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S5E58🎙️ Live with 🛡️ Alyssa MillerLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 58🔐 From Hacker to CISO: Alyssa Miller on Leading Cybersecurity in the Modern Enterprise“Security should be an enabler for innovation, not an obstacle.”“Protecting privacy and building trust with secure systems protects our way of life.”“We spend too much time telling people why they shouldn’t apply to cybersecurity jobs.”
Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM CT (West Bend, WI) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎤 Meet My Guest
I’m excited to welcome Alyssa Miller, Chief Information Security Officer at Epiq Global, internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, ethical hacker, researcher, and author of Cybersecurity Career Guide.
With more than two decades of experience across programming, penetration testing, consulting, and executive leadership, Alyssa has built a reputation for bridging the gap between technical cybersecurity teams and executive leadership.
She is also a global advocate for strengthening the cybersecurity workforce, mentoring the next generation of cyber defenders, and helping organizations build trust and resilience in the digital age.
From teaching herself programming as a young technologist to leading global cybersecurity programs, Alyssa’s journey is a powerful example of curiosity, resilience, and leadership.
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💡 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔐 How Alyssa went from hacker to CISO🏛️ How cybersecurity leaders communicate risk to executives and boards🚀 Career insights from her book Cybersecurity Career Guide👩‍💻 How aspiring professionals can break into cybersecurity🌍 Why improving hiring practices is critical to solving the cybersecurity talent shortage🧭 Leadership lessons from a global cybersecurity executive
Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, technology leader, student, or aspiring security executive, this conversation will provide valuable insights for navigating the future of cybersecurity leadership.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or cybersecurity career questions for Alyssa? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #Cybersecurity #CyberLeadership #CISO #WomenInCyber #InfoSec #Leadership #Mentorship #CyberCareers #CoachBZ

S5:E57🎙️ Live with LCDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNRLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 57“If you connect to the internet, you are on the battlefield. There are no non-combatants.”  “Cybersecurity is not just an IT problem. It’s a national security imperative.”  “The theft of our intellectual property and the compromise of our supply chain can have real-world, kinetic impacts.”  “We’re basically wide open.”  “Modern conflict increasingly centers around technology and digital infrastructure.”  “Every organization connected to the defense supply chain is on the front lines.”  
Cyber Warfare and Democracy: Leadership Lessons from the Digital Battlespace
Join me for a powerful conversation with Michael G. McLaughlin, a U.S. Navy Reserve Commander, national security strategist, cybersecurity attorney, and thought leader shaping the global conversation on cyber warfare and democratic resilience.
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E57🎙️Live with CDR Michael G. McLaughlin, USNR
📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔎 Introducing Our Guest
LCDR McLaughlin brings a rare blend of military service, cyber strategy expertise, and legal insight to the national security conversation. As a Naval Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a leading voice in cybersecurity policy, he has spent years examining how cyber operations, disinformation campaigns, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape.
He is the co-author of the influential book:
📚 Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security
In addition, his scholarship explores the importance of data security, digital trust, and cyber governance in a connected world, including his chapter “Data (In)Security: The Imperative of Trust” in:
📚 Data, Security, and Trust in Smart Cities
Mike’s work sits at the intersection of cyber warfare, national security policy, and leadership, making this a must-watch conversation for leaders navigating today’s digital battlespace.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we will explore:
🔹 How cyber warfare is transforming modern conflict🔹 Why adversaries are targeting democratic institutions through cyberspace🔹 The strategic threats posed by China and Russia in the digital domain🔹 Why trust is the foundation of cybersecurity in smart cities and digital infrastructure🔹 Leadership lessons for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers🔹 How the next generation of leaders can prepare for the future of cyber conflict
Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command or a cybersecurity engineer transitioning into leadership, this conversation will offer valuable insights into leading in the age of cyber warfare and digital strategy.
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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 Mike? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast#Cybersecurity#CyberWarfare#NationalSecurity#InformationWarfare#USNavy#Leadership#DigitalTrust#CyberStrategy#CoachBZ

S5:E56🎙️ LIVE with SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 56
From Cold War Special Forces Soldier to Global Leadership Coach
Leadership Lessons from Army Veteran SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.)
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E56🎙️Live with👉 Steven Eugene Kuhn
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 7:30 PM TRT (Antalya, Türkiye)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Meet My Guest
My guest this week is SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn, USA (Vet.), a former U.S. Army Special Forces support veteran during the Cold War who transformed his military experience into a global leadership movement.
Today, Steven is known internationally as a leadership strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, helping leaders develop authentic presence and purpose through his philosophy known as the Humble Alpha.
He is the author of two powerful leadership books:
📘 Unleash Your Humble Alpha: Own Your Presence in Life and Become the Epic Leader You Are Meant to Be
📗 Citizen Servant Leader: A Doctrine for Leadership When Control, Authority, and Permission Are No Longer Guaranteed
Through his work, Steven teaches leaders how to combine strength with humility, confidence with service, and authority with authenticity.
From the battlefield to the boardroom, his leadership journey offers powerful lessons for military leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals alike.
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What You Will Learn
During this conversation we will explore:
⚡ How Steven’s Army experience during the Cold War shaped his leadership philosophy
⚡ The meaning behind the “Humble Alpha” and why humility is a leadership superpower
⚡ How leaders can own their presence and influence without relying on titles
⚡ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership in modern organizations
⚡ Key insights from his books Unleash Your Humble Alpha and Citizen Servant Leader
⚡ Practical leadership advice for Naval officers, entrepreneurs, cybersecurity professionals, and emerging leaders
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Steven? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast#CoachBZ#HumbleAlpha#ServantLeadership#VeteranLeadership#LeadershipDevelopment#MilitaryLeadership#OwnYourPresence

S5:E55🎙️ LIVE with LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 55  “Leadership is not always about the mission—sometimes it’s about surviving the system.”“Rank gives authority, but character earns respect.”“The next generation deserves the truth about the path we walked.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨  📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026  ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Jacksonville, FL)  📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
I am honored to welcome LCDR Reuben Green, USN (Ret.), a distinguished Navy veteran, Mustang officer, and author of the powerful memoir Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir.  
LCDR Green’s leadership journey is one of perseverance, courage, and transformation. Beginning his Navy career as an enlisted sailor and rising through the ranks to become a commissioned officer, he built a career defined by service, integrity, and reflection. His experiences offer powerful lessons for leaders navigating complex organizations and striving to lead with character.
During our conversation, we will explore the story behind his book and discuss leadership lessons drawn from decades of service in the United States Navy.
What You Will Learn…
⚓ The remarkable journey from enlisted sailor to Lieutenant Commander  📚 The story behind Black Officer, White Navy: A Memoir  🧭 Leadership lessons from navigating institutional challenges in the Navy  🎯 What it takes to lead with integrity in difficult environments  🚀 Advice for Naval officers, veterans, and professionals transitioning into leadership
This conversation will be especially valuable for Naval junior officers aspiring to command one day, veterans, and cybersecurity professionals transitioning into leadership roles.
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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 LCDR Green? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?  ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?  ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #USNavy #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Mustang

S5:E54🎙️ LIVE with MAJ Rickia McGee, US ArmyLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 54The Scholar-Warrior Mindset: Leadership Lessons from MAJ Rickia McGee“Leadership is about perseverance, service, and creating opportunities for the next generation to succeed.”“Tough times don’t last always, but tough people do.”“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E54🎙️Live with MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickia-mcgee/
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026⏰ Time: 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Arlington, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Leadership today demands more than experience—it requires discipline, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
In this episode, I’m honored to welcome MAJ Rickia McGee, DPT, U.S. Army National Guard, a logistics officer, scholar-leader, and passionate advocate for mentorship and leadership development.
Major McGee represents the modern “scholar-warrior” leader—someone who combines operational military leadership with academic excellence and a deep commitment to service.
She has led Soldiers as a Company Commander, managed large-scale logistics and readiness operations, and currently serves supporting mission planning and logistics at the National Guard Bureau. Alongside her military service, she has pursued advanced education in public health and physical therapy, demonstrating the power of lifelong learning in leadership.
Her journey reflects an important truth:Great leaders are not defined by titles—they are defined by service, resilience, and their willingness to grow.
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What You Will Learn…
🔹 Leadership lessons from serving as an Army National Guard officer🔹 The importance of the Scholar-Warrior mindset in modern leadership🔹 How lifelong learning strengthens leadership and decision-making🔹 The role of mentorship and representation in developing future leaders🔹 Strategies for building resilient teams in high-pressure environments
Whether you are a Naval junior officer, Soldier, cybersecurity professional, or aspiring leader, this conversation will provide insights on how to grow, lead, and serve with 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?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Rickia? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #LeadershipMatters #ScholarWarrior #MilitaryLeadership #ArmyNationalGuard #WomenInLeadership #Mentorship #LifelongLearning #Resilience #ServiceBeforeSelf #CoachBZ

S31:E18AI RECAP🎙 LIVE AWLL from Proverbs — Chapter 18
🚨 LIVE AI RECAP — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
📖 Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18
I’m excited to invite you to the AI Recap Episode of Season 31, Episode 18 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ. In this special 10-minute highlight breakdown, our AI co-hosts Joe AI & Beth AI will unpack the most powerful leadership insights from Proverbs Chapter 18—timeless wisdom that still applies to leaders in the U.S. military, cybersecurity, technology, and business today.
This episode is based on my LinkedIn article:“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-18-zinga-yvgxc/?trackingId=eOT2TJIDTAWQ5%2FkbV%2BoCqw%3D%3D
If you’re an aspiring Naval officer, military leader, cybersecurity professional, or tech innovator, Proverbs 18 offers profound insights about communication, humility, discernment, and the kind of loyalty that defines great leadership.
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🎙 S31:E18 AI RECAPAncient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 18Live with Coach BZ
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.📅 Date: Monday, March 9, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙 What You’ll Learn Today
✅ Why isolation weakens leadership judgment and creates blind spots✅ How disciplined listening strengthens credibility and decision-making✅ The power of words to shape culture, trust, and team morale✅ Why humility protects leaders from the dangers of pride and complacency✅ The evolution of leadership styles—from commander to coach to culture builder✅ Why loyalty and sacrifice are the ultimate tests of leadership influence
Proverbs 18 reminds us that leadership influence is built—or destroyed—by the way we listen, speak, and relate to others. The strongest leaders govern their tongue, remain teachable, and build relationships strong enough to withstand pressure.
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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 a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
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🤝 Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation — especially an aspiring military officer, cybersecurity professional, or emerging tech leader.
After watching:
👉 What are your three takeaways from this episode?👉 What insight will you apply this week to become a better leader?
Share your reflections so others can benefit from your wisdom as well.
Because as my mentor Dr. John C. Maxwell reminds us:
“Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #Cybersecurity #EmotionalIntelligence #Communication #AncientWisdom #Proverbs #CoachBZ

S5:E52🎙️ LIVE with Gaëlle KoandaLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 52SheLeadsTech: Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Leaders✨“Cybersecurity is not just about protecting systems — it’s about building trust in the digital economy.”✨“When we invest in people and community, we strengthen the entire cybersecurity ecosystem.”✨“Leadership in cybersecurity means opening doors so others can walk through them.”✨“The future of cybersecurity will be global, collaborative, and inclusive.”
I’m excited to welcome an inspiring cybersecurity leader and global community builder: Gaëlle Koanda.
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 AM MT (Denver, CO) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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👩🏾‍💻 Meet My Guest
Gaëlle Koanda, CISA, CISM, PMP is a cybersecurity professional, community builder, and global advocate for leadership development in cybersecurity.
She serves as:
• Vice President of Education at ISACA Denver Chapter• Founder of SheLeadsTech Colorado• Founder of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Côte d’Ivoire & Burkina Faso
Gaëlle is passionate about building cybersecurity ecosystems that expand opportunity, strengthen digital trust, and empower the next generation of leaders across continents.
Her leadership bridges North America and Africa, helping develop the future cyber workforce while advancing governance, risk, and compliance excellence.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
During this powerful conversation, we will discuss:
🔐 How cybersecurity governance strengthens digital trust and economic resilience
🌍 Why global collaboration is essential for the future of cybersecurity leadership
🚀 How initiatives like SheLeadsTech are expanding opportunities for the next generation of cyber professionals
👩🏾‍💻 How women are shaping the future of cybersecurity leadership worldwide
📈 Practical advice for cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and junior officers who aspire to leadership roles
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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 Gaëlle?Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#CyberLeadership#Cybersecurity#WomenInCyber#SheLeadsTech#DigitalTrust#LeadershipDevelopment#Mentorship#CyberLeaders

S5E51🎙️ LIVE with VADM Joanna Nunan, USCG (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 51Command, Culture, and Coastlines: The Leadership Journey of VADM Joanna Nunan, USCG (Ret.)“You can’t stay in your office. You need to walk the decks, talk to your people, and listen.”“The most important thing is to know your people — where they come from, what motivates them, and what they need to succeed.”“I wanted to match my knowledge and experience with those who held merchant mariner licenses. Credibility matters.”“Accreditation isn’t paperwork — it’s credibility.”“Even if your toes are bleeding, you make it look effortless.”“Like a ballerina, you always have a graceful exit.”“This isn’t about politics — it’s about talent management.”“Diverse teams make better decisions.”“You can’t change everything at once.”“Modernization must respect the mission.”
Mark your calendars:📅 Friday, March 6, 2026⏰ 10 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1 PM ET (Mystic, CT)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
This week, I’m honored to host Vice Admiral Joanna Nunan, U.S. Maritime Service (Ret.) — former Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Senior Executive Service leader, and Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.).
A proud graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and 35-year operational leader, VADM Nunan commanded cutters from Alaska to the Pacific, served in the offices of two Cabinet Secretaries, led the Great Lakes District, and ultimately became the first woman to serve as Superintendent of Kings Point — where she strengthened accreditation, modernized infrastructure, and elevated maritime leadership for the next generation.
From cutter decks to cabinet-level strategy…From crisis response to institutional reform…From operational command to cultural transformation…
This conversation will challenge you to think differently about what leadership really requires.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
⚓ The difference between authority and earned credibility⚓ How to modernize institutions without abandoning tradition⚓ What readiness truly means in today’s national security environment⚓ How to lead in politically charged and high-pressure environments⚓ The leadership discipline behind becoming “the first” — and ensuring you’re not the last⚓ Why walking the decks matters more than staying in the office
For my Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…For my Silicon Valley security engineers transitioning to leadership…For anyone responsible for culture, performance, and people…
This episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for VADM Nunan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Leadership is not about rank.It’s about stewardship.
Let’s learn from a leader who strengthened every institution she touched.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #USCG #MaritimeLeadership #KingsPoint #NationalSecurity #WomenInLeadership #CommandPresence #InstitutionalLeadership #ServantLeadership

S5:50🎙️ Live with CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 50Letters to Myself: Wisdom from 30 Years of Naval Leadership
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E50🎙️Live with CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordlejp/)
📅 Date: Friday, March 6, 2026⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Chesapeake, VA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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[INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
I am honored to welcome CAPT John P. Cordle, Dr. Eng, USN (Ret.), a distinguished naval leader, author, and advocate for Sailor well-being.
A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Surface Warfare Officer, Captain Cordle commanded USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) and USS San Jacinto (CG-56), leading Sailors in demanding operational environments while earning numerous leadership honors including the Bronze Star, the Admiral Bulkeley Award for Peer Leadership, and the Navy League’s Captain John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership.
Beyond command at sea, Dr. Cordle became a leading voice on human performance, fatigue management, and crew endurance, helping drive important reforms such as circadian watch rotations that improved Sailor readiness and safety across the Surface Navy.
He is also a prolific author and thought leader, with several books including his newest work now available for pre-order:
📚 “Letters to Myself: A Collection of Life Lessons Shared with My Younger Self.”
During this episode, we will explore leadership lessons from his 30-year naval career, reflections on command, and the wisdom he wishes he could share with his younger self.
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What You Will Learn…
⚓ Leadership lessons from commanding two U.S. Navy warships⚓ Why human performance and fatigue management matter to mission success⚓ How great leaders challenge tradition to improve their organizations⚓ Reflections from Dr. Cordle’s new book “Letters to Myself”⚓ Lessons in empathy, resilience, and taking care of Sailors⚓ Advice for Naval Junior Officers and emerging leaders who aspire to command
This will be a powerful conversation for anyone interested in leadership, service, and developing the next generation of leaders.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Captain Cordle? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USNavy #SurfaceWarfare #Veterans #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast #HumanPerformance #CrewEndurance

S31E17AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 17AI RECAP | Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 31, Episode 17 — Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs (Chapter 17)
What if 2,000-year-old wisdom could sharpen your leadership decisions today?
Join me for a 10-Minute AI Recap of one of the most practical leadership chapters in the Book of Proverbs.
This episode highlights Proverbs Chapter 17 and explores timeless insights about peace, restraint, discernment, loyalty, and character—principles that remain essential for leaders in both the military and the technology industry.
This podcast is based on my article:“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 17”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-17-zinga-eoisc/
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🎧 S31:E17 AI RECAPAncient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 17Live with Coach BZ
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.This AI-powered recap delivers the most important leadership insights in just 10 minutes.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why peace is a strategic leadership advantage in high-pressure environments✅ How character and integrity create influence beyond title✅ Why pressure reveals the true heart of a leader✅ How discernment protects credibility and decision-making✅ Why correcting in private and praising in public builds trust✅ How restraint, calm communication, and emotional intelligence stabilize teams✅ Why loyalty and relationships define a leader’s legacy
Whether you are:
⚓ A Naval Junior Officer preparing for command💻 A Senior Security Engineer transitioning into leadership📈 A technology executive leading high-stakes decisions
…these timeless principles can help you become a more disciplined decision-maker and servant leader.
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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 a leadership question for Coach BZ?Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?
What are the best insights you’ve learned or been reminded of that you will put into practice this week?
Share them below so others may benefit from your insights.
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📣 Tag someone who might benefit from this conversation.
Let’s continue building a global community of leaders committed to wisdom, service, and excellence.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #AncientWisdom #Proverbs17 #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Integrity #Influence

S5E49🎙️ LIVE with Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 49
Leading Through Complexity: Military Discipline Meets Corporate Innovation
Mark your calendars for the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ as I sit down LIVE with Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.) — veteran, retail innovation strategist, author, and founder of Elverston Consulting.
🔗 Brand L. Elverston
Brand’s career spans military service, global retail leadership, and strategic consulting, including more than two decades helping shape asset protection strategy and technology innovation at Walmart. Today, he advises organizations on risk mitigation, disruptive technology integration, and operational execution while also sharing thought leadership through his books Proclivity and Instruments of Ignorance.
This will be a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, and the courage to challenge conventional thinking.
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📅 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026⏰ Time: 6 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8 AM CT (Bentonville, AR) | 9 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet My Guest
Brand L. Elverston, USA (Vet.) is a U.S. Army veteran, retail innovation strategist, global speaker, and author who spent over 20 years at Walmart driving asset protection strategy, technology integration, and operational execution at scale.
He is now the Founder and Principal of Elverston Consulting, where he helps senior leaders navigate the complex intersection of risk mitigation, retail innovation, and disruptive technology.
Brand also serves in advisory roles with industry organizations, universities, and technology innovators, helping shape the future of retail operations and security.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
💡 Leadership lessons from the U.S. Army to global retail leadership
💡 Why what got us here will not get us there
💡 How leaders can challenge institutional inertia and drive innovation
💡 The role of intuition, strategy, and execution in complex environments
💡 Practical leadership insights for military officers, cybersecurity professionals, and emerging leaders
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Brand? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ#VeteranLeadership #MilitaryLeadership#Innovation #StrategicLeadership#RiskManagement #LeadershipDevelopment#Podcast #LeadershipLessons

S31:16AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 16
Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 16
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 31, Episode 16AI Recap
 
We plan… but God directs.
 
In Season 31, Episode 16 of our special Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons series, we unpack one of the most grounding leadership chapters in all of Proverbs: Chapter 16.
 
If you are an aspiring Naval Officer preparing for command…
Or a Senior Security Engineer stepping into management…
This episode is for you.
 
This AI RECAP is based on my LinkedIn article:
“Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 16”
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ancient-wisdom-leadership-lessons-from-proverbs-16-zinga-mhvzc/?trackingId=dhpgd9cjT1at4tOhmwG9PA%3D%3D
 
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🎥 S31:E16 AI RECAP — 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
🎙️ Live with Coach BZ
 
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
 
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn Today
 
✅ Why motives matter more than methods in leadership
✅ How humility protects leaders from pride-driven failure
✅ Why integrity is your most valuable leadership currency
✅ How disciplined communication strengthens influence
✅ Why self-mastery shapes destiny more than raw authority
✅ How to build a legacy that outlives your title and rank
 
Proverbs 16 reminds us:
•Alignment precedes advancement.
•Confidence comes from trust—not control.
•Pride is the silent threat to successful leaders.
•Inner discipline becomes outer strength.
 
In both military command and cybersecurity leadership, the strongest leaders are those who walk humbly, act justly, and serve consistently.
 
This episode will challenge you to examine:
•Your motives
•Your ego
•Your discipline
•Your long-term legacy
 
Because leadership is not just about what you accomplish —
It’s about who you become.
 
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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 — I will answer LIVE during the show!
 
Tag someone on your team who might benefit from this podcast ❤️🙏🏾
 
👇 Your Turn:
What are your three takeaways from this episode?
What insight will you apply this week to become a better decision-maker and servant leader?
 
Let’s grow together.
Let’s lead with humility.
Let’s build legacy leadership.
 
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberSecurityLeadership #AWLL #Proverbs16 #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #DecisionMaking #LegacyLeadership

S5E47🎙️ Live with Coach Melahni ❤️ Ake Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 47
“It’s not what you do in a day—it’s what you do every day.”“Everyday Leaders change the world.”“Confidence comes from clarity. Clarity requires courage. Courage demands consistency.”“Growth isn’t accidental—it’s intentional.”“Find a way to do the hard things and figure out a way to make it work… every single day.”“Alignment brings clarity, consistency, and confidence.”“Transformation happens in everyday moments—not just milestone moments.”“If you want sustainable momentum, practice leadership daily.”“GOD-SIZE awareness requires GOD-SIZE action.”“It’s not how many breaths we have in life—it’s how much LIFE we have in our breaths.”
📅 Sunday, March 1, 2026⏰ 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:00 PM ET (Indianapolis, IN)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
Coach Melahni ❤️ Ake is the Founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, an 8x bestselling author, Maxwell Leadership Executive, international speaker, and host of the Everyday Leaders 50in50 Podcast.
For over 25 years, she has led in corporate America before fully stepping into her calling to equip leaders across healthcare, military, nonprofit, and executive spaces. She has led a 7:30 AM daily leadership devotional since October 1, 2019—over 2,000 consecutive days of consistency.
Her message is powerful and simple:
“It’s not what you do in a day—it’s what you do every day.”
This episode is titled:
🔥 Everyday Leaders Change the World: The Power of Daily Consistency
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🎯 What You Will Learn
✔️ Why consistency beats talent✔️ The 4C Framework: Confidence, Clarity, Courage, Consistency✔️ How to align vision with disciplined action✔️ What 1% daily growth looks like for Naval Officers and corporate leaders✔️ Lessons from her book, Everyday Moments: Lessons that Transform Lives
Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command…A senior cybersecurity engineer transitioning to leadership…Or an entrepreneur building influence…
This conversation will challenge you to grow intentionally.
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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 Melahni? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow.Let’s lead.Let’s be Everyday Leaders who change the world. 🌎🔥
#LeadershipAndSuccess#EverydayLeaders#ServantLeadership#ConsistencyWins#MaxwellLeadership#PersonalGrowth#MilitaryLeadership#ExecutiveLeadership#CoachBZ

S5:E46🎙️ LIVE Good Trouble, Moral Courage & the Legacy of John Lewis
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 46
 
Mark your calendars for the NEXT episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 46!
 
This powerful conversation is inspired by my recent article honoring the life and legacy of John Lewis:
📝 Good Trouble, Moral Courage & the Legacy of John Lewis
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/good-trouble-moral-courage-legacy-john-lewis-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-9vjpc/
 
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📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 8:30 PM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn
 
In this episode, we will unpack:
 
🔹 What “Good Trouble” really means in today’s leadership landscape
🔹 How moral courage separates positional leaders from transformational leaders
🔹 Why discipline and nonviolence were strategic strengths — not weaknesses
🔹 What President Barack Obama meant when he said John Lewis would be remembered as a “founding father of a fuller, fairer, better America”
🔹 How Naval Officers, corporate executives, engineers, and aspiring leaders can apply these timeless principles in 2026
🔹 Why democracy, leadership, and accountability are acts — not titles
 
We’ll also reflect on John Lewis’s final charge to America:
 
“Now it is your turn to let freedom ring…”
 
This isn’t just a history lesson.
 
It’s a leadership blueprint.
 
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💬 Join the Conversation
 
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!
 
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
 
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?
Type it in the comments — I will answer LIVE during the show.
 
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👇 Your Turn
 
Tag someone who could benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾
 
After you tune in:
•What are your three takeaways from this episode?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
•Where are you being called to step into “good trouble” with courage and discipline?
 
Let’s close out Black History Month 2026 with reflection, growth, and action.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #JohnLewis #GoodTrouble #MoralCourage #BlackHistoryMonth #LeadershipDevelopment #BelovedCommunity #LivePodcast

S5:E45🎙️ CAPT Anthony L. Simmons, DSL, USN (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 45
 
⚓ The Privilege of Command: Humility, Accountability, and Leadership at Sea
 
Join me LIVE with CAPT Anthony L. Simmons, DSL, USN (Ret.) — four-time at-sea Commander, strategic Pentagon leader, executive coach, and author of Championing Organizational Wellness.
 
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Chesapeake, VA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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Less than 1% of Sailors ever have the privilege to command.
 
To sit in the chair.
To hold responsibility for both the mission and the people.
To carry the sacred trust of command.
 
In this powerful conversation, we explore leadership from both sides of that privilege:
•Stepping in to relieve a command at sea
•Experiencing relief from command
•Rebuilding credibility
•Guarding integrity
•Leading with humility
•Developing the next generation
 
This is not a highlight-reel episode.
 
This is a real leadership conversation.
 
As someone who had the privilege to command NR NAVNETWARCOM’s Global Network Operations Security Center, I know firsthand the weight of the chair. Being relieved of command could happen to anyone. I have no stones to cast — only lessons to learn and share for the junior officers who follow us.
 
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🔎 What You Will Learn:
 
⚓ Why command is a sacred trust — not an entitlement
⚓ The subtle dangers of ego and ethical drift
⚓ Guardrails every future CO must build
⚓ How humility protects leadership longevity
⚓ What rebuilding trust actually requires
⚓ Lessons from adversity that shape stronger leaders
 
Dr. Simmons brings 28 years of Naval service, four at-sea commands, service on the Joint Staff and CNO staff, and deep scholarship in strategic leadership to this conversation.
 
This one is for:
•Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command
•Senior leaders navigating accountability
•Executives balancing performance and character
•Anyone who believes leadership is about growth — not perfection
 
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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 CAPT Simmons? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ 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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Command is fragile.
Character must be guarded daily.
Humility is protection.
 
I look forward to seeing you LIVE.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess
#PrivilegeOfCommand
#ServantLeadership
#NavalLeadership
#ExecutiveCoaching
#OrganizationalWellness
#HumilityInLeadership

S5:E43🎙️ LIVE with Hall of Fame international keynote speaker & #1 bestselling author Bob BurgLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E43
“Money is an echo of value. It’s the thunder to value’s lightning.”“The amount of money you make is directly proportional to how many people you serve and how well you serve them.”“Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.”“You can get the results you want while making the other person feel genuinely good about themselves, the situation, and about you.”“Master your emotions before you attempt to influence others.”“Listen with the back of your neck.”“All great leaders have always put the interests of those they serve first.”“Being a Go-Giver is totally congruent with human nature.”
Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Jupiter, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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What if the key to stratospheric success isn’t getting more…
…but giving more?
This week, I’m honored to host Hall of Fame keynote speaker and bestselling author Bob Burg — coauthor of:
📘 The Go-Giver (1M+ copies sold, translated into 30 languages)📘 The Go-Giver Influencer (a masterclass in genuine influence and people skills)
For more than 30 years, Bob has taught leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives how to:
✔️ Shift from getting to giving✔️ Build influence without manipulation✔️ Compete on value — not price✔️ Create loyal teams and “walking ambassadors”✔️ Disagree agreeably in a divided world
If leadership is influence — as Dr. John C. Maxwell teaches — then this episode is a masterclass in how to lead with empathy, discipline, and service.
For Naval officers preparing for command.For cybersecurity leaders stepping into executive roles.For founders building companies in uncertain markets.
This conversation will challenge how you define success.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
• Why “Does it make money?” is not a bad question — just a bad first question• The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success• The Five Secrets of Genuine Influence• How to say “no” without damaging relationships• Why money is an echo of value• How to influence in high-stakes environments — without ego
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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 Chris? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s talk about influence.Let’s talk about value.Let’s talk about leadership that multiplies impact.
#Leadership #GoGiver #Influence #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #CoachBZ #StratosphericSuccess

S5E42🎙️ LIVE with Marcus A. Canady, CEO at Canady Leadership GroupLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 42
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-canady-297b253/“Any manager can have an open-door policy, but a leader creates an emotionally safe space that people feel comfortable walking through that door.”
“Any manager can allow you to speak, but a leader makes you feel heard.”
“Trust is not built during crisis — it is revealed during crisis.”
“Intrusive leadership is not about control. It is about care.”
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Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026⏰ 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 6:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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There are managers.
There are leaders.
And then there are leaders who are willing to intrude — not to control, but to care.
This week, I’m honored to host CAPT Marcus Canady, U.S. Coast Guard — helicopter pilot, former Commanding Officer of CG Air Station Houston, National War College graduate, Founder & CEO of Canady Leadership Group, and author of:
📘 Intrusive Leadership: How to Become THAT Leader (Edition 2)
CAPT Canady has led life-saving search and rescue missions, counter-narcotics operations, and high-performance aviation units. But what makes his leadership unique is not just operational excellence — it’s his philosophy of Intentional, Courageous, Intrusive Leadership.
He challenges leaders to ask a simple but powerful question:
“Are you okay?”
In a world where burnout, retention challenges, mental health strain, and cultural friction are real — this conversation matters.
Especially for:
⚓ Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command💻 Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership🏢 Corporate leaders responsible for culture and performance🎖️ Military professionals shaping the next generation
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What You Will Learn…
✨ What “Intrusive Leadership” really means — and what it does NOT mean✨ How to build trust before crisis hits✨ Why emotional intelligence is a command responsibility✨ The difference between micromanagement and meaningful engagement✨ What it takes to become THAT Leader — the one people remember✨ Lessons from the cockpit, command, and corporate consulting
We’ll also dive deep into his book and explore how Edition 2 expands the doctrine for today’s complex leadership environment.
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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 Chris? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ 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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As a Navy Commander and cybersecurity executive, I believe this deeply:
Mission success and people care are not competing priorities.They are inseparable.
If you care about command climate, retention, resilience, and real leadership — you do not want to miss this.
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#IntrusiveLeadership#USCG#MilitaryLeadership#ServantLeadership#ExecutiveLeadership#ThatLeader

S5E42🎙️ LIVE with Marcus A. Canady, CEO at Canady Leadership GroupLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 42
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-canady-297b253/“Any manager can have an open-door policy, but a leader creates an emotionally safe space that people feel comfortable walking through that door.”
“Any manager can allow you to speak, but a leader makes you feel heard.”
“Trust is not built during crisis — it is revealed during crisis.”
“Intrusive leadership is not about control. It is about care.”
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Mark your calendars:
📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026⏰ 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 6:00 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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There are managers.
There are leaders.
And then there are leaders who are willing to intrude — not to control, but to care.
This week, I’m honored to host CAPT Marcus Canady, U.S. Coast Guard — helicopter pilot, former Commanding Officer of CG Air Station Houston, National War College graduate, Founder & CEO of Canady Leadership Group, and author of:
📘 Intrusive Leadership: How to Become THAT Leader (Edition 2)
CAPT Canady has led life-saving search and rescue missions, counter-narcotics operations, and high-performance aviation units. But what makes his leadership unique is not just operational excellence — it’s his philosophy of Intentional, Courageous, Intrusive Leadership.
He challenges leaders to ask a simple but powerful question:
“Are you okay?”
In a world where burnout, retention challenges, mental health strain, and cultural friction are real — this conversation matters.
Especially for:
⚓ Naval Junior Officers who aspire to command💻 Senior Security Engineers transitioning into leadership🏢 Corporate leaders responsible for culture and performance🎖️ Military professionals shaping the next generation
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What You Will Learn…
✨ What “Intrusive Leadership” really means — and what it does NOT mean✨ How to build trust before crisis hits✨ Why emotional intelligence is a command responsibility✨ The difference between micromanagement and meaningful engagement✨ What it takes to become THAT Leader — the one people remember✨ Lessons from the cockpit, command, and corporate consulting
We’ll also dive deep into his book and explore how Edition 2 expands the doctrine for today’s complex leadership environment.
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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 Chris? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
➡️ 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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As a Navy Commander and cybersecurity executive, I believe this deeply:
Mission success and people care are not competing priorities.They are inseparable.
If you care about command climate, retention, resilience, and real leadership — you do not want to miss this.
#LeadershipAndSuccess#CoachBZ#IntrusiveLeadership#USCG#MilitaryLeadership#ServantLeadership#ExecutiveLeadership#ThatLeader

S5:E40🎙️ LIVE with Olivia J.M. Nunn, USA (Ret.) 🇺🇸✨
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 40
“Storytelling is my superpower.”
“If leaders speak out about self-care and obtaining mental health care when needed — without repercussions — hopefully it will trickle down and inspire other soldiers who desperately need mental health assistance to feel safe reaching out for it, too.”
“You’re not weak in recognizing that you need help.”
“The best way to connect people to what you believe in is by connecting the heart and the head.” 
“We need to stop pretending like we don’t hurt, even if it’s a hard conversation. If a leader can’t talk about it, then what are we doing as leaders anyways?”
“Bold people make history… If we’re going to change the narrative on mental health, we can’t keep doing it the way we always have.”
 
Mark your calendars:
📅 Monday, February 23, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
 
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🪖 About My Guest
 
LTC Olivia Nunn, USA (Ret.) is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, former Troop Commander, Pentagon strategic communicator, and now Founder & CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications.
 
She is also the creator and host of the powerful podcast series:
•Women of War — amplifying the voices of women who have served
•Unbreakable Storm — focused on resilience, growth, and overcoming adversity
 
Olivia is a 2023 VA Women Veteran Trailblazer Awardee and a nationally recognized speaker, advocate, and communications strategist dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health and bridging the civilian–military divide.
 
She lives her philosophy:
 
Service doesn’t end with the uniform.
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
 
This is not just a conversation about leadership.
It’s a conversation about identity, reinvention, resilience, and impact.
 
We’ll discuss:
 
✅ Lessons from commanding troops in combat
✅ What the Pentagon taught her about strategic communication
✅ The hardest part of transitioning from LTC to CEO
✅ Why storytelling is a leadership superpower
✅ How leaders can create psychologically safe, high-performing teams
✅ What resilience actually looks like in 2026
✅ Why mental health is an operational readiness issue
 
For Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command…
For Senior Security Engineers preparing for executive leadership…
 
This episode will challenge you to ask:
•Am I leading with armor… or authenticity?
•Do my people feel safe enough to be real?
•Am I building systems — or building people?
 
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💬 Join the Conversation!
 
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Olivia? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
 
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👇 Your Turn After the Episode:
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways?
➡️ 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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In an era shaped by AI, automation, and accelerating change, the leaders who will endure are those who master human connection.
 
This will be a powerful conversation about courage, communication, and leading through the storm.
 
See you LIVE.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #WomenVeterans #VeteranLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #StrategicCommunications #AuthenticLeadership

S5E38🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 38“Efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most.”“Most organizations don’t have a growth problem — they have a waste problem.”“Low-return activity is the silent killer of high-performing teams.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars, Leaders! 🚨
I’m excited to invite you to the next powerful conversation on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — where we spotlight leaders who are building organizations, scaling people, and transforming culture through intentional leadership.
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🎙️ LIVE with Alan Kilian → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-kilian/
📅 Date: Friday, February 20, 2026⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM CT (Tulsa, OK) | 11:30 PM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest: Alan Kilian
Alan Kilian is an Efficiency Architect, People-First Scale Strategist, and Purpose-Driven Performance Coach who has spent more than 25 years owning, scaling, and leading companies across industries including energy, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, and financial services.
Today, he is:
🔹 Co-Founder — Level Up Leadership Accelerator🔹 CEO & Co-Founder — Dream Chapter🔹 Owner — Kilian Consulting🔹 Executive & Performance Coach🔹 High-impact Keynote Speaker
Alan is widely recognized for his philosophy of Efficiency-Based Leadership — helping organizations eliminate low-return activities, align talent to mission, and scale execution through people… not bureaucracy.
His keynotes are known as “acceleration events” — delivering real-time breakthroughs and practical tools leaders can apply immediately.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this high-energy leadership conversation, we’ll unpack:
⚙️ What Efficiency-Based Leadership really means — beyond productivity hacks👥 How to scale organizations through people, not just process🧭 Why “Right People, Right Seats” drives execution excellence📈 How elite leaders eliminate operational waste🧠 Coaching insights from working with high-net-worth families & billion-dollar enterprises✝️ How Faith, Family, Freedom, and Flexibility anchor sustainable success🌅 Leadership identity shifts from builder → legacy leader🚀 Practical tools to accelerate performance starting immediately
If you lead teams, build companies, command missions, or scale culture — this episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Alan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (Post-Episode Reflection):
➡️ 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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I’m looking forward to this powerful discussion on scaling leadership, eliminating inefficiency, and building purpose-aligned success.
Let’s grow together. Let’s lead forward. 🎙️🔥
#LeadershipAndSuccess #Podcast #CoachBZ #FriendInTheSpotlight #EfficiencyBasedLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ScalingLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #Entrepreneurship #ServantLeadership