

Leadership & Success with Coach BZ
Coach BZ (Bob Fabien Zinga)
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.
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
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Oct 6, 2025 • 21min
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E82 AI RECAP(VIDEO): Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ EN DIRECT : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle
🚨 AI RECAP : Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82 : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle pour Contrer les Menaces Internes 🚨
Voici un résumé de 10 minutes, présenté par des agents d’intelligence artificielle pour les professionnels pressés, qui condense les idées essentielles du panel d’experts Cyversity d’une heure, animé par Francisco Laplace avec les panélistes Coach BZ et Marco Palacios.
📅 Date : Dimanche 5 octobre 2025
⏰ Heure : 5h30 (San Francisco) | 8h30 (Washington, D.C.)
📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [Inscrivez-vous et rejoignez la discussion]
🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Beth AI
⸻
🔑 Ce Que Vous Allez Apprendre
•Comment reconnaître les indicateurs de menace interne sans les confondre avec des différences culturelles.
•Pourquoi la confiance et la compétence culturelle sont essentielles pour une sécurité efficace.
•Comment passer de la surveillance à un modèle de responsabilité partagée qui valorise votre équipe.
•Le rôle du leadership dans la création d’une culture axée sur la sécurité et la responsabilité.
•Comment l’intelligence artificielle amplifie les risques internes — et comment les dirigeants peuvent y répondre avec vigilance.
•Pourquoi la diversité et la représentation sont des atouts stratégiques, pas seulement des valeurs sociales.
•Les compétences non techniques (réseautage, communication, intelligence émotionnelle, adaptabilité) qui accélèrent votre développement.
•Comment appliquer des principes de leadership universels — confiance, inclusion, vigilance, responsabilisation — dans les environnements militaires et technologiques.
•Des enseignements pratiques pour inspirer la confiance, promouvoir la diversité et diriger avec assurance.
⸻
👉 Pourquoi Écouter ?
Que vous soyez un jeune officier de marine vous préparant au commandement ou un ingénieur de la Silicon Valley en transition vers un rôle de leadership, ce résumé vous offre des stratégies concrètes et des principes intemporels pour devenir un meilleur décideur, un leader-serviteur et un bâtisseur d’influence.
⸻
💬 À Vous de Jouer
🗺️ D’où écoutez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires !
🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant aujourd’hui ?
💡 Vous avez une question de leadership pour Coach BZ ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — il y répondra EN DIRECT pendant l’émission !
➡️ Quels sont vos 3 principaux enseignements tirés de cette conversation ?
➡️ Quelle leçon de leadership allez-vous appliquer cette semaine ?
👥 Identifiez un collègue, un jeune officier ou un coéquipier qui pourrait bénéficier de cet épisode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Succès #CyberSécurité #MenacesInternes #Confiance #ConscienceCulturelle #LeadershipServiteur #LeadershipMilitaire #DiversitéÉquitéInclusion #IA #SécuritéNationale #Podcast

Oct 6, 2025 • 21min
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E82 AI RECAP EN DIRECT : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle
🇫🇷 En Français 🇨🇦: S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ EN DIRECT : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle
🚨 AI RECAP : Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82 : Bâtir la Confiance et la Conscience Culturelle pour Contrer les Menaces Internes 🚨
Voici un résumé de 10 minutes, présenté par des agents d’intelligence artificielle pour les professionnels pressés, qui condense les idées essentielles du panel d’experts Cyversity d’une heure, animé par Francisco Laplace avec les panélistes Coach BZ et Marco Palacios.
📅 Date : Dimanche 5 octobre 2025
⏰ Heure : 5h30 (San Francisco) | 8h30 (Washington, D.C.)
📍 EN DIRECT sur LinkedIn → [Inscrivez-vous et rejoignez la discussion]
🧠 Animé par les agents IA : Joe AI & Beth AI
⸻
🔑 Ce Que Vous Allez Apprendre
•Comment reconnaître les indicateurs de menace interne sans les confondre avec des différences culturelles.
•Pourquoi la confiance et la compétence culturelle sont essentielles pour une sécurité efficace.
•Comment passer de la surveillance à un modèle de responsabilité partagée qui valorise votre équipe.
•Le rôle du leadership dans la création d’une culture axée sur la sécurité et la responsabilité.
•Comment l’intelligence artificielle amplifie les risques internes — et comment les dirigeants peuvent y répondre avec vigilance.
•Pourquoi la diversité et la représentation sont des atouts stratégiques, pas seulement des valeurs sociales.
•Les compétences non techniques (réseautage, communication, intelligence émotionnelle, adaptabilité) qui accélèrent votre développement.
•Comment appliquer des principes de leadership universels — confiance, inclusion, vigilance, responsabilisation — dans les environnements militaires et technologiques.
•Des enseignements pratiques pour inspirer la confiance, promouvoir la diversité et diriger avec assurance.
⸻
👉 Pourquoi Écouter ?
Que vous soyez un jeune officier de marine vous préparant au commandement ou un ingénieur de la Silicon Valley en transition vers un rôle de leadership, ce résumé vous offre des stratégies concrètes et des principes intemporels pour devenir un meilleur décideur, un leader-serviteur et un bâtisseur d’influence.
⸻
💬 À Vous de Jouer
🗺️ D’où écoutez-vous ? Indiquez votre ville, région ou pays dans les commentaires !
🙏🏽 Quelle est une chose pour laquelle vous êtes reconnaissant aujourd’hui ?
💡 Vous avez une question de leadership pour Coach BZ ? Écrivez-la ci-dessous — il y répondra EN DIRECT pendant l’émission !
➡️ Quels sont vos 3 principaux enseignements tirés de cette conversation ?
➡️ Quelle leçon de leadership allez-vous appliquer cette semaine ?
👥 Identifiez un collègue, un jeune officier ou un coéquipier qui pourrait bénéficier de cet épisode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Succès #CyberSécurité #MenacesInternes #Confiance #ConscienceCulturelle #LeadershipServiteur #LeadershipMilitaire #DiversitéÉquitéInclusion #IA #SécuritéNationale #Podcast

Oct 6, 2025 • 25min
S4:E82 AI RECAP (VIDEO)🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
🚨 AI RECAP: Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats 🚨
This is a 10-minute highlight breakdown by AI Agents for busy professionals, distilling the insights from the original hour-long Cyversity Expert Panel moderated by Francisco Laplace with panelists Coach BZ and Marco Palacios.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI
⸻
🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize insider threat indicators without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for effective security.
•How to shift from surveillance to a shared responsibility model that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in shaping culture and driving security-first mindsets.
•How AI accelerates insider threat risks—and how leaders can respond with vigilance.
•Why diversity and representation are strategic assets, not just social values.
•The non-technical leadership skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that accelerate growth.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—across military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
⸻
👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap gives you actionable strategies and timeless principles to help you become a stronger decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
⸻
💬 Your Turn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ Which leadership insight will you apply this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #Trust #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DiversityEquityInclusion #AI #NationalSecurity #Podcast

Oct 6, 2025 • 25min
S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
S4:E82 AI RECAP🎙️ LIVE: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness
🚨 AI RECAP: Leadership & Success Podcast — S4:E82: Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats 🚨
This is a 10-minute highlight breakdown by AI Agents for busy professionals, distilling the insights from the original hour-long Cyversity Expert Panel moderated by Francisco Laplace with panelists Coach BZ and Marco Palacios.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🧠 Hosted by AI Agents Joe AI & Beth AI
⸻
🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize insider threat indicators without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for effective security.
•How to shift from surveillance to a shared responsibility model that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in shaping culture and driving security-first mindsets.
•How AI accelerates insider threat risks—and how leaders can respond with vigilance.
•Why diversity and representation are strategic assets, not just social values.
•The non-technical leadership skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that accelerate growth.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—across military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
⸻
👉 Why Listen?
Whether you’re a Naval junior officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into leadership, this recap gives you actionable strategies and timeless principles to help you become a stronger decision-maker, servant leader, and influence-builder.
⸻
💬 Your Turn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — he’ll answer LIVE during the show!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ Which leadership insight will you apply this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this episode ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Success #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #Trust #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DiversityEquityInclusion #AI #NationalSecurity #Podcast

Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 11min
S4:E84 (VIDEO)🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. Navy
S4:E84 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. Navy
Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 84
Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss this one.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM HST (Honolulu) | 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this episode, I’ll be joined by CAPT Michael Salehi, USN — a transformational senior leader with 26+ years of service in cyber operations, cryptologic warfare, intelligence integration, and global communications. From the deckplates of the USS Philippine Sea to commanding the Navy’s largest communications station, CAPT Salehi has consistently proven that “rank is rented, but trust is earned.”
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✨ Lessons in leading large, complex organizations across multiple continents and missions
✨ The future of cybersecurity, cyber operations, and information warfare in a contested world
✨ How to build trust-centered, high-performing teams that deliver under pressure
✨ Reflections on mentorship, family, and faith in sustaining a career of service
⸻
Your Turn 👇
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or cyber questions for CAPT Salehi? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ After the episode, share your three takeaways and the one leadership insight you’ll apply this week.
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
This is more than a podcast — it’s a live global conversation on leadership, resilience, and the future of cyber. Don’t miss it.
#Leadership #Success #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #Mentorship #Podcast #Navy #FITS

Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 11min
S4:E84 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. Navy
S4:E84 🎙️LIVE with CAPT Michael Salehi, U.S. Navy
Leadership & Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 84
Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss this one.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM HST (Honolulu) | 4:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 7:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this episode, I’ll be joined by CAPT Michael Salehi, USN — a transformational senior leader with 26+ years of service in cyber operations, cryptologic warfare, intelligence integration, and global communications. From the deckplates of the USS Philippine Sea to commanding the Navy’s largest communications station, CAPT Salehi has consistently proven that “rank is rented, but trust is earned.”
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✨ Lessons in leading large, complex organizations across multiple continents and missions
✨ The future of cybersecurity, cyber operations, and information warfare in a contested world
✨ How to build trust-centered, high-performing teams that deliver under pressure
✨ Reflections on mentorship, family, and faith in sustaining a career of service
⸻
Your Turn 👇
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today?
💬 Got leadership or cyber questions for CAPT Salehi? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ After the episode, share your three takeaways and the one leadership insight you’ll apply this week.
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs to hear this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
This is more than a podcast — it’s a live global conversation on leadership, resilience, and the future of cyber. Don’t miss it.
#Leadership #Success #Cybersecurity #InformationWarfare #Mentorship #Podcast #Navy #FITS

Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 17min
S4:E83 (VIDEO) LIVE with Octavia Goredema
S4:E83 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema
🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast| Season 4 | Episode 83
I’m thrilled to invite you to our next live episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — featuring the incredible Octavia Goredema, MBE, author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviagoredema/
🎯 Why Join Us?
Octavia is on a mission to help professionals — especially underrepresented women — own their success, advance their careers, and pivot with purpose. Her books Prep, Push, Pivot, Brand Yourself for Success, and How to Change Careers have transformed the way thousands of people approach work and leadership.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
✨ Strategies for navigating career transitions with confidence
✨ Building visibility & advocating for yourself at work
✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and scaling a career empowerment platform
✨ How to package your wins for promotions and pay raises
✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military leaders, and emerging executives
⸻
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM PT (San Francisco / Los Angeles) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 Location: LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
💬 Your Turn: Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.
🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you are grateful for today?
❓ Questions for Octavia? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
After the show:
➡️ Share your 3 key takeaways in the comments
➡️ Tell us 1 leadership insight you’re applying this week
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 This is your chance to engage with one of the leading voices in career strategy and leadership. Don’t miss it!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372349011921526784/

Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 17min
S4:E83 LIVE with Octavia Goredema
S4:E83 🎙️LIVE with Octavia Goredema
🚀 Leadership & Success Podcast| Season 4 | Episode 83
I’m thrilled to invite you to our next live episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — featuring the incredible Octavia Goredema, MBE, author, career coach, and founder of Fire Memos!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviagoredema/
🎯 Why Join Us?
Octavia is on a mission to help professionals — especially underrepresented women — own their success, advance their careers, and pivot with purpose. Her books Prep, Push, Pivot, Brand Yourself for Success, and How to Change Careers have transformed the way thousands of people approach work and leadership.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
✨ Strategies for navigating career transitions with confidence
✨ Building visibility & advocating for yourself at work
✨ Lessons from founding Fire Memos and scaling a career empowerment platform
✨ How to package your wins for promotions and pay raises
✨ Leadership insights for tech professionals, military leaders, and emerging executives
⸻
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM PT (San Francisco / Los Angeles) | 1 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 Location: LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
💬 Your Turn: Join the Conversation
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments.
🙏🏽 Gratitude Check: What is one thing you are grateful for today?
❓ Questions for Octavia? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
After the show:
➡️ Share your 3 key takeaways in the comments
➡️ Tell us 1 leadership insight you’re applying this week
➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit ❤️🙏🏾
⸻
🔥 This is your chance to engage with one of the leading voices in career strategy and leadership. Don’t miss it!
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7372349011921526784/

Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 10min
S4:E82 (VIDEO) Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
S4:E82 🎙️Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
with Coach BZ and Marco Palacios
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize common indicators of insider threats without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for countering insider threats effectively.
•How to shift from a surveillance-driven model to a shared responsibility approach that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in setting culture and driving security-first mindsets across organizations.
•How AI amplifies insider threat risks and what you can do to lead with vigilance in the age of automation.
•Why diversity and representation are not just social values but security assets that improve resilience, creativity, and decision-making.
•The non-technical skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that will accelerate your growth as a leader.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—to both military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways you can act on today to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
⸻
💬 Your Turn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Got leadership questions for us? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this important discussion.
❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build trust, strengthen culture, and lead with courage — together.
#Leadership #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DEI #Podcast

Sep 28, 2025 • 1h 10min
S4:E82 Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
S4:E82 🎙️Building Trust and Cultural Awareness to Counter Insider Threats
with Coach BZ and Marco Palacios
📅 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
⸻
🔑 What You Will Learn
•How to recognize common indicators of insider threats without confusing them with cultural differences.
•Why trust and cultural competence are essential for countering insider threats effectively.
•How to shift from a surveillance-driven model to a shared responsibility approach that empowers your team.
•The role of leadership in setting culture and driving security-first mindsets across organizations.
•How AI amplifies insider threat risks and what you can do to lead with vigilance in the age of automation.
•Why diversity and representation are not just social values but security assets that improve resilience, creativity, and decision-making.
•The non-technical skills (networking, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability) that will accelerate your growth as a leader.
•How to apply universal leadership principles—trust, inclusion, vigilance, empowerment—to both military and tech environments.
•Practical coaching takeaways you can act on today to inspire trust, champion diversity, and lead with confidence.
⸻
💬 Your Turn
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
🙏🏽 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?
💡 Got leadership questions for us? Post them below — we’ll answer LIVE on air!
➡️ What are your top 3 takeaways from this conversation?
➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
👥 Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this important discussion.
❤️🙏🏾 Let’s build trust, strengthen culture, and lead with courage — together.
#Leadership #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #CulturalAwareness #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #DEI #Podcast