Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S5:E9🎙️ LIVE with RADM Melissa Bert, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 9 (LIVE)
⚓ Featuring: Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
 
“Military service changes the course of your life. You will not be the same person afterward—and that’s a good thing.”
“Leadership is not about rank or title; it’s about responsibility for people and outcomes.”
“Authorities matter. In the Coast Guard, knowing what you are allowed to do is just as important as knowing what needs to be done.”
“The law is not an obstacle to mission—it is what makes the mission legitimate.”
“Ethical decision-making under pressure defines leaders more than success under ideal conditions ever will.”
“Security is not achieved by shutting systems down; it’s achieved by understanding risk and managing it intelligently.”
“When women see other women leading successfully, something powerful happens—they stop limiting themselves.”
 
 
Mark your calendars and join us for a powerful, timely conversation on leadership, ethics, national security, and culture with one of the most respected leaders in public service.
 
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM ET (New York, NY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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🎖️ Introducing My Guest
 
Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, USCG (Ret.), is a former Judge Advocate General & Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she led more than 500 legal professionals supporting 55,000+ service members and a $13.8B mission.
 
Her career spans:
•⚖️ Law, ethics, and governance at the highest levels
•🇺🇸 Homeland security and crisis leadership (including 9/11 port security)
•❄️ Command at Coast Guard Sector Juneau, Alaska
•👩‍💼 Founder of the Coast Guard Women’s Leadership Initiative
 
Today, she continues to serve as a senior maritime, homeland security, and national security advisor—bridging command, counsel, and culture.
 
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🔑 What You Will Learn
 
✅ How leaders make ethical decisions under extreme pressure
✅ Why law and governance enable mission success, not slow it down
✅ Lessons from commanding during crisis and rebuilding trust
✅ How to lead people, not just positions
✅ What it takes to build lasting leadership pipelines, especially for women
 
This episode is especially valuable for aspiring military officers, cybersecurity and tech leaders, lawyers, public servants, and executives navigating complexity.
 
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💬 Join the Conversation!
 
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Have leadership or networking questions for RADM Bert? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
 
⸻
 
👇 Your Turn After the Episode
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
Let’s learn together, lead with integrity, and leave people better than we found them.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #NationalSecurity #EthicalLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Veterans #CyberLeadership #PublicService #FITS

S5:E9🎙️ LIVE with RADM Melissa Bert, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 9 (LIVE)
⚓ Featuring: Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
 
“Military service changes the course of your life. You will not be the same person afterward—and that’s a good thing.”
“Leadership is not about rank or title; it’s about responsibility for people and outcomes.”
“Authorities matter. In the Coast Guard, knowing what you are allowed to do is just as important as knowing what needs to be done.”
“The law is not an obstacle to mission—it is what makes the mission legitimate.”
“Ethical decision-making under pressure defines leaders more than success under ideal conditions ever will.”
“Security is not achieved by shutting systems down; it’s achieved by understanding risk and managing it intelligently.”
“When women see other women leading successfully, something powerful happens—they stop limiting themselves.”
 
 
Mark your calendars and join us for a powerful, timely conversation on leadership, ethics, national security, and culture with one of the most respected leaders in public service.
 
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM ET (New York, NY)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
🎖️ Introducing My Guest
 
Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, USCG (Ret.), is a former Judge Advocate General & Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she led more than 500 legal professionals supporting 55,000+ service members and a $13.8B mission.
 
Her career spans:
•⚖️ Law, ethics, and governance at the highest levels
•🇺🇸 Homeland security and crisis leadership (including 9/11 port security)
•❄️ Command at Coast Guard Sector Juneau, Alaska
•👩‍💼 Founder of the Coast Guard Women’s Leadership Initiative
 
Today, she continues to serve as a senior maritime, homeland security, and national security advisor—bridging command, counsel, and culture.
 
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🔑 What You Will Learn
 
✅ How leaders make ethical decisions under extreme pressure
✅ Why law and governance enable mission success, not slow it down
✅ Lessons from commanding during crisis and rebuilding trust
✅ How to lead people, not just positions
✅ What it takes to build lasting leadership pipelines, especially for women
 
This episode is especially valuable for aspiring military officers, cybersecurity and tech leaders, lawyers, public servants, and executives navigating complexity.
 
⸻
 
💬 Join the Conversation!
 
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Have leadership or networking questions for RADM Bert? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
 
⸻
 
👇 Your Turn After the Episode
 
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
Let’s learn together, lead with integrity, and leave people better than we found them.
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ServantLeadership #NationalSecurity #EthicalLeadership #WomenInLeadership #Veterans #CyberLeadership #PublicService #FITS

S31:E6🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 6
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 6
Season 31 | Episode 6
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 6
 
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why many leadership failures are predictable and preventable, not sudden or accidental
✅ How poor commitments, complacency, and lack of discipline quietly undermine authority
✅ Why diligence, preparation, and self-governance separate sustainable leaders from reactive ones
✅ The behaviors God explicitly warns destroy trust, unity, and organizational health
✅ How accountability, ethical guardrails, and moral clarity protect a leader’s credibility and legacy
 
“Proverbs 6 reminds us that leadership rarely collapses from external attack—but from internal neglect. Wise leaders protect their future by managing risk, rejecting complacency, and choosing discipline before crisis forces the lesson.”
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📅 Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
⸻
 
👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
⸻
 
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S31:E6🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 6
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 6
Season 31 | Episode 6
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 6
 
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why many leadership failures are predictable and preventable, not sudden or accidental
✅ How poor commitments, complacency, and lack of discipline quietly undermine authority
✅ Why diligence, preparation, and self-governance separate sustainable leaders from reactive ones
✅ The behaviors God explicitly warns destroy trust, unity, and organizational health
✅ How accountability, ethical guardrails, and moral clarity protect a leader’s credibility and legacy
 
“Proverbs 6 reminds us that leadership rarely collapses from external attack—but from internal neglect. Wise leaders protect their future by managing risk, rejecting complacency, and choosing discipline before crisis forces the lesson.”
⸻
 
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
⸻
 
👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
⸻
 
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S5:E8 🎙️ LIVE with B. Lee JonesLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 5 | Episode 8
“Leadership is ultimately about responsibility—taking ownership of outcomes, decisions, and people, especially when conditions are uncertain.”“Titles and technology matter far less than trust, clarity, and follow-through.”“Leaders are accountable for outcomes, culture, and clarity.”“The most dangerous systems are the ones that work—until they don’t.”“AI doesn’t eliminate responsibility; it concentrates it.”“Automation without accountability is just faster failure.”
📅 Date: Monday, January 5, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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👤 Meet My Guest
B. Lee Jones is a CIO 100 Award–winning technology executive, board advisor, educator, and globally recognized leader who has built and led mission-critical systems across six continents. Known for his clarity under pressure and principled approach to technology, Lee brings decades of experience as a CIO, CTO, Interim & Fractional CxO, and trusted advisor to boards and CEOs.
He is also a powerful voice on AI responsibility, cybersecurity, governance, and leadership under uncertainty—reminding us that technology exists to serve people, not the other way around.
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🎯 What You Will Learn…
✔️ What it truly means to lead when failure is not an option✔️ Why Lee says “Complexity is inevitable; confusion is optional”✔️ How leaders build trust, clarity, and resilience in global teams✔️ What boards and executives must own in the age of AI and automation✔️ Why responsibility—not title—is the real measure of leadership
This conversation is especially relevant for aspiring military leaders, technology professionals, executives, and board-level decision-makers navigating high-stakes environments.
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Lee? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #CIO #TechnologyLeadership #AI #Cybersecurity #BoardLeadership #ServantLeadership #Trust #Responsibility #GlobalLeadership

S5:E8 🎙️ LIVE with B. Lee JonesLeadership & Success Podcast | Season 5 | Episode 8
“Leadership is ultimately about responsibility—taking ownership of outcomes, decisions, and people, especially when conditions are uncertain.”“Titles and technology matter far less than trust, clarity, and follow-through.”“Leaders are accountable for outcomes, culture, and clarity.”“The most dangerous systems are the ones that work—until they don’t.”“AI doesn’t eliminate responsibility; it concentrates it.”“Automation without accountability is just faster failure.”
📅 Date: Monday, January 5, 2026⏰ Time: 10:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
⸻
👤 Meet My Guest
B. Lee Jones is a CIO 100 Award–winning technology executive, board advisor, educator, and globally recognized leader who has built and led mission-critical systems across six continents. Known for his clarity under pressure and principled approach to technology, Lee brings decades of experience as a CIO, CTO, Interim & Fractional CxO, and trusted advisor to boards and CEOs.
He is also a powerful voice on AI responsibility, cybersecurity, governance, and leadership under uncertainty—reminding us that technology exists to serve people, not the other way around.
⸻
🎯 What You Will Learn…
✔️ What it truly means to lead when failure is not an option✔️ Why Lee says “Complexity is inevitable; confusion is optional”✔️ How leaders build trust, clarity, and resilience in global teams✔️ What boards and executives must own in the age of AI and automation✔️ Why responsibility—not title—is the real measure of leadership
This conversation is especially relevant for aspiring military leaders, technology professionals, executives, and board-level decision-makers navigating high-stakes environments.
⸻
💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Lee? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
⸻
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #CIO #TechnologyLeadership #AI #Cybersecurity #BoardLeadership #ServantLeadership #Trust #Responsibility #GlobalLeadership

S31:E5🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 5
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 5
Season 31 | Episode 5
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 5
 
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why private discipline is essential to sustaining public trust
✅ How unchecked desire and small compromises erode leadership credibility over time
✅ Why boundaries protect authority, focus, and long-term influence
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately to guard integrity
✅ How faithfulness, accountability, and self-governance shape a leader’s legacy
 
“Proverbs 5 reminds us that leadership is not lost in a single moment—but surrendered through neglected discipline. Leaders who govern themselves well preserve their credibility, their influence, and their future.”
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📅 Date: Sunday, January 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:45 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:45 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
⸻
 
👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
⸻
 
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S31:E5🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 5
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 5
Season 31 | Episode 5
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 5
 
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why private discipline is essential to sustaining public trust
✅ How unchecked desire and small compromises erode leadership credibility over time
✅ Why boundaries protect authority, focus, and long-term influence
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately to guard integrity
✅ How faithfulness, accountability, and self-governance shape a leader’s legacy
 
“Proverbs 5 reminds us that leadership is not lost in a single moment—but surrendered through neglected discipline. Leaders who govern themselves well preserve their credibility, their influence, and their future.”
⸻
 
📅 Date: Sunday, January 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:45 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:45 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
⸻
 
👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
⸻
 
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S31:E4🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 4
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 4
Season 31 | Episode 4
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 4
 
In this episode, we will explore:
 
✅ Why leadership wisdom is a path to be walked, not just information to be learned
✅ How disciplined focus and daily habits determine a leader’s long-term impact
✅ Why ethical shortcuts quietly derail leaders—and how to recognize them early
✅ How guarding the heart, mind, and direction protects both character and credibility
 
“Proverbs 4 teaches us that leadership is directional. The path you choose—what you pursue, what you avoid, and what you protect—will shape not only your success, but your integrity and legacy.”
 
This chapter challenges leaders—especially those in military command, technology, cybersecurity, and business—to examine where they are headed, not just how fast they are moving. Wisdom, Proverbs 4 reminds us, is what keeps leaders from drifting in the dark while believing they are making progress.
⸻
 
📅 Date: Sunday, January 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:45 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:45 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
⸻
 
👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
⸻
 
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S31:E4🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 4
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 4
Season 31 | Episode 4
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
⸻
 
🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 4
 
In this episode, we will explore:
 
✅ Why leadership wisdom is a path to be walked, not just information to be learned
✅ How disciplined focus and daily habits determine a leader’s long-term impact
✅ Why ethical shortcuts quietly derail leaders—and how to recognize them early
✅ How guarding the heart, mind, and direction protects both character and credibility
 
“Proverbs 4 teaches us that leadership is directional. The path you choose—what you pursue, what you avoid, and what you protect—will shape not only your success, but your integrity and legacy.”
 
This chapter challenges leaders—especially those in military command, technology, cybersecurity, and business—to examine where they are headed, not just how fast they are moving. Wisdom, Proverbs 4 reminds us, is what keeps leaders from drifting in the dark while believing they are making progress.
⸻
 
📅 Date: Sunday, January 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:45 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 6:45 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
⸻
 
💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
⸻
 
👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
⸻
 
Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S5:E7🎙️ Live with CDR William C. Spears, USNLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 7 | LIVE ⚓📚
Mark your calendars!
I’m honored to welcome CDR William C. Spears, USN — submarine warfare officer, Pentagon strategist, and author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy — for a powerful, timely conversation on leadership, ethics, and the moral weight of command.
📅 Sunday, January 4, 2026⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🔗 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-spears-89130443/
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🎖️ About My Guest
CDR William C. Spears, USN is a U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer who has served as Executive Officer of a ballistic missile submarine and now works at the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (CAPE). He is also a respected military thinker and the author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy: Insights on the Morality of Military Service.
Bill represents the rare warrior–philosopher—a leader who understands that command is not just operational, but deeply moral.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we’ll explore:✅ Why command is a moral act, not just a positional one✅ How Stoicism applies to modern leadership, war, and decision-making✅ What leaders must retain when operating under hierarchy and pressure✅ How to lead with discipline, integrity, and conscience in gray zones✅ Lessons for Naval officers, military leaders, and tech professionals alike
This conversation is for anyone who carries responsibility—and wants to carry it well.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country below🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or ethics questions for CDR Spears? Post them in the comments — we’ll address them LIVE
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👇 Your Turn (After the Episode):➡️ What are your three key takeaways?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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Leadership isn’t just about authority.It’s about character, judgment, and responsibility when it matters most.
See you LIVE on Sunday.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #WarriorPhilosopher#EthicsOfLeadership #Command #Stoicism #MilitaryLeadership#ServantLeadership #NationalSecurity #LeadershipDevelopment

S5:E7🎙️ Live wih CDR William C. Spears, USNLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 7 | LIVE ⚓📚
Mark your calendars!
I’m honored to welcome CDR William C. Spears, USN — submarine warfare officer, Pentagon strategist, and author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy — for a powerful, timely conversation on leadership, ethics, and the moral weight of command.
📅 Sunday, January 4, 2026⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
🔗 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-spears-89130443/
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🎖️ About My Guest
CDR William C. Spears, USN is a U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer who has served as Executive Officer of a ballistic missile submarine and now works at the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (CAPE). He is also a respected military thinker and the author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy: Insights on the Morality of Military Service.
Bill represents the rare warrior–philosopher—a leader who understands that command is not just operational, but deeply moral.
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🎯 What You Will Learn
In this episode, we’ll explore:✅ Why command is a moral act, not just a positional one✅ How Stoicism applies to modern leadership, war, and decision-making✅ What leaders must retain when operating under hierarchy and pressure✅ How to lead with discipline, integrity, and conscience in gray zones✅ Lessons for Naval officers, military leaders, and tech professionals alike
This conversation is for anyone who carries responsibility—and wants to carry it well.
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💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country below🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or ethics questions for CDR Spears? Post them in the comments — we’ll address them LIVE
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👇 Your Turn (After the Episode):➡️ What are your three key takeaways?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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Leadership isn’t just about authority.It’s about character, judgment, and responsibility when it matters most.
See you LIVE on Sunday.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #WarriorPhilosopher#EthicsOfLeadership #Command #Stoicism #MilitaryLeadership#ServantLeadership #NationalSecurity #LeadershipDevelopment

S5:E6🎙️ LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 6 (LIVE)
 
“Mentorship may be more important than leadership.”
“The answer is somewhere inside of you.” 
“These stories are not my stories.”
“A mentor doesn’t tell someone what to do—they help them see what’s already possible.”
“When leaders invest in people before performance, they create influence that lasts.”
 
Mark your calendars for a powerful, thoughtful conversation on character, mentorship, and enduring leadership.
 
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🎙️ Beyond Command: How Character and Mentorship Shape Enduring Leaders
 
LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army
 
📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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👤 Meet Our Guest
 
COL Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., is an active-duty U.S. Army Colonel serving on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. A soldier-scholar, mentor, and nationally recognized thought leader, COL Cook brings deep operational experience from special operations alongside academic rigor in psychology and human development. He is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of MilitaryMentors.org, championing mentorship as a strategic leadership imperative.
 
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🔍 What You Will Learn
•Why mentorship may be more important than leadership
•How character becomes a force multiplier under pressure
•Leading ethically in complex, high-stakes environments
•Bridging purpose and practice—beyond rank, beyond title
•Lessons from special operations, the Joint Staff, and a life of service
 
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💬 Join the Conversation (LIVE!)
 
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for COL Cook? Post them in the comments—we’ll answer them LIVE!
 
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #Mentorship #Character #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #JointStaff #LeaderDevelopment #PurposeDriven

S5:E6🎙️ LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 6 (LIVE)
 
“Mentorship may be more important than leadership.”
“The answer is somewhere inside of you.” 
“These stories are not my stories.”
“A mentor doesn’t tell someone what to do—they help them see what’s already possible.”
“When leaders invest in people before performance, they create influence that lasts.”
 
Mark your calendars for a powerful, thoughtful conversation on character, mentorship, and enduring leadership.
 
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🎙️ Beyond Command: How Character and Mentorship Shape Enduring Leaders
 
LIVE with Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., U.S. Army
 
📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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👤 Meet Our Guest
 
COL Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, Ph.D., is an active-duty U.S. Army Colonel serving on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. A soldier-scholar, mentor, and nationally recognized thought leader, COL Cook brings deep operational experience from special operations alongside academic rigor in psychology and human development. He is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of MilitaryMentors.org, championing mentorship as a strategic leadership imperative.
 
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🔍 What You Will Learn
•Why mentorship may be more important than leadership
•How character becomes a force multiplier under pressure
•Leading ethically in complex, high-stakes environments
•Bridging purpose and practice—beyond rank, beyond title
•Lessons from special operations, the Joint Staff, and a life of service
 
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💬 Join the Conversation (LIVE!)
 
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below
🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or networking questions for COL Cook? Post them in the comments—we’ll answer them LIVE!
 
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👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
 
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #FITS #Mentorship #Character #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #JointStaff #LeaderDevelopment #PurposeDriven

S31:E3🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 3Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 3Season 31 | Episode 3
📢 Mark your calendars!The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
This is not a religious study.It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
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🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 3
In this episode, we will explore:✅ Why trust is the foundation of effective leadership✅ How humility and values guide decisions under pressure✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately✅ How wisdom, stewardship, and correction shape enduring influence
“Proverbs 3 teaches us that leadership isn’t built on self-reliance, but on trust. When leaders stop leaning only on themselves, they discover a straighter path forward.”
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📅 Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
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💬 Join the Conversation🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
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👇 After the Episode • What are your three takeaways from this discussion? • What insight will you put into practice this week?
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
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Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S31:E3🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 3
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 3
Season 31 | Episode 3
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
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🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 3
 
In this episode, we will explore:
✅ Why trust is the foundation of effective leadership
✅ How humility and values guide decisions under pressure
✅ Practical reflection questions leaders can apply immediately
✅ How wisdom, stewardship, and correction shape enduring influence
 
“Proverbs 3 teaches us that leadership isn’t built on self-reliance, but on trust. When leaders stop leaning only on themselves, they discover a straighter path forward.”
 
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📅 Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
 
 
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
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👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
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Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S31:E2🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 2
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 2
Season 31 | Episode 2
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
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🔍 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 2
 
In this second episode, we will explore:
•Practical leadership clarity
•A deeper understanding of ethical decision-making
•Reflection questions they can apply immediately
•A renewed commitment to lead with wisdom, not impulse
 
“Proverbs 2 reminds us that wisdom isn’t loud—but it’s powerful. And leaders who pursue it are protected by it.”
 
 
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📅 Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
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👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
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Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S31:E2🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 2
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series:
✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 2
Season 31 | Episode 2
 
📢 Mark your calendars!
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.
 
This is not a religious study.
It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.
 
⸻
 
🔍 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 2
 
In this second episode, we will explore:
•Practical leadership clarity
•A deeper understanding of ethical decision-making
•Reflection questions they can apply immediately
•A renewed commitment to lead with wisdom, not impulse
 
“Proverbs 2 reminds us that wisdom isn’t loud—but it’s powerful. And leaders who pursue it are protected by it.”
 
 
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📅 Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
 
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💬 Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below.
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
 
❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.
 
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👇 After the Episode
•What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
•What insight will you put into practice this week?
 
Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.
 
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Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom

S5:E5 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 5 (LIVE)✨ Featuring Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD
“Growth requires focused silence. Leaders often move at a pace that doesn’t leave room for pause—but silence is where clarity lives.”
“When self-care is the standard, not the exception, leaders lead from wholeness, not depletion.” 
“Leadership isn’t about waiting for perfect data before you speak up; strategic leaders surface insight early.”
“At 53, I’m not aging — I’m ascending. Confidence is quiet, but its presence is undeniable.”
This episode is a must-watch conversation for aspiring military officers, technology leaders, and executives navigating complexity, AI-driven change, and the personal cost of leadership.
Dr. Brown is a globally respected executive leader, scholar–practitioner, and human-centered leadership architect. From classrooms and DoD environments to corporate boardrooms and global stages, her work centers on one essential truth: leaders must lead with clarity, confidence, and humanity—especially under pressure.
📅 Date: Friday, January 2, 2026⏰ Time:• 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)• 2:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)• 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
✔️ How to lead without losing yourself in high-pressure environments✔️ Why stillness and clarity are strategic advantages—not weaknesses✔️ How leaders can stay human-centered in an AI-accelerated world✔️ What authentic executive presence really looks like✔️ Practical insights on confidence, identity, and leadership courage
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Brown? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (After the Episode):➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LivePodcast #ExecutiveLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MindfulLeadership #FutureOfWork #AIandLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders

S5:E5 🎙️LIVE with Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5, Episode 5 (LIVE)✨ Featuring Dr. Deena C. Brown, PhD
“Growth requires focused silence. Leaders often move at a pace that doesn’t leave room for pause—but silence is where clarity lives.”
“When self-care is the standard, not the exception, leaders lead from wholeness, not depletion.” 
“Leadership isn’t about waiting for perfect data before you speak up; strategic leaders surface insight early.”
“At 53, I’m not aging — I’m ascending. Confidence is quiet, but its presence is undeniable.”
This episode is a must-watch conversation for aspiring military officers, technology leaders, and executives navigating complexity, AI-driven change, and the personal cost of leadership.
Dr. Brown is a globally respected executive leader, scholar–practitioner, and human-centered leadership architect. From classrooms and DoD environments to corporate boardrooms and global stages, her work centers on one essential truth: leaders must lead with clarity, confidence, and humanity—especially under pressure.
📅 Date: Friday, January 2, 2026⏰ Time:• 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA)• 2:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN)• 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
✔️ How to lead without losing yourself in high-pressure environments✔️ Why stillness and clarity are strategic advantages—not weaknesses✔️ How leaders can stay human-centered in an AI-accelerated world✔️ What authentic executive presence really looks like✔️ Practical insights on confidence, identity, and leadership courage
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Dr. Brown? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE!
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👇 Your Turn (After the Episode):➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation?➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LivePodcast #ExecutiveLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #WomenInLeadership #MindfulLeadership #FutureOfWork #AIandLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #MilitaryLeaders #TechLeaders