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.
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

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
47 min
🎙️ S4:E9 — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZLIVE: Raising the Leadership Lid — A Navy Cyber Commander’s Perspective
📢 Are you leading at your maximum potential, or is your lid limiting your impact?
Join me LIVE as we unpack powerful leadership truths from John C. Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership — specifically:
✅ The Law of the Lid: How well you lead determines how well you succeed✅ The Law of Influence: The true measure of leadership is influence — nothing more, nothing less
🔍 I’ll share lessons from the bridge of U.S. Navy command to cybersecurity boardrooms — including:• How your personal growth directly determines your team’s ceiling• Why influence trumps position in tech and military leadership• How to develop credibility, trust, and favor — with God and with people• What it means to grow like Christ did in wisdom, stature, spirit, and relationships (Luke 2:52)
🧠 Plus, we’ll reflect on the timeless wisdom of leaders like Thomas Aquinas and Nelson Mandela to inspire a new generation of leaders across sectors.
🛑 Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a leader of character, clarity, and influence.
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🎯 RSVP & Join Us LIVE:📅 Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT | 9:30 AM ET📍 Where: LIVE on LinkedIn
🔗 Read the full article here for a preview:👉 Raising the Leadership Lid: A Navy Cyber Commander’s Perspective (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/raising-leadership-lid-navy-cyber-commanders-bob-fabien-bz-zinga-0slqc)
💬 QUESTION for the audience:What’s your current leadership lid — and who are you influencing today?Let’s discuss LIVE. Drop your questions in the comments and we’ll address them during the session.
#Leadership #PodcastLive #MaxwellLeadership #MilitaryToTech #CybersecurityLeadership #LawOfTheLid #LawOfInfluence #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #GrowYourInfluence
Jun 23, 2025
47 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
35 min
S4:E8 (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leading in the AI-Enabled Future: A U.S. Navy Cybersecurity Commander’s Journey 🚀
The next wave of leadership isn’t coming — it’s already here. 🌐
AI is transforming everything:⚔️ How we fight and defend.🛡️ How we secure data and privacy.⚙️ How we lead teams through uncertainty.
As both a U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander and Cybersecurity Executive, I’ve seen firsthand how today’s leaders must adapt, reskill, and anchor their decisions with wisdom, not hype.
In this special LIVE podcast episode, I’ll break down key insights from my article:“Leading in the AI-Enabled Future: A U.S. Navy Cybersecurity Commander’s Journey”🔗 https://lnkd.in/gh8jr_uf
🔥 Topics we’ll cover include:✅ Leading through AI acceleration without losing your ethical compass✅ Cybersecurity & privacy challenges in the GenAI era✅ The human leadership skills AI cannot replace✅ What military and tech leaders MUST do to prepare their teams for the future
👉 I want this to be interactive. Bring your questions. Share your insights. Let’s make this a powerful leadership conversation!
🎯 RSVP & Join Us LIVE:📅 Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT | 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
✅ Drop your questions in the comments NOW — I’ll answer them LIVE!
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command, or a Silicon Valley Security Engineer preparing for executive leadership — this conversation is for you.
Let’s lead, secure, and serve in this AI-powered future — together. 🌍⚓🔒
#Leadership #AILeadership #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #Privacy #DigitalTransformation #USNavy #CISO #AI #ResilientLeadership #CoachBZPodcast
Jun 23, 2025
35 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
35 min
S4:E8🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leading in the AI-Enabled Future: A U.S. Navy Cybersecurity Commander’s Journey 🚀
The next wave of leadership isn’t coming — it’s already here. 🌐
AI is transforming everything:⚔️ How we fight and defend.🛡️ How we secure data and privacy.⚙️ How we lead teams through uncertainty.
As both a U.S. Navy Information Warfare Commander and Cybersecurity Executive, I’ve seen firsthand how today’s leaders must adapt, reskill, and anchor their decisions with wisdom, not hype.
In this special LIVE podcast episode, I’ll break down key insights from my article:“Leading in the AI-Enabled Future: A U.S. Navy Cybersecurity Commander’s Journey”🔗 https://lnkd.in/gh8jr_uf
🔥 Topics we’ll cover include:✅ Leading through AI acceleration without losing your ethical compass✅ Cybersecurity & privacy challenges in the GenAI era✅ The human leadership skills AI cannot replace✅ What military and tech leaders MUST do to prepare their teams for the future
👉 I want this to be interactive. Bring your questions. Share your insights. Let’s make this a powerful leadership conversation!
🎯 RSVP & Join Us LIVE:📅 Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT | 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
✅ Drop your questions in the comments NOW — I’ll answer them LIVE!
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer aspiring to command, or a Silicon Valley Security Engineer preparing for executive leadership — this conversation is for you.
Let’s lead, secure, and serve in this AI-powered future — together. 🌍⚓🔒
#Leadership #AILeadership #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #Privacy #DigitalTransformation #USNavy #CISO #AI #ResilientLeadership #CoachBZPodcast
Jun 23, 2025
35 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
31 min
S4:E7 (VIDEO)🎙️Leadership & Success Podcast LIVE: Embracing Diversity & Inclusion: A Cybersecurity Leader’s Journey
Leadership is about PEOPLE. 🌍As a Navy Information Warfare Commander and cybersecurity executive, I’ve seen how inclusive leadership isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a strategic advantage that builds stronger teams, fosters innovation, and fuels resilience.
Tomorrow, we go LIVE on LinkedIn to dive deep into my article:🔗 Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: A Cybersecurity Leader’s Journey (https://lnkd.in/gciianB6)
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT | 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
We’ll explore:✅ My personal leadership experiences in the Navy & Silicon Valley✅ How DEI drives innovation, mission success, and business outcomes✅ Practical leadership tips for aspiring officers and tech leaders✅ How YOU can lead inclusively right where you are
💬 Bring your questions — I’ll be answering them live during the broadcast!🎯 Whether you’re in uniform or leading in tech — this conversation is for YOU.
👇 RSVP, tag a friend, and join the conversation live.
❝Everything rises and falls on leadership.❞ ―Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.❞ ―Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is available across all major platforms:https://lnkd.in/g3BrmY76 ✨Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e9-tNEn9✨YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5✨Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3SPRZpT✨Amazon: https://lnkd.in/ejKVEku6✨Audible: https://lnkd.in/gnPqzeDt#LeadershipandSuccessPodcast
📬 Get Involved:♻️ Repost & Tag someone💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth.✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️
#Leadership #Diversity #Inclusion #Cybersecurity #Podcast #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #MilitaryLeadership #SiliconValley #ServantLeadership
Jun 23, 2025
31 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
31 min
S4:E7🎙️Leadership & Success Podcast LIVE: Embracing Diversity & Inclusion: A Cybersecurity Leader’s Journey
Leadership is about PEOPLE. 🌍As a Navy Information Warfare Commander and cybersecurity executive, I’ve seen how inclusive leadership isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a strategic advantage that builds stronger teams, fosters innovation, and fuels resilience.
Tomorrow, we go LIVE on LinkedIn to dive deep into my article:🔗 Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: A Cybersecurity Leader’s Journey (https://lnkd.in/gciianB6)
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT | 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
We’ll explore:✅ My personal leadership experiences in the Navy & Silicon Valley✅ How DEI drives innovation, mission success, and business outcomes✅ Practical leadership tips for aspiring officers and tech leaders✅ How YOU can lead inclusively right where you are
💬 Bring your questions — I’ll be answering them live during the broadcast!🎯 Whether you’re in uniform or leading in tech — this conversation is for YOU.
👇 RSVP, tag a friend, and join the conversation live.
❝Everything rises and falls on leadership.❞ ―Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.❞ ―Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is available across all major platforms:https://lnkd.in/g3BrmY76 ✨Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e9-tNEn9✨YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5✨Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3SPRZpT✨Amazon: https://lnkd.in/ejKVEku6✨Audible: https://lnkd.in/gnPqzeDt#LeadershipandSuccessPodcast
📬 Get Involved:♻️ Repost & Tag someone💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth.✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️
#Leadership #Diversity #Inclusion #Cybersecurity #Podcast #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #MilitaryLeadership #SiliconValley #ServantLeadership
Jun 23, 2025
31 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 52 sec
S4:E6 (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast — LIVE: Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading 🚀
Podcast Article: 🧭 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading (https://lnkd.in/gAsqYCUF)
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What’s the most underrated leadership habit?📚 Daily Reading.
In this episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, we’ll dive deep into my article 👉 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading
For over two decades, reading has been my unfair advantage — fueling my growth from junior officer in the U.S. Navy to cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley. 📖
During S4:E6, we’ll explore:
✅ Why reading daily compounds leadership growth✅ The 12 books that shaped my thinking across military and tech✅ How investing 15 minutes a day gives you access to 30+ years of distilled wisdom✅ Why leaders at every level — from military junior officers to Silicon Valley senior engineers — need a Personal Development Plan fueled by daily learning
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💡 Got questions?You can type your questions anytime directly in the LinkedIn Event comments — I’ll answer them live during the broadcast!
🎯 Curious about the growing presence of AI agents on the podcast?Revisit S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK
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🔖 Mark your calendar. Share with a colleague. Join us live.
❝Everything rises and falls on leadership.❞ ―Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.❞ ―Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is available across all major platforms:https://lnkd.in/g3BrmY76 ✨Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e9-tNEn9✨YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5✨Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3SPRZpT✨Amazon: https://lnkd.in/ejKVEku6✨Audible: https://lnkd.in/gnPqzeDt#LeadershipandSuccessPodcast
📬 Get Involved:♻️ Repost & Tag someone💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth.✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️
#LeadershipDevelopment #ReadToLead #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #BZMentors #FavikonTopLeader #CoachBZAI
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 52 sec

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 52 sec
S4:E6 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast — LIVE: Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading 🚀
Podcast Article: 🧭 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading (https://lnkd.in/gAsqYCUF)
⸻
What’s the most underrated leadership habit?📚 Daily Reading.
In this episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, we’ll dive deep into my article 👉 Leadership Mentor Books: The Unfair Advantage of Daily Reading
For over two decades, reading has been my unfair advantage — fueling my growth from junior officer in the U.S. Navy to cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley. 📖
During S4:E6, we’ll explore:
✅ Why reading daily compounds leadership growth✅ The 12 books that shaped my thinking across military and tech✅ How investing 15 minutes a day gives you access to 30+ years of distilled wisdom✅ Why leaders at every level — from military junior officers to Silicon Valley senior engineers — need a Personal Development Plan fueled by daily learning
⸻
💡 Got questions?You can type your questions anytime directly in the LinkedIn Event comments — I’ll answer them live during the broadcast!
🎯 Curious about the growing presence of AI agents on the podcast?Revisit S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK
⸻
🔖 Mark your calendar. Share with a colleague. Join us live.
❝Everything rises and falls on leadership.❞ ―Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Leadership is the most critical skill. The world will always need leaders to lead others, deploy the next disruptive technology, or execute a business strategy.❞ ―Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for #GlobalLeaders and #RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is available across all major platforms:https://lnkd.in/g3BrmY76 ✨Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/e9-tNEn9✨YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5✨Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g3SPRZpT✨Amazon: https://lnkd.in/ejKVEku6✨Audible: https://lnkd.in/gnPqzeDt#LeadershipandSuccessPodcast
📬 Get Involved:♻️ Repost & Tag someone💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth.✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️
#LeadershipDevelopment #ReadToLead #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #BZMentors #FavikonTopLeader #CoachBZAI
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 52 sec

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
56 min
S4:E5 (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing 🚀
Who do YOU allow to shape your leadership journey?
In this upcoming episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, I’ll go deeper into my recent article “My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing” (read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g--Q2M96).
From my days as a junior officer in the U.S. Navy to serving as a cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley, one truth has remained constant:
📚 Mentorship is a leadership multiplier.
During this live session, we’ll explore:✅ The 12 mentors who shaped my leadership philosophy✅ The books that have been transformational to my career✅ How aspiring military & tech leaders can build their own “Personal Board of Directors”✅ Why daily learning remains my greatest unfair advantage
⸻
💡 Got questions?Drop your questions in the comments section of the LinkedIn Event page — I’ll be answering LIVE!
🎯 For those curious about the growing presence of AI Agents on the podcast, you can revisit Leadership & Success Podcast S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK
As always, we’re pushing the boundaries of leadership, technology, and personal growth — and I invite YOU to be part of this conversation.
⸻
🔥 RSVP. Share. Invite a friend. Let’s grow together.
📬 Get Involved:♻️ Repost & Tag someone💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk▶️ YouTube – Leadership & Success: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5📖 Get a FREE copy of my "10 Commandments for Resilient Leadership" mini e-book: https://lnkd.in/g3Jpsjd2 ✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth.✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️
#LeadershipDevelopment #ReadToLead #MyLeadershipBoardOfDirectors #MentorshipMatters #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #CybersecurityExecutive #AILeadership #CoachBZAI #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #FavikonTopLeader #BZMentors
Jun 23, 2025
56 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
56 min
S4:E5 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing 🚀
Who do YOU allow to shape your leadership journey?
In this upcoming episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast, I’ll go deeper into my recent article “My Leadership Board of Directors: Wisdom Worth Pursuing” (read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g--Q2M96).
From my days as a junior officer in the U.S. Navy to serving as a cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley, one truth has remained constant:
📚 Mentorship is a leadership multiplier.
During this live session, we’ll explore:✅ The 12 mentors who shaped my leadership philosophy✅ The books that have been transformational to my career✅ How aspiring military & tech leaders can build their own “Personal Board of Directors”✅ Why daily learning remains my greatest unfair advantage
⸻
💡 Got questions?Drop your questions in the comments section of the LinkedIn Event page — I’ll be answering LIVE!
🎯 For those curious about the growing presence of AI Agents on the podcast, you can revisit Leadership & Success Podcast S4:TrailerAI where I introduce Coach BZ AI, Joe AI, and Mary AI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEYcKCBK
As always, we’re pushing the boundaries of leadership, technology, and personal growth — and I invite YOU to be part of this conversation.
⸻
🔥 RSVP. Share. Invite a friend. Let’s grow together.
📬 Get Involved:♻️ Repost & Tag someone💨 Follow me: https://lnkd.in/gcVzvEv7📘 Subscribe to LEAD (Daily Leadership Devotion): https://lnkd.in/g9NXhcPu🛡 Subscribe to ETC (Cybersecurity Newsletter): https://lnkd.in/g64xvfmk▶️ YouTube – Leadership & Success: https://lnkd.in/gPnMjkR5📖 Get a FREE copy of my "10 Commandments for Resilient Leadership" mini e-book: https://lnkd.in/g3Jpsjd2 ✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey. I can’t wait to connect with you live on the next episode of my Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ and help fuel your next chapter of growth.✨If you find value in the content and would like to support in a small way, feel free (but never required!) to buy me a cup of coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga — always appreciated! ☕️
#LeadershipDevelopment #ReadToLead #MyLeadershipBoardOfDirectors #MentorshipMatters #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #CybersecurityExecutive #AILeadership #CoachBZAI #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #FavikonTopLeader #BZMentors
Jun 23, 2025
56 min

Jun 23, 2025
S4:E4 (VIDEO)— LIVE: Leadership at the Helm
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
45 min
🎙️ S4:E4 — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm 🚀Tomorrow morning, we go LIVE for Episode 4 — my first solo episode of Season 4!But this solo episode comes with a twist:✅ Powered and facilitated by my trained AI Agents, designed to help me review, reflect, and unpack key leadership lessons.This episode is built around one of my most personal and important articles:👉 “Leadership at the Helm: From Seaman Recruit to Silicon Valley CISO: Why Leadership Is the Skill of the Century”🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEr3q5WV⸻🔎 Episode Highlights: What We’ll Cover✅ How I went from Seaman Recruit (E-1) to Navy Commander (O-5) and Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Executive✅ Why leadership—not AI, not automation—is still the most irreplaceable skill of the 21st century✅ The real pillars of leadership:• Clarity & Communication• Empowerment & Accountability• Adaptability & Resilience✅ Why servant leadership is not soft leadership — but the ultimate leadership multiplier✅ The power of diversity and why there’s room at the top for women, minorities, and anyone committed to growth✅ The daily discipline behind my LEAD: Leadership, Excellence & Accountability Devotion framework⸻📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025🕖 Time: 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn⸻🎯 ✅ RSVP NOW!• Drop in the comments where you’re joining from (City/State, Country 🌎)• Post your leadership questions you’d like me to answer LIVE during the show.This episode will be fully interactive — and your questions will help shape the discussion.⸻❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your leadership and professional growth journey.If this content has been valuable and you’re so inclined, you can always support the mission by buying me a coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga ☕️ (Optional, but greatly appreciated!)⸻🎧 Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about daily growth, resilience, and impact. Join me tomorrow and let’s lead together!
Jun 23, 2025
45 min

Jun 23, 2025
S4:E4 — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
45 min
🎙️ S4:E4 — Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE: Leadership at the Helm 🚀Tomorrow morning, we go LIVE for Episode 4 — my first solo episode of Season 4!But this solo episode comes with a twist:✅ Powered and facilitated by my trained AI Agents, designed to help me review, reflect, and unpack key leadership lessons.This episode is built around one of my most personal and important articles:👉 “Leadership at the Helm: From Seaman Recruit to Silicon Valley CISO: Why Leadership Is the Skill of the Century”🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEr3q5WV⸻🔎 Episode Highlights: What We’ll Cover✅ How I went from Seaman Recruit (E-1) to Navy Commander (O-5) and Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Executive✅ Why leadership—not AI, not automation—is still the most irreplaceable skill of the 21st century✅ The real pillars of leadership:• Clarity & Communication• Empowerment & Accountability• Adaptability & Resilience✅ Why servant leadership is not soft leadership — but the ultimate leadership multiplier✅ The power of diversity and why there’s room at the top for women, minorities, and anyone committed to growth✅ The daily discipline behind my LEAD: Leadership, Excellence & Accountability Devotion framework⸻📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025🕖 Time: 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET📍 LIVE on LinkedIn⸻🎯 ✅ RSVP NOW!• Drop in the comments where you’re joining from (City/State, Country 🌎)• Post your leadership questions you’d like me to answer LIVE during the show.This episode will be fully interactive — and your questions will help shape the discussion.⸻❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your leadership and professional growth journey.If this content has been valuable and you’re so inclined, you can always support the mission by buying me a coffee here: https://paypal.me/bobzinga ☕️ (Optional, but greatly appreciated!)⸻🎧 Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about daily growth, resilience, and impact. Join me tomorrow and let’s lead together!
Jun 23, 2025
45 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
27 min
S4:E3AI RECAP (VIDEO) 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Colonel G-I“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”
I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.
Colonel “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚
If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.
Jun 23, 2025
27 min

Jun 23, 2025
S4:E3AI RECAP Live with Colonel G-I, USAF (Ret)
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
27 min
S4:E3AI RECAP 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Colonel G-I“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”
I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.
Colonel “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚
If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.
Jun 23, 2025
27 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 12 min
S4:E3 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Michelle Gardner-Ince, Colonel USAF, Retired🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.🌟 Topic: “Commanding Influence: From Battlefield to Boardroom”🎙️ Guest: Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025🕓 Time: 4:30 PM PT | 7:30 PM ET📍 Where: Live on LinkedInMichelle “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.💥 RSVP now and invite a friend who’s ready to lead with greater impact!
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 12 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 12 min
S4:E3 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Michelle Gardner-Ince, Colonel USAF, Retired🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨“🪖 I was trained for war. But I was built for wisdom. Now I teach underestimated leaders how to command rooms, contracts, and conversations that shift legacies.” —Michelle “G-I”I’m thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE episode of the Leadership and Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring the incredible Colonel Michelle Gardner-Ince, United States Air Force (Ret)— Founder of ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ) a Top Military Veteran Voice on LinkedIn.🌟 Topic: “Commanding Influence: From Battlefield to Boardroom”🎙️ Guest: Michelle “G-I” Gardner-Ince📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025🕓 Time: 4:30 PM PT | 7:30 PM ET📍 Where: Live on LinkedInMichelle “G-I” has commanded billion-dollar global operations and is now building bold legacies for veteran entrepreneurs and minority leaders through her nonprofit, ABOVE (About the Business Of Veteran Entrepreneurs ). She’s also putting the finishing touches on her upcoming book — and we might just get a sneak peek! 📚If you’re passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building, this is one conversation you do not want to miss.💥 RSVP now and invite a friend who’s ready to lead with greater impact!
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 12 min

Jun 23, 2025
S4:E2AI RECAP (VIDEO) Live with Chris Robinson
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
19 min
S4:E2AI RECAP (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris RobinsonJune 11: Mark your calendars! 🗓️❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris Robinson
I’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.
Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.
In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:
✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.
💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough results
Chris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!
Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa
Jun 23, 2025
19 min

Jun 23, 2025
S4:E2AI RECAP Live with Chris Robinson
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
19 min
S4:E2AI RECAP 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris RobinsonJune 11: Mark your calendars! 🗓️❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell
❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris Robinson
I’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.
Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.
In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:
✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.
💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough results
Chris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!
Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa
Jun 23, 2025
19 min

Jun 23, 2025
S4:E2 (VIDEO) Live with Chris Robinson
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
54 min
S4:E2 (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris Robinson
❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris RobinsonI’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough resultsChris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey.#LeadershipandSuccess #leadershipandsuccesspodcast #CoachBZLeadership#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #MaxwellLeadership #FromDriftToDrive #LiveInterview
Jun 23, 2025
54 min

Jun 23, 2025
S4:E2 Live with Chris Robinson
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
54 min
S4:E2 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Chris Robinson
❝There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. The difference isn’t talent, intelligence, or luck. It’s a decision.❞ ― Dr. John C. Maxwell❝Drift isn’t laziness. It’s motion without meaning. It’s when your calendar is full, but your heart’s not in it.❞ ― Chris Robinson❝Dream big and work hard to make those dreams a reality.❞ ― Chris RobinsonI’m honored to welcome my mentor and Maxwell Leadership Faculty member, the man, the legend, Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership and author of "From Drift to Drive," to the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ for an exclusive LIVE interview.Chris has spent over 20 years helping leaders move from “comfortable success” to sustained excellence. He specializes in recognizing and overcoming “success-induced complacency” — a subtle, dangerous trap for even the best leaders.In his new book, "From Drift to Drive," Chris provides a powerful Seven Step Framework that will help you:✨Detect early signs of stagnation,✨Reignite your drive,✨Build empowering connections,✨And navigate obstacles with clarity and resilience.💡 What you’ll learn during the live session:✨Chris’s personal leadership journey and lessons learned alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell✨How to reignite your passion and ambition✨Practical strategies to turn daily busywork into breakthrough resultsChris will share his four keys of success:✨Key #1: Spot the subtle signs of success-induced complacency—and stop drifting before it costs you momentum✨Key #2: Apply the 7-step Drift to Drive framework to create real clarity, direction, and next step✨Key #3: Break through perfectionism and procrastination using micro-moves that actually work✨Key #4: Build the right relationships and systems that support your next level—not just your current comfort✨Plus, LIVE audience Q&A — bring your questions and join the conversation!Pre-Order "From Drift to Drive: A High Achiever’s Guide to Breaking the Chains of Complacency" Today and Get Over $525 in FREE BONUSES!Grab your early access pass at: https://lnkd.in/gr_dpBVa✨❤️🙏🏽 Thank you for trusting me to be part of your professional development and leadership journey.#LeadershipandSuccess #leadershipandsuccesspodcast #CoachBZLeadership#Leadership #SuccessPodcast #MaxwellLeadership #FromDriftToDrive #LiveInterview
Jun 23, 2025
54 min

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
16 min
S4:E1AI RECAP (VIDEO)🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️
Enrique is a decorated US Navy veteran, CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions ®, award-winning podcaster, and a globally recognized leadership coach. His journey from the deckplates to boardrooms is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and service.
📖Read Podcast Article: "From the War Room to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons from Enrique Acosta Gonzalez ✴️"(https://lnkd.in/giNZa82z)🎥Watch Replay of Full Podcast Episode "S4:E1🎙️ Leadership and Success Podcast — Live with Enrique Acosta Gonzale" (https://lnkd.in/gp-ffcQF)
We’ll be diving deep into:
✅ His transition from military to civilian leadership
✅ The power of mentorship and heart-centered leadership
✅ How veterans can leverage their unique strengths in business and beyond
✅ His advice for aspiring leaders in every field
Don’t miss this conversation packed with leadership wisdom and real-world insights!
"What part of Enrique’s story most resonated with you?" —Coach BZ, Ranked #1 LinkedIn Content Creator for hashtag#GlobalLeaders and hashtag#RiskandResilience in the U.S. (Favikon)
Jun 23, 2025
16 min

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!









