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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:E92AI Recap 🎙️LIVE with Carson V. Heady
🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 92AI RECAP LIVE with Carson V. Heady🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.This special 10-minute AI RECAP is designed for busy professionals who want powerful takeaways from the original hour-long conversation between Coach BZ and Carson V. Heady — Managing Director at Microsoft Elevate, Sales Hall of Fame inductee, and bestselling author of Unbeatable: The Legend of the Salesman on Fire.
📅 Date: Sunday, November 2, 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:🔥 How Carson’s three timeless mantras — “Control the controllables. Pressure is a privilege. The show must go on.” — can transform your mindset and resilience.🏆 Why authentic leadership begins with people, purpose, and perseverance — not position or power.🚀 How to lead with empathy in high-pressure environments while building relationships and reputation that last.💬 Why Carson defines leadership as selflessness and privilege, and how you can apply that philosophy to your military, tech, or entrepreneurial journey.
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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-powered highlight episode delivers practical strategies and timeless leadership principles that will help you make better decisions, serve with integrity, and inspire with influence.
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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!
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Tag someone who would benefit from this power-packed leadership conversation ❤️🙏🏾And after you tune in, share your top three takeaways in the comments:✨ What insights challenged or inspired you?✨ What leadership habit will you put into practice this week?✨ How will you help others rise because of what you’ve learned?
Let’s grow together — one principle, one conversation, one act of leadership at a time. 🌍
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CarsonVHeady #AIRecapLive #MicrosoftElevate #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #ResilientLeadership #SalesLeadership #FaithDrivenLeadership #GrowthMindset #PodcastLive

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

🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦:🎙️ S4:E89AI RECAP LIVE avec Dominique Shelton Leipzig
🌟 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: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

S4:E88AI RECAP🎙️LIVE America’s Aspirational Creed
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — AI RECAP LIVE!
Season 4, Episode 88AI | America’s Aspirational Creed: Leadership Lessons from the Declaration of Independence 🇺🇸
 
History isn’t just about the past — it’s a masterclass in leadership. From the courage of 1776 to the challenges of today, the Declaration of Independence stands as one of the world’s greatest leadership manifestos. Its authors risked everything to proclaim that “all men are created equal,” setting a North Star for generations to follow.
 
In this AI RECAP, our intelligent hosts, Joe AI and Beth AI, deliver a 10-minute summary of the original hour-long live episode — perfect for busy professionals who want deep insight in less time.
 
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🧠 S4:E88AI RECAP LIVE: America’s Aspirational Creed — 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
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💡 What You Will Learn:
✅ How the Declaration of Independence doubles as a timeless leadership manifesto
✅ The role of courage, risk-taking, and moral conviction in driving meaningful change
✅ How to lead teams toward inclusion, progress, and shared purpose
✅ Why leadership is not about perfection — but continual growth and service
 
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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 practical strategies and timeless principles that will help you:
⚓ Lead with conviction and integrity
⚙️ Communicate a clear, aspirational vision
🤝 Build diverse teams grounded in trust and unity
💪 Practice resilience, hope, and servant leadership through adversity
 
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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!
 
🎯 Engage After the Show:
•What are your three takeaways from this AI RECAP episode?
•Which insight will you put into practice this week?
Share them in the comments — your reflection might inspire someone else’s breakthrough.
 
Tag a fellow leader, Sailor, or teammate who could use this 10-minute dose of purpose and perspective ❤️⚓️
 
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #USNavy #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #AIRecap #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #Vision #Inclusion #AmericanHistory #FoundingFathers #DeclarationOfIndependence #Teamwork #MissionFirst #ContinuousImprovement #AILeadership
 
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S4:E96 🎙️Live with Elizabeth Lotardo, #1 Bestselling Author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, HBR Contributor, and Consultant
S4:E96 | Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – LIVE!
“Great work experiences aren’t handed down — they’re created by individuals who own their role.” — Elizabeth Lotardo
Join me LIVE for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Lotardo — bestselling author of Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have, Harvard Business Review contributor, and LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 2 million global learners 🌍.
Elizabeth’s groundbreaking work helps professionals transform “okay jobs” into fulfilling ones — no matter how imperfect the boss, system, or economy. Together, we’ll explore:
🔹 How to lead yourself when you can’t control everything🔹 Turning frustration into agency and purpose🔹 Leading without formal authority in military, tech, and business environments🔹 Why meaning at work isn’t found — it’s created
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📅 Date: Monday, October 21, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Atlanta)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]🎧 Guest: Elizabeth Lotardo
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Elizabeth? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎯 Don’t miss this episode — it’s a masterclass in purpose, ownership, and resilience from one of the brightest voices redefining workplace culture today.
#Leadership #FriendInTheSpotlight #ElizabethLotardo #LeadingYourself #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #HarvardBusinessReview #LinkedInLearning #WomenInLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeAtWork #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #CareerDevelopment #MilitaryToCorporate #LeadershipMatters #PodcastLive
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S4:E95🎙️ Live with Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4:Episode 95 — “Empowering Leaders & Teams to Achieve Their Potential”with Kate OnakomaiyaCertified Maxwell Leadership Coach | Bilingual Training Facilitator | Author of The Growing Life
“Be good at what you do, but be great at who you are.”
📅 Date: Monday, October 20, 2025⏰ Time: 9 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 5 PM GMT (Birmingham, UK)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✅ How to grow yourself before growing others✅ The power of interdependence in leadership and teamwork✅ How bilingual leadership bridges cultures and drives communication excellence✅ Lessons from The Growing Life — living and leading with purpose✅ How to create a thriving culture where strengths become success multipliers
Kate’s global journey — from corporate finance in Cameroon and Nigeria to coaching leaders across Africa, Europe, and the UK — is a masterclass in servant leadership, resilience, and continuous growth.
She’s helped hundreds of leaders turn potential into performance, influence into impact, and purpose into profit.
Grab a copy of her book: "The Growing Life: 10 Principles For Creating A Life of Intentional Growth And Staying The Path" (https://amzn.eu/d/0jMASo2)
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Kate? 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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🎧 Follow the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📻 Streaming on LinkedIn • YouTube • Spotify • Podbean
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #MaxwellLeadership #PodcastLive #WomenInLeadership #TeamEmpowerment #GrowthMindset #BilingualLeadership #LEADDevotion

S4:E94🎙️ LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. KryticousLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 94🌍 LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous
“The world needs us all to create harmony, unity, and balance.”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-ruby-n-kryticous-247b35276/
💎 The Jewel of Africa — Championing Climate, Gender, and Global Harmony
Mark your calendars, leaders and changemakers!Join me for a truly inspiring global conversation with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — climate advocate, gender equality champion, and international humanitarian transforming lives across Africa and beyond.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025⏰ Time: 6 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 3 PM CAT (Lusaka, Zambia)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
🔥 How Ambassador Ruby is empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities to lead in the climate movement.🌱 Lessons from her journey as Acting CEO of Green Agriculture Youth Organization (GAYO-Zambia) and Vice President of ATO-Philippines.💬 How to merge purpose, diplomacy, and servant leadership to create harmony, unity, and balance in your community.🌍 Her global mission: Building sustainable futures “Beyond Generations.”
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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 are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Ambassador Ruby? 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 conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 Tune in. Learn. Lead. Succeed.#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #RubyKryticous #Leadership #ServantLeadership #ClimateJustice #GenderEquality #AfricaRising #WomenInLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalDiplomacy #InclusionMatters #Sustainability #CoachBZLive

S4:E93🎙️ LIVE with Tony Grayson!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE with Tony Grayson!
 
S4:E93 | From Submarines to the Cloud: Leading with Precision in the AI Era
 
“Responsibility is a unique concept… You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may share it with others, but your portion is not.”
 
 
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Join me LIVE for an extraordinary conversation with Tony Grayson — retired U.S. Navy Submarine Commander, recipient of the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership, and now one of the Top 10 Data Center Influencers shaping the future of AI infrastructure.
 
📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
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💡 What You’ll Learn
•How Tony transitioned from commanding nuclear submarines to commanding global AI infrastructure.
•Lessons in resilient leadership and servant command forged under pressure beneath the sea.
•Why sustainable, secure, and sovereign AI infrastructure is the new frontier of national security.
•How veterans are reshaping technology leadership across the private sector.
 
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Tony Grayson is not just building the future of compute — he’s proving that calm, character, and conviction remain the true constants of leadership, whether in the war room or the data center.
 
Join us for a masterclass in courage, innovation, and integrity — and learn why the next decade of AI leadership will demand the precision of a commander and the heart of a servant leader. ⚓💻
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #TonyGrayson #VeteranLeadership #AIInfrastructure #ServantLeadership #DataCenters #Cybersecurity #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryToTech #ResilientLeadership #Innovation #NorthstarDefense

S4:E91 🎙️Live with Amira Barger
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ – Live with Amira Barger
S4:E91 – “The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—and How Courage Creates Change”
Mark your calendars! 🗓️📅 Friday, October 17, 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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💡 What You Will Learn
Get ready for a transformative conversation with Amira Barger — award-winning Executive Vice President at Edelman, author of the upcoming book “The Price of Nice” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers), professor, and board director shaping the future of equity-centered leadership.
🎙️ In this powerful live episode, we’ll unpack:✅ Why “niceness” can become a comfort trap that prevents authentic change✅ How courageous communication can advance inclusion, justice, and impact✅ The four actions that move leaders from awareness to real transformation✅ Lessons from Amira’s journey across healthcare, academia, and global communications✅ How to lead with integrity, empathy, and data-driven design thinking
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Amira’s voice is redefining modern leadership—at the intersection of strategy, humanity, and impact. Whether you lead troops, teams, or tech, this conversation will challenge you to examine, reflect, and engage differently.
“Nice doesn’t dismantle inequity—courage does.” – Amira Barger
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🎧 Join us live for S4:E91 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ!💬 Bring your questions, your courage, and your curiosity.Together, let’s lead the conversation on what real change looks like.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AmiraBarger #ThePriceOfNice #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #DEI #CourageousLeadership #Communications #ChangeManagement #PodcastLive #LinkedInLive #LeadershipMatters #SpeedToBusinessResults #WomenInLeadership