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Saturday Dec 13, 2025
S4:E124 (VIDEO) LIVE with SPC Raman Solanki, U.S. Army
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
S4:E124🎙️LIVE with SPC Raman Solanki, U.S. ArmyLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4 | Episode 124
Thursday, December 11, 2025⏰ 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Cambridge, MA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Today’s fast-paced world demands leaders who can navigate complexity with humility, clarity, and multidimensional thinking. That’s why I’m excited to welcome a remarkable rising leader whose journey spans the U.S. Army, Harvard University, global policy, fine arts entrepreneurship, and community impact.
🎖️ Meet My Guest: SPC Raman “Ram” Solanki, U.S. Army
A Soldier.A Scholar.An Entrepreneur.A Global Citizen.
Raman serves as an 88N Transportation Management Coordinator, selected for the historic 60th Presidential Inauguration Mission, and now on the path to Officer Candidate School.
He is currently completing his graduate studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, serving in leadership roles across HGSE, Harvard Law School, and the broader Cambridge policy ecosystem. Ram is also the Founding Partner of Cambridge Collective, an art advisory firm supporting collectors, estates, and institutions across the U.S. and Europe.
From traveling to 70+ countries to working on statewide policy initiatives, supporting museum and cultural institutions, stewarding major art collections, and advocating for equity and access in education, SPC Solanki embodies what it means to lead across sectors with integrity, discipline, and purpose.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✨ How to build a multidisciplinary leadership career rooted in service✨ Lessons from serving in uniform and leading across Harvard’s academic and policy community✨ The power of global perspective—travel, culture, and cross-sector collaboration✨ What it takes to transition from enlisted service to Officer Candidate School✨ Why equity, access, and dignity must anchor the systems we build✨ How young leaders can excel in military, academic, and entrepreneurial environments
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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, service, or career questions for SPC Solanki? Leave them in the comments — we’ll answer them LIVE.
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What leadership insights are you applying this week?➡️ What are your top three takeaways from this episode?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, Soldier, or engineer who needs to hear this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾

Saturday Dec 13, 2025
S4:E123 (VIDEO) LIVE with CDR Matthew Reese, U.S. Navy
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
S4:E123 🎙️LIVE with CDR Matthew Reese, U.S. NavyLeadership & Success with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 123
“Honesty and integrity are essential—without them, nothing else in leadership works.”
“If you want trust, lead with truth. If you want loyalty, lead with consistency.”
“Integrity isn’t a talking point for leaders—it’s the operating system.”
Transformational Naval Commander | Visionary AI Innovator | Purpose-Driven Mentor🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-reese-0a805821/
Mark your calendars — you do not want to miss this one.
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📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco)⏰ 2:00 PM MT (Broomfield, CO)⏰ 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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CDR Reese is a transformational Naval leader, a Mission Commander, and a Program Manager who has led Sailors across aviation, cyber, and joint operations around the world. I had the privilege of serving directly under him at SPAWAR San Diego, where he was my Program Manager—equivalent to a Commanding Officer—and I served as his Deputy Program Manager, the Executive Officer-equivalent, for two national-level programs supporting more than 186 Sailors. He led with integrity, mentorship, and an uncommon commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders, including personally grooming me to take over as Program Manager when he departed. Beyond his military accomplishments, he is also a visionary AI and data science leader in industry, an educator, and a purpose-driven mentor passionate about shaping the future. It is a privilege to bring his wisdom, his experience, and his leadership philosophy to our global audience today.
⭐ What You Will Learn…
⚓ Command Presence & Integrity
How a Naval Mission Commander leads under pressure — from PACFLT action centers to Afghanistan and global joint operations.
🤖 AI, Data Science & Future-Ready Leadership
How CDR Reese bridges the worlds of naval command, machine learning, and enterprise analytics.
📈 Building Leaders, Not Followers
Insights from mentoring hundreds of Sailors, developing future Naval Officers, and grooming successors — including my own journey under his leadership at SPAWAR.
💥 Resilience, Reinvention & Personal Growth
Why failure is a teacher, how transitions can strengthen your identity, and how purpose fuels long-term leadership.
🎓 Youth Mentorship & Legacy
The powerful reason he invests so deeply in shaping the next generation of leaders.
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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, AI, or mentorship questions for CDR Reese?Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 After the Episode, I Want to Hear From You:
➡️ What are your top THREE takeaways from S4:E123?➡️ What leadership insight are you applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
S4E113AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with Brian Ahearn
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
S4E113AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Brian Ahearn
Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 | Episode 113AI RECAP LIVE with Brian Ahearn
A 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown for Busy Professionals
If you missed the full hour-long conversation with ethical influence expert Brian Ahearn, CPCU, CTM, CPT, CMCT, you’re in luck. Our AI Agents are back with a fast, powerful highlight reel designed for leaders on the move.
Get the essence of the episode in just 10 minutes — insights you can immediately apply whether you are leading Sailors, engineering teams, cybersecurity operations, or high-stakes missions.
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⚡ S4:E113AI RECAP — Live with Brian Ahearn
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025⏰ 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.Start your morning with a laser-focused, high-value recap of one of the most transformational conversations of Season 4.
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ How ethical influence transforms leadership and decision-making✨ Why pre-suasion shapes outcomes before you ever speak✨ How small communication shifts create big leadership impact✨ How faith, integrity, and character elevate influence✨ The psychology behind building trust, credibility, and buy-in✨ Leadership lessons from Brian’s Marine father and the cost of moral courage✨ Why authenticity matters more than ever in the age of AI
This recap distills decades of behavioral science and military-tested leadership wisdom into practical, timeless truths.
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for commandor a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership,this episode gives you strategies to:
✨ Make better decisions✨ Communicate with integrity✨ Grow your influence✨ Lead with purpose and service✨ Become the leader people want to follow
Leadership is influence — and influence begins long before you speak.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show.
Tag a colleague, teammate, or junior officer who needs this ❤️🙏🏾
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👇 Your Turn
After the recap, share in the comments:
✨ Your top three takeaways✨ The insight you will put into practice this week✨ What resonated most about ethical influence or leadership integrity
Your reflections may be exactly what another leader needs today.
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Ready to lead with influence, integrity, and impact?See you LIVE.

Sunday Dec 07, 2025
S4:E112AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with Dominique West
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
S4:E112AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE with Dominique West
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 112AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Dominique West
A 10-Minute Breakdown for Busy Leaders & Rising Professionals
If you missed the full, hour-long conversation with cybersecurity executive, educator, and community builder Dominique West, don’t worry — our AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI are back with a high-impact recap designed for leaders who need actionable insights fast.
This is the S4:E112AI RECAP LIVE with Dominique West — a rapid-fire highlight reel covering trust-centered leadership, intentional growth, authenticity, inclusion, and the human side of cybersecurity leadership.
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📅 Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 7:00 PM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
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💡 What You Will Learn:
✨ The leadership philosophy behind Dominique’s statement: “Security is about relationships and reliability.”✨ Why meeting people where they are — not where you want them to be — is the new leadership advantage.✨ How rising leaders can build a personal “leadership toolkit” grounded in purpose, calm, and clarity.✨ The power of resilience, curiosity, and authenticity in shaping your career and command presence.✨ Why inclusion is not a checkbox — but a strategic advantage for every modern organization.
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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 delivers practical strategies and timeless principles to help you:
✨ Make clearer decisions✨ Lead with servant-leadership✨ Influence with integrity✨ Build trust-first cultures✨ Grow with confidence — even in uncertain seasons
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What insight will you apply immediately in your leadership or career?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, mentee, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Success #DominiqueWest #AIRecap #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #Inclusion #Authenticity #GrowthMindset #CoachBZ #SecurityInColor #EvolvingSeasons

Saturday Dec 06, 2025
S4:E111AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army (Vet.)
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
S4:E111AI RECAP 🎙️ LIVE with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army (Vet.)🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 | Episode 111AI RECAP
A 10-Minute Leadership Breakdown for Busy Professionals
If you missed the original full-length conversation with Captain Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army (Vet.)—Apache pilot pioneer, bestselling author of The Grit Factor, and Founder of The Grit Institute—here’s your chance to catch the high-impact, 10-minute AI Recap designed for leaders on the move.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
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✨ “S4:E111AI RECAP Live with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army (Vet.)”
This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
CPT Shannon Huffman Polson’s leadership journey—from the Apache cockpit to the boardroom, from military command to founding The Grit Institute—offers a blueprint for courage, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. And in just 10 minutes, our AI Agents will deliver the most transformational insights from the full episode.
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ How CPT Polson’s Grit Triad—Commit, Learn, Launch—helps leaders navigate uncertainty and rise above adversity.✨ Why excellence is your credibility—especially when you’re the only one in the room.✨ How to tune out the noise, reconnect with purpose, and lead with clarity in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.✨ What it truly means to practice courage daily, not just in heroic moments.✨ Why no leader succeeds alone—and how to build your support team with intention.
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap equips you with practical, actionable principles you can use today.
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👉 Why Listen?
This AI Recap distills Shannon’s wisdom, combat-tested frameworks, and purpose-driven leadership strategies into ten minutes of pure value.Perfect for leaders who want mission-ready insights—fast.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below—he will answer LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
✨ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?✨ What insight will you apply in your leadership this week?✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or emerging leader who needs this message ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow together. Let’s lead with grit. Let’s rise with purpose.
— Coach BZ | Leadership & Success Podcast

Friday Dec 05, 2025
S4:E109AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with Lt Col Alex Ramos, USAF (Ret.)
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
S4:E109AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Lt Col Alex Ramos, USAF (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast — Season 4:Episode 109AI RECAP LIVE with Lt Col Alex Ramos, United States Air Force (Ret.)
A 10-Minute Breakdown for Busy Professionals
If you missed the full hour-long conversation with Lt Col Alejandro “Alex” Ramos, USAF (Ret.), you’re in luck. Our AI Agents — Joe AI and Beth AI — return for another high-impact recap designed for leaders who want the essence of the episode in just 10 minutes.
This is the S4:E109AI RECAP Live with Lt Col Alex Ramos, a distilled highlight reel of courage, mission, human performance, and what it truly means to Lead Without Fear®.
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📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI⚡ For leaders on the move who need mission-ready insights fast.
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💡 What You Will Learn in 10 Minutes
✨ The meaning behind Lt Col Ramos’s trademark philosophy: Lead Without Fear®✨ Why trust, preparation, and courage fuel elite human performance✨ How leaders can overcome imagined fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt✨ The link between emotional intelligence and high-stakes decision-making✨ Lessons from 20+ years training special operators, fighter pilots, and Air Force One aircrew✨ How to build psychological safety, connection, and culture—even in high-pressure environments
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for your first command or a Silicon Valley Senior Security Engineer gearing up for leadership, this recap gives you actionable tools and timeless leadership principles you can apply today.
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👉 Why Listen?
Leadership is not about titles—it’s about courage, clarity, and consistency.This episode equips you to:✨ Make better decisions under pressure✨ Lead teams with purpose and empathy✨ Build cultures of trust and accountability✨ Become the kind of servant leader others willingly follow
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
And of course…
➡️ Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾➡️ Share your takeaways: What were the top 3 leadership insights that hit home for you?➡️ What will you put into practice this week? Your insight might be exactly what someone else needs to grow.
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See you LIVE for a powerful, mission-ready 10-minute leadership download.Let’s lead with courage, clarity, and purpose.
#Leadership #Success #CoachBZ #CoachAlex #USAF #LeadWithoutFear #AIRecap #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #InformationWarfare #CyberSecurityLeadership #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #GrowthMindset #HumanPerformance #CommandReady

Thursday Dec 04, 2025
S4:E122 (VIDEO) Live with Janet Foutty
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
S4:E122🎙️ Live with Janet Foutty🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 122 Live with Janet Foutty
Thursday, December 4, 2025 • 9:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM CT | 12:00 PM ET
Mark your calendars for a powerhouse leadership conversation you won’t want to miss! I am honored to welcome Janet Foutty—transformational leader, technologist, board director, bestselling author of Arrive and Thrive, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting, and Chair of the Deloitte U.S. Board.
Janet is a champion for women’s health, purpose-driven leadership, digital transformation, and inclusive workplaces. She has shaped policy, mentored leaders at scale, served on major boards (Insight Enterprises, Argonne National Lab, Quiver Bioscience), and continues to inspire thousands with her messages of authenticity, resilience, and impact.
🗓 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025⏰ Time:• 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco)• 11:00 AM CT (Chicago)• 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]Guest: Janet Foutty → https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-foutty/
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🚀 What You Will Learn…
🔥 How to arrive and thrive in high-stakes leadership roles🔥 What authentic leadership looks like in today’s AI-accelerated world🔥 Why women’s health is a national economic and innovation priority🔥 How leaders can transform organizations through purpose and people🔥 Janet’s most powerful leadership maxims: “Listen louder than you speak,” “Assume positive intent,” and “Leave it better than you found it.”🔥 Advice for Naval Junior Officers, senior security engineers, and rising leaders building their path to command or executive leadership🔥 How to navigate complexity, build resilient teams, and lead with conviction
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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 Janet? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your top three takeaways from Janet’s leadership journey?➡️ What’s one insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎙️ See you LIVE on December 4th for a masterclass in purposeful leadership with Janet Foutty!
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #JanetFoutty #ArriveAndThrive #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #MilitaryLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensHealth #TechLeadership #CybersecurityLeadership #InformationWarfare #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadWithImpact

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
S4:E121 (VIDEO) LIVE with LTG Milford H. Beagle, Jr., USA (Ret.)
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
S4:E121 🎙️LIVE with LTG Milford H. Beagle, Jr., USA (Ret.)
🌟 LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS PODCAST — S4:E121 LIVE with LTG Milford H. Beagle, Jr., USA (Ret.)
“The gates my great-grandfather came through are the same gates I came through. You’re standing on somebody’s shoulders.”
“Command is temporary. Your legacy is forever.”
“Judgment can’t be automated. AI may inform decisions, but it cannot replace the human.”
“The speed of warfare is outpacing human cognition. The question is—what are we doing to educate the human?”
Leaders, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.
I am honored to welcome Lieutenant General (Ret.) Milford H. “Beags” Beagle, Jr. to the Leadership & Success Podcast—one of the most respected, values-driven, and transformational leaders of our generation.
For 35 years, LTG Beagle shaped the modern U.S. Army—from platoon leadership to commanding the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, the intellectual heart of Army doctrine, education, and leader development.
Now, he brings his wisdom directly to YOU.
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🎙️ Join Us LIVE
📅 Wednesday, December 3, 2025⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 AM CT (Kansas City) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/milford-h-beagle-jr-beags-47934b24/
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🔥 What You Will Learn
During this powerful episode, LTG Beagle will share insights on:
✨ How to lead when the map runs out and certainty disappears✨ Why clarity beats complexity✨ The difference between being data-informed vs. data-driven✨ Judgment in the age of AI—what machines can’t replace✨ His signature lessons from “Leadership and a Napkin”✨ How values outperform volatility in high-pressure environments✨ What legacy really means for today’s leaders
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, a Senior Security Engineer, a tech leader, or a rising professional—this episode will equip you to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🌍 Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for General Beagle? Post them here—we will answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What leadership insight are you committed to applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs this message ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s learn. Let’s grow. Let’s lead—with clarity, values, and courage.See you LIVE, Leaders!—Coach BZ 🫡🎙️

Monday Dec 01, 2025
S4:E120 (VIDEO) Live with Capt Michael Sugrue, USAF (Vet.)
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
S4:E120🎙️ Live with Capt Michael Sugrue, USAF (Vet.)
NEXT EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENT — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZS4:E120 — LIVE with Capt Michael Sugrue, USAF (Vet.)
A Trauma-Informed Warrior | Relentless Mental-Health Champion | Courageous Truth-Teller
“PTSI is not a sign of weakness — it’s a sign that you’ve been strong for too long.”
“If we can talk about all the dangers on the street, then we can talk about the dangers in our own minds.”
“There is no shame in asking for help. The only shame is in letting someone suffer alone.”
Mark your calendars, Leaders!This is a conversation you do not want to miss.
📅 Date: Monday, December 1, 2025⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 Streaming LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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⭐ Why This Episode Matters
Capt Michael Sugrue is a rare leader whose life mission was forged in the crucible of service, sacrifice, and survival.From U.S. Air Force Captain to retired Police Sergeant…From frontline trauma to national mental-health advocate…From silence and stigma to Relentless Courage…
This episode will empower you to lead differently, listen deeply, and show up for those who serve alongside you.
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🎧 What You Will Learn…
🔥 The unseen cost of leadership and the responsibility to care for your people🔥 How trauma impacts decision-making, resilience, and identity🔥 Why first responder and military cultures must change — and how leaders can drive that change🔥 Practical frameworks for mental-health readiness in high-stress environments🔥 How connection, vulnerability, and community save lives🔥 Lessons from his #1 International Best-Selling book Relentless Courage🔥 The power of speaking truth and smashing stigma — at every level of leadership
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, a Silicon Valley security engineer, a military leader, or a tech professional aspiring to lead — this conversation will reshape how you think about courage, resilience, and team culture.
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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 wellness questions for Capt Sugrue? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn: Engage With Us
➡️ 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 needs to hear this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow together.Let’s lead with courage.Let’s honor those who serve by taking care of the leaders behind the badge and the rank.
See you LIVE on December 1st.— Coach BZ 🇺🇸

Sunday Nov 30, 2025
S4:E107AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
S4:E107AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore
Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 4, Episode 107AI — RECAP LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore
10-Minute Leadership Breakdown for Busy Professionals
Leaders, mark your calendars — this is one recap you don’t want to miss.
We took the full hour-long conversation from S4:E107 LIVE with Dr. Tim Elmore — bestselling author, CEO of Growing Leaders, and one of the world’s most influential voices on developing emerging leaders — and distilled it into a rapid-fire 10-minute AI-powered highlight reel designed for leaders on the go.
📅 Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI📍 LIVE on LinkedInThis is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
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💡 What You Will Learn
✨ How Gen Z is reshaping the future of leadership — and how you can grow with them✨ Why leaders must move from command and control → to connect and coach✨ How to clarify expectations using Tim’s PERKS model✨ How to deliver feedback with empathy using A.L.E.G.✨ How to build psychological safety and trust on high-performance teams✨ How to communicate with Context, Application, and Belief (C.A.B.)✨ Why frustration with younger teammates can become your greatest catalyst for leadership growth✨ How to practice reverse mentorship and stay relevant as the workplace evolves
Whether you lead in the military or the tech world, this recap gives you practical, actionable tools to become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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👉 Why Listen?
If you’re a✨ Naval Junior Officer preparing for command✨ Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership✨ Cybersecurity professional navigating multi-generational teams✨ Emerging leader who wants to grow with clarity and confidence
…this episode will sharpen your mindset and elevate your leadership impact — in 10 minutes flat.
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🌍 Where Are You Tuning In From?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments — let’s see how global our leadership community is!
🙏🏽 What Are You Grateful For Today?
Start your leadership week anchored in gratitude. Share one thing below.
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💬 Got a question for Coach BZ?
Type your leadership question in the comments — Coach BZ will answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a friend, teammate, junior officer, or engineer who would benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
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🧭 Your Turn: What Are Your Top 3 Takeaways?
After watching the recap, reflect on and share:✨ What leadership lesson stood out most?✨ What principle will you put into practice this week?✨ What insight surprised or challenged you?
Your wisdom may be exactly what another leader needs today.
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#Leadership #Success #CoachBZ #TimElmore #GrowingLeaders #FutureBeginsWithZ #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #ServantLeadership #AIRecap #PodcastLive #GenZLeadership #LeadByConnection #CareerGrowth #NavalOfficers #CyberLeadership #EmergingLeaders

Friday Nov 28, 2025
S4:E105AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with General Glen VanHerck
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
S4:E105AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with General Glen VanHerckLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E105AI RECAPLIVE: 10-Minute AI Breakdown of General Glen VanHerck’s Episode🇺🇸 U.S. Air Force (Ret.) | Former Commander, NORAD & USNORTHCOM
🔥 Busy schedule? We’ve got you.Our AI Agents — Joe AI & Beth AI — condensed the entire hour-long conversation with General Glen D. VanHerck into a powerful, insight-packed 10-minute highlight reel designed for senior leaders, junior officers, technologists, and decision-makers on the go.
📅 Date: Friday, November 28, 2025⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🚀 Why You Shouldn’t Miss This 10-Minute AI RECAP
In this special episode, my AI co-hosts break down the most important insights from my full-length interview with General Glen VanHerck, one of America’s top national security leaders.
Whether you’re defending the homeland in uniform or defending infrastructure in the tech world, this recap will give you the tools to think clearer, lead smarter, and decide faster.
💡 What You Will Learn (in just 10 minutes):
✨ The mindset behind “It’s not about planes and places—it’s about faces.”✨ How leaders adapt to evolving threats: drones, AI, cyber, and asymmetric warfare.✨ The strategy behind Golden Dome, a Manhattan Project–level homeland-defense initiative.✨ Why innovation requires cultural change—not just new technology.✨ How to build decision space using AI, data, and automation.✨ Leadership lessons on integrity, humility, communication, and accountability.✨ Why readiness begins with people — not platforms.
This is a must-watch for:⭐ Naval Junior Officers preparing for command⭐ Silicon Valley engineers and technologists stepping into leadership⭐ Cybersecurity professionals⭐ Emerging leaders aiming to influence at scale⭐ Anyone who wants to serve with purpose and lead with impact
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?❓ Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What insight are you putting into practice this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, teammate, or fellow leader who needs to hear this ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow, learn, and lead — together.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #GeneralVanHerck #FITS #GoldenDome #AIRecap #AIAgents #HomelandDefense #USAF #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Innovation #Cybersecurity #DecisionMaking #LeadershipDevelopment

Thursday Nov 27, 2025
S4:E104AI (VIDEO) LIVE with CDR James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
S4:E104AI🎙️LIVE with CDR James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.)LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS PODCAST — Season 4, Episode 104AI RECAP
🔥 A 10-Minute AI Breakdown for Busy Professionals
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⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you.If you missed the full hour-long conversation with Commander James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.), don’t worry — Joe AI and Beth AI have distilled the most powerful moments, leadership lessons, and transformational insights into a sharp, high-impact 10-minute AI recap designed for leaders on the go.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 26, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🌟 What You Will Learn in This AI Highlight Reel
✨ The leadership principle CDR Seddon says matters more than all the rest✨ Why trust and honesty are non-negotiables — even when truth is hard✨ How humility builds credibility and psychological safety on any team✨ Why emotional intelligence is mission-critical in both military and tech✨ The meaning of “service after service” and why leadership never ends✨ How empathy — not authority — transforms influence into impact
All extracted and narrated by your AI hosts:
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AIThis is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into your first leadership role, this AI recap gives you actionable strategies, timeless principles, and real-world examples to help you become a better:
✨ Decision-maker✨ Servant leader✨ Influence-builder✨ Human-centered professional
This episode brings you the best of CDR Seddon’s wisdom — from combat leadership and moral courage to his work with #AfghanEvac and his lifelong philosophy of leading with empathy and integrity.
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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 — he’ll answer LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What insight are you committing to put into practice this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this powerful 10-minute recap ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s learn, grow, and lead — together.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AfghanEvac #Veterans #CommandReady #MissionFirstPeopleAlways

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
S4:E117 (Video) LIVE with Coach Astrid Meyer
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
S4:E117🎙️LIVE with Coach Astrid Meyer🇨🇭🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast Season 4:Episode 115 🎙️ LIVE with Coach Astrid Meyer🇨🇭
“Everything rises and falls on leadership — and leadership rises and falls on character which is based on values.”
“Transformation starts in each one of us.”
“I believe that businesses exist to solve the world’s greatest problems and the most audacious goals can be accomplished when each member of an organization is passionate, productive, creative, cooperative and aligned on values.”
Mark your calendars!Join me for a special global episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring Coach Astrid Meyer — an international LeaderMaker, Change Ambassador, and Value Aligner.
🎙️ Live with Coach Astrid Meyer🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-meyer-rdv-coaching100/
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Atlanta, GA) | 3:00 PM CET (Valais, Switzerland)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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Coach Astrid Meyer is the Founder & Director of Global Human Values, Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, and a Transformational Coach who has trained leaders across five continents.Her mission: to equip people to lead from values, not from titles. 🌍💫
💡 What You Will Learn
✨ How values-based leadership transforms organizations and nations✨ Why “everything rises and falls on leadership — and leadership rises and falls on character”✨ How to build culturally diverse, high-performing, non-owner-dependent teams✨ Lessons from Astrid’s global transformation work across Europe, Africa, and Latin America✨ The power of self-leadership, character, and service in shaping lasting influence
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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 transformation questions for Coach Astrid? 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’ll apply this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Transformation #MaxwellLeadership #CoachAstridMeyer #GlobalHumanValues #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #WomenInLeadership #ChangeYourWorld #ValuesBasedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #JohnMaxwellTeam #GlobalLeadership

Monday Nov 24, 2025
S4:E115 (VIDEO) LIVE with Coach Bobby “Raehan” Umar
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
S4:E115🎙️ LIVE with Bobby “Raehan” Umar
Leadership and Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 115 🌟 Top 100 Leadership Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice | 5x TEDx Speaker | Personal Branding & Thought Leadership Icon
Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is back with another powerhouse episode — and this time, we’re going LIVE with the one and only Bobby “Raehan” Umar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyumar/).
Bobby is a global force in heart-based leadership, personal branding, storytelling, and authentic connection — named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers and followed by more than 750,000 leaders worldwide. If you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley security engineer stepping into leadership, this is the episode you do not want to miss.
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E115✨ LIVE with Bobby “Raehan” Umar📅 Monday, November 24, 2025⏰ 5:30 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C./Toronto)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 What You Will Learn…
✨ How to turn vulnerability into a leadership superpower✨ Why people don’t remember polished—they remember real✨ How to build a personal brand rooted in clarity, authenticity, and purpose✨ The proven frameworks Bobby uses to help leaders land TEDx talks, paid speaking gigs, and digital influence✨ How heart-based leadership fuels performance, trust, and impact in both military and tech environments✨ The mindset shifts needed to thrive in an age of disconnection, overwhelm, and digital noise
This conversation is perfect for:✨ Naval officers, commanding officers, and leaders preparing for responsibility✨ Silicon Valley engineers and analysts stepping into senior leadership roles✨ Professionals ready to elevate their influence, presence, and impact
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership, personal branding, or networking questions for Bobby? 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 should join this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾

Monday Nov 24, 2025
S4:E116 (VIDEO) LIVE with John Keefe
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
S4:E116🎙️ LIVE with John Keefe — NASA, NSA, NSC Strategist | Space, Cyber & National Power
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ
✨ “If you work hard, do your homework, be a good teammate, treat others well, and project confidence without ego—things are going to turn out fine.”
✨ “Know your stuff, take care of your people, lead, and take responsibility.”
✨ “The Golden Dome initiative—$175 billion over three years—is serious money. It will shape the defense and space ecosystem for a decade.”
✨ Mark your calendars!On Monday, November 24, 2025, I’m hosting an extraordinary guest whose career sits at the intersection of national security, space exploration, intelligence strategy, and cyber policy.
Join me for S4:E116🎙️Live with John Keefe🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-keefe-570a63285/
📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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✨ Why You Can’t Miss This Episode
John Keefe has spent nearly four decades shaping America’s strategic posture across:✨ The National Security Agency (Senior Advisor to the Director)✨ The White House National Security Council (Senior Director for Cyber Policy)✨ The Office of the Director of National Intelligence✨ The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence✨ And most recently, NASA (Director of Cross-Agency Strategy Integration)
He is now the founder of Ex Astris Scientia LLC, advising the next generation of space, cyber, and defense innovators.
This conversation will equip you—Naval Junior Officers, rising cyber leaders, space professionals, and Silicon Valley engineers—with practical lessons you can apply immediately.
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✨ What You Will Learn…
✨ How to lead across complex systems—Defense, Intelligence, Space, and the White House✨ The “Sailboat Theory” of career transformation and recognizing when it’s time to tack✨ What the future of space commercialization, LEO strategy, and the post-ISS era looks like✨ How to build influence across agencies with competing priorities✨ Lessons from 9/11, NASA’s Artemis program, and modern cyber operations✨ Why clarity, brevity, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever✨ How young leaders can prepare for the next decade of strategic competition
If you are preparing for command, shifting into leadership, or aiming to influence mission outcomes—this episode is for you.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?Let’s elevate gratitude and leadership together.
💬 Got leadership, cybersecurity, national security, or space strategy questions for John?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 should be in the room for this conversation ❤️🙏🏾

Sunday Nov 23, 2025
S4:E114 (VIDEO) LIVE with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, U.S. Navy
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
S4:E114🎙️ LIVE with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, U.S. Navy
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 114🎙️ LIVE with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, U.S. Navy
“Forward Ever. Backward Never.”
Mark your calendars for a powerful, purpose-driven conversation with CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, a transformational U.S. Navy Chaplain, international speaker, Amazon bestselling author, suicide-prevention trainer, and founder of Forward Movement Ministries.
If you are a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command, a Silicon Valley engineer preparing to lead, a senior enlisted leader guiding your teams, or a purpose-driven professional hungry for clarity and transformation, this episode is for you.
📅 Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 3:00 PM CET (Naples, Italy)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]Guest: CDR Adrienne Townsend Benton, U.S. Navy🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennebenton/
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What You Will Learn…
✨ How to move from survival-mode leadership to transformation-centered leadership✨ Why spiritual, emotional, and mental resilience must be intentional—not accidental✨ How purpose, faith, and calling shaped CDR Benton’s global journey in the U.S. Navy✨ Leadership lessons from a Chaplain who has guided thousands through crisis, change, and uncertainty✨ The power of “Forward Movement”—and why leaders can’t afford to stay stuck✨ Insights from her bestselling book: A Greater Force Than Failure✨ How service members can find strength, clarity, and hope even in their most difficult seasons
From the flight line to the Fleet, from pastoral care to suicide prevention, from teaching to ministry leadership—CDR Benton embodies resilience, conviction, purpose, and transformational leadership. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
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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 questions for CDR Benton on leadership, purpose, resilience, or ministry? 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 needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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Saturday Nov 22, 2025
S4:E103AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with Dr. Marjorie James
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
S4:E103AI RECAP🎙️LIVE with Dr. Marjorie JamesLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 | Episode 103AI RECAP LIVE with Dr. Marjorie James
🧠 10 Minutes. Maximum Impact.
This Saturday, join us for a power-packed AI Recap of one of our most transformational conversations — S4:E103 with Dr. Marjorie Mudi James, Founder & President of Kingdom Leadership Academy, global coach, minister, and 2025 African Women Achievers Award honoree.
If you missed the full hour-long episode, don’t worry — my AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI have distilled the top leadership principles, faith-driven insights, and breakthrough moments into a crisp, high-value 10-minute highlight experience designed for busy professionals.
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📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You Will Learn in Just 10 Minutes:
✨ How Dr. Marjorie turned pain into purpose and built a global leadership platform✨ Why integrity is “an inside job” — and the anchor of authentic leadership✨ The importance of leading alongside your people, not above them✨ How flexibility, humility, and listening down the ranks transform team dynamics✨ Why imagination is “the greatest nation” and the birthplace of leadership vision✨ Practical leadership insights you can use immediately — whether you serve in the U.S. Navy, lead a cybersecurity team, or build tech solutions in Silicon Valley
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command, a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, or a global professional seeking clarity and confidence, this AI Recap gives you timeless principles to help you become a better:✨ Decision-maker✨ Servant leader✨ Influence-builder
The lessons from Dr. Marjorie James will stay with you long after the livestream ends.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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🔥 Your Turn
✨ What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?✨ What leadership insights will you apply this week?✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, teammate, or friend who needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #FaithDrivenLeadership #KingdomLeadership #Podcast #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #MarjorieJames #AIRecap #PurposePowerPotential #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #GrowthMindset #InfluenceBuilder

Saturday Nov 22, 2025
S4:E113 (VIDEO) LIVE with Brian Ahearn
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
S4:E113🎙️LIVE with Brian Ahearn
Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 |Episode 113 - LIVE with Brian Ahearn
“Small changes can lead to big differences when it comes to influencing people.”“Influence starts long before you open your mouth.”“Ethics must be the foundation of influence. Without trust, nothing else matters.”
I could not be more excited to welcome Brian Ahearn — one of only twelve people worldwide personally trained and certified by Dr. Robert Cialdini, and a global authority on ethical influence, persuasion, and leadership.
If you want to communicate more effectively, lead more ethically, inspire real behavior change, and elevate your impact in the boardroom, on your team, or on the battlefield—this episode is for you.
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🎧 Mark Your Calendars
✨ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ✨ S4:E113 🎙️ Live with Brian Ahearn🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfahearn/
📅 Friday, November 21, 2025⏰ 11:30 AM PT (San Francisco)⏰ 1:30 PM CT (Columbus)⏰ 3:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✨ How ethical persuasion transforms leadership effectiveness✨ Why influence begins before you speak — the power of pre-suasion✨ How to communicate with intention, clarity, and impact✨ Lessons from Brian’s work with Fortune 500 leaders, military professionals, and global organizations✨ How behavioral science can help you get more “yes” responses without compromising integrity✨ Strategies to strengthen trust, credibility, and decision-making✨ Leadership wisdom from one of the world’s top experts in influence
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing to take command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this conversation will sharpen the way you communicate, connect, and lead.
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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 influence questions for Brian? Post them in the comments — we will answer them LIVE on air!
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👇 Your Turn
✨ What are your top three takeaways from this episode?✨ What leadership insight are you applying this week?✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to be in the room for this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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Ready to learn how small changes can create big leadership transformations?See you LIVE.

Thursday Nov 20, 2025
S4:E111 (VIDEO) LIVE with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
S4:E111🎙️ LIVE with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🌟 Season 4:Episode 111🎙️ LIVE with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army — Leadership, Grit & Purpose
✨ “Grit is not about being perfect. It’s about being committed.”
✨ “Courage is the ability to move forward even when fear screams at you to stop.”
✨ “Every leader must anchor to purpose before they can lead others through uncertainty.”
Mark your calendars!You do NOT want to miss this conversation with one of the most trailblazing leaders of our time — CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army, one of the first women to fly the Apache attack helicopter, bestselling author of The Grit Factor, and Founder/CEO of The Grit Institute.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]Guest: CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. ArmyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonhpolson/
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✨ How to build unstoppable grit in high-pressure, high-visibility roles — from the cockpit to corporate leadership.✨ Leadership through adversity: what Shannon learned as the only woman among 120 Apache pilots in her regiment.✨ Purpose as the leader’s true North Star — and why it matters now more than ever.✨ Lessons from The Grit Factor you can apply TODAY as a Naval junior officer or Silicon Valley senior engineer.✨ How purpose, storytelling, and vulnerability strengthen culture, trust, and mission readiness.✨ Why “Commit + Learn + Launch” is the most important leadership formula for 2026 and beyond.✨ Shannon’s powerful insights for veterans transitioning into business, tech, and entrepreneurship.
This is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and command presence.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
✨ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country!✨ What is one thing you are grateful for today?✨ Got leadership or networking questions for Shannon? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show!
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👇 Your Turn — After the Episode:
✨ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?✨ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs this message. ❤️🙏🏾
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This is not just an interview — it’s a leadership moment.A grit moment.A purpose moment.

Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
S4:E112 (VIDEO) LIVE with Dominique West
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
S4:E112 🎙️LIVE with Dominique West🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4:Episode 112 🎙️LIVE with Dominique West → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquewest/
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“We don’t secure systems — we secure people’s confidence in systems.”That’s the philosophy of Dominique West, a visionary cybersecurity & GRC executive who’s redefining what leadership, inclusion, and trust look like in today’s digital world.
From building high-impact programs at Datadog and Panther to founding Security in Color and Evolving Seasons, Dominique is on a mission to make cybersecurity accessible, empowering, and human.
She joins me on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ to share lessons from her journey — from engineer to executive, from mentorship to mastery.
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🎙️ Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 AM ET (Atlanta, GA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to build trust-first security cultures that scale✅ The role of empathy and authenticity in technical leadership✅ Why diversity is not an initiative — it’s a competitive advantage✅ How to grow from contributor to executive with purpose and confidence
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💬 Join the Conversation!🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dominique? 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 should hear Dominique’s story ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #GRC #Inclusion #Mentorship #Trust #ServantLeadership #SecurityInColor #EvolvingSeasons #Podcast #CoachBZ #FriendInTheSpotlight #LeadershipAndSuccess