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

Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
🎙️ S4:E85 LIVE (VIDEO)| Leading with Legacy:
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
🎙️ S4:E85 LIVE | Leading with Legacy: Yolanda Renee King’s Call to Remember, Reflect, and Lead Forward 🚀
At just 15 years old, Yolanda Renee King — granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King — stood before the United Nations General Assembly to honor the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Her message was timeless: leadership isn’t bound by age, but by conviction. She called on the world to remember the past, confront injustice, and lead with courage, inclusivity, and hope. 🌍
Join me, Coach BZ, as we unpack her powerful call to action and explore leadership lessons every Naval officer, technologist, and servant leader can apply — from remembrance and resilience to reflection and responsibility.
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📅 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn:✨ How remembrance fuels responsible leadership and ethical innovation✨ Why courage must be passed from one generation to the next✨ The importance of inclusion and cultural respect in global leadership✨ How to move from reflection to action in your daily leadership journey
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🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a friend, colleague, or mentor who embodies servant leadership and could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
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🚀 Reflection Challenge:What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?What insights have you learned (or been reminded of) that you’ll put into practice this week?💭 Type your reflections below — your wisdom might inspire another leader today.
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Legacy #Inclusion #YouthVoices #MLK #CorettaScottKing #GlobalCommunity #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast
🇪🇸En Español🇲🇽: En conclusión, me gustaría compartir mis palabras finales en español. Millones de almas y corazones seguramente estarán con nosotros en este esfuerzo, al unirnos los humanos en una causa común en la creación de una comunidad amorosa donde la paz, la harmonía y la buena fe reine sobre toda creación.
🇺🇸In English🇬🇧: In conclusion, I would like to share my final words in Spanish. Millions of souls and hearts will surely be with us in this effort, as we humans unite in a common cause to create a loving community where peace, harmony, and goodwill reign over all creation.

Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
S4:E85 LIVE | Leading with Legacy
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
🎙️ S4:E85 LIVE | Leading with Legacy: Yolanda Renee King’s Call to Remember, Reflect, and Lead Forward 🚀
At just 15 years old, Yolanda Renee King — granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King — stood before the United Nations General Assembly to honor the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Her message was timeless: leadership isn’t bound by age, but by conviction. She called on the world to remember the past, confront injustice, and lead with courage, inclusivity, and hope. 🌍
Join me, Coach BZ, as we unpack her powerful call to action and explore leadership lessons every Naval officer, technologist, and servant leader can apply — from remembrance and resilience to reflection and responsibility.
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📅 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn:✨ How remembrance fuels responsible leadership and ethical innovation✨ Why courage must be passed from one generation to the next✨ The importance of inclusion and cultural respect in global leadership✨ How to move from reflection to action in your daily leadership journey
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🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
Tag a friend, colleague, or mentor who embodies servant leadership and could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾
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🚀 Reflection Challenge:What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?What insights have you learned (or been reminded of) that you’ll put into practice this week?💭 Type your reflections below — your wisdom might inspire another leader today.
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #Legacy #Inclusion #YouthVoices #MLK #CorettaScottKing #GlobalCommunity #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast
🇪🇸En Español🇲🇽: En conclusión, me gustaría compartir mis palabras finales en español. Millones de almas y corazones seguramente estarán con nosotros en este esfuerzo, al unirnos los humanos en una causa común en la creación de una comunidad amorosa donde la paz, la harmonía y la buena fe reine sobre toda creación.
🇺🇸In English🇬🇧: In conclusion, I would like to share my final words in Spanish. Millions of souls and hearts will surely be with us in this effort, as we humans unite in a common cause to create a loving community where peace, harmony, and goodwill reign over all creation.

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
S4:E84AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, USN
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
S4:E84AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, USNLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 84AI Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of one of our most impactful conversations this season — featuring Captain Michael Salehi, United States Navy, a transformational leader with over 26 years of service in cyber operations, cryptologic warfare, and global intelligence integration.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✨ Lessons in leading large, complex organizations across multiple continents and missions✨ The future of cybersecurity, cyber operations, and information warfare in a contested world✨ How to build trust-centered, high-performing teams that deliver under pressure✨ Reflections on mentorship, family, and faith in sustaining a career of service
👉 Why Listen?Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this rapid AI recap distills practical strategies and timeless principles to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
CAPT Salehi reminds us that “Leadership is stewardship — rank is rented, trust is earned.” His story from the deckplates of the USS Philippine Sea to commanding the Navy’s largest communications enterprise offers a masterclass in humility, integrity, and resilience — lessons that transcend uniforms and industries.
🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
➡️ After you watch, share your three key takeaways in the comments.What insight inspired you most — and how will you apply it this week? Your reflection might be the encouragement another leader needs today.
Tag a colleague, shipmate, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders #ServantLeadership #ResilientLeadership #Integrity #Mentorship #AI #Trust #CoachBZPodcast #GrowthMindset #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #LeadershipDevelopment

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
S4:E84AI RECAP LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, USN
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
S4:E84AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, USNLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 84AI Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
Join us for a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of one of our most impactful conversations this season — featuring Captain Michael Salehi, United States Navy, a transformational leader with over 26 years of service in cyber operations, cryptologic warfare, and global intelligence integration.
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✨ Lessons in leading large, complex organizations across multiple continents and missions✨ The future of cybersecurity, cyber operations, and information warfare in a contested world✨ How to build trust-centered, high-performing teams that deliver under pressure✨ Reflections on mentorship, family, and faith in sustaining a career of service
👉 Why Listen?Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this rapid AI recap distills practical strategies and timeless principles to help you become a better decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
CAPT Salehi reminds us that “Leadership is stewardship — rank is rented, trust is earned.” His story from the deckplates of the USS Philippine Sea to commanding the Navy’s largest communications enterprise offers a masterclass in humility, integrity, and resilience — lessons that transcend uniforms and industries.
🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer it LIVE during the show!
➡️ After you watch, share your three key takeaways in the comments.What insight inspired you most — and how will you apply it this week? Your reflection might be the encouragement another leader needs today.
Tag a colleague, shipmate, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders #ServantLeadership #ResilientLeadership #Integrity #Mentorship #AI #Trust #CoachBZPodcast #GrowthMindset #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #LeadershipDevelopment

Monday Oct 06, 2025
S4:E83AI RECAP (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
S4:E83AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 | Episode 83AI
Busy schedule? ⏰ We’ve got you covered.
Join us for a 10-minute AI-powered recap of one of our most inspiring episodes yet — Season 4, Episode 83 LIVE with Octavia Goredema, MBE — author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos.
🎧 S4:E83AI RECAP LIVE with Octavia GoredemaThis is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes:
✨ Proven strategies for navigating career transitions with clarity and confidence✨ How to build visibility and advocate for yourself at work✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and empowering professionals to document their wins✨ Practical ways to package achievements for promotions and pay raises✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military officers, and emerging executives
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🔑 Why You Should Listen
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into a leadership role, this recap distills timeless principles and actionable strategies to help you:⚓ Lead yourself with confidence💡 Serve others with integrity🚀 Make better decisions under pressure🔥 And influence with purpose
As Octavia reminds us:
“Knowing your worth matters, even when it’s not reflected back at you.”
This short recap is designed to equip you for success—on duty, in the boardroom, and in life.
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾Then share your reflections:➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week?
Let’s grow together as servant leaders and difference-makers. 🌍
#LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #CareerGrowth #LeadershipMatters #LeadWithPurpose #KnowYourWorth #DocumentYourWins #RedefineSuccess #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Mentorship #SelfLeadership #WomenInLeadership #RepresentationMatters #FailureIsGrowth #DreamBig #LeadershipPodcast #CoachBZ #OctaviaGoredema #FireMemos #LeadershipAndSuccess

Monday Oct 06, 2025
S4:E83AI RECAP LIVE with Octavia Goredema
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
S4:E83AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4 | Episode 83AI
Busy schedule? ⏰ We’ve got you covered.
Join us for a 10-minute AI-powered recap of one of our most inspiring episodes yet — Season 4, Episode 83 LIVE with Octavia Goredema, MBE — author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos.
🎧 S4:E83AI RECAP LIVE with Octavia GoredemaThis is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes:
✨ Proven strategies for navigating career transitions with clarity and confidence✨ How to build visibility and advocate for yourself at work✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and empowering professionals to document their wins✨ Practical ways to package achievements for promotions and pay raises✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military officers, and emerging executives
⸻
🔑 Why You Should Listen
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into a leadership role, this recap distills timeless principles and actionable strategies to help you:⚓ Lead yourself with confidence💡 Serve others with integrity🚀 Make better decisions under pressure🔥 And influence with purpose
As Octavia reminds us:
“Knowing your worth matters, even when it’s not reflected back at you.”
This short recap is designed to equip you for success—on duty, in the boardroom, and in life.
⸻
💬 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
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Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾Then share your reflections:➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week?
Let’s grow together as servant leaders and difference-makers. 🌍
#LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #CareerGrowth #LeadershipMatters #LeadWithPurpose #KnowYourWorth #DocumentYourWins #RedefineSuccess #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Mentorship #SelfLeadership #WomenInLeadership #RepresentationMatters #FailureIsGrowth #DreamBig #LeadershipPodcast #CoachBZ #OctaviaGoredema #FireMemos #LeadershipAndSuccess

Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ EN DIRECT : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle
🚨 AI RECAP : Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82 : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle pour Contrer les Menaces Internes 🚨
Voici un résumé de 10 minutes, présenté par des agents d’intelligence artificielle pour les professionnels pressés, qui condense les idées essentielles du panel d’experts Cyversity d’une heure, animé par Francisco Laplace avec les panélistes Coach BZ et Marco Palacios.
📅 Date : Dimanche 5 octobre 2025
⏰ Heure : 5h30 (San Francisco) | 8h30 (Washington, D.C.)
📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [Inscrivez-vous et rejoignez la discussion]
🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Beth AI
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🔑 Ce Que Vous Allez Apprendre
•Comment reconnaître les indicateurs de menace interne sans les confondre avec des différences culturelles.
•Pourquoi la confiance et la compétence culturelle sont essentielles pour une sécurité efficace.
•Comment passer de la surveillance à un modèle de responsabilité partagée qui valorise votre équipe.
•Le rôle du leadership dans la création d’une culture axée sur la sécurité et la responsabilité.
•Comment l’intelligence artificielle amplifie les risques internes — et comment les dirigeants peuvent y répondre avec vigilance.
•Pourquoi la diversité et la représentation sont des atouts stratégiques, pas seulement des valeurs sociales.
•Les compétences non techniques (réseautage, communication, intelligence émotionnelle, adaptabilité) qui accélèrent votre développement.
•Comment appliquer des principes de leadership universels — confiance, inclusion, vigilance, responsabilisation — dans les environnements militaires et technologiques.
•Des enseignements pratiques pour inspirer la confiance, promouvoir la diversité et diriger avec assurance.
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👉 Pourquoi Écouter ?
Que vous soyez un jeune officier de marine vous préparant au commandement ou un ingénieur de la Silicon Valley en transition vers un rôle de leadership, ce résumé vous offre des stratégies concrètes et des principes intemporels pour devenir un meilleur décideur, un leader-serviteur et un bâtisseur d’influence.
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💬 À Vous de Jouer
🗺️ D’où écoutez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires !
🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant aujourd’hui ?
💡 Vous avez une question de leadership pour Coach BZ ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — il y répondra EN DIRECT pendant l’émission !
➡️ Quels sont vos 3 principaux enseignements tirés de cette conversation ?
➡️ Quelle leçon de leadership allez-vous appliquer cette semaine ?
👥 Identifiez un collègue, un jeune officier ou un coéquipier qui pourrait bénéficier de cet épisode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Succès #CyberSécurité #MenacesInternes #Confiance #ConscienceCulturelle #LeadershipServiteur #LeadershipMilitaire #DiversitéÉquitéInclusion #IA #SécuritéNationale #Podcast

Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ EN DIRECT : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle
🚨 AI RECAP : Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82 : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle pour Contrer les Menaces Internes 🚨
Voici un résumé de 10 minutes, présenté par des agents d’intelligence artificielle pour les professionnels pressés, qui condense les idées essentielles du panel d’experts Cyversity d’une heure, animé par Francisco Laplace avec les panélistes Coach BZ et Marco Palacios.
📅 Date : Dimanche 5 octobre 2025
⏰ Heure : 5h30 (San Francisco) | 8h30 (Washington, D.C.)
📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [Inscrivez-vous et rejoignez la discussion]
🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Beth AI
⸻
🔑 Ce Que Vous Allez Apprendre
•Comment reconnaître les indicateurs de menace interne sans les confondre avec des différences culturelles.
•Pourquoi la confiance et la compétence culturelle sont essentielles pour une sécurité efficace.
•Comment passer de la surveillance à un modèle de responsabilité partagée qui valorise votre équipe.
•Le rôle du leadership dans la création d’une culture axée sur la sécurité et la responsabilité.
•Comment l’intelligence artificielle amplifie les risques internes — et comment les dirigeants peuvent y répondre avec vigilance.
•Pourquoi la diversité et la représentation sont des atouts stratégiques, pas seulement des valeurs sociales.
•Les compétences non techniques (réseautage, communication, intelligence émotionnelle, adaptabilité) qui accélèrent votre développement.
•Comment appliquer des principes de leadership universels — confiance, inclusion, vigilance, responsabilisation — dans les environnements militaires et technologiques.
•Des enseignements pratiques pour inspirer la confiance, promouvoir la diversité et diriger avec assurance.
⸻
👉 Pourquoi Écouter ?
Que vous soyez un jeune officier de marine vous préparant au commandement ou un ingénieur de la Silicon Valley en transition vers un rôle de leadership, ce résumé vous offre des stratégies concrètes et des principes intemporels pour devenir un meilleur décideur, un leader-serviteur et un bâtisseur d’influence.
⸻
💬 À Vous de Jouer
🗺️ D’où écoutez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires !
🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant aujourd’hui ?
💡 Vous avez une question de leadership pour Coach BZ ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — il y répondra EN DIRECT pendant l’émission !
➡️ Quels sont vos 3 principaux enseignements tirés de cette conversation ?
➡️ Quelle leçon de leadership allez-vous appliquer cette semaine ?
👥 Identifiez un collègue, un jeune officier ou un coéquipier qui pourrait bénéficier de cet épisode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Succès #CyberSécurité #MenacesInternes #Confiance #ConscienceCulturelle #LeadershipServiteur #LeadershipMilitaire #DiversitéÉquitéInclusion #IA #SécuritéNationale #Podcast

Sunday Oct 05, 2025
S4:E82 AI RECAP (VIDEO)🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
🚨 AI RECAP: Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats 🚨
This is a 10-minute highlight breakdown by AI Agents for busy professionals, distilling the insights from the original hour-long Cyversity Expert Panel moderated by Francisco Laplace with panelists Coach BZ and Marco Palacios.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI
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🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize insider threat indicators without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for effective security.
•How to shift from surveillance to a shared responsibility model that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in shaping culture and driving security-first mindsets.
•How AI accelerates insider threat risks—and how leaders can respond with vigilance.
•Why diversity and representation are strategic assets, not just social values.
•The non-technical leadership skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that accelerate growth.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—across military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
⸻
👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap gives you actionable strategies and timeless principles to help you become a stronger decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
⸻
💬 Your Turn
🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ Which leadership insight will you apply this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #Trust #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DiversityEquityInclusion #AI #NationalSecurity #Podcast

Sunday Oct 05, 2025
S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
🚨 AI RECAP: Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats 🚨
This is a 10-minute highlight breakdown by AI Agents for busy professionals, distilling the insights from the original hour-long Cyversity Expert Panel moderated by Francisco Laplace with panelists Coach BZ and Marco Palacios.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI
⸻
🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize insider threat indicators without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for effective security.
•How to shift from surveillance to a shared responsibility model that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in shaping culture and driving security-first mindsets.
•How AI accelerates insider threat risks—and how leaders can respond with vigilance.
•Why diversity and representation are strategic assets, not just social values.
•The non-technical leadership skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that accelerate growth.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—across military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
⸻
👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap gives you actionable strategies and timeless principles to help you become a stronger decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
⸻
💬 Your Turn
🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ Which leadership insight will you apply this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #Trust #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DiversityEquityInclusion #AI #NationalSecurity #Podcast

Saturday Oct 04, 2025
S4:E84 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. Navy
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
S4:E84 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. NavyLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 84
Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss this one.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025⏰ Time: 1:00 PM HST (Honolulu) | 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this episode, I’ll be joined by CAPT Michael Salehi, USN — a transformational senior leader with 26+ years of service in cyber operations, cryptologic warfare, intelligence integration, and global communications. From the deckplates of the USS Philippine Sea to commanding the Navy’s largest communications station, CAPT Salehi has consistently proven that “rank is rented, but trust is earned.”
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✨ Lessons in leading large, complex organizations across multiple continents and missions✨ The future of cybersecurity, cyber operations, and information warfare in a contested world✨ How to build trust-centered, high-performing teams that deliver under pressure✨ Reflections on mentorship, family, and faith in sustaining a career of service
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Your Turn 👇
🗺️ 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 cyber questions for CAPT Salehi? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ After the episode, share your three takeaways and the one leadership insight you’ll apply this week.➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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This is more than a podcast — it’s a live global conversation on leadership, resilience, and the future of cyber. Don’t miss it.
#Leadership #Success #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #Mentorship #Podcast #Navy #FITS

Saturday Oct 04, 2025
S4:E84 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. Navy
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
S4:E84 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. NavyLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 84
Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss this one.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025⏰ Time: 1:00 PM HST (Honolulu) | 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this episode, I’ll be joined by CAPT Michael Salehi, USN — a transformational senior leader with 26+ years of service in cyber operations, cryptologic warfare, intelligence integration, and global communications. From the deckplates of the USS Philippine Sea to commanding the Navy’s largest communications station, CAPT Salehi has consistently proven that “rank is rented, but trust is earned.”
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✨ Lessons in leading large, complex organizations across multiple continents and missions✨ The future of cybersecurity, cyber operations, and information warfare in a contested world✨ How to build trust-centered, high-performing teams that deliver under pressure✨ Reflections on mentorship, family, and faith in sustaining a career of service
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Your Turn 👇
🗺️ 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 cyber questions for CAPT Salehi? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ After the episode, share your three takeaways and the one leadership insight you’ll apply this week.➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
This is more than a podcast — it’s a live global conversation on leadership, resilience, and the future of cyber. Don’t miss it.
#Leadership #Success #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #Mentorship #Podcast #Navy #FITS

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
S4:E83 (VIDEO) LIVE with Octavia Goredema
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
S4:E83 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast| Season 4 | Episode 83
I’m thrilled to invite you to our next live episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — featuring the incredible Octavia Goredema, MBE, author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviagoredema/
🎯 Why Join Us?Octavia is on a mission to help professionals — especially underrepresented women — own their success, advance their careers, and pivot with purpose. Her books Prep, Push, Pivot, Brand Yourself for Success, and How to Change Careers have transformed the way thousands of people approach work and leadership.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:✨ Strategies for navigating career transitions with confidence✨ Building visibility & advocating for yourself at work✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and scaling a career empowerment platform✨ How to package your wins for promotions and pay raises✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military leaders, and emerging executives
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📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025⏰ Time: 10 AM PT (San Francisco / Los Angeles) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 Location: LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💬 Your Turn: Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you are grateful for today?❓ Questions for Octavia? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
After the show:➡️ Share your 3 key takeaways in the comments➡️ Tell us 1 leadership insight you’re applying this week➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 This is your chance to engage with one of the leading voices in career strategy and leadership. Don’t miss it!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372349011921526784/

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
S4:E83 LIVE with Octavia Goredema
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
S4:E83 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast| Season 4 | Episode 83
I’m thrilled to invite you to our next live episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — featuring the incredible Octavia Goredema, MBE, author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviagoredema/
🎯 Why Join Us?Octavia is on a mission to help professionals — especially underrepresented women — own their success, advance their careers, and pivot with purpose. Her books Prep, Push, Pivot, Brand Yourself for Success, and How to Change Careers have transformed the way thousands of people approach work and leadership.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:✨ Strategies for navigating career transitions with confidence✨ Building visibility & advocating for yourself at work✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and scaling a career empowerment platform✨ How to package your wins for promotions and pay raises✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military leaders, and emerging executives
⸻
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025⏰ Time: 10 AM PT (San Francisco / Los Angeles) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 Location: LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💬 Your Turn: Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you are grateful for today?❓ Questions for Octavia? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
After the show:➡️ Share your 3 key takeaways in the comments➡️ Tell us 1 leadership insight you’re applying this week➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
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🔥 This is your chance to engage with one of the leading voices in career strategy and leadership. Don’t miss it!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372349011921526784/

Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
S4:E82 🎙️Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
with Coach BZ and Marco Palacios
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize common indicators of insider threats without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for countering insider threats effectively.
•How to shift from a surveillance-driven model to a shared responsibility approach that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in setting culture and driving security-first mindsets across organizations.
•How AI amplifies insider threat risks and what you can do to lead with vigilance in the age of automation.
•Why diversity and representation are not just social values but security assets that improve resilience, creativity, and decision-making.
•The non-technical skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that will accelerate your growth as a leader.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—to both military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways you can act on today to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
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💬 Your Turn
🗺️ 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 questions for us? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this important discussion.
❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build trust, strengthen culture, and lead with courage — together.
#Leadership #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DEI #Podcast

Sunday Sep 28, 2025
S4:E82 Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
S4:E82 🎙️Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
with Coach BZ and Marco Palacios
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize common indicators of insider threats without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for countering insider threats effectively.
•How to shift from a surveillance-driven model to a shared responsibility approach that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in setting culture and driving security-first mindsets across organizations.
•How AI amplifies insider threat risks and what you can do to lead with vigilance in the age of automation.
•Why diversity and representation are not just social values but security assets that improve resilience, creativity, and decision-making.
•The non-technical skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that will accelerate your growth as a leader.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—to both military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways you can act on today to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
⸻
💬 Your Turn
🗺️ 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 questions for us? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this important discussion.
❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build trust, strengthen culture, and lead with courage — together.
#Leadership #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DEI #Podcast

Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81AI RECAP LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 81AI Recap🌟
Missed the full 1-hour conversation? No worries. We’ve got you covered.Join us for the Season 4, Episode 81AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN — a 10-minute highlight breakdown hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI.
📅 Date: Friday, October 3, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to CommandFrom Hollandale, Mississippi to CAPT (SEL): lessons on grit, education, and servant leadership.
✨ Resilience in the Face of FailureWhy setbacks are steppingstones—and how to come back stronger.
✨ Building Resilient TeamsHow USS Stout earned the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon under his command.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking UpInsights from his U.S. Naval Institute articles on inclusion and promotion.
✨ Lessons from Loss & LegacyHonoring LTJG Asante McCalla, “lost at sea but not lost in our hearts,” and what his memory teaches us about valuing people.
✨ Mentorship & CoachingWhy leaders must “bloom where they’re planted” and how Walker equips others through DDBMC LLC.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last“Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control.”
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👉 Bottom Line: You’ll leave inspired, equipped with actionable leadership strategies, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for leaders—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
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💬 Your Turn:🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?❓ Got a leadership question for me, Coach BZ? Post it in the comments—I’ll answer LIVE!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #Resilience #BuildingResilientTeams #Mentorship #Inclusion #CoachBZ

Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81AI RECAP LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81AI RECAP LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 81AI Recap🌟
Missed the full 1-hour conversation? No worries. We’ve got you covered.Join us for the Season 4, Episode 81AI RECAP 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN — a 10-minute highlight breakdown hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI.
📅 Date: Friday, October 3, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
⸻
🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to CommandFrom Hollandale, Mississippi to CAPT (SEL): lessons on grit, education, and servant leadership.
✨ Resilience in the Face of FailureWhy setbacks are steppingstones—and how to come back stronger.
✨ Building Resilient TeamsHow USS Stout earned the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon under his command.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking UpInsights from his U.S. Naval Institute articles on inclusion and promotion.
✨ Lessons from Loss & LegacyHonoring LTJG Asante McCalla, “lost at sea but not lost in our hearts,” and what his memory teaches us about valuing people.
✨ Mentorship & CoachingWhy leaders must “bloom where they’re planted” and how Walker equips others through DDBMC LLC.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last“Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control.”
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👉 Bottom Line: You’ll leave inspired, equipped with actionable leadership strategies, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for leaders—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
⸻
💬 Your Turn:🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?❓ Got a leadership question for me, Coach BZ? Post it in the comments—I’ll answer LIVE!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #Resilience #BuildingResilientTeams #Mentorship #Inclusion #CoachBZ

Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81 (VIDEO) LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN
Mark your calendars: The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ is going LIVE with CAPT (Select) Desmond Walker, U.S. Navy — a decorated leader, thought-provoking author, and mentor shaping the future of naval leadership and beyond.
🔗 LinkedIn: Desmond Walker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-walker-navy/)
📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 3 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌍 Your Turn:
🗺️ 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 questions for CAPT Walker? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
🎯 After the show:
➡️ Share your three takeaways from the episode
➡️ Tell us one leadership insight you’re applying this week
⚓ CAPT Walker’s journey — from enlisted Sailor to Commanding Officer and now CAPT (SEL) — is packed with lessons on resilience, mentorship, inclusion, and excellence. You don’t want to miss this one!
🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to Command
How a Sailor from Hollandale, Mississippi rose from E-1 to CAPT (SEL) through grit, education, and relentless commitment. You will hear how enlisted beginnings shaped his servant leadership philosophy.
✨ Resilience in the Face of Failure
CAPT Walker openly shares how early struggles (like nearly failing to qualify as a SWO/OOD) taught him to reset, focus on controllables, and come back stronger. You will learn how to reframe setbacks as steppingstones.
✨ Building Resilient Teams
As Commanding Officer of USS Stout (DDG-55), he led through high-stakes missions, earning the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon. He’ll discuss how to cultivate trust, inclusion, and warfighting excellence in any team.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking Up
Through U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings articles like “The Burden of a Black Naval Officer” and “The Board Process Is Not the Problem,” he’s influenced conversations on equity, inclusion, and Navy promotion systems. You will learn the impact of courageous thought leadership.
✨ Lessons from Loss & Legacy
He honors LTJG Asante McCalla—“lost at sea but not lost in our hearts”—and shares what that tragedy taught him about leadership, remembrance, and caring for your people.
✨ Mentorship & Coaching
As a certified resilience-building leader trainer and founder of DDBMC LLC, CAPT Walker equips others with tools to thrive. Expect actionable advice for Naval junior officers and Silicon Valley professionals stepping into leadership.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last
Quotes like “Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control” resonate not just in the wardroom but in boardrooms and startups alike.
👉 Bottom Line: You will walk away inspired, equipped with practical leadership takeaways, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for any leader—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
👉 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372872509811204096/
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #NavyLeadership #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ

Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81 LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
S4:E81 🎙️LIVE with CAPT (SEL) Desmond Walker, USN
Mark your calendars: The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ is going LIVE with CAPT (Select) Desmond Walker, U.S. Navy — a decorated leader, thought-provoking author, and mentor shaping the future of naval leadership and beyond.
🔗 LinkedIn: Desmond Walker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmond-walker-navy/)
📅 Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 3 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🌍 Your Turn:
🗺️ 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 questions for CAPT Walker? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
🎯 After the show:
➡️ Share your three takeaways from the episode
➡️ Tell us one leadership insight you’re applying this week
⚓ CAPT Walker’s journey — from enlisted Sailor to Commanding Officer and now CAPT (SEL) — is packed with lessons on resilience, mentorship, inclusion, and excellence. You don’t want to miss this one!
🌟 What You’ll Learn from CAPT Walker
✨ From Deckplates to Command
How a Sailor from Hollandale, Mississippi rose from E-1 to CAPT (SEL) through grit, education, and relentless commitment. You will hear how enlisted beginnings shaped his servant leadership philosophy.
✨ Resilience in the Face of Failure
CAPT Walker openly shares how early struggles (like nearly failing to qualify as a SWO/OOD) taught him to reset, focus on controllables, and come back stronger. You will learn how to reframe setbacks as steppingstones.
✨ Building Resilient Teams
As Commanding Officer of USS Stout (DDG-55), he led through high-stakes missions, earning the Battle “E” and Combat Action Ribbon. He’ll discuss how to cultivate trust, inclusion, and warfighting excellence in any team.
✨ The Power of Writing & Speaking Up
Through U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings articles like “The Burden of a Black Naval Officer” and “The Board Process Is Not the Problem,” he’s influenced conversations on equity, inclusion, and Navy promotion systems. You will learn the impact of courageous thought leadership.
✨ Lessons from Loss & Legacy
He honors LTJG Asante McCalla—“lost at sea but not lost in our hearts”—and shares what that tragedy taught him about leadership, remembrance, and caring for your people.
✨ Mentorship & Coaching
As a certified resilience-building leader trainer and founder of DDBMC LLC, CAPT Walker equips others with tools to thrive. Expect actionable advice for Naval junior officers and Silicon Valley professionals stepping into leadership.
✨ Leadership Mantras that Last
Quotes like “Wake up. Grind. Sleep. Repeat.” and “Focus on what you can control” resonate not just in the wardroom but in boardrooms and startups alike.
👉 Bottom Line: You will walk away inspired, equipped with practical leadership takeaways, and reminded that resilience, inclusion, and integrity are timeless anchors for any leader—whether standing watch at sea or leading in tech.
👉 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372872509811204096/
#Leadership #Success #Podcast #NavyLeadership #ServantLeadership #CoachBZ

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!










