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S4:E107 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker
“Generation Z will one day rule our world. It’s to everyone’s advantage that we invest in them.”
“By 2030, three-quarters of the workforce will be Millennials and Gen Z. They represent our future—ready or not.” 
“If we lead them well, they’ll be problem-solvers. If we don’t, they’ll be part of the problem.” 
“Authority once came from might, divine right, or family lineage. Today, influence comes from connection, relationship, and results.” 
Mark your calendars — this is one you won’t want to miss!
📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:30 PM ET (Peachtree Corners, GA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
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🌟 Special Guest: Dr. Tim Elmore
Founder & CEO of Growing Leaders, Bestselling Author of The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership and A New Kind of Diversity, and one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers.
 
Dr. Tim Elmore has spent over four decades mentoring and equipping the next generation of leaders—from Fortune 500 executives and professional athletes to educators and emerging Gen Z professionals. As a close mentee of Dr. John C. Maxwell Leadership Center, Tim has transformed how we think about leadership, emotional intelligence, and generational dynamics in today’s complex workplaces.
 
Dr. Tim Elmore’s forthcoming book, The Future Begins with Z (releasing November 4, 2025), is a field guide for leaders navigating a generational shift in the workforce. Drawing on ten years of research, Elmore argues that Generation Z—far from being a liability—may be the key to reimagining how organizations operate.
 
Friends, The Future Begins with Z isn’t just another leadership book.
Pre-order your copy Now! https://a.co/d/3WXdWE0
 
💡 What You Will Learn:
🔥 How to lead across generations and turn diversity into a strategic advantage.
⚖️ Why great leaders embrace paradoxes — and how to hold courage and humility in balance.
🚀 The leadership habits behind Habitudes® and how visual storytelling shapes lasting character.
🧭 What it takes to inspire Gen Z and prepare the next generation to lead with purpose.
💬 Tim’s personal journey from working alongside John Maxwell to founding a global movement in leadership development.
 
🎯 Why You Should Tune In
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer leading your first command or a Silicon Valley Security Engineer transitioning to leadership, this conversation will equip you with timeless principles to lead with vision, empathy, and influence.
 
Join us LIVE, engage in the chat, and bring your questions! Let’s explore how we can all grow leaders who transform the world.
 
🔗 Connect with Dr. Tim Elmore: https://lnkd.in/gvAfdtuZ
👉 www.TimElmore.com
👉 www.GrowingLeaders.com
 
💬 Your Turn:
➡️ What is one paradox of leadership you’ve had to navigate in your own career?
➡️ How are you preparing the next generation of leaders in your sphere of influence?
 
Let’s discuss below 👇

S4:E108 🎙️LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum II, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 108🎖️
“You’re one decision away from a different financial future.” 
“Staying in a stagnant spot won’t help you move forward. Fulfillment leads to success – when you’re doing what you love, success follows.”
“Most dreams die before they even start. Not because of lack of talent, but because of fear. → Fear of failing → Fear of what people will say.” 
“We consume so much content but at the end of the day you’ve got to take action.” 
“You don’t need more time, you need more focus.” 
LIVE with LT COL Johnny “The Military CEO” Lynum, USAF (Ret.)https://www.linkedin.com/in/militaryceo/
📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Leesburg, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💼 From Mission Readiness to Wealth Readiness
This week, we’re joined by Lt Col (Ret.) Johnny Lynum — better known as The Military CEO — to talk about how the same discipline that wins battles can also build financial freedom and generational wealth.
Johnny is a veteran, investor, author, and founder of REI Genius, whose book Millionaire Real Estate Success Strategies has transformed how professionals think about money, mission, and mindset.
🔥 What You Will Learn✅ How to apply military discipline to your financial strategy✅ Why diversification and stewardship are acts of service✅ The “Find, Finance, Fix, Finish” framework for building real-estate freedom✅ What it means to lead your family and your finances with faith
💬 “Financial freedom isn’t about quitting your job — it’s about creating options.” — Johnny Lynum
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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 Johnny? 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 or financial insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or entrepreneur who needs to hear Johnny’s story. ❤️🙏🏾
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🎯 #Leadership  #SuccessPodcast  #CoachBZ  #MilitaryCEO  #JohnnyLynum  #FinancialFreedom  #VeteranLeaders  #ServantLeadership  #REIGenius  #FaithAndFinance  #LegacyLeadership  #WealthBuilding  #MilitaryToMillionaire  #AirForce  #CyberLeadership  #MissionDriven  #PurposeOverProfit

S4:E95AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Coach Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️S4:E95AI RECAP LIVE with Coach Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬
“The Growing Life: Lessons in Intentional Leadership”
This is your 10-Minute Executive Summary — created by AI Agents for busy professionals who lead, inspire, and serve.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI📅 Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes
✅ How to practice Intentional Growth as a daily discipline — small choices that create exponential results✅ Why “Leadership = Influence — nothing more, nothing less” is the ultimate leadership truth✅ The secret to balancing ambition with gratitude — reaching for more while appreciating now✅ How values-based leadership and love-driven service inspire loyalty, trust, and long-term success✅ Lessons from The Growing Life that help you stay the path — even when challenges make you pause
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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 recap distills timeless wisdom from Coach Kate Onakomaiya’s full-length conversation with Coach BZ.It’s practical, purposeful, and packed with strategies to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder — all in just ten minutes.
“Life is a marathon, not a sprint. You can pause, but don’t stop.” — Coach Kate Onakomaiya
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ Which leadership insight will you apply this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, teammate, or junior officer who would benefit from this 10-minute AI Recap ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 Catch the full-length episode anytime on LinkedIn Live, YouTube, Spotify, and Podbean.📘 Featuring insights from Coach Kate Onakomaiya’s book — The Growing Life: 10 Principles for Creating a Life of Intentional Growth and Staying the Path.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #KateOnakomaiya #AIRECAP #IntentionalGrowth #ServantLeadership #MaxwellLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #TheGrowingLife #LeadershipDevelopment #AILeadership

S4:E94AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — “The Jewel of Africa”Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E94AI RECAP LIVE🌍 Featuring Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — “The Jewel of Africa”
💎 Leading Beyond Generations: Servant Leadership, Empathy & Global Impact
This is your 10-minute executive recap by our AI Agents — Joe AI & Beth AI — created for busy professionals who lead, innovate, and inspire!
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025🕤 Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
From the original hour-long conversation with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous, you’ll gain powerful insights distilled into a 10-minute highlight reel designed to inspire action:
🔥 How empathy, compassion, and patience create stronger, more inclusive teams.🌱 Why true leadership begins with service — not status.💪 How women and men can lead together through collaboration, not competition.🌍 How global citizenship, climate awareness, and servant leadership are shaping the next generation of leaders.
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this episode gives you the practical mindset and timeless principles you need to lead with purpose and influence.
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership or growth question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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✨ Your Turn to Reflect
➡️ What are your three key takeaways from this episode?➡️ What insights have you learned — or been reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear Ambassador Ruby’s story of compassion, courage, and collaboration. ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 Tune in. Reflect. Lead with Purpose.This 10-minute recap is your opportunity to reignite your leadership mission and re-center your focus on what truly matters — people, purpose, and progress.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #RubyKryticous #AIRecap #Leadership #ServantLeadership #WomenInLeadership #AfricaRising #InclusionMatters #GlobalDiplomacy #ClimateJustice #YouthEmpowerment #ResilientLeadership #BeyondGenerations #LeadWithHeart

S4:E105🎙️ LIVE with General Glen VanHerck, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 105 LIVE!
Guest: General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) 🇺🇸
Title: “Defending the Homeland: Golden Dome, Counter-UAS & AI in National Security”
“Golden Dome isn’t just missile defense. It’s a Manhattan Project-level effort.”
“The only thing I could never give the President and the Secretary enough of was time and decision space. The only way you create more of both is by processing data faster and more effectively.” 
“It’s not about planes and places—it’s about faces. I came on active duty because I wanted to fly airplanes, but I stayed because of the mission and the people.”
 
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM PT | 10:30 AM CT | 11:30 AM ET
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF (Ret.) is the former Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) — responsible for the defense and security of the United States and Canada.
A command pilot with over 4,000 flight hours in the F-15, F-35, B-1B, and B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, General VanHerck has led at every level — from squadron to four-star command — including the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and the Joint Staff at the Pentagon.
Today, as Founder of Glen VanHerck Advisors, LLC, he advises organizations on strategy, AI/ML integration, homeland defense, and crisis leadership. A Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, he continues shaping national strategy through his advocacy for “Golden Dome” — a Manhattan Project-level initiative to secure the homeland from evolving threats, including drones and hypersonic weapons.
Above all, General VanHerck is a servant leader who believes true deterrence comes from trust, credibility, and the will to act before crisis strikes.
💡 What You Will Learn
🚀 How Golden Dome is becoming America’s “Manhattan Project for Homeland Defense.”
🛰️ The evolving battle against low-cost drone and UAS threats.
🧠 How AI, Machine Learning & Data can create decision space for leaders.
🛡️ Leadership lessons from the former Commander of NORAD & USNORTHCOM — serving at the highest levels of national command.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for General VanHerck? Post them below — we may feature yours LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What leadership insight will you apply this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this conversation.
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #GoldenDome #HomelandDefense #AIandDefense #USAF #NORAD #ServantLeadership #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #CyberLeadership #Innovation #Podcast #VeteranLeadership #AI #Co

S4:E106 🎙️LIVE with 2X Bestselling Author Mita Mallick
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 106 LIVE with Mita Mallickhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/
“I believe diversity of thought doesn’t happen without diversity of representation."
“Inclusion is a driver of the business.”
“The worst leaders can sometimes be our greatest teachers — if we’re willing to learn what not to do.”
“Inclusion isn’t charity — it’s good leadership and good business.”
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📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 Episode Focus:Join me and the incredible Mita Mallick — Wall Street Journal, USA Today & LA Times Bestselling Author, Thinkers50 Radar Leader, and LinkedIn Top Voice — for a powerful conversation about her brand-new instant bestseller:📖 “The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses.”
We’ll unpack:💡 How the worst bosses can teach us the best lessons about leadership💡 How to recognize and correct toxic habits before they destroy trust💡 Why inclusion, empathy, and accountability are the new leadership superpowers💡 What it truly means to “fix what’s broken at work” and lead with courage and compassion
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🗣️ Why You Should Tune In:Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this conversation will help you:✅ Lead with empathy without losing authority✅ Turn conflict into connection✅ Build workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued
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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’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Mita? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:➡️ What are your top 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 discussion ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Inclusion #DEI #RepresentationMatters #BrownTableTalk #MitaMallick #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Thinkers50 #WallStreetJournalBestseller #ServantLeadership #MissionFirstPeo

S4:E104🎙️ Live with CDR James Seddon, U.S. NavyLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 104🌟 Live with CDR James Seddon, U.S. Navy👉 Connect with CDR Seddon
“Your team must trust you. But ‘trust’ doesn’t mean ‘like.’ It starts with never, ever lying to your team—no matter what.”
“A leader’s credibility is earned in silence, tested in crisis, and remembered in how they treat people afterward.”
“Our Afghan allies fought beside us. The word ‘refugee’ includes them. They must be helped.”
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📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025⏰ Time: 1:30 PM PT (San Francisco/San Diego) | 4:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 Episode Focus: Service, Storytelling & Leadership Beyond the Uniform
From the war zones of Afghanistan to the storytelling frontlines of advocacy and authorship, CDR James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.), has lived the Navy’s 11 Leadership Principles — and continues to teach them through action, empathy, and purpose.
In this episode, we explore how leaders can:✨ Lead with integrity when the stakes are highest.✨ Transform service into storytelling that heals and unites.✨ Build trust in teams — even when trust is tested.✨ Continue serving long after the uniform comes off.
A career naval officer turned author and humanitarian, CDR Seddon reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about impact. His work with #AfghanEvac and his writing for outlets like the LA Times and San Diego Union-Tribune show what “service after service” truly means.
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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 storytelling questions for CDR Seddon? 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 be inspired by this story of service and resilience. ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast | #FriendInTheSpotlight | #USNavy | #Leadership | #ServantLeadership | #AfghanEvac | #Storytelling | #Veterans | #MissionFirstPeopleAlways | #LeadershipDevelopment | #CoachBZ

S4:E93AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with CDR Tony Grayson, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ |Season 4: Episode 93AI RECAP LIVE with CDR Tony Grayson, USN (Ret.)
🧭 From Submarines to Silicon Valley: Leadership Lessons in Grit, Growth, and the North Star Mindset
This 10-minute AI RECAP LIVE edition delivers the most powerful highlights from our full-length interview with CDR Tony Grayson, USN (Ret.) — a retired U.S. Navy Submarine Commander, recipient of the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership, and now President & General Manager at Northstar Enterprise & Defense — one of the Top 10 Modular Data Center innovators powering AI infrastructure worldwide.
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ How to lead under pressure when every decision matters.✨ Why delegation is not about control but about trust and growth.✨ How to transition from command presence to influence presence in corporate leadership.✨ Why servant leadership and emotional intelligence are essential for the AI era.✨ How to find your “North Star” — your mission, your people, your purpose.
“You have to be willing to let people fail,” Tony reminds us. “That’s how they learn — and that’s how you grow.”
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap gives you practical strategies, humility-driven insights, and timeless principles to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a teammate, mentor, or fellow leader who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾.
And after watching, reflect with us:✨ What are your three takeaways from this episode?✨ Which leadership insights will you apply this week to grow your influence?Share your reflections in the comments so others can learn from your wisdom.
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #TonyGrayson #VeteranLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #AIInfrastructure #NorthstarDefense #ResilientLeadership #MilitaryToTech #CommandToCloud #AlwaysLearning #MissionDriven #LeadershipPodcast #InnovationLeadership #GritAndGrace #IntegrityInAction #PurposeDrivenLeaders #EmotionalIntelligence

S4:E103 🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Marjorie James🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast LIVE with Coach BZ 🎙️
Season 4, Episode 103 — Featuring Dr. Marjorie Mudi James
🔗 Connect with Marjorie James
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📅 Date: Monday, November 13, 2025⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Johnston, RI)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn:
Join me for a deeply inspiring conversation with Dr. Marjorie Mudi James — President & Founder of Kingdom Leadership Academy, Resident Pastor at The Embassy Church (Rhode Island), and 2025 African Women Achievers Award Honoree recognized among 100 African Female Change Makers & Icons of Africa’s Economic Advancement.
With nearly two decades of leadership, coaching, and ministry experience across the UAE, UK, and the United States, Dr. Marjorie has transformed lives by helping leaders unlock potential, embrace authenticity, and lead with integrity, faith, and excellence.
From the flight decks of Emirates Airline to the leadership halls of Kingdom Leadership Academy, her story is a masterclass in courage, calling, and character. Together, we’ll explore:
🔥 How to become a Bold Leader who makes a lasting impact🔥 The connection between faith, service, and influence in leadership🔥 How to transform limiting beliefs into breakthrough results🔥 Why authentic leadership and gratitude are essential for growth
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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. Marjorie? 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 empowering conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZInspiring Military, Tech, and Marketplace Leaders to Lead with Purpose, Serve with Integrity, and Succeed with Excellence.
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #FaithDrivenLeadership #WomenInLeadership #KingdomLeadership #Coaching #Transformation #Podcast #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #MarjorieJames #LeadBoldly #GrowthMindset

S4:E91AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Professor Amira Barger 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast – Season 4: Episode 91AI RECAP LIVE with Professor Amira Barger 
This is your 10-minute executive summary by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI — created for busy professionals who lead, innovate, and inspire.
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025⏰ 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 Episode Focus
🎙️ “S4:E91AI RECAP LIVE with Professor Amira Barger”🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
If you missed the original hour-long interview, this 10-minute AI recap distills the most powerful leadership lessons from our inspiring conversation with Professor Amira K.S. Barger, MBA, CVA, CFRE — award-winning executive, author of The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—and 4 Actions for Real Change, and global EVP at Edelman.
Together, we unpack how leaders can move beyond comfort, embrace courage, and transform culture from compliance to conviction.
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🔍 What You Will Learn
✨ Why “niceness” can be a comfort trap that prevents authentic change✨ The difference between being nice and practicing nerve✨ How to challenge inherited beliefs and lead with empathy✨ Practical steps from her framework: Think • Feel • Do • Revisit✨ Why storytelling isn’t just communication—it’s transformation✨ How courageous communication builds trust, inclusion, and impact
“The antithesis of nice isn’t mean—it’s nerve.” – Professor Amira Barger“Stories don’t just describe the world—they build it.” – Professor Amira Barger
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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 gives you practical strategies and timeless truths to help you:✅ Become a better decision-maker✅ Lead with authenticity and influence✅ Turn empathy into action and purpose
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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?💡 What are your three takeaways from this episode?💬 Got a leadership or communication question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a colleague, teammate, or mentor who needs a dose of #CourageousLeadership ❤️
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AmiraBarger #ThePriceOfNice #AIRecapLive #ServantLeadership #CourageousLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #DEI #ResilientLeadership #Communications #ChangeManagement #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #SpeedToBusinessResults #StorytellingInLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence

🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4E90AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Coach Darlene DrewLEADERSHIP & SUCCESS PODCAST – SEASON 4, EPISODE 90AI RECAP LIVE with Coach Darlene Drew
Leaders are learners — but even the best don’t always have an hour to spare. That’s why we’re bringing you a 10-minute AI-powered highlight recap of one of our most powerful interviews ever:
🔥 “S4:E90AI RECAP LIVE with Coach Darlene Drew”🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI⏰ For busy professionals who want impact, not fluff.
📅 Date: Friday, October 30, 2025🕕 Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes:✨ Why leadership is influence, not position — and how to lead from purpose, not title.✨ The 3 timeless principles that guided Darlene’s historic career as the first female Warden of USP Atlanta: • Don’t teach what you don’t know. • Don’t lead where you won’t go. • Don’t ask for what you’re not willing to give.✨ How perseverance can turn “no” into “yes” — and how faith sustains leaders through loss, adversity, and transition.✨ How to be the example you want to see and lead with integrity even when no one’s watching.
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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 10-minute recap distills practical strategies and timeless principles from Coach Darlene Drew’s extraordinary journey — helping you make better decisions, serve more effectively, and build lasting influence.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Have a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a teammate, mentor, or friend who would benefit from this message ❤️
And after the episode — share your reflections:✨ What are your three biggest takeaways?✨ What insights will you put into practice this week?Your comments could be the breakthrough someone else needs.
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #DarleneDrew #LeadershipPodcast #ServantLeadership #Resilience #FaithInLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #AIRecap #MaxwellLeadership #CoachingForLeaders #RiseAndLead

S4:E89AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Dominique Shelton Leipzig 
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast – Season 4:Episode 89AI RECAP LIVE with Dominique Shelton Leipzig 🌟
🎙️ This is your 10-minute executive summary by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI — created for busy professionals who lead, innovate, and inspire.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 Episode Focus:In this AI RECAP LIVE edition, we unpack the most powerful insights from Season 4, Episode 89 with Dominique Shelton Leipzig — CEO of Global Data Innovation, award-winning author of Trust: Responsible AI, Innovation, Privacy & Data Leadership, and one of the world’s most respected voices on ethical AI governance.
Dominique, known globally as “The Oracle of Data,” teaches us that trust is the true currency of leadership in a world driven by algorithms and automation. Her TRUST™ Framework — Triage, Right Data, Uninterrupted Testing, Supervision, and Technical Documentation — empowers leaders to operationalize ethics at scale. She challenges us to “anticipate risks, protect people, and align technology with purpose,” reminding everyone that “Humans control AI—not the other way around.”
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🎯 Top Highlights from the AI RECAP:1️⃣ Lead with Trust: Integrity and transparency are strategic advantages, not moral luxuries.2️⃣ Govern with Vision: Governance done right doesn’t slow innovation — it accelerates it.3️⃣ Diversity Is Strategy: Inclusion drives smarter AI, stronger teams, and better results.4️⃣ Redefine Success: Behind every award are ten failures — and each failure is data for growth.5️⃣ Serve with Compassion: Authentic leaders lead from the heart, not the headline.
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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 episode gives you practical frameworks and timeless principles to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments below!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? Share it to inspire others.💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
📢 Tag a colleague or friend who would benefit from this recap — and help them lead with trust in the age of AI.
💭 Reflection Prompt:What are your top 3 takeaways from this episode? What new insight will you put into practice this week to lead with more trust, clarity, and compassion?Type your answer below so others can learn from your leadership journey.
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #DominiqueSheltonLeipzig #AIRecapLive #Trust #EthicalAI #Governance #Cybersecurity #ServantLeadership #Innovation #MilitaryLeadership #WomenInTech #GlobalLeaders

 
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast – Saison 4 : Épisode 89AI RECAP LIVE avec Dominique Shelton Leipzig 🌟
🎙️ Voici votre résumé exécutif de 10 minutes, présenté par les agents IA Joe AI & Beth AI — conçu pour les professionnels dynamiques qui dirigent, innovent et inspirent.
📅 Date : Jeudi 30 octobre 2025⏰ Heure : 19 h 30 (San Francisco) | 22 h 30 (Washington, D.C.)📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn
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💡 Thème de l’épisode :Dans cette édition spéciale AI RECAP LIVE, nous revenons sur les enseignements les plus puissants de la Saison 4, Épisode 89, avec Dominique Shelton Leipzig — PDG de Global Data Innovation, auteure primée de Trust: Responsible AI, Innovation, Privacy & Data Leadership, et l’une des voix les plus respectées au monde en matière de gouvernance éthique de l’IA.
Reconnue mondialement comme « L’Oracle des Données », Dominique nous enseigne que la confiance est la véritable monnaie du leadership dans un monde régi par les algorithmes et l’automatisation. Son cadre TRUST™ — Triage, Données Fiables, Tests Ininterrompus, Supervision et Documentation Technique — donne aux leaders les moyens de mettre en œuvre l’éthique à grande échelle. Elle nous invite à « anticiper les risques, protéger les personnes et aligner la technologie sur la mission », en rappelant à tous que « Ce sont les humains qui contrôlent l’IA — et non l’inverse. »
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🎯 Points forts du AI RECAP :1️⃣ Diriger avec confiance : L’intégrité et la transparence sont des avantages stratégiques, pas des luxes moraux.2️⃣ Gouverner avec vision : Une bonne gouvernance ne ralentit pas l’innovation — elle l’accélère.3️⃣ La diversité est une stratégie : L’inclusion favorise une IA plus intelligente, des équipes plus fortes et de meilleurs résultats.4️⃣ Redéfinir le succès : Derrière chaque récompense se cachent dix échecs — et chaque échec est une donnée pour grandir.5️⃣ Servir avec compassion : Les leaders authentiques dirigent avec le cœur, pas pour les titres.
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👉 Pourquoi écouter ?Que vous soyez un jeune officier de la Marine en préparation pour le commandement ou un ingénieur de la Silicon Valley prêt à endosser un rôle de leader, cet épisode vous offre des cadres pratiques et des principes intemporels pour devenir un meilleur décideur, un leader-serviteur et un bâtisseur d’influence.
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🗺️ D’où écoutez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires ci-dessous !🙏🏽 Quelle est la chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant aujourd’hui ? Partagez-la pour inspirer les autres.💬 Vous avez une question de leadership pour Coach BZ ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — il y répondra EN DIRECT pendant l’émission !
📢 Identifiez un collègue ou un ami qui pourrait bénéficier de ce résumé — et aidez-le à diriger avec confiance à l’ère de l’IA.
💭 Question de réflexion :Quelles sont vos 3 principales leçons tirées de cet épisode ? Quelle nouvelle idée allez-vous mettre en pratique cette semaine pour diriger avec plus de confiance, de clarté et de compassion ?Partagez votre réponse ci-dessous afin que d’autres puissent apprendre de votre parcours de leadership.
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #DominiqueSheltonLeipzig #AIRecapLive #Confiance #IAÉthique #Gouvernance #Cybersécurité #LeadershipServiteur #Innovation #LeadershipMilitaire #FemmesEnTechnologie #LeadersMondiaux

S4:E101🎙️Live with Valerie Martinelli!
Mark your calendars, leaders and achievers! 🌟
Join me LIVE for an empowering new episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring Valerie Martinelli, MPA — CEO of Valerie Martinelli Consulting, international bestselling author, and one of the most respected career leadership coaches transforming the way professionals rise, lead, and thrive.
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025⏰ Time: 9 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM ET (Hartford, CT)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✅ How mid- and senior-level executives can position themselves for career transformation — with salary increases of $15K–$60K✅ Why mindset, strategy, and intention are the real keys to leadership success✅ How empathy and servant leadership can powerfully shape teams and organizations✅ The future of women in leadership and how to overcome barriers to advancement✅ What it means to build a human-first career strategy in the age of AI✅ How leaders can prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities — without losing authenticity today
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🌍 About Valerie
Valerie Martinelli is a Top Career Coach for 2024, recognized by CoachFoundation, and a two-time honoree by CIOReview as one of the Most Promising Leadership Development Companies (2019, 2021). She’s also a CREA Global Award recipient by Brainz Magazine and a #1 International Bestselling Co-Author of “Ready, Connect, Grow.”
Her leadership philosophy is simple yet profound:
“This is about transformation — in your confidence, your career, and how your talents are valued.”
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🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about leadership, empowerment, and purpose — with actionable insights you can use to grow your influence and career starting today.
👉 RSVP now and join us LIVE on LinkedIn!#Leadership #Success #CareerGrowth #ServantLeadership #WomenInLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #ValerieMartinelli #CareerCoaching #Empowerment #AIAndLeadership #MindsetMatters

S4:E100 🎙️LIVE with Renata Bernarde
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E100 LIVE with Renata Bernarde
Mark your calendars — we’re celebrating a milestone episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ with a truly inspiring guest:🌟 Renata Bernarde — Executive Coach, Career Strategist, and Host of The Job Hunting Podcast (Top 2% globally 🎧).
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025⏰ Time: 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 8:30 AM AEDT Wednesday, October 29 (Melbourne, Australia)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ Career Reinvention & Leadership Clarity — How to design the life and career you truly want, no matter where you are in your journey.✨ Purposeful Leadership — Why leading with empathy, strategy, and service builds lasting impact.✨ Job Search Intelligence — Insights from Renata’s 20+ years in executive coaching and her top-ranked Job Hunting Podcast.✨ Transition with Confidence — Lessons for leaders navigating change — from the Navy to Silicon Valley, or from corporate to entrepreneurship.
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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 Renata? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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🧭 About Renata Bernarde
Renata is a Brazilian-Australian executive coach helping professionals around the world find clarity, confidence, and career direction.As CEO of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, she transformed Australia’s leading scholarship program — tripling sponsorships and managing multimillion-dollar endowments.Today, through RenataBernarde.com, she equips professionals to navigate career transitions with purpose.
Her philosophy:
“No one is more responsible for your career than you. That’s not motivation — that’s reality.”
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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 #FriendInTheSpotlight #RenataBernarde #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #JobHuntingPodcast #CyberLeadership #MilitaryToTech #ServantLeadership #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

S4:E99🎙️ Live with Maman IBRAHIM
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | S4:E99 — Live with Maman IBRAHIMCyber Resilience Architect | AI Risk Strategist | Board Advisor | Founder, Ginkgo Resilience | Partner, EugeneZonda
📅 Date: Monday, October 27, 2025⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 5:00 PM GMT (London, UK)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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In this powerful episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, I sit down with one of the world’s most forward-thinking cybersecurity and AI governance leaders — Maman Ibrahim (@mamane).
From his early days shaping digital transformation at Michelin and GSK to founding Ginkgo Resilience, Maman has dedicated his life’s work to helping global leaders govern with clarity, courage, and control.
“Cyber governance should be a source of strategic clarity — not bureaucratic burden.” — Maman Ibrahim
Together, we explore:✨ How to turn cybersecurity from a compliance exercise into a catalyst for trust and innovation✨ The intersection of AI governance, ethics, and leadership in a post-ChatGPT world✨ How to build resilient teams and cultures that thrive through disruption✨ Lessons from Maman’s journey — from engineering and audit to the global boardroom
If you’re a Naval Junior Officer, CISO, or tech leader seeking to lead through disruption, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger about resilience, ethics, and the future of intelligent leadership.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💡 Got leadership or networking questions for Maman? 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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🎧 Don’t miss it.Let’s explore how to lead, adapt, and thrive — in the era of AI, risk, and resilience.
#Leadership #Cybersecurity #AI #Resilience #Podcast #CoachBZ #MamanIbrahim #LeadershipAndSuccess #CyberResilience #AIGovernance #GinkgoResilience #EugeneZonda #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfLeadership #MilitaryToTech #NavyLeadership

🚨 S4:E98AI RECAP LIVE | Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders 🚨
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 98AI
This powerful episode is based on my latest article:👉 “Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-under-fire-lessons-from-pearl-harbor-modern-zinga-d9tvc/)
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.This is the **10-Minute Highlight Breakdown** — a concise, insight-packed recap for leaders who want to grow in wisdom, speed, and resilience.  
📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 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 the heroes of December 7, 1941 — Rear Adm. Isaac Kidd, Capt. Mervyn Sharp Bennion, Ensign Francis C. Flaherty, and Chief John Finn — modeled extraordinary courage, duty, and composure during chaos.✅ Why President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech remains a timeless masterclass in crisis communication, unity, and national leadership.✅ Six battlefield-proven lessons that still guide leaders in boardrooms and security operations centers today:• Act on intelligence and foresight• Challenge assumptions and prevent complacency• Lead decisively and maintain composure under pressure• Empower your people and build organizational resilience• Communicate clearly to unite and inspire• Invest in training and preparation
🔥 Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley cybersecurity professional leading through digital crises, this episode will help you anchor your leadership in calm, conviction, and courage — even when under fire.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag someone who needs this episode ❤️🙏🏾
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💭 Reflection Challenge:What are your three takeaways from this episode?What are the best insights you’ve just learned — or been reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?Type your reflections below so others can grow from your perspective.
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #PearlHarbor #MilitaryHistory #CybersecurityLeadership #ResilientLeadership #CommandReady #InformationWarfare #CrisisLeadership #IntegrityInAction #LeadWithCourage #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #AIRecap #LeadershipUnderFire

S4:E98🎙️LIVE — Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders 🚨
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 98!
🎧 This powerful live episode is based on my article:👉 “Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-under-fire-lessons-from-pearl-harbor-modern-zinga-d9tvc/?trackingId=JEpJo2YITPGhCsiFnuXNcA%3D%3D)
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🔥 What You’ll Learn:✅ How the heroes of December 7, 1941 — from Rear Adm. Isaac Kidd to Chief John Finn — modeled courage, integrity, and calm in chaos.✅ What President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech can teach today’s leaders about crisis communication and unity.✅ Six timeless lessons from Pearl Harbor that apply to both Naval officers and Silicon Valley professionals:• Acting on intelligence and foresight• Challenging complacency and assumptions• Leading decisively under pressure• Empowering teams to act• Communicating with clarity and purpose• Investing in continuous training and preparedness
These lessons are just as critical today — whether defending networks from cyberattacks or leading teams through complex change.
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📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 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’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — He’ll answer LIVE during the show!Tag someone who needs this episode ❤️🙏🏾
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💭 Reflection & Engagement:What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?What insights did you learn — or were reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?Share your thoughts below so others can grow from your wisdom.
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #PearlHarbor #MilitaryHistory #CybersecurityLeadership #ResilientLeadership #CommandReady #InformationWarfare #CrisisLeadership #IntegrityInAction #LeadWithCourage #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ

S4:E80AI RECAP LIVE with Sharon Lechter 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 80AI Recap🌟
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/
This is a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of my full 1-hour leadership conversation with the legendary Sharon Lechter — CPA, bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, co-creator of the Rich Dad brand, global financial literacy advocate, and founder of the Play Big Movement.
🎙️ S4:E80AI RECAP Live with Sharon Lechter🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 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:✅ How Sharon co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and built a global financial literacy movement✅ The mission behind Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, and HowMoneyWorks for Women✅ Actionable strategies to take control of your finances, scale your business, and create generational wealth✅ How to Play Big — Sharon’s movement to shed limitations, live your legacy, and maximize impact
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👉 Why Listen?Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, Sharon’s wisdom provides practical strategies and timeless principles to help you grow as a decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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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 or financial literacy question for Coach BZ? Post it below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
💬 After the episode:➡️ Share your top three takeaways in the comments.➡️ Tell us which leadership insight you’ll apply this week.➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should hear Sharon’s message. ❤️🙏🏾
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This is one you don’t want to miss — join us LIVE and let’s Play Big together! 🚀
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7379314221647396864/
#Leadership #SharonLechter #PlayBig #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FinancialLiteracy #ServantLeadership #Legacy

S4:E97🎙️LIVE with Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director, Strategic Advisor, Bestselling Author, & Keynote Speaker
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4
“You can make yourself luckier by setting a goal, creating a plan, developing the right skills, maintaining the right attitude, and aligning your everyday choices with your goals.”
“Success begins with figuring out what you want, then making the choices that will get you there. You’ll notice I use that word a lot: choices.”
“No matter your circumstances, you have the power to advance in your life.”
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Tampa, FL)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💎 Special Guest: Shellye Archambeau
Fortune 500 Board Director | Former CEO of MetricStream | Author of Unapologetically Ambitious
Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with one of Silicon Valley’s most admired leaders — my mentor, Shellye Archambeau, a trailblazer who turned a struggling startup into a global powerhouse and paved the way for countless women and diverse leaders in tech.
In this episode, Shellye joins me to share hard-won lessons on ambition, leadership, and resilience from her bestselling book, Unapologetically Ambitious.
In her bestselling book Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms, Shellye Archambeau delivers a powerful roadmap for anyone determined to achieve their goals with purpose, authenticity, and courage. Drawing from her groundbreaking journey as one of Silicon Valley’s first Black female CEOs, Shellye reveals how to strategically design your career, make intentional choices, and navigate systemic barriers without compromising who you are. 
I highly recommend that every aspiring leader — especially those balancing ambition with authenticity — purchase this inspiring and practical guide, now available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, audiobook, and LIT Video Book formats. Get your copy today and start crafting your success on your own terms.
🔑 What You Will Learn
✨How to own your ambition unapologetically and turn vision into victory.
✨Proven strategies to navigate bias, build influence, and lead with integrity.
✨How to design your career intentionally — not by chance.
✨Why mentorship, risk-taking, and consistency are the true cornerstones of success.
✨Exclusive insights from Unapologetically Ambitious and how Shellye continues to ignite ambition through her nonprofit, Ignite Ambition.
💬 Your Turn:
👉 What’s one bold goal you’re pursuing unapologetically right now?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — Shellye and I may feature your insight live on the show!
🎧 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most inspiring voices in modern leadership.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ShellyeArchambeau #UnapologeticallyAmbitious #Leadership #DiversityInTech #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #ResilientLeadership #IgniteAmbition