio 66AI 🎙️ EN VIVO con Yadi Caro 🌟
¡Profesionales ocupados, los tenemos cubiertos! Este es un resumen de 10 minutos potenciado por IA de mi conversación completa de 1 hora sobre liderazgo con la increíble Yadira (Yadi) Caro — estratega organizacional puertorriqueña, líder formada en Harvard y galardonada presentadora del Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast.
Sigue a Yadi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/
🌟 De Puerto Rico a Harvard: Lecciones de Liderazgo con Yadira Caro: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-puerto-rico-harvard-leadership-lessons-yadira-caro-zinga-udb1c/
S4:E66AI RECAP EN VIVO con Yadi CaroEste es el resumen destacado de 10 minutos🧠 Presentado por los Agentes de IA: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Fecha: Sábado, 6 de septiembre de 2025⏰ Hora: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 EN VIVO en LinkedIn
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🎙️ Lo que aprenderás hoy✨ Cómo liderar con empatía y claridad✨ Desarrollar habilidades blandas en entornos jerárquicos (como el militar o el corporativo tecnológico)✨ Prosperar con autenticidad en espacios dominados por hombres✨ Construir culturas de transparencia, agilidad y valentía
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🗺️ ¿Desde dónde te unes? ¡Escribe tu ciudad, región o país en los comentarios!
🙏🏽 ¿Cuál es una cosa por la que estás agradecido hoy? Compártela abajo e inspira el camino de alguien más.
💬 ¿Tienes una pregunta de liderazgo para Coach BZ? Escríbela en los comentarios — ¡la responderé EN VIVO durante el programa!
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➡️ Tu turno:• ¿Cuáles son tus tres aprendizajes principales de este resumen?• ¿Qué idea pondrás en práctica esta semana?• Etiqueta a un colega, oficial subalterno o compañero de equipo que pueda beneficiarse de la historia de Yadi ❤️🙏🏾
Linkedin Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7369791133972926464/
YouTube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_AoTmtpkAE
#Liderazgo #Éxito #HabilidadesBlandas #Podcast #CoachBZ #YadiCaro #IARecap #LiderazgoServicial #Agilidad #CulturaDeEquipo

Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
S4:E66AI RECAP Live with Yadi Caro
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4, Episode 66AI 🎙️ LIVE with Yadi Caro 🌟
Busy professionals, we’ve got you covered! This is a 10-minute AI-powered recap of my full 1-hour leadership conversation with the incredible Yadira (Yadi) Caro — Puerto Rican organizational strategist, Harvard-trained leader, and award-winning host of the Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast.
Follow Yadi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/
🌟 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/
S4:E66AI RECAP Live with Yadi CaroThis is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today✨ How to lead with empathy and clarity✨ Growing soft skills in hierarchical environments (like the military or corporate tech)✨ Thriving authentically in male-dominated spaces✨ Building cultures of transparency, agility, and courage
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? Share it below and inspire someone else’s journey.
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it in the comments — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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➡️ Your Turn:• What are your three takeaways from this recap?• Which insight will you put into practice this week?• Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from Yadi’s story ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7369790656669470721/YouTube Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnD1c3kFSqM
#Leadership #Success #SoftSkills #Podcast #CoachBZ #YadiCaro #AIRecap #ServantLeadership #Agility #TeamCulture

Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
S4:E66 🎙️LIVE with Yadi Caro 🌟
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
S4:E66 🎙️LIVE with Yadi Caro 🌟
From Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 to Harvard 🎓 to transforming organizations across 30+ countries 🌍 — Yadira (Yadi) Caro is a powerhouse of leadership, agility, and purpose.
Yadi Caro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/
Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/
LinkedIn Learning "Persuasion at Work:" https://www.linkedin.com/learning/persuasion-at-work-five-tips-to-communicate-with-influence/persuasion-as-a-leader
She’s the award-winning host of the Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast, an organizational strategist, and a global voice for developing the skills that truly move teams forward.
Now, she joins me LIVE to share her journey, insights, and actionable strategies for:✨ Leading with empathy and clarity✨ Growing soft skills in hierarchical environments✨ Thriving authentically in male-dominated spaces✨ Building cultures of transparency, agility, and courage
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📅 Date: Tuesday, September 02, 2025⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:00 PM ET (Tampa, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7367983858421592067/]
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7367983858421592067/
YouTube Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s55z5cXDIls
#Leadership #Success #SoftSkills #Podcast #CoachBZ #YadiCaro #ServantLeadership #Agility #TeamCulture

Monday Sep 01, 2025
S4:E65AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Nick Rackley
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
S4:E65AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Nick Rackley
Leadership & Success Podcast S4:E65AI Recap with Nick Rackley:
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🚨 LIVE Leadership & Success Podcast AI Recap 🚨
Couldn’t catch the full 1-hour episode with Nick Rackley? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of one of the most inspiring leadership conversations of Season 4.
S4:E65AI RECAP – LIVE with Nick RackleyThis is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Friday, September 5, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✨ What combat leadership can teach us about business resilience✨ How AI is leveling the playing field for small business owners✨ Why radical ownership and accountability are non-negotiables in leadership✨ The Ranger School principle: don’t quit when it gets hard
Nick Rackley is a U.S. Army Ranger, Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient, Yale MBA, and co-founder of Vibe Otter — where he’s helping small business owners launch professional websites by simply texting an AI. His journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan to big tech strategy and entrepreneurship is packed with lessons for military leaders, tech professionals, and entrepreneurs alike.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Post it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this recap?➡️ Which insight will you put into practice this week?
Let’s learn, grow, and lead together. Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7369607382475165697/
Nick Rackley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickrackley/
YouTube Replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/ztK-EFAEpdM

Monday Sep 01, 2025
S4:E65🎙️LIVE with Nick Rackley
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
S4:E65🎙️LIVE with Nick Rackley
📅 Date: Monday, September 1, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA / Kirkland, WA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Nick Rackley is a U.S. Army Ranger, Purple Heart recipient, Yale MBA, tech strategist, and Co-Founder of Vibe Otter — where he’s making it possible for small business owners to build professional websites just by texting an AI. From leading soldiers in combat to leading entrepreneurs in tech, Nick embodies resilient leadership, radical accountability, and innovation at the edge.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:✨ What combat leadership can teach us about business resilience✨ How AI is leveling the playing field for small business owners✨ Why radical ownership and accountability are non-negotiables in leadership✨ The Ranger School principle: don’t quit when it gets hard
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership questions for Nick? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air! 👇
Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👉 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
🔗 Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickrackley/
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7367976170446913536/YouTube Replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/9utULw_UApY
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Thursday Aug 28, 2025
S4:E64AI RECAP (VIDEO)— From Impossible Dreams to Reality
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
🚀 S4:E64AI — From Impossible Dreams to Reality: The Unstoppable Human Spirit (LIVE RECAP with Coach BZ)
I’m excited to invite you to the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — where we’ll dive into the unstoppable human spirit and how we can all turn the “impossible” into reality.
This episode is inspired by my latest article 👉 From Impossible Dreams to Reality: The Unstoppable Human Spirit
💡 S4:E64AI RECAP: The 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
📅 Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (New York) | 4:30 PM CEST (Paris)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode• How the human spirit has consistently transformed the “impossible” into the everyday — from the Wright brothers’ first flight, to Neil Armstrong’s step on the Moon, to today’s breakthroughs in flying cars, CRISPR, and AI.• The leadership principles behind perseverance, courage, and resilience that make bold dreams possible.• My own story of facing rejection, setbacks, and countless “no’s” — and how I ultimately achieved my dream of becoming a Commander in the U.S. Navy.• Practical coaching prompts to help you set bold goals, push through obstacles, and inspire others to dream big.
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🌍 Engage with Us 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 me? Type it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show.
➡️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
And after the show, I’d love to hear from you:✨ What are your three takeaways?✨ What insights will you put into practice this week?Share them in the comments so others can grow and be inspired right alongside you.
Let’s continue proving that what seems impossible today can become tomorrow’s reality.
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #ImpossibleDreams #Resilience #Inspiration #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership

Thursday Aug 28, 2025
S4:E64 LIVE — From Impossible Dreams to Reality
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
🌍 S4:E64 🎙️ LIVE — From Impossible Dreams to Reality: The Unstoppable Human Spirit
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 4, Episode 64 is streaming LIVE this Saturday!
This episode is inspired by my latest article: 👉 From Impossible Dreams to Reality: The Unstoppable Human Spirit
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:• How the human spirit consistently transforms the “impossible” into the everyday—from the Wright brothers’ first flight, to Neil Armstrong’s step on the Moon, to today’s breakthroughs in flying cars, CRISPR, and AI.• The leadership principles behind perseverance, courage, and resilience that turn dreams into reality.• My own journey of overcoming rejection, setbacks, and countless “no’s” to finally achieve my dream of becoming a Commander in the U.S. Navy.• Practical coaching prompts to help you set bold goals, build persistence, and inspire others to dream big.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM 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 me? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾.
After the episode, I’d love to hear from you:✨ What are your three key takeaways?✨ What insights will you put into practice this week?Share them in the comments so we can learn from each other and grow together.
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #ImpossibleDreams #Resilience #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Inspiration

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
S4:E63AI RECAP LIVE – Resilient Leadership, the Dream, and the Call to Serve
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
S4:E63AI RECAP 🎙️ LIVE – Resilient Leadership, the Dream, and the Call to Serve
⏰ Short on time? We’ve got you covered.
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown of the latest Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, hosted by AI agents Joe AI & Beth AI.
📅 Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Recap
1. Dr. King’s Dream as a Leadership Compass
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech wasn’t just a civil rights call — it was a strategic vision of leadership. Learn how his call for dignity, justice, and nonviolent resilience still guides leaders today.
2. Historical Context that Shapes Leadership
We’ll connect King’s dream to the legacy of 1619, when the first enslaved Africans arrived in Virginia, and why that history still matters. You’ll also hear my personal connection as a descendant of Queen Nzinga of the Kongo Kingdom, whose story of courage and resilience continues to inspire.
3. Three Universal Leadership Lessons
Walk away with practical insights you can apply right now:
•Leadership is Service and Sacrifice
•Leadership requires Fighting for Dignity
•Leadership is Resilience in the Arc of Justice
4. A Call to Action for Aspiring Leaders
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer on the path to command or a Silicon Valley engineer preparing to lead, you’ll be challenged to:
•Serve with integrity
•Build inclusive teams
•Lead with courage and hope
•Take one concrete step this week to help bend the arc toward justice
You will leave inspired, equipped, and ready to carry King’s dream forward through your leadership.
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💬 Your Turn:
•Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below 🌍
•What is one thing you’re grateful for today? 🙏🏽
•Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Post it here — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
•After watching, share your three takeaways or the insight you’ll put into practice this week so others can benefit.
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s reflect, learn, and lead together.
#ResilientLeadership #IHAVEADREAM #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #Equality #Justice #Hope #Courage #Legacy

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
S4:E63 LIVE – Resilient Leadership, the Dream, and the Call to Serve
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
S4:E63 🎙️ LIVE – Resilient Leadership, the Dream, and the Call to Serve
Mark your calendars! 🚨
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ returns with Season 4, Episode 63 — a live conversation you won’t want to miss.
This session is inspired by my article:
👉 Resilient Leadership, the Dream, and the Call to Serve
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/resilient-leadership-dream-call-serve-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-jatcc/)
📅 Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💬 Bring your voice into the conversation:
•Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Drop it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show.
•What are your three takeaways from this episode?
•What insights are you inspired to put into practice this week? Share them so others can benefit from your perspective.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Comment with your city, region, or country — let’s see how global our leadership community really is!
🙏🏽 And tell us: What is one thing you are grateful for today?
🎯 Tag a friend, colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion on resilient leadership, dignity, and the unfinished dream.
Let’s reflect, engage, and lead together.
Linkedin Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7366840256479821824/
YouTube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N7CAmxcgKo
#ResilientLeadership #IHAVEADREAM #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #HistoryMatters #Equality #Justice #Hope #Courage

Monday Aug 25, 2025
S4:E61 AI RECAP – 🎙️LIVE with COL (Ret.) Fred Stein, U.S. Army
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
S4:E61 AI RECAP – 🎙️LIVE with COL (Ret.) Fred Stein, U.S. Army
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
Couldn’t catch the full one-hour episode? No problem. We’ve got you covered with the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown—hosted by our AI agents, Joe AI & Beth AI 🧠.
COL Stein is a legendary U.S. Army leader, former commander of the 7th Signal Brigade, and co-author of Network Centric Warfare—a book that reshaped modern military strategy. In this recap, we’ll revisit his lessons on:✨ The difference between managing resources and leading people✨ Why moral courage is harder—and more critical—than physical courage✨ How “shared knowledge = power” transforms both battlefields and boardrooms✨ Creating climates of trust that hold under crisis✨ Balancing AI-driven tools with human judgment and imagination
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌍 Your Turn🗺️ 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? Post it below—I’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
➡️ After the recap, share your three biggest takeaways.➡️ What insight will you put into practice this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
"Network Centric Leadership: Lessons from COL Fred Stein on Courage, Clarity, and Command" (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/network-centric-leadership-lessons-from-col-fred-stein-zinga-js1wc/)
#Leadership #Military #SignalCorps #NetworkCentricWarfare #Podcast #AIRecap #ServantLeadership #InformationWarfare

Monday Aug 25, 2025
S4:E61 🎙️LIVE with COL Fred Stein, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
S4:E61 🎙️LIVE with COL Fred Stein, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Mark your calendars! 🚨 On Monday, August 25, 2025, I’ll be joined by COL (Ret.) Fred Stein — a legendary U.S. Army leader, pioneer of Network Centric Warfare, and co-author of the groundbreaking book that reshaped modern military strategy.
From commanding the 7th Signal Brigade to helping field Blue Force Tracker and teaching the next generation of leaders, COL Stein’s story is one of vision, courage, and transformation. This will be a conversation you won’t want to miss.
🤝 Connect with Col Stein, USA (Ret.): https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-stein-col-ret-006b4a3/
📅 Date: Monday, August 25, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco/Vancouver) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌍 Your Turn:🗺️ 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 questions for COL Stein? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ After the episode, share your three key takeaways.➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week?Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Military #SignalCorps #NetworkCentricWarfare #Podcast #ServantLeadership #FriendInTheSpotlight

Sunday Aug 24, 2025
S4:60 (AI RECAP)🎙️ LIVE with LTG Gwen Bingham, USA (Ret.)
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
S4:60 (AI RECAP)🎙️ LIVE with LTG Gwen Bingham, USA (Ret.)
We are going LIVE with a special AI Highlight Breakdown of Lakecia Gunter's inspiring conversation with Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham, USA (Ret.) — a trailblazer, barrier-breaker, and servant leader who rose to become one of the highest-ranking Black women in U.S. Army history.
🤝 Connect with LTG Gwen Bingham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwen-bingham-a8795b3a/
📖 "The Power of Resilient Leadership: Lessons from LTG Gwen Bingham for Aspiring Military and Tech Leaders" (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-resilient-leadership-lessons-from-ltg-gwen-bingham-zinga-bwklc/)
🌟 In this 10-minute AI RECAP, our AI hosts Joe AI & Beth AI will distill the most powerful lessons from her 38-year military career — insights that apply just as much to tech leaders as they do to commanders in uniform.
✨ What you’ll learn in this recap:
– Why resilience is a choice and how LTG Bingham turned adversity into fuel.
– How servant leadership creates trust: “Leadership is about how you make people feel.”
– Why competence + confidence are the two watchwords for any aspiring leader.
– How sustaining relationships is like “watering flowers” — essential for long-term growth.
– Why legacy isn’t about titles, but about the lives you touch along the way.
📅 Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ 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? Post it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ Your Turn:
1. What are your top three takeaways from this episode?
2. Which leadership insight will you put into practice this week?
3. Who in your network could benefit from this message? Tag them below ❤️🙏🏾
Whether you’re an aspiring Naval Junior Officer charting your command journey, or a Silicon Valley engineer preparing to step into leadership, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to help you lead with resilience, authenticity, and courage.
Because at the end of the day, as LTG Bingham reminds us:
“Leadership isn’t about rank or role—it’s about the difference you make.”
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Authenticity #Legacy #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachBZPodcast

Saturday Aug 23, 2025
S4:E59 (Part 2/2) LIVE – Resilient Leadership in the Shadow of 1619
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
S4:E59 🎙️LIVE – Resilient Leadership in the Shadow of 1619: Lessons from 406 Years of Struggle, Service, and Hope
Mark your calendars! 🚨The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ returns with Season 4, Episode 59 — a powerful live session you won’t want to miss.
This conversation is inspired by my recent article:👉 Resilient Leadership in the Shadow of 1619: Lessons from 406 Years of Struggle, Service, and Hope (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/resilient-leadership-shadow-1619-lessons-from-406-years-zinga-ux8yc/)
You will learn how the painful history of slavery in America — beginning with the arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619 — and the resilience of leaders like Queen Nzinga (my direct ancestor), the Golden Thirteen, Harriet Tubman, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reveal timeless lessons on courage, dignity, and perseverance. You will discover how these stories connect to my 10 Commandments of Resilient Leadership and gain practical insights into how aspiring military and tech leaders can model #integrity, build #inclusive cultures, and embody #hope even in the face of adversity. Ultimately, you’ll walk away challenged to reflect on history, inspired to lead with resilience, and equipped to build a better future where every person is valued.
📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💬 Bring your questions! Got a leadership challenge or reflection? Drop it in the comments, and I’ll answer it live during the show.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Share your city, region, or country below — let’s see how global our leadership community really is!
🙏🏾 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from this episode — especially those aspiring to lead with courage, respect, and resilience.
✨ After the show, I want to hear from you:💬What are your three takeaways from this episode?💬What insight are you most inspired to put into practice this week?
Together, let’s reflect, learn, and lead — because the lessons of history are the foundations of a better future.
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7364218078198460417/
#Leadership #ResilientLeadership #HistoryMatters #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Legacy #Hope #Courage #LetFreedomRing

Saturday Aug 23, 2025
S4:E59 (Part 1/2) LIVE – Resilient Leadership in the Shadow of 1619
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
S4:E59 🎙️LIVE – Resilient Leadership in the Shadow of 1619: Lessons from 406 Years of Struggle, Service, and Hope
Mark your calendars! 🚨The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ returns with Season 4, Episode 59 — a powerful live session you won’t want to miss.
This conversation is inspired by my recent article:👉 Resilient Leadership in the Shadow of 1619: Lessons from 406 Years of Struggle, Service, and Hope (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/resilient-leadership-shadow-1619-lessons-from-406-years-zinga-ux8yc/)
You will learn how the painful history of slavery in America — beginning with the arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619 — and the resilience of leaders like Queen Nzinga (my direct ancestor), the Golden Thirteen, Harriet Tubman, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reveal timeless lessons on courage, dignity, and perseverance. You will discover how these stories connect to my 10 Commandments of Resilient Leadership and gain practical insights into how aspiring military and tech leaders can model #integrity, build #inclusive cultures, and embody #hope even in the face of adversity. Ultimately, you’ll walk away challenged to reflect on history, inspired to lead with resilience, and equipped to build a better future where every person is valued.
📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💬 Bring your questions! Got a leadership challenge or reflection? Drop it in the comments, and I’ll answer it live during the show.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Share your city, region, or country below — let’s see how global our leadership community really is!
🙏🏾 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from this episode — especially those aspiring to lead with courage, respect, and resilience.
✨ After the show, I want to hear from you:💬What are your three takeaways from this episode?💬What insight are you most inspired to put into practice this week?
Together, let’s reflect, learn, and lead — because the lessons of history are the foundations of a better future.
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7364218078198460417/
#Leadership #ResilientLeadership #HistoryMatters #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Legacy #Hope #Courage #LetFreedomRing

Saturday Aug 23, 2025
S4:E58AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Barry Po, Ph.D
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
S4:E58AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Barry Po, Ph.D
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
If you missed the full conversation with Dr. Barry Po — enterprise leader, technologist, and Founder & CEO of Brilliant — here’s your chance to catch the AI-powered highlight reel!
👉 Connect with Barry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-po/)📖 “Translating Innovation into Clarity and Leadership” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/translating-innovation-clarity-leadership-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-iogdc/)
From his work shaping the smartphone era at Nokia, to leading global digital banking transformations at HSBC, to steering AI, IoT, and cloud strategy at mCloud Technologies, Barry has been on the front lines of innovation. Today, he helps leaders cut through the noise, bridging the execution gap between hype and real-world business outcomes.
In this recap, you’ll hear the most powerful insights from his journey:✨ Why clarity of human intent matters more than complexity of code.✨ How leaders can build AI systems that are not only intelligent, but also wise.✨ What it takes to turn innovation into execution when the stakes are high.✨ The leadership principles Barry uses to mentor founders, MBA candidates, and rising enterprise leaders.
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (New York) | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this podcast 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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Thursday Aug 21, 2025
S4:E58 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Barry Po, Ph.D
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
S4:E58 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Barry Po, Ph.D"For leaders willing to ask tougher questions, AI shifts from a simple cost-cutter to a strategic engine for growth." - Dr. Barry Po
👉 Connect with Barry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-po/)
From shaping the smartphone era at Nokia to driving global digital banking transformation at HSBC, and now as the Founder & CEO of Brilliant, Dr. Barry Po has always been at the intersection of big technology and business reality.
He’s a visionary AI strategist, enterprise leader, and mentor helping executives cut through AI hype to deliver real, measurable results. In this episode, we’ll dive into how leaders can translate innovation into clarity, execution, and long-term value.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA / Vancouver, B.C., Canada) | 1:00 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!
💬 Got leadership or AI strategy questions for Dr. Barry Po? Post them below — We’ll answer LIVE on air!
👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership or AI insight you’re applying this week?
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7363632780456439808/
YouTube LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCHG2ho-Jms
#BarryPo