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

Saturday Oct 25, 2025
S4:E98 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE — Leadership Under Fire
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
S4:E98🎙️LIVE — Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders 🚨
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 98!
🎧 This powerful live episode is based on my article:👉 “Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-under-fire-lessons-from-pearl-harbor-modern-zinga-d9tvc/?trackingId=JEpJo2YITPGhCsiFnuXNcA%3D%3D)
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🔥 What You’ll Learn:✅ How the heroes of December 7, 1941 — from Rear Adm. Isaac Kidd to Chief John Finn — modeled courage, integrity, and calm in chaos.✅ What President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech can teach today’s leaders about crisis communication and unity.✅ Six timeless lessons from Pearl Harbor that apply to both Naval officers and Silicon Valley professionals:• Acting on intelligence and foresight• Challenging complacency and assumptions• Leading decisively under pressure• Empowering teams to act• Communicating with clarity and purpose• Investing in continuous training and preparedness
These lessons are just as critical today — whether defending networks from cyberattacks or leading teams through complex change.
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📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — He’ll answer LIVE during the show!Tag someone who needs this episode ❤️🙏🏾
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💭 Reflection & Engagement:What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?What insights did you learn — or were reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?Share your thoughts below so others can grow from your wisdom.
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #PearlHarbor #MilitaryHistory #CybersecurityLeadership #ResilientLeadership #CommandReady #InformationWarfare #CrisisLeadership #IntegrityInAction #LeadWithCourage #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ

Saturday Oct 25, 2025
S4:E98🎙️LIVE — Leadership Under Fire
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
S4:E98🎙️LIVE — Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders 🚨
Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 98!
🎧 This powerful live episode is based on my article:👉 “Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from Pearl Harbor for Modern Leaders”(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leadership-under-fire-lessons-from-pearl-harbor-modern-zinga-d9tvc/?trackingId=JEpJo2YITPGhCsiFnuXNcA%3D%3D)
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🔥 What You’ll Learn:✅ How the heroes of December 7, 1941 — from Rear Adm. Isaac Kidd to Chief John Finn — modeled courage, integrity, and calm in chaos.✅ What President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech can teach today’s leaders about crisis communication and unity.✅ Six timeless lessons from Pearl Harbor that apply to both Naval officers and Silicon Valley professionals:• Acting on intelligence and foresight• Challenging complacency and assumptions• Leading decisively under pressure• Empowering teams to act• Communicating with clarity and purpose• Investing in continuous training and preparedness
These lessons are just as critical today — whether defending networks from cyberattacks or leading teams through complex change.
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📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — He’ll answer LIVE during the show!Tag someone who needs this episode ❤️🙏🏾
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💭 Reflection & Engagement:What are your three takeaways from this podcast episode?What insights did you learn — or were reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?Share your thoughts below so others can grow from your wisdom.
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #PearlHarbor #MilitaryHistory #CybersecurityLeadership #ResilientLeadership #CommandReady #InformationWarfare #CrisisLeadership #IntegrityInAction #LeadWithCourage #MissionFirstPeopleAlways #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ

Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E80AI RECAP (VIDEO) LIVE with Sharon Lechter
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E80AI RECAP LIVE with Sharon Lechter 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 80AI Recap🌟
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/
This is a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of my full 1-hour leadership conversation with the legendary Sharon Lechter — CPA, bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, co-creator of the Rich Dad brand, global financial literacy advocate, and founder of the Play Big Movement.
🎙️ S4:E80AI RECAP Live with Sharon Lechter🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes:✅ How Sharon co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and built a global financial literacy movement✅ The mission behind Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, and HowMoneyWorks for Women✅ Actionable strategies to take control of your finances, scale your business, and create generational wealth✅ How to Play Big — Sharon’s movement to shed limitations, live your legacy, and maximize impact
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👉 Why Listen?Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, Sharon’s wisdom provides practical strategies and timeless principles to help you grow as a decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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🗺️ Your Turn:✨ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!✨ What is one thing you are grateful for today?✨ Got a leadership or financial literacy question for Coach BZ? Post it below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
💬 After the episode:➡️ Share your top three takeaways in the comments.➡️ Tell us which leadership insight you’ll apply this week.➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should hear Sharon’s message. ❤️🙏🏾
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This is one you don’t want to miss — join us LIVE and let’s Play Big together! 🚀
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7379314221647396864/
#Leadership #SharonLechter #PlayBig #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FinancialLiteracy #ServantLeadership #Legacy

Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E80AI RECAP LIVE with Sharon Lechter
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E80AI RECAP LIVE with Sharon Lechter 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 80AI Recap🌟
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter/
This is a 10-minute AI-powered highlight breakdown of my full 1-hour leadership conversation with the legendary Sharon Lechter — CPA, bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, co-creator of the Rich Dad brand, global financial literacy advocate, and founder of the Play Big Movement.
🎙️ S4:E80AI RECAP Live with Sharon Lechter🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn
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💡 What You’ll Learn in 10 Minutes:✅ How Sharon co-authored Rich Dad Poor Dad and built a global financial literacy movement✅ The mission behind Think and Grow Rich for Women, Exit Rich, and HowMoneyWorks for Women✅ Actionable strategies to take control of your finances, scale your business, and create generational wealth✅ How to Play Big — Sharon’s movement to shed limitations, live your legacy, and maximize impact
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👉 Why Listen?Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, Sharon’s wisdom provides practical strategies and timeless principles to help you grow as a decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
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🗺️ Your Turn:✨ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!✨ What is one thing you are grateful for today?✨ Got a leadership or financial literacy question for Coach BZ? Post it below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
💬 After the episode:➡️ Share your top three takeaways in the comments.➡️ Tell us which leadership insight you’ll apply this week.➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should hear Sharon’s message. ❤️🙏🏾
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This is one you don’t want to miss — join us LIVE and let’s Play Big together! 🚀
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7379314221647396864/
#Leadership #SharonLechter #PlayBig #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FinancialLiteracy #ServantLeadership #Legacy

Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E97 (VIDEO) LIVE with Shellye Archambeau
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E97🎙️LIVE with Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director, Strategic Advisor, Bestselling Author, & Keynote Speaker
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4
“You can make yourself luckier by setting a goal, creating a plan, developing the right skills, maintaining the right attitude, and aligning your everyday choices with your goals.”
“Success begins with figuring out what you want, then making the choices that will get you there. You’ll notice I use that word a lot: choices.”
“No matter your circumstances, you have the power to advance in your life.”
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Tampa, FL)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💎 Special Guest: Shellye Archambeau
Fortune 500 Board Director | Former CEO of MetricStream | Author of Unapologetically Ambitious
Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with one of Silicon Valley’s most admired leaders — my mentor, Shellye Archambeau, a trailblazer who turned a struggling startup into a global powerhouse and paved the way for countless women and diverse leaders in tech.
In this episode, Shellye joins me to share hard-won lessons on ambition, leadership, and resilience from her bestselling book, Unapologetically Ambitious.
In her bestselling book Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms, Shellye Archambeau delivers a powerful roadmap for anyone determined to achieve their goals with purpose, authenticity, and courage. Drawing from her groundbreaking journey as one of Silicon Valley’s first Black female CEOs, Shellye reveals how to strategically design your career, make intentional choices, and navigate systemic barriers without compromising who you are.
I highly recommend that every aspiring leader — especially those balancing ambition with authenticity — purchase this inspiring and practical guide, now available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, audiobook, and LIT Video Book formats. Get your copy today and start crafting your success on your own terms.
🔑 What You Will Learn
✨How to own your ambition unapologetically and turn vision into victory.
✨Proven strategies to navigate bias, build influence, and lead with integrity.
✨How to design your career intentionally — not by chance.
✨Why mentorship, risk-taking, and consistency are the true cornerstones of success.
✨Exclusive insights from Unapologetically Ambitious and how Shellye continues to ignite ambition through her nonprofit, Ignite Ambition.
💬 Your Turn:
👉 What’s one bold goal you’re pursuing unapologetically right now?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — Shellye and I may feature your insight live on the show!
🎧 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most inspiring voices in modern leadership.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ShellyeArchambeau #UnapologeticallyAmbitious #Leadership #DiversityInTech #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #ResilientLeadership #IgniteAmbition

Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E97🎙️LIVE with Shellye Archambeau
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
S4:E97🎙️LIVE with Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 Board Director, Strategic Advisor, Bestselling Author, & Keynote Speaker
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 4
“You can make yourself luckier by setting a goal, creating a plan, developing the right skills, maintaining the right attitude, and aligning your everyday choices with your goals.”
“Success begins with figuring out what you want, then making the choices that will get you there. You’ll notice I use that word a lot: choices.”
“No matter your circumstances, you have the power to advance in your life.”
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Tampa, FL)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💎 Special Guest: Shellye Archambeau
Fortune 500 Board Director | Former CEO of MetricStream | Author of Unapologetically Ambitious
Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with one of Silicon Valley’s most admired leaders — my mentor, Shellye Archambeau, a trailblazer who turned a struggling startup into a global powerhouse and paved the way for countless women and diverse leaders in tech.
In this episode, Shellye joins me to share hard-won lessons on ambition, leadership, and resilience from her bestselling book, Unapologetically Ambitious.
In her bestselling book Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms, Shellye Archambeau delivers a powerful roadmap for anyone determined to achieve their goals with purpose, authenticity, and courage. Drawing from her groundbreaking journey as one of Silicon Valley’s first Black female CEOs, Shellye reveals how to strategically design your career, make intentional choices, and navigate systemic barriers without compromising who you are.
I highly recommend that every aspiring leader — especially those balancing ambition with authenticity — purchase this inspiring and practical guide, now available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, audiobook, and LIT Video Book formats. Get your copy today and start crafting your success on your own terms.
🔑 What You Will Learn
✨How to own your ambition unapologetically and turn vision into victory.
✨Proven strategies to navigate bias, build influence, and lead with integrity.
✨How to design your career intentionally — not by chance.
✨Why mentorship, risk-taking, and consistency are the true cornerstones of success.
✨Exclusive insights from Unapologetically Ambitious and how Shellye continues to ignite ambition through her nonprofit, Ignite Ambition.
💬 Your Turn:
👉 What’s one bold goal you’re pursuing unapologetically right now?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — Shellye and I may feature your insight live on the show!
🎧 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most inspiring voices in modern leadership.
#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #ShellyeArchambeau #UnapologeticallyAmbitious #Leadership #DiversityInTech #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #ResilientLeadership #IgniteAmbition

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
S4:E88AI RECAP🎙️LIVE America’s Aspirational Creed
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
S4:E88AI RECAP🎙️LIVE America’s Aspirational Creed
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — AI RECAP LIVE!
Season 4, Episode 88AI | America’s Aspirational Creed: Leadership Lessons from the Declaration of Independence 🇺🇸
History isn’t just about the past — it’s a masterclass in leadership. From the courage of 1776 to the challenges of today, the Declaration of Independence stands as one of the world’s greatest leadership manifestos. Its authors risked everything to proclaim that “all men are created equal,” setting a North Star for generations to follow.
In this AI RECAP, our intelligent hosts, Joe AI and Beth AI, deliver a 10-minute summary of the original hour-long live episode — perfect for busy professionals who want deep insight in less time.
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🧠 S4:E88AI RECAP LIVE: America’s Aspirational Creed — 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn:
✅ How the Declaration of Independence doubles as a timeless leadership manifesto
✅ The role of courage, risk-taking, and moral conviction in driving meaningful change
✅ How to lead teams toward inclusion, progress, and shared purpose
✅ Why leadership is not about perfection — but continual growth and service
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap distills practical strategies and timeless principles that will help you:
⚓ Lead with conviction and integrity
⚙️ Communicate a clear, aspirational vision
🤝 Build diverse teams grounded in trust and unity
💪 Practice resilience, hope, and servant leadership through adversity
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🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
🎯 Engage After the Show:
•What are your three takeaways from this AI RECAP episode?
•Which insight will you put into practice this week?
Share them in the comments — your reflection might inspire someone else’s breakthrough.
Tag a fellow leader, Sailor, or teammate who could use this 10-minute dose of purpose and perspective ❤️⚓️
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #USNavy #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #AIRecap #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #Vision #Inclusion #AmericanHistory #FoundingFathers #DeclarationOfIndependence #Teamwork #MissionFirst #ContinuousImprovement #AILeadership
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Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
S4:E88AI RECAP🎙️LIVE America’s Aspirational Creed
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
S4:E88AI RECAP🎙️LIVE America’s Aspirational Creed
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — AI RECAP LIVE!
Season 4, Episode 88AI | America’s Aspirational Creed: Leadership Lessons from the Declaration of Independence 🇺🇸
History isn’t just about the past — it’s a masterclass in leadership. From the courage of 1776 to the challenges of today, the Declaration of Independence stands as one of the world’s greatest leadership manifestos. Its authors risked everything to proclaim that “all men are created equal,” setting a North Star for generations to follow.
In this AI RECAP, our intelligent hosts, Joe AI and Beth AI, deliver a 10-minute summary of the original hour-long live episode — perfect for busy professionals who want deep insight in less time.
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🧠 S4:E88AI RECAP LIVE: America’s Aspirational Creed — 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn:
✅ How the Declaration of Independence doubles as a timeless leadership manifesto
✅ The role of courage, risk-taking, and moral conviction in driving meaningful change
✅ How to lead teams toward inclusion, progress, and shared purpose
✅ Why leadership is not about perfection — but continual growth and service
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👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap distills practical strategies and timeless principles that will help you:
⚓ Lead with conviction and integrity
⚙️ Communicate a clear, aspirational vision
🤝 Build diverse teams grounded in trust and unity
💪 Practice resilience, hope, and servant leadership through adversity
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🗺️ 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 a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
🎯 Engage After the Show:
•What are your three takeaways from this AI RECAP episode?
•Which insight will you put into practice this week?
Share them in the comments — your reflection might inspire someone else’s breakthrough.
Tag a fellow leader, Sailor, or teammate who could use this 10-minute dose of purpose and perspective ❤️⚓️
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#Leadership #ServantLeadership #SuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #USNavy #Cybersecurity #MilitaryLeadership #AIRecap #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #Vision #Inclusion #AmericanHistory #FoundingFathers #DeclarationOfIndependence #Teamwork #MissionFirst #ContinuousImprovement #AILeadership
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
S4:E96 (VIDEO) Live with Elizabeth Lotardo
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
S4:E96 🎙️Live with Elizabeth Lotardo, #1 Bestselling Author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, HBR Contributor, and Consultant
S4:E96 | Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – LIVE!
“Great work experiences aren’t handed down — they’re created by individuals who own their role.” — Elizabeth Lotardo
Join me LIVE for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Lotardo — bestselling author of Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have, Harvard Business Review contributor, and LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 2 million global learners 🌍.
Elizabeth’s groundbreaking work helps professionals transform “okay jobs” into fulfilling ones — no matter how imperfect the boss, system, or economy. Together, we’ll explore:
🔹 How to lead yourself when you can’t control everything🔹 Turning frustration into agency and purpose🔹 Leading without formal authority in military, tech, and business environments🔹 Why meaning at work isn’t found — it’s created
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📅 Date: Monday, October 21, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Atlanta)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]🎧 Guest: Elizabeth Lotardo
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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 Elizabeth? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎯 Don’t miss this episode — it’s a masterclass in purpose, ownership, and resilience from one of the brightest voices redefining workplace culture today.
#Leadership #FriendInTheSpotlight #ElizabethLotardo #LeadingYourself #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #HarvardBusinessReview #LinkedInLearning #WomenInLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeAtWork #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #CareerDevelopment #MilitaryToCorporate #LeadershipMatters #PodcastLive
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Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
S4:E96 Live with Elizabeth Lotardo
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
S4:E96 🎙️Live with Elizabeth Lotardo, #1 Bestselling Author, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, HBR Contributor, and Consultant
S4:E96 | Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – LIVE!
“Great work experiences aren’t handed down — they’re created by individuals who own their role.” — Elizabeth Lotardo
Join me LIVE for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Lotardo — bestselling author of Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have, Harvard Business Review contributor, and LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 2 million global learners 🌍.
Elizabeth’s groundbreaking work helps professionals transform “okay jobs” into fulfilling ones — no matter how imperfect the boss, system, or economy. Together, we’ll explore:
🔹 How to lead yourself when you can’t control everything🔹 Turning frustration into agency and purpose🔹 Leading without formal authority in military, tech, and business environments🔹 Why meaning at work isn’t found — it’s created
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📅 Date: Monday, October 21, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Atlanta)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]🎧 Guest: Elizabeth Lotardo
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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 Elizabeth? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎯 Don’t miss this episode — it’s a masterclass in purpose, ownership, and resilience from one of the brightest voices redefining workplace culture today.
#Leadership #FriendInTheSpotlight #ElizabethLotardo #LeadingYourself #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #HarvardBusinessReview #LinkedInLearning #WomenInLeadership #ServantLeadership #PurposeAtWork #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #CareerDevelopment #MilitaryToCorporate #LeadershipMatters #PodcastLive
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Monday Oct 20, 2025
S4:E95 (VIDEO) Live with Kate Onakomaiya
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
S4:E95🎙️ Live with Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4:Episode 95 — “Empowering Leaders & Teams to Achieve Their Potential”with Kate OnakomaiyaCertified Maxwell Leadership Coach | Bilingual Training Facilitator | Author of The Growing Life
“Be good at what you do, but be great at who you are.”
📅 Date: Monday, October 20, 2025⏰ Time: 9 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 5 PM GMT (Birmingham, UK)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✅ How to grow yourself before growing others✅ The power of interdependence in leadership and teamwork✅ How bilingual leadership bridges cultures and drives communication excellence✅ Lessons from The Growing Life — living and leading with purpose✅ How to create a thriving culture where strengths become success multipliers
Kate’s global journey — from corporate finance in Cameroon and Nigeria to coaching leaders across Africa, Europe, and the UK — is a masterclass in servant leadership, resilience, and continuous growth.
She’s helped hundreds of leaders turn potential into performance, influence into impact, and purpose into profit.
Grab a copy of her book: "The Growing Life: 10 Principles For Creating A Life of Intentional Growth And Staying The Path" (https://amzn.eu/d/0jMASo2)
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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 Kate? 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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🎧 Follow the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📻 Streaming on LinkedIn • YouTube • Spotify • Podbean
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #MaxwellLeadership #PodcastLive #WomenInLeadership #TeamEmpowerment #GrowthMindset #BilingualLeadership #LEADDevotion

Monday Oct 20, 2025
S4:E95 Live with Coach Kate Onakomaiya
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
S4:E95🎙️ Live with Kate Onakomaiya 🇬🇧🇳🇬🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZSeason 4:Episode 95 — “Empowering Leaders & Teams to Achieve Their Potential”with Kate OnakomaiyaCertified Maxwell Leadership Coach | Bilingual Training Facilitator | Author of The Growing Life
“Be good at what you do, but be great at who you are.”
📅 Date: Monday, October 20, 2025⏰ Time: 9 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 5 PM GMT (Birmingham, UK)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
✅ How to grow yourself before growing others✅ The power of interdependence in leadership and teamwork✅ How bilingual leadership bridges cultures and drives communication excellence✅ Lessons from The Growing Life — living and leading with purpose✅ How to create a thriving culture where strengths become success multipliers
Kate’s global journey — from corporate finance in Cameroon and Nigeria to coaching leaders across Africa, Europe, and the UK — is a masterclass in servant leadership, resilience, and continuous growth.
She’s helped hundreds of leaders turn potential into performance, influence into impact, and purpose into profit.
Grab a copy of her book: "The Growing Life: 10 Principles For Creating A Life of Intentional Growth And Staying The Path" (https://amzn.eu/d/0jMASo2)
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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 Kate? 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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🎧 Follow the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ📻 Streaming on LinkedIn • YouTube • Spotify • Podbean
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #MaxwellLeadership #PodcastLive #WomenInLeadership #TeamEmpowerment #GrowthMindset #BilingualLeadership #LEADDevotion

Saturday Oct 18, 2025
S4:E94 (VIDEO) LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
S4:E94🎙️ LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. KryticousLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 94🌍 LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous
“The world needs us all to create harmony, unity, and balance.”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-ruby-n-kryticous-247b35276/
💎 The Jewel of Africa — Championing Climate, Gender, and Global Harmony
Mark your calendars, leaders and changemakers!Join me for a truly inspiring global conversation with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — climate advocate, gender equality champion, and international humanitarian transforming lives across Africa and beyond.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025⏰ Time: 6 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 3 PM CAT (Lusaka, Zambia)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
🔥 How Ambassador Ruby is empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities to lead in the climate movement.🌱 Lessons from her journey as Acting CEO of Green Agriculture Youth Organization (GAYO-Zambia) and Vice President of ATO-Philippines.💬 How to merge purpose, diplomacy, and servant leadership to create harmony, unity, and balance in your community.🌍 Her global mission: Building sustainable futures “Beyond Generations.”
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Ambassador Ruby? 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 would be inspired by this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 Tune in. Learn. Lead. Succeed.#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #RubyKryticous #Leadership #ServantLeadership #ClimateJustice #GenderEquality #AfricaRising #WomenInLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalDiplomacy #InclusionMatters #Sustainability #CoachBZLive

Saturday Oct 18, 2025
S4:E94 LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
S4:E94🎙️ LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. KryticousLeadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 94🌍 LIVE with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous
“The world needs us all to create harmony, unity, and balance.”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-ruby-n-kryticous-247b35276/
💎 The Jewel of Africa — Championing Climate, Gender, and Global Harmony
Mark your calendars, leaders and changemakers!Join me for a truly inspiring global conversation with Ambassador Ruby N. Kryticous — climate advocate, gender equality champion, and international humanitarian transforming lives across Africa and beyond.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025⏰ Time: 6 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) | 3 PM CAT (Lusaka, Zambia)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
🔥 How Ambassador Ruby is empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities to lead in the climate movement.🌱 Lessons from her journey as Acting CEO of Green Agriculture Youth Organization (GAYO-Zambia) and Vice President of ATO-Philippines.💬 How to merge purpose, diplomacy, and servant leadership to create harmony, unity, and balance in your community.🌍 Her global mission: Building sustainable futures “Beyond Generations.”
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💬 Join the Conversation!
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!🙏🏽 What’s one thing you are grateful for today?💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Ambassador Ruby? 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 would be inspired by this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
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🎧 Tune in. Learn. Lead. Succeed.#LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #RubyKryticous #Leadership #ServantLeadership #ClimateJustice #GenderEquality #AfricaRising #WomenInLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalDiplomacy #InclusionMatters #Sustainability #CoachBZLive

Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E93 (VIDEO) LIVE with CDR Tony Grayson, USN (Ret.)
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E93🎙️ LIVE with Tony Grayson!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE with Tony Grayson!
S4:E93 | From Submarines to the Cloud: Leading with Precision in the AI Era
“Responsibility is a unique concept… You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may share it with others, but your portion is not.”
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Join me LIVE for an extraordinary conversation with Tony Grayson — retired U.S. Navy Submarine Commander, recipient of the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership, and now one of the Top 10 Data Center Influencers shaping the future of AI infrastructure.
📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You’ll Learn
•How Tony transitioned from commanding nuclear submarines to commanding global AI infrastructure.
•Lessons in resilient leadership and servant command forged under pressure beneath the sea.
•Why sustainable, secure, and sovereign AI infrastructure is the new frontier of national security.
•How veterans are reshaping technology leadership across the private sector.
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Tony Grayson is not just building the future of compute — he’s proving that calm, character, and conviction remain the true constants of leadership, whether in the war room or the data center.
Join us for a masterclass in courage, innovation, and integrity — and learn why the next decade of AI leadership will demand the precision of a commander and the heart of a servant leader. ⚓💻
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #TonyGrayson #VeteranLeadership #AIInfrastructure #ServantLeadership #DataCenters #Cybersecurity #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryToTech #ResilientLeadership #Innovation #NorthstarDefense

Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E93 LIVE with CDR Tony Grayson, USN (Ret.)
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E93🎙️ LIVE with Tony Grayson!
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — LIVE with Tony Grayson!
S4:E93 | From Submarines to the Cloud: Leading with Precision in the AI Era
“Responsibility is a unique concept… You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may share it with others, but your portion is not.”
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Join me LIVE for an extraordinary conversation with Tony Grayson — retired U.S. Navy Submarine Commander, recipient of the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership, and now one of the Top 10 Data Center Influencers shaping the future of AI infrastructure.
📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 3:30 PM ET (Washington D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You’ll Learn
•How Tony transitioned from commanding nuclear submarines to commanding global AI infrastructure.
•Lessons in resilient leadership and servant command forged under pressure beneath the sea.
•Why sustainable, secure, and sovereign AI infrastructure is the new frontier of national security.
•How veterans are reshaping technology leadership across the private sector.
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Tony Grayson is not just building the future of compute — he’s proving that calm, character, and conviction remain the true constants of leadership, whether in the war room or the data center.
Join us for a masterclass in courage, innovation, and integrity — and learn why the next decade of AI leadership will demand the precision of a commander and the heart of a servant leader. ⚓💻
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #TonyGrayson #VeteranLeadership #AIInfrastructure #ServantLeadership #DataCenters #Cybersecurity #LeadershipDevelopment #MilitaryToTech #ResilientLeadership #Innovation #NorthstarDefense

Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E92 (VIDEO) LIVE with Carson V. Heady
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E92🎙️LIVE with Carson V. Heady Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E92LIVE with Carson V. Heady → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonvheady/
💬 “Control the controllables. Pressure is a privilege. The show must go on.”
📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM CT (St Louis, MO) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Carson V. Heady is a bestselling author, award-winning sales leader, and Managing Director of Microsoft Elevate, where he drives AI-powered transformation for nonprofits across the Americas. With over 25 years of experience at Microsoft, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, he has generated more than $1 billion in revenue, trained leaders in 11 countries, and earned recognition as a Sales Hall of Fame inductee and #1 social seller in tech. A six-time author of the Birth of a Salesman series and Unbeatable: The Legend of the Salesman on Fire, Carson is also the host of Mastering Modern Selling, a global podcast that empowers professionals to blend authenticity, technology, and purpose. Known for his mantra — “Control the controllables. Pressure is a privilege. The show must go on.” — Carson leads with heart, humility, and an unshakable belief in helping others win. ⸻
🔥 What You Will Learn:
In this episode, we’ll dive deep into:💡 AI-Powered Leadership: How AI and automation are redefining human connection in sales and social impact.🏆 Sales Excellence & Authenticity: Carson’s “Moneyball” approach to sales — how he generated $1B+ in revenue while leading with heart and purpose.🚀 Resilience & Reinvention: Lessons from Unbeatable and how to keep “the show going on” when life tests your limits.🤝 Leadership in the Era of Purpose: What it means to build movements, not moments, in business and beyond.
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🎤 Carson’s mantra — “Control the controllables. Pressure is a privilege. The show must go on.” — is more than inspiration; it’s a masterclass in mindset.
Join us for this powerful live discussion between two servant leaders — Coach BZ and Carson V. Heady — exploring the intersection of leadership, technology, and purpose.
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🔗 RSVP, bring your questions, and get ready to reignite your passion for performance and purpose!#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CarsonVHeady #MicrosoftElevate #SalesLeadership #AIinSales #AuthenticLeadership #PodcastLive #ServantLeadership

Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E92 LIVE with Carson V. Heady
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E92🎙️LIVE with Carson V. Heady Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E92LIVE with Carson V. Heady → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonvheady/
💬 “Control the controllables. Pressure is a privilege. The show must go on.”
📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM CT (St Louis, MO) | 2:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
Carson V. Heady is a bestselling author, award-winning sales leader, and Managing Director of Microsoft Elevate, where he drives AI-powered transformation for nonprofits across the Americas. With over 25 years of experience at Microsoft, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, he has generated more than $1 billion in revenue, trained leaders in 11 countries, and earned recognition as a Sales Hall of Fame inductee and #1 social seller in tech. A six-time author of the Birth of a Salesman series and Unbeatable: The Legend of the Salesman on Fire, Carson is also the host of Mastering Modern Selling, a global podcast that empowers professionals to blend authenticity, technology, and purpose. Known for his mantra — “Control the controllables. Pressure is a privilege. The show must go on.” — Carson leads with heart, humility, and an unshakable belief in helping others win. ⸻
🔥 What You Will Learn:
In this episode, we’ll dive deep into:💡 AI-Powered Leadership: How AI and automation are redefining human connection in sales and social impact.🏆 Sales Excellence & Authenticity: Carson’s “Moneyball” approach to sales — how he generated $1B+ in revenue while leading with heart and purpose.🚀 Resilience & Reinvention: Lessons from Unbeatable and how to keep “the show going on” when life tests your limits.🤝 Leadership in the Era of Purpose: What it means to build movements, not moments, in business and beyond.
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🎤 Carson’s mantra — “Control the controllables. Pressure is a privilege. The show must go on.” — is more than inspiration; it’s a masterclass in mindset.
Join us for this powerful live discussion between two servant leaders — Coach BZ and Carson V. Heady — exploring the intersection of leadership, technology, and purpose.
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🔗 RSVP, bring your questions, and get ready to reignite your passion for performance and purpose!#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CarsonVHeady #MicrosoftElevate #SalesLeadership #AIinSales #AuthenticLeadership #PodcastLive #ServantLeadership

Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E91 (VIDEO) Live with Amira Barger
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E91 🎙️Live with Amira Barger
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ – Live with Amira Barger
S4:E91 – “The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—and How Courage Creates Change”
Mark your calendars! 🗓️📅 Friday, October 17, 2025⏰ 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
Get ready for a transformative conversation with Amira Barger — award-winning Executive Vice President at Edelman, author of the upcoming book “The Price of Nice” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers), professor, and board director shaping the future of equity-centered leadership.
🎙️ In this powerful live episode, we’ll unpack:✅ Why “niceness” can become a comfort trap that prevents authentic change✅ How courageous communication can advance inclusion, justice, and impact✅ The four actions that move leaders from awareness to real transformation✅ Lessons from Amira’s journey across healthcare, academia, and global communications✅ How to lead with integrity, empathy, and data-driven design thinking
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Amira’s voice is redefining modern leadership—at the intersection of strategy, humanity, and impact. Whether you lead troops, teams, or tech, this conversation will challenge you to examine, reflect, and engage differently.
“Nice doesn’t dismantle inequity—courage does.” – Amira Barger
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🎧 Join us live for S4:E91 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ!💬 Bring your questions, your courage, and your curiosity.Together, let’s lead the conversation on what real change looks like.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AmiraBarger #ThePriceOfNice #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #DEI #CourageousLeadership #Communications #ChangeManagement #PodcastLive #LinkedInLive #LeadershipMatters #SpeedToBusinessResults #WomenInLeadership

Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E91 Live with Amira Barger
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
S4:E91 🎙️Live with Amira Barger
🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🎙️ – Live with Amira Barger
S4:E91 – “The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—and How Courage Creates Change”
Mark your calendars! 🗓️📅 Friday, October 17, 2025⏰ 9:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 12:30 PM ET (Washington D.C.)📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 What You Will Learn
Get ready for a transformative conversation with Amira Barger — award-winning Executive Vice President at Edelman, author of the upcoming book “The Price of Nice” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers), professor, and board director shaping the future of equity-centered leadership.
🎙️ In this powerful live episode, we’ll unpack:✅ Why “niceness” can become a comfort trap that prevents authentic change✅ How courageous communication can advance inclusion, justice, and impact✅ The four actions that move leaders from awareness to real transformation✅ Lessons from Amira’s journey across healthcare, academia, and global communications✅ How to lead with integrity, empathy, and data-driven design thinking
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Amira’s voice is redefining modern leadership—at the intersection of strategy, humanity, and impact. Whether you lead troops, teams, or tech, this conversation will challenge you to examine, reflect, and engage differently.
“Nice doesn’t dismantle inequity—courage does.” – Amira Barger
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🎧 Join us live for S4:E91 of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ!💬 Bring your questions, your courage, and your curiosity.Together, let’s lead the conversation on what real change looks like.
#LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #AmiraBarger #ThePriceOfNice #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #DEI #CourageousLeadership #Communications #ChangeManagement #PodcastLive #LinkedInLive #LeadershipMatters #SpeedToBusinessResults #WomenInLeadership

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!










