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Apr 22, 2026
S5:E92 (VIDEO) LIVE with Christian Torres
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
1hr 26 min
S5:E92 🎙️ LIVE with Christian TorresLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 92
🎯 Darkness, Decisions & Discipline: The Journey from NYPD to Federal Prison to CEO🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This Is One You Don’t Want to Miss 🚨📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Tampa, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 INTRODUCING MY GUEST
Christian Torres is not your typical leadership voice.
He is a Decision Intelligence Speaker & Strategist, Founder of Stark Analytics, and Director of Business Intelligence—helping leaders make smarter, faster decisions under uncertainty.
But his story didn’t start in the boardroom…
It started with consequences.
From serving as an NYPD officer…To spending nearly a decade in federal prison, including 18 months in solitary confinement…To rebuilding his mind, his discipline, and his life from the inside out…
Christian’s journey is the definition of ownership, resilience, and reinvention.
Today, he teaches leaders how to stop guessing—and start simulating better decisions.
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🎯 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN…
💡 The real reason smart people make bad decisions—and how to fix it💡 What solitary confinement teaches about accountability, discipline, and mental resilience💡 How to build a decision-making system that works under pressure💡 Why “data-driven decisions” are often backwards💡 The DARK Method: A framework forged through real consequences💡 Lessons from his upcoming book: Built in the Dark: How solitary confinement rewired my mind and Excel saved my life💡 How to turn your worst moment into your greatest leadership advantage
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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 Christian? 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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#Leadership #DecisionMaking #Resilience #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #GrowthMindset #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #AI #BusinessIntelligence

Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1hr 19 min
S5:91🎙️ Live with CMSgt Daniel J. Tester, USAF (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E91 LIVE
Join us for a powerful and deeply human conversation:
👉 S5:E91🎙️Live with CMSgt Daniel J. Tester, USAF (Ret.)
🧭 “Hitting the G.A.S.: Leadership, Life, and the Courage to Care”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM MT (Colorado Springs, CO) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎖️ [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
CMSgt Daniel J. Tester is a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force—representing the top 1% of the enlisted force—and a proven leader who has mentored thousands of Airmen across high-stakes operational environments.
But what sets him apart is not just his rank… it’s his philosophy:
👉 Leadership is not about position. It’s about presence.👉 People before process. Always.👉 And real leaders… give a damn when it matters most.
As the author of Hitting the G.A.S.: Finding Success in Leadership, Life, and Balance, Dan brings a raw, authentic, no-B.S. perspective on leadership forged through adversity, resilience, and real-world experience.
This is not theory.This is leadership from the front lines of life.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
💡 Why leadership is a burden—and a privilege💡 The true meaning of “Hitting the G.A.S.” (Giving a damn about people, purpose, and presence)💡 How to practice intrusive leadership without micromanaging💡 Why authenticity builds trust—and imitation destroys it💡 How to lead through self-doubt, adversity, and personal struggle💡 The balance between mission success and taking care of your people💡 Why the best leaders choose courage over comfort
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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 Dan? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE!
👇 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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#Leadership #USAF #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #HittingTheGAS #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #GlobalLeaders

Apr 20, 2026
S5:E90 (VIDEO) LIVE with James German
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1hr 49 min
S5:E90🎙️LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top VoiceLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S5:E90 LIVE
From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI
Mark your calendars: I’m going LIVE with James German — “Warrior-Poet Monk of Technology and Physics” & LinkedIn Top Voice.
📅 Monday, April 20, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM MT | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
What happens when you combine:
* A systems thinker* A technology transformation leader* And a philosopher of leadership and human behavior
You get James German.
With 20+ years across 24 industries, James helps leaders do something most never achieve:
👉 See what they couldn’t see before
Through his Multi-Dimensional God Perspective (MDGP) framework, he challenges executives, engineers, and military leaders alike to rethink:
* How systems shape behavior* How AI reflects (or distorts) our values* And why blind spots—not lack of intelligence—are the greatest leadership risk
His philosophy is grounded in one powerful principle:
👉 “In service for the good of ALL, AND to the detriment of NONE.”
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🚀 What You Will Learn…
In this episode, we go deep:
⚙️ Why blind spots are the #1 reason leaders fail🧠 How to see and correct what you don’t know you’re missing🤖 What values-aligned AI really means—and why it matters now⚔️ The difference between norm-based leadership vs. structural accountability📘 The surprising leadership lessons behind his book How I Survived Menopause: A Man’s Story⚠️ A bold conversation on systems, ethics, and his provocative article War Crimes
This is not just a conversation…
👉 It’s a leadership lens shift
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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 James? 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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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #SystemsThinking #NavalLeadership #CoachBZ #EmergingTech #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership #FITS

Apr 20, 2026
S5:E89 (VIDEO) LIVE with Richard K. LaTulip
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
1hr 16 min
S5:E89🎙️ LIVE with Richard K. LaTulipCISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5 | Episode 89
Featuring:👉 Richard K. LaTulipCISO | Former Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service (Ret.)
⸻🚨 Mark Your Calendars — This One Is Different 🚨📅 Date: Monday, April 20, 2026⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Boston, MA)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎙️ Episode Title
From Agent to CISO: Inside the Cyber UnderworldLeadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Global Cybercrime
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🔥 Introducing My Guest
What does it take to go from undercover cyber operations across the globe…to advising organizations in the boardroom as a CISO?
Richard LaTulip has lived that journey.
With over two decades of experience spanning federal law enforcement and enterprise cybersecurity, Richard:
🕵🏽♂️ Led undercover cyber investigations targeting global criminal networks🌍 Operated internationally across cybercrime hubs and intelligence environments🛡️ Helped protect critical financial infrastructure and dismantle illicit economies💻 Now advises organizations on threat intelligence, risk, and cyber strategy
He is also the author of:📘 Operation Carder Kaos: How One Agent Penetrated the Underground Economy
This conversation is not theory…👉 It’s real-world cyber warfare, leadership, and decision-making under pressure.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 What cybercriminals actually think—and why most defenders get it wrong💡 The evolution from credit card fraud → ransomware → global cyber economies💡 How to lead when the stakes are high, ambiguous, and constantly changing💡 The biggest vulnerabilities in today’s critical infrastructure💡 How to transition from technical expert → strategic cybersecurity leader💡 Leadership lessons from undercover operations you can apply in the boardroom
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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 cybersecurity questions for Richard? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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This episode is for:⚓ Naval Officers preparing for command💻 Cybersecurity professionals stepping into leadership🚀 Executives navigating risk in an AI-driven world
If you care about leadership, cybersecurity, and mission impact…
👉 You don’t want to miss this one.
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #USSecretService #ThreatIntelligence #ZeroTrust #EmergingTech #LeadershipDevelopment #VeteransInTech #CoachBZ

Apr 19, 2026
Apr 19, 2026
1hr 28 min
S5:E88🎙️ Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 88 LIVE
“Beyond Rank: The True Measure of Leadership”
Mark your calendars for an inspiring and transformational conversation:
🎙️ S5:E88🎙️Live with SMSgt Joseph Groce, Jr., DSL, USAF👉 Connect with SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr.
📅 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM MT (Boise, ID) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 Meet My Guest
SMSgt Joseph Groce Jr. is a combat-tested U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, leadership coach, and Founder of The Servants Council—a platform dedicated to developing leaders who serve with heart, humility, and purpose.
With nearly two decades of service, advanced academic credentials including a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, and a passion for servant leadership and emotional intelligence, Joe has impacted hundreds of thousands of leaders across the military and beyond.
His philosophy is simple… yet profound:
👉 Leadership is not about rank—it’s about relationships.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✔️ Why servant leadership is the future of leadership✔️ How to lead beyond authority and build trust-driven influence✔️ The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in high-stakes environments✔️ Joe’s powerful H.U.S.T.L.E.R. framework for developing character✔️ How to lead people through adversity, trauma, and transformation✔️ The difference between a leader people follow… and one they don’t
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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 Joe? 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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🔥 Because at the end of the day…
Rank may give you authority…But only character earns you trust.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #USAirForce #MilitaryLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Trust #Mentorship #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment

Apr 17, 2026
S5:E87 (VIDEO) LIVE with Jill Schulman
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
1hr 23 min
S5:E87🎙️ LIVE with Jill Schulman
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 87 LIVE
“The career you want is on the other side of fear.”
“Fear doesn’t disappear at higher levels—it just changes shape.”
“High performers aren’t fearless—they just act anyway.”
“Bravery isn’t reserved for the battlefield—it shows up in everyday decisions.”
“Speaking up in a meeting can be just as brave as jumping out of a plane.”
“Small acts of courage, repeated daily, change the trajectory of your life.”
Join me for a powerful, high-impact conversation with an extraordinary leader who is redefining how we think about fear, performance, and leadership:
👉 Jill Schulman
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🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
📅 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 [INTRODUCING MY GUEST]
Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and expert in the science of bravery who has delivered over 1,500 leadership programs worldwide.
She is the author of the powerful book:
👉 The Bravery Effect
Jill’s mission is simple—but transformational:
Help leaders and teams do hard things… and do them well.
She combines military leadership, positive psychology, and real-world business experience to help organizations build:
•Strong ownership
•Resilient teams
•Cultures of accountability
•Leaders who act—especially when it’s uncomfortable
Her message is one every leader needs to hear:
👉 Bravery is not a personality trait. It’s a skill.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
In this LIVE conversation, we’ll dive deep into:
⚡ How to take action even when fear is present
🧠 The science of bravery and how to rewire your mindset
🎯 Why confidence comes AFTER action—not before
💬 How to speak up, step up, and lead in high-stakes environments
🤝 The power of building your “brave tribe”
🚀 How leaders create cultures where people don’t hesitate—they execute
And one of my favorite truths from Jill:
“The career you want is on the other side of fear.”
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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 Jill? 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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🔥 Leaders…
Fear will always be present.
The question is—will you act anyway?
Let’s talk about it. LIVE. 🎙️🚀
#Leadership #Bravery #ServantLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GrowthMindset #HighPerformance #CoachBZ

Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
1hr 8 min
S5:E86🎙️ 🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 86“Pressure does not build leaders. It reveals them.”“Vulnerability is my superpower.”“Hope is not a strategy.”“You cannot fix performance below what’s broken above.”“Who are you… when the pressure hits?”
🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E86🔥 LIVE with Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug, Guelph Police Service (Ret.)🇨🇦
Featuring Douglas P. Pflug
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Windsor, ON, Canada)🇨🇦📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 Episode Title:
“IRONWILL Leadership: Forged in Pressure, Proven in Purpose”
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👤 Meet My Guest
Sergeant Douglas P. Pflug (Ret.) is a 35-year law enforcement leader, executive coach, elite performance trainer, and PTSD advocate who has lived leadership in environments where decisions carry real consequences.
From the frontlines of policing…To coaching elite athletes…To rebuilding his life after PTSD…
Doug doesn’t just talk leadership—he embodies it.
He is also the author of:📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: A Blueprint for Level 5 Unicorn Leadership📘 IRONWILL 360° Leadership: Moving Forward📘 Finding Your Granite
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
⚔️ What leadership looks like when the pressure is real🧠 Why emotional intelligence will outperform IQ in the AI era🪨 How to define your “Granite” (core values) before crisis hits🔥 The truth about resilience, trauma, and rebuilding as a leader🚀 What separates Level 5 “Unicorn Leaders” from everyone else
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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 Doug? 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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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #MentalHealth #PTSD #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CoachBZ #IRONWILL360 #Level5Leadership #RiseUpAndExcel #Podcast #LiveEvent

Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026
1hr 18 min
S5:E85🎙️ LIVE with Brig Gen Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 85
“War is not just a contest of strength—it is a contest of will, capacity, and activity.”
“Strategy without understanding the nature of war is guesswork at scale.”
“The leaders who win tomorrow are the ones who can think—not just act—across domains.”
“You cannot prepare for the future of conflict using only the frameworks of the past.”
“The character of war changes, but its nature remains rooted in human competition and decision.”
“The battlefield is no longer confined to geography—it exists in information, perception, and cognition.”
“Leadership is not about authority—it is about trust, relationships, and outcomes.”
“Great leaders build other leaders—that is their true legacy.”
“Leaders accept blame and distribute praise.”
I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Military Commander in the U.S. Navy.
And I can tell you this with absolute certainty:
👉 The nature of conflict is changing faster than most leaders are prepared for.
AI. Cyber. Space. Information. Economics.
The battlefield is no longer just physical—it’s cognitive, digital, and global.
That’s why I’m honored to host a leader who has not only operated at the highest levels of warfighting—but has helped redefine how we understand it:
🎙️ LIVE with Brigadier General Geoffrey F. Weiss, USAF (Ret.)
“Redefining Conflict: The New Art of War in the Age of AI”
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📅 Mark your calendars:
Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Lexington, KY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🎖️ [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Brig Gen Weiss is a retired U.S. Air Force General Officer, former Director of Regional Affairs for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, and a trusted advisor on global operations, nuclear deterrence, and strategic security.
He has:
•Led global operations from the National Military Command Center
•Commanded thousands of personnel and multi-billion-dollar missions
•Advised senior U.S. leaders during moments of global crisis
•Authored the bestselling book The New Art of War: The Origins, Theory, and Future of Conflict
Today, he continues to shape the next generation of leaders as a strategist, speaker, and founder.
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🧠 What You Will Learn…
💡 How the character of war is changing in the age of AI and autonomy
💡 The difference between tactical execution and strategic leadership
💡 How leaders make decisions under extreme uncertainty and pressure
💡 Why understanding the theory of war matters—even in cybersecurity and business
💡 The leadership mindset required to win in a world of multi-domain competition
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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 Brig Gen Weiss? 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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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #MilitaryLeadership #Strategy #NationalSecurity #FutureOfWork #ServantLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
24 min
S624:E2🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Daniel D. YoungLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 2TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI
📅 Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Orlando, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
“Class, today we’re going to shift from tools and technologies to something even more critical—the human layer of cybersecurity and AI leadership.
It’s easy to focus on firewalls, encryption, and AI models. But in every breach, every failure, every crisis… there is always a human decision somewhere in the chain.
That’s why I’m excited to introduce our guest speaker, Daniel D. Young.
Daniel is a Systems Architect for Human Potential, author of Honor Mode Companion: Empowerment Agenda Workbook, and a leader who has helped design systems that operate under real-world pressure—from disaster recovery and federal programs to workforce systems and community resilience.
He has helped distribute over $100M in federal assistance, worked in high-stakes environments like emergency response and elections, and built what he calls behavioral infrastructure—systems that ensure people perform with integrity even under stress .
Today, he’s going to challenge us to think differently:
👉 Not just as engineers or analysts👉 But as designers of systems that include human behavior, ethics, and AI collaboration
His talk—“Honor Mode for Future Leadership: How to Stay Human in an Agentic AI World”—is about becoming what he calls a Human Firewall.

Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
50 min
S5:E84🎙️ LIVE — Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 84
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 84!
This episode is deeply personal.
It is based on my article honoring the life and legacy of the Golden Thirteen—the first Black officers in U.S. Navy history—men who overcame adversity, shattered barriers, and redefined what leadership looks like under pressure.
📖 Read the article here:Leadership Lessons from the Golden Thirteen: Timeless Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Unity, and Legacy (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-lessons-from-golden-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-cvqfc/)
📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔥 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
⚓ How to lead with trust under pressure—and make it contagious⚓ Why excellence is your greatest response when others doubt your place in the room⚓ The power of collective accountability—“we rise together or not at all”⚓ How to build resilient, high-performing teams through unity and shared purpose⚓ Why your leadership must be rooted in legacy thinking—serving those who will come after you
This is more than history.This is a leadership blueprint for today’s military leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and executives operating in high-stakes environments.
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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 episode?➡️ What is one leadership insight you will apply this week?
Tag someone who needs to hear this message ❤️🙏🏾
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We stand on the shoulders of giants.Now it’s our turn to lead.
#Leadership #GoldenThirteen #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #Resilience #Teamwork #LegacyLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ

Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
1hr 13 min
S5:E83🎙️Live with Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D.Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 83
“Leadership doesn’t happen by accident—growth must be intentional.”
“You cannot lead others beyond your level of personal development.”
“If you’re not growing on purpose, you’re drifting away from your potential.”
“Transformation begins the moment you take responsibility for your own development.”
“Leadership is measured not by what you achieve—but by what you develop in others.”
“The true test of leadership is not success—it’s multiplication.”
“Leading on purpose means aligning your growth with the impact you want to make.”
“Your leadership journey is not about arrival—it’s about continuous becoming.”
Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 4:00 PM ET (Delaware)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
I am excited to welcome Dr. Rachael Knotts, Ed.D.—a transformational leadership coach, educator, and certified member of the John Maxwell Team.
Dr. Knotts is a purpose-driven leader who helps individuals and organizations grow intentionally, lead authentically, and create lasting impact. With a powerful blend of academic excellence and real-world leadership application, she equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and discipline required to elevate their influence.
Her message is simple—but powerful:
👉 You don’t rise to leadership by accident. You grow into it—intentionally.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
💡 Why intentional growth is the foundation of great leadership💡 The difference between leaders who plateau vs. those who multiply impact💡 How to lead yourself before leading others💡 Practical ways to build influence, trust, and culture in your organization💡 Leadership lessons from the John Maxwell Team framework💡 How Naval officers and tech professionals can prepare for their next level of leadership💡 Daily habits that separate average leaders from exceptional ones
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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 Dr. Knotts? 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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I am a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy.
And I’ve learned this across the battlefield and the boardroom:
👉 You cannot lead others beyond your level of intentional growth.
Let’s grow together. Let’s lead together.
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #JohnMaxwell #PersonalGrowth #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #GrowthMindset

Apr 12, 2026
S5:82 9VIDEO) LIVE with Shanna Fougerousse
Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
1hr 22 min
S5:82🎙️ LIVE with Shanna FougerousseLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 82
“From Survival to Self-Mastery: Leading from the Undivided Heart”
Join me LIVE with my special guest:👉 Shanna Fougerousse
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM CT (Dallas, TX) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Shanna Fougerousse is a Relationship Coach, Heart Transformation Coach, and Founder of The Undivided Heart—helping individuals break free from emotional patterns, reconnect with their authentic identity, and build deeper, healthier relationships.
Her journey—from overcoming trauma and addiction to leading transformational coaching and retreats—is a powerful reminder that:
You cannot outperform the condition of your inner world.
Through her work, Shanna teaches leaders how to move from survival mode into clarity, alignment, and self-mastery—the foundation of authentic leadership.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
💡 Why high-performing leaders still struggle internally—and how to fix it💡 The difference between reacting vs. responding in leadership moments💡 How childhood beliefs quietly shape your leadership style💡 Practical ways to regulate your nervous system under pressure💡 How to build stronger relationships—at work and at home💡 Insights from her book: Going Deeper: 31 Day Prayer Devotional💡 Why self-leadership is the key to influence, trust, 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 or networking questions for Shanna? 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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🔥 If you are a Naval Officer aspiring to command…🔥 Or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership…
This conversation will challenge you to look inward—and lead differently.
Because the best leaders don’t just master strategy…They master themselves.
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#Leadership #SelfLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #SpiritualLeadership #Coaching #WomenInLeadership #Veterans #TechLeadership

Apr 10, 2026
S5:E81 (VIDEO) Live with Christopher Stitt
Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
1hr 32 min
S5:E81🎙️Live with Christopher Stitt
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5: Episode 81
🎙️ Mark your calendars:
📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Wheeling, WV)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Christopher Stitt is a crisis-tested leader, global security expert, and influence-driven strategist with more than 25 years of experience leading in high-stakes environments across the world.
From serving as a Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State to advising U.S. Ambassadors and overseeing security operations across 50+ embassies and consulates, Chris has built a career on leading through complexity, uncertainty, and pressure.
Today, he is:
•Founder & CEO of CrisisLead
•Keynote Speaker and leadership advisor
•Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University
•Author of Scaling Pyramids: Leadership Lessons from a Mid-Level Bureaucrat
His mission?
👉 To help leaders scale influence, expand capacity, and lead at every level.
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🔥 Episode Theme:
Beyond the Pyramid: Leadership Isn’t About Title—It’s About Impact
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
💡 How to lead effectively without authority or title
💡 The mindset and discipline required to make decisions under pressure
💡 How to scale your influence inside complex organizations
💡 Why most organizations struggle with silos—and how leaders can bridge them
💡 Practical frameworks to lead yourself, lead others, and lead from wherever you stand
💡 Lessons from global crisis environments that apply directly to cybersecurity, AI, and business leadership today
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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 ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #CrisisLeadership #Influence #ServantLeadership #EmergingLeaders #CoachBZ #Podcast #NationalSecurity #AI #RiskManagement

Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
1hr 20 min
S5E79🎙️ LIVE with MCPO Jamie J. McCoy, Ph.D., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 79
And I’ve learned this over time…
👉 Leadership is not about rank.👉 It’s about impact at scale.
This week, we’re bringing you a leader who has lived that truth—from the deckplates of the U.S. Navy to the boardroom of industry.
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🎙️ Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E79🎙️Live with Dr. Jamie J. McCoy
Featuring MCPO Jamie J. McCoy, Ph.D., U.S. Navy (Ret.)—Master Chief, Ph.D., and Senior Executive leading Navy & USMC accounts in the defense and aviation sector.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:00 AM ET (Waldorf, MD)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Dr. McCoy served 26+ years in the United States Navy, rising from aviation electronics technician aboard the USS Enterprise to Master Chief Petty Officer and Executive Director of Air Traffic Control, UAS Integration, and Safety.
He didn’t just lead teams—he transformed systems:
✈️ Reduced safety incidents by 80% through human factors leadership🚀 Led integration of UAV/UAS operations across Navy environments🎓 Earned a Ph.D. while serving—and continues pursuing lifelong learning🏢 Now a Senior Executive driving strategy, innovation, and mission success across DoD and FAA ecosystems
This is what Servant Leadership at Scale: From Sailors to Strategy looks like.
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🔥 What You Will Learn…
✅ How to transition from technical expert to strategic leader✅ Lessons from high-stakes aviation and safety leadership✅ How to build trust, culture, and performance in mission-critical teams✅ Navigating the shift from military leadership to corporate executive roles✅ Why continuous learning is a leadership advantage—not an option
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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 Dr. McCoy? 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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Leadership is built daily… not in a day.
Don’t miss this one.
#Leadership #ServantLeadership #USNavy #Veterans #Aviation #Cybersecurity #Podcast #CoachBZ #FITS #EmergingLeaders

Apr 8, 2026
S5:E78 (VIDEO) LIVE with Elinor Stutz
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
1hr 6 min
S5E78🎙️ LIVE with Elinor Stutz🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 78“Trust is the soul of sales and all that we do.”“Believe in yourself even when no one else does.”“Our worst experiences can be our gifts in disguise.”“People prefer to buy from those they trust.”“Relationship building is the real competitive advantage.”“Earning returning and referring clientele is the ultimate success.” “Empathy opens doors that strategy alone cannot.”“Listening is more powerful than pitching.”
🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨
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📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, DC)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🌟 Introducing My Guest
I’m honored to welcome Elinor Stutz — International Best-Selling Author, CEO of Smooth Sale, Top Sales Influencer, and global thought leader on relationship-based leadership and trust-driven business growth.
Known as the “Walking Miracle,” Elinor has transformed adversity into impact — pioneering a sales and leadership philosophy rooted in empathy, authenticity, and long-term relationship building.
She is the author of:
📘 Nice Girls Do Get the SaleUsing the Power of Empathy to Build Relationships and Get Results
📘 Hired! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself on Interviews
Her work has helped entrepreneurs, executives, transitioning military leaders, and rising professionals learn how to lead, sell, and serve with integrity.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
🔹 How empathy becomes a competitive advantage in leadership and sales🔹 Why trust is the foundation of influence and long-term success🔹 Turning adversity into leadership fuel🔹 The difference between transactional vs. relationship leadership🔹 How to “sell yourself” authentically in interviews and career growth🔹 Building returning and referring clientele through trust🔹 Leading with authenticity in an AI-driven world
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command, a cybersecurity leader influencing the boardroom, or a tech professional transitioning into leadership — this conversation will equip and inspire 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?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Elinor?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 #Podcast #SalesLeadership #WomenInLeadership #EmpathyInLeadership #Trust #CareerGrowth #SmoothSale #PersonalBranding #LeadershipDevelopment

Apr 7, 2026
Apr 7, 2026
1hr 7 min
S5:E77🎙️LIVE with Yadira “Yadi” Caro 🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5:Episode 77
From Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 to Harvard 🎓 to becoming a BESTSELLING author — Yadira (Yadi) Caro is back!
After an incredible conversation in Season 4, Episode 66 (“From Puerto Rico to Harvard: Leadership Lessons with Yadira Caro” - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-puerto-rico-harvard-leadership-lessons-yadira-caro-zinga-udb1c/), Yadi returns to the show with an even more powerful message — now as the author of her instant bestselling book:
📘 Hardcore Soft Skills: A Guide to Work with Humans
This is more than a book. It’s a leadership playbook for the modern era — where human skills are the ultimate competitive advantage in military, tech, and global organizations.
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📅 Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2025⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:00 PM ET (Tampa, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion:
🎙️ What We’ll Explore in This Episode✨ Why soft skills are the real “power skills” in leadership✨ How to lead with empathy and clarity in high-pressure environments✨ Turning conflict into collaboration (without making it personal)✨ Building cultures of trust, transparency, and courage✨ Applying organizational psychology to real-world leadership challenges
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Yadi’s journey continues to inspire — from her roots in Aguada to influencing leaders across 30+ countries 🌍. Her work reminds us of a timeless truth:
👉 Leadership is not about being the hero — it’s about empowering others to rise.
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🔁 Missed her first appearance?Check out Season 4, Episode 66:🌟 From Puerto Rico to Harvard: Leadership Lessons with Yadira Carohttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-puerto-rico-harvard-leadership-lessons-yadira-caro-zinga-udb1c/
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💬 Your Turn:➡️ What soft skill has had the biggest impact on your leadership journey?➡️ What’s one area you’re actively working to improve?
Tag a leader, teammate, or junior officer who needs to hear this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#Leadership #Success #SoftSkills #Podcast #CoachBZ #YadiCaro #BestsellingAuthor #ServantLeadership #Agility #TeamCulture #OrganizationalPsychology

Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
33 min
S624:E1🎙️ Industry Guest Speaker Unmesh Suryawanshi
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ - Season 624 | Episode 1
TEDx-like Talk for CSTU CSE/MB624: Network Security & AI
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
📅 Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
Today, we have the privilege of learning from a leader who sits at the cutting edge of streaming technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence—Unmesh Suryawanshi.
Unmesh currently serves as Head of Streaming and Security at Visa, where he leads some of the most sensitive and high-impact media and security initiatives globally—combining AI, cloud transformation, and secure video infrastructure to power next-generation digital experiences.
His work spans:
•Secure global media ecosystems
•AI-powered streaming (translation, transcription, personalization)
•Security architecture and privacy-by-design
•Large-scale cloud and broadcast infrastructure
But what makes his journey even more powerful is how early it started.
At just 11 years old, Unmesh was already assembling computers. By middle school, he had built his first network—laying the foundation for a career that would eventually influence global fintech infrastructure and secure digital media at scale.
He is not just a practitioner—but a thought leader shaping how we think about cybersecurity in a video-first, AI-driven world.
Today’s session:
👉 “Cybersecurity in the Streaming Era: AI, Video, and Risk”
This is not just about technology.
This is about how leaders must rethink risk, privacy, and governance in a world where video is the new data layer.
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🎯 Session Framing
As future cybersecurity leaders, engineers, and technologists—pay attention to three things during this session:
1.What new attack surfaces are emerging beyond traditional IT systems?
2.How AI is both an enabler AND a threat in modern architectures
3.What leadership decisions—not just technical controls—are required to manage risk

Apr 5, 2026
S5:E76 (VIDEO) LIVE with Michael Gips, J.D.
Apr 5, 2026
Apr 5, 2026
1hr 29 min
S5:E76🎙️ LIVE with Michael Gips, J.D.Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 76
🧭 Leading Without a Map: How Great Leaders Navigate Chaos🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨 📅 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Bethesda, MD) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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I’m honored to welcome Michael Gips, J.D.—a globally recognized security and risk leader, Managing Director of ESRM at Kroll, attorney, author, and one of the most influential thought leaders shaping modern security leadership.
With over 30 years of experience across law, corporate security, and global risk strategy, Michael has helped define Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) and advised Fortune 1000 companies, critical infrastructure, and executive leaders worldwide.
He is also the author of the powerful new book: 📘 “It’s Not in the Manual: Real-World Leadership for Security and Risk Professionals”
Michael’s leadership philosophy challenges conventional thinking—reminding us that when the playbook runs out, judgment, character, and adaptability take over.
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In this LIVE episode, we will dive into:
✅ What leadership looks like when there is no playbook ✅ How to lead through uncertainty, crisis, and complexity ✅ Why titles and frameworks don’t define leadership—actions do ✅ The concept of “whole-of-person leadership” and why it matters ✅ How cybersecurity and risk leaders can influence the boardroom ✅ Practical lessons from It’s Not in the Manual you can apply immediately
Whether you are a Naval Junior Officer, a cybersecurity professional, or an aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge and elevate how you think about leadership.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Michael? 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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👉 Because when the manual runs out… leadership begins.
#Leadership #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #ESRM #CoachBZ #Podcast #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #AI #SecurityLea

Apr 3, 2026
S5:E75 (VIDEO) Live with Peggy Sullivan
Apr 3, 2026
Apr 3, 2026
1hr 13 min
S5:E75🎙️ Live with Peggy SullivanLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ: Season 5 | Episode 75🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ“Busy is a four-letter word — stop wearing it like a badge of honor.” “Busyness looks like progress. Until it burns you out.” “Busyness is not the secret to success.” “We get a dopamine hit from busyness, just like any other addiction.”⸻
📅 Mark Your Calendars!📅 Date: Friday, April 3, 2026⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 3:00 PM ET (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🌟 [INTRODUCE MY GUEST]
Peggy Sullivan is a Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and Author of📘 Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less
With 25+ years of leadership experience in Fortune 100 organizations, Peggy is on a mission to help leaders and teams:
👉 Escape time poverty👉 Eliminate burnout👉 Achieve more by doing less
She has worked with organizations like Google, Bank of America, and Blue Cross BlueShield—helping leaders reclaim clarity, focus, and impact.
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💡 What You Will Learn…
✔ Why busyness is the enemy of leadership clarity✔ How to reclaim 5–7 hours per week for strategic work✔ The “Busy Busting Framework” for high performance✔ Why doing less is the ultimate leadership advantage✔ How to lead with intention in high-pressure environments
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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 Peggy? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 Final Thought
“You don’t need to do more to lead better.You need to focus on what matters most.”
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Podcast #PeggySullivan #BeyondBusyness #LeadershipDevelopment #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #BurnoutPrevention #HighPerformance

Apr 2, 2026
S4:E74 (VIDEO) LIVE with Richard Stiennon
Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
1hr 22 min
S4:E74🎙️🔥 LIVE with Richard Stiennon
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 74
“Agentic AI and Cyberwar: Leadership in an Autonomous Threat Landscape”
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Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Birmingham, MI)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🚀 Introducing My Guest
Richard Stiennon is one of the most respected voices in cybersecurity—an industry analyst, author, and Founder of IT-Harvest.
With over three decades of experience spanning:
•VP Research at Gartner
•CMO at Fortinet
•VP Threat Research at Webroot
…and as the architect behind one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity industry intelligence platforms in the world…
👉 Richard has helped leaders see the battlefield clearly before making mission-critical decisions.
He is also the author of the powerful new book:
📚 “Guardians of the Machine Age: Why AI Security Will Define the Future of Digital Defense”
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⚔️ Why This Conversation Matters
The battlefield has changed.
We are no longer just defending networks…
We are defending machines that think, decide, and act.
From AI-driven cyber threats to autonomous defense systems…
👉 This is not the future.
👉 This is NOW.
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🧠 What You Will Learn…
🎯 How agentic AI is reshaping cyber threats—and defenses
🎯 Why leaders must shift from protecting infrastructure → protecting intelligence
🎯 The explosion of the AI security market (400+ vendors and growing)
🎯 How to cut through cybersecurity complexity and make data-driven decisions
🎯 What CISOs, commanders, and engineers must do to lead in an autonomous threat environment
🎯 Key insights from Richard’s latest book on AI security and digital defense
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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 Richard? 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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⚓ Coach BZ Takeaway:
In the Navy, we learned to fight with speed, precision, and trust in our systems.
But what happens when those systems begin to make decisions on their own?
👉 That’s the leadership challenge of our time.
Let’s LEAD through it—together.
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#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Cybersecurity #AI #AgenticAI #CyberWar #CISO #EmergingTech #Leadership #Podcast