S5:E212 🎙️LIVE with CDR Christy Rutherford, USCG (Ret.)

S5:E212 🎙️LIVE with CDR Christy Rutherford, USCG (Ret.)

🇺🇸⚓ FROM COAST GUARD COMMANDER TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ICON: BREAKING THE TRAUMA DEFAULT, CRISIS-PROOF LEADERSHIP, MINDSET & REDEFINING SUCCESS! 🌟🚀

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Join me for another inspiring episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, featuring CDR Christy Rutherford, USCG (Ret.)—a trailblazing military veteran, global leadership advisor, executive coach, entrepreneur, and five-time #1 Amazon bestselling author!

📅 Monday, November 2, 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)

📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]

🌟 MEET OUR DISTINGUISHED GUEST!

Christy made history as the 13th African-American woman promoted to Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard! During more than 16 years of distinguished service, she led critical maritime operations, supported Hurricane Katrina disaster-response efforts, and served as a Congressional Fellow.

But behind her extraordinary achievements was a personal battle with burnout that ultimately transformed her understanding of SUCCESS, LEADERSHIP & PURPOSE.

Today, she leads Vision Finder International, created the CQ180 Leadership System, and helps executives build sustainable performance without sacrificing their health, relationships, or peace of mind.

Christy was also personally mentored by Don Green, Executive Director of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, preserving the legacy of Think and Grow Rich—one of my favorite books, which I reread every year!

🎯 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN…

✨ MILITARY LEADERSHIP: Lessons from breaking barriers, commanding teams, and leading through national crises.

✨ THE TRAUMA DEFAULT: How past experiences can shape our subconscious patterns, relationships, decisions, and professional success.

✨ BREAKING THE BURNOUT CYCLE: Why extraordinary achievement should never require sacrificing our well-being.

✨ THE POWER OF MINDSET & MENTORSHIP: Lessons from Don Green, Napoleon Hill, and Christy's journey to becoming a bestselling author.

✨ CRISIS-PROOF LEADERSHIP: Closing the Capacity Gap through self-awareness, communication, resilience, and sustainable performance.

✨ REDEFINING SUCCESS: Moving beyond rank, titles, wealth, and external validation toward purpose, authenticity, and lasting impact.

📚 SPECIAL BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Trauma Default: Get a Clear Vision of Your Future by Breaking The Trauma Cycle of Your Past by Christy Rutherford.

💬 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, resilience, mindset, or career-development questions for Commander Rutherford? Post them below—we will explore them LIVE!

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👇 YOUR TURN:

➡️ What are your THREE biggest takeaways from this conversation?

➡️ What's ONE leadership insight you will apply this week?

➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion! ❤️🙏🏾

MISSION FIRST. PEOPLE ALWAYS! SEMPER PARATUS—ALWAYS READY! 🇺🇸⚓

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