Leadership & Success with Coach BZ
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ”!
Your Blueprint for Leadership Excellence and Lasting Success.
✨If you’re ready to develop into a stronger, more effective leader!
✨If you’re striving to reach new heights of success — this podcast is for you.
As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, says: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
Each episode is designed to inspire and equip you with practical insights that can positively impact the trajectory of your life and leadership journey. Get ready to grow, lead, and succeed — starting today.
Episodes

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

Friday Nov 28, 2025
S4:E105AI RECAP🎙️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
⸻
🚀 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

Thursday Nov 27, 2025
S4:E104AI 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
⸻
👉 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

Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
S4:E118 (VIDEO) LIVE with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
✨ “Tell me how this ends.”
✨ “Hard is not hopeless.”
✨ “The surge that mattered most was the surge of ideas.”
✨ “In the intelligence business, you are only as good as your last success.”
✨ “Live our values. This is non-negotiable.”
✨ “Be a team player. Strive for excellence. Take care of your people.”
“Lincoln discovered Generals Grant and Sherman. Roosevelt had Eisenhower and Bradley. I found David Petraeus and Ray Odierno.” -President George W. Bush
“David Petraeus has provided extraordinary service to our country for decades. He has proven to be one of our outstanding military leaders and will bring his talent, expertise, and dedication to the CIA.” - President Barack Obama
“General Petraeus played a historic role and translated a great strategy into a great success in very difficult circumstances. History will regard him as one of our nation’s greatest battle captains.” -Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
“General Petraeus belongs in the company of Grant, Pershing, Marshall, and Eisenhower as one of America’s great battle captains.” -Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mark your calendars — this is a moment I’ve been looking forward to for years.
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.)
✨ 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
✨ ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
General Petraeus is a living legend: a four-star commander, soldier-scholar, architect of modern counterinsurgency doctrine, former CENTCOM Commander, former CIA Director, and bestselling co-author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. Even more impressive than his résumé is the humility, clarity, and people-first leadership he models at every level.
What you will learn in this conversation:
✨ How strategic leaders “get the big ideas right” in high-stakes, ambiguous environments
✨ The evolution of warfare and what Ukraine teaches today’s leaders about adaptability, resilience, and innovation
✨ Counterinsurgency and coalition leadership lessons that apply directly to startups, enterprises, and military commands
✨ How to lead people through complexity — without losing moral clarity or mission focus
✨ Why humility, discipline, and continuous learning are the true markers of greatness
💬 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 strategy questions for General Petraeus? Post them below — we’ll tackle 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 ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #GeneralPetraeus

Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
S4:E118 LIVE with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.)
✨ “Tell me how this ends.”
✨ “Hard is not hopeless.”
✨ “The surge that mattered most was the surge of ideas.”
✨ “In the intelligence business, you are only as good as your last success.”
✨ “Live our values. This is non-negotiable.”
✨ “Be a team player. Strive for excellence. Take care of your people.”
“Lincoln discovered Generals Grant and Sherman. Roosevelt had Eisenhower and Bradley. I found David Petraeus and Ray Odierno.” -President George W. Bush
“David Petraeus has provided extraordinary service to our country for decades. He has proven to be one of our outstanding military leaders and will bring his talent, expertise, and dedication to the CIA.” - President Barack Obama
“General Petraeus played a historic role and translated a great strategy into a great success in very difficult circumstances. History will regard him as one of our nation’s greatest battle captains.” -Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
“General Petraeus belongs in the company of Grant, Pershing, Marshall, and Eisenhower as one of America’s great battle captains.” -Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mark your calendars — this is a moment I’ve been looking forward to for years.
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.)
✨ 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
✨ ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
General Petraeus is a living legend: a four-star commander, soldier-scholar, architect of modern counterinsurgency doctrine, former CENTCOM Commander, former CIA Director, and bestselling co-author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. Even more impressive than his résumé is the humility, clarity, and people-first leadership he models at every level.
What you will learn in this conversation:
✨ How strategic leaders “get the big ideas right” in high-stakes, ambiguous environments
✨ The evolution of warfare and what Ukraine teaches today’s leaders about adaptability, resilience, and innovation
✨ Counterinsurgency and coalition leadership lessons that apply directly to startups, enterprises, and military commands
✨ How to lead people through complexity — without losing moral clarity or mission focus
✨ Why humility, discipline, and continuous learning are the true markers of greatness
💬 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 strategy questions for General Petraeus? Post them below — we’ll tackle 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 ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #GeneralPetraeus

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

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
S4:E117 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:E115 LIVE with 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 ❤️🙏🏾

Monday Nov 24, 2025
S4:E116 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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Sunday Nov 23, 2025
S4:E114 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:E103AI RECAP 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.

Saturday Nov 22, 2025
S4:E113 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.

Thursday Nov 20, 2025
S4:E111🎙️ 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.

Leadership & Success with BZ
Welcome to the Leadership and Success Podcast with your host, Coach “BZ!”
If you need to develop into a better leader, this podcast is for you.
If you want to achieve a greater level of success, this podcast is for you.
My mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, said it best: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
We hope to inspire you today and provide you with an insight that has the potential to positively impact the trajectory of your life. Welcome to the Leadership and Success podcast!










