

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.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 51min
S4:E51 Embracing Criticism:
S4:E51 🎙️Embracing Criticism: Leadership in the Arena of Resilience and Hope
🧠 With Coach BZ — Bob Fabien Zinga
📅 Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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This episode is based on my latest article:
👉 “Embracing Criticism: Leadership in the Arena of Resilience and Hope” (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-criticism-leadership-arena-resilience-hope-zinga-7531c/)
Whether you’re in uniform or in a hoodie and code, criticism is the price of leadership. Learn how to:
✅ Discern helpful feedback from harmful noise
✅ Build resilience without losing empathy
✅ Grow through the struggle — not despite it
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show.
📢 Tag someone who needs this message today. 🙏🏾❤️
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Let’s reflect together:
🔹 What are your top 3 takeaways from this episode?
🔹 What leadership insight did you learn (or relearn) that you’ll apply this week?
Drop your thoughts below so we can learn from each other. 👇
LinkedIn Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361510282617147393/
#LeadershipDevelopment #ResilientLeadership #HandlingCriticism #GrowthMindset #LeadershipInTech #MilitaryLeadership #VeteranLeaders #LeadershipPodcast #CoachBZLive #EmotionalIntelligence

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 7min
S4:E50 LIVE: Leading with Inclusivity
S4:E50 🎙️LIVE: Leading with Inclusivity: A Guide for Navy Officers and Tech Leaders
Leadership is about people — not just strategy, rank, or technical expertise. 🌍
In this episode, we’ll explore how aspiring Navy officers and Silicon Valley tech leaders can lead with inclusivity, build trust, and foster high-performance teams that innovate, adapt, and endure.
📖 This live session is based on my article:
“Leading with Inclusivity: A Guide for Navy Officers and Tech Leaders”
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lead-leading-inclusivity-guide-navy-officers-tech-leaders-zinga-qmp7c/
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
💬 Join us LIVE as we cover:
✅ How to champion respect and fairness in every action
✅ Practical ways to address unconscious bias and build psychological safety
✅ Leadership actions you can take NOW to create inclusive cultures in your command or company
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show.
📌 Your Turn:
1️⃣ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
2️⃣ What insights will you put into practice this week?
Type them below so others can learn from your perspective!
Tag a colleague, mentor, or friend who should join us ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Inclusion #Diversity #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccess #Podcast #NavyLeadership #ServantLeadership

Aug 12, 2025 • 53min
S4:E49 LIVE — Innovation vs. Improvement: How Great Leaders Build Cultures of Breakthrough
🚀 S4:E49 🎙️ LIVE — Innovation vs. Improvement: How Great Leaders Build Cultures of Breakthrough
Mark your calendars! 📅
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is going LIVE for Season 4, Episode 49 — and this one is for every aspiring and seasoned leader who wants to inspire true innovation, not just incremental improvement.
This episode is based on my article:
“Innovation vs. Improvement: How Great Leaders Build Cultures of Breakthrough”
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lead-innovation-vs-improvement-how-great-leaders-build-zinga-ul6kc/
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this live conversation, we’ll explore:
✅ How to distinguish between true innovation and incremental improvement
✅ How great leaders create cultures where creativity and resilience thrive
✅ The role of psychological safety, diversity of thought, and freedom to experiment in driving breakthroughs
✅ Lessons from leaders like Ed Catmull, Admiral Rickover, Kelly Johnson, Steve Jobs, Henry Ford — and what they can teach us today
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for me? Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
💡 Your Turn:
After the episode, share your top 3 takeaways and the best insight you will put into practice this week. Let’s make this a shared learning experience for our leadership community.
Tag a colleague, mentor, or friend who should join us ❤️🙏🏾
LinkedIN Replay: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7360724588554567680/
YouTube Live Replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/aDGRDqcyoOk
#Leadership #Innovation #Improvement #ResilientLeadership #Podcast #CoachBZ #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Culture #PsychologicalSafety #GrowthMindset

Aug 11, 2025 • 36min
S4:E48 (VIDEO) LIVE — Leading Across Five Generations
🚨 S4:E48 🎙️ LIVE — Leading Across Five Generations: A Navy Commander’s Journey from Military to Silicon Valley Leadership 🚨
LIVE with Coach BZ
📅 Mark your calendars:
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 48
This episode is based on my article: Leading Across Five Generations: A Navy Commander’s Journey from Military to Silicon Valley Leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lead-leading-across-five-generations-navy-commanders-journey-zinga-ekjyc/)
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📅 Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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⚓ Why you should join:
For the first time in history, five generations work side-by-side in the same space. From the deckplates of the U.S. Navy to the innovation hubs of Silicon Valley, I’ll share real-world lessons on leading across age, culture, and experience — building influence over authority, fostering mentorship, and creating psychological safety for all.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for me?
Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
🙌 Tag someone you know who might benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾.
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📌 After the episode:
What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
What are the best insights you’ve either just learned — or have been reminded of — that you will put into practice this week?
Share in the comments so others can benefit from your perspective.
#Leadership #GenerationalDiversity #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Inclusion #ServantLeadership #FutureOfWork #Podcast

Aug 11, 2025 • 43min
S4:E48 LIVE — Leading Across Five Generations
🚨 S4:E48 🎙️ LIVE — Leading Across Five Generations: A Navy Commander’s Journey from Military to Silicon Valley Leadership 🚨
LIVE with Coach BZ
📅 Mark your calendars:
Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4, Episode 48
This episode is based on my article: Leading Across Five Generations: A Navy Commander’s Journey from Military to Silicon Valley Leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lead-leading-across-five-generations-navy-commanders-journey-zinga-ekjyc/)
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📅 Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 11:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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⚓ Why you should join:
For the first time in history, five generations work side-by-side in the same space. From the deckplates of the U.S. Navy to the innovation hubs of Silicon Valley, I’ll share real-world lessons on leading across age, culture, and experience — building influence over authority, fostering mentorship, and creating psychological safety for all.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for me?
Type it below — I’ll answer LIVE during the show!
🙌 Tag someone you know who might benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾.
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📌 After the episode:
What are your three takeaways from this discussion?
What are the best insights you’ve either just learned — or have been reminded of — that you will put into practice this week?
Share in the comments so others can benefit from your perspective.
#Leadership #GenerationalDiversity #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #Inclusion #ServantLeadership #FutureOfWork #Podcast

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 5min
S4:E47 LIVE – Leading Through Connected Teamwork
🚢 S4:E47 🎙️ LIVE – From the Deckplates to the Boardroom: Leading Through Connected Teamwork
Mark your calendars! 📅
The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is going LIVE for Season 4, Episode 47 — a deep dive based on my latest article: From the Deckplates to the Boardroom: Leading Through Connected Teamwork
🔗 Read it here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-deckplates-boardroom-leading-through-connected-teamwork-zinga-usgdc/
📅 Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
In this episode, I’ll share leadership lessons from my journey — from Seaman Recruit (E-1) to U.S. Navy Commander (O-5), and from helpdesk intern to cybersecurity executive. You’ll discover how trust, mentorship, and servant leadership can turn individuals into high-performing, connected teams — in the military, tech, and beyond.
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for me? Post it below — I’ll answer it LIVE during the show.
🙌 Tag someone who would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
⚓ Your turn:
What are your three takeaways from this episode?
What insights have you just learned — or been reminded of — that you’ll put into practice this week?
Share them below so others can benefit from your leadership wisdom.
#Leadership #Teamwork #ServantLeadership #VeteranLeadership #ConnectedTeams #Podcast #CoachBZ #GlobalLeaders #RiskAndResilience

Aug 9, 2025 • 27min
S4:E46AI RECAP (VIDEO) Live with Mitchell Levy
S4:E46AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Mitchell Levy
🧠 This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
Missed the full interview with Mitchell Levy, the Global Credibility Expert and 2x TEDx Speaker who’s coached 500+ thought leaders and published over 750 books?
No worries. We’ve trained AI to bring you the very best moments in 10 minutes or less.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (New York) | 4:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Conversation]
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🔥 What You’ll Learn in This AI-Powered Recap:
✨ What credibility really means and why it’s a leadership superpower in 2025
✨ How to articulate your purpose in 10 words or less using CPOP (Customer Point of Possibility)
✨ The 10 values of credibility (coachability, authenticity, respect, and more)
✨ How to build trust in the age of AI, misinformation, and digital overload
✨ Why servant leadership is the key to influence, resilience, and impact—especially in high-stakes roles
✨ How Mitchell’s concept of Executive Abundance is reshaping the future of leadership and boardroom decision-making
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💡 Whether you’re a military officer navigating complex missions or a tech leader building secure, human-centered systems, Mitchell’s insights will elevate how you lead, connect, and grow.
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
This 10-minute highlight recap is designed for aspiring leaders on the go—bringing you actionable insights, not fluff.
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?
Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What is one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag someone in your network who needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow together — one insight, one action, one conversation at a time.
#Leadership #AIRecap #CoachBZ #MitchellLevy #CredibilityNation #CPOP #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveAbundance #SuccessPodcast #LinkedInLive #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FITS #LeadershipDevelopment #AIandLeadership #ThoughtLeadership

Aug 9, 2025 • 27min
S4:E46AI RECAP Live with Mitchell Levy
S4:E46AI RECAP 🎙️Live with Mitchell Levy
🧠 This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown
Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI
Missed the full interview with Mitchell Levy, the Global Credibility Expert and 2x TEDx Speaker who’s coached 500+ thought leaders and published over 750 books?
No worries. We’ve trained AI to bring you the very best moments in 10 minutes or less.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 10:30 AM ET (New York) | 4:30 PM CEST (Paris)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Conversation]
⸻
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This AI-Powered Recap:
✨ What credibility really means and why it’s a leadership superpower in 2025
✨ How to articulate your purpose in 10 words or less using CPOP (Customer Point of Possibility)
✨ The 10 values of credibility (coachability, authenticity, respect, and more)
✨ How to build trust in the age of AI, misinformation, and digital overload
✨ Why servant leadership is the key to influence, resilience, and impact—especially in high-stakes roles
✨ How Mitchell’s concept of Executive Abundance is reshaping the future of leadership and boardroom decision-making
⸻
💡 Whether you’re a military officer navigating complex missions or a tech leader building secure, human-centered systems, Mitchell’s insights will elevate how you lead, connect, and grow.
⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered.
This 10-minute highlight recap is designed for aspiring leaders on the go—bringing you actionable insights, not fluff.
⸻
🗺️ Where are you tuning in from?
Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ?
Type it below — he will answer LIVE during the show!
👇 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What is one leadership insight you’re applying this week?
➡️ Tag someone in your network who needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
Let’s grow together — one insight, one action, one conversation at a time.
#Leadership #AIRecap #CoachBZ #MitchellLevy #CredibilityNation #CPOP #ServantLeadership #ExecutiveAbundance #SuccessPodcast #LinkedInLive #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #FITS #LeadershipDevelopment #AIandLeadership #ThoughtLeadership

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 5min
S4:E46 (VIDEO) LIVE with Mitchell Levy
S4:E46🎙️ LIVE with Mitchell Levy
How do you build trust, influence, and authentic leadership in a noisy digital world?
Mitchell Levy has the answer.
As a 2x TEDx Speaker, founder of Credibility Nation, and publisher of 750+ books, Mitchell has coached 500+ thought leaders and conducted hundreds of interviews to decode the values that drive real credibility. He’s helped leaders worldwide articulate their Customer Point of Possibility (CPOP) and become credibly magnetic—whether in boardrooms, startups, or global stages.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/
Join us for a powerful conversation on:
✨ Why credibility is more important than charisma
✨ The 10 values of credibility every leader needs
✨ How to lead with trust in the AI and digital era
✨ Practical steps to elevate your influence—without losing your integrity
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📅 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🔗 Guest Profile: Mitchell Levy
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got questions about leadership or credibility? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE during the show!
👇 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 needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Credibility #CoachBZ #MitchellLevy #LeadershipPodcast #ThoughtLeadership #CredibilityNation #FITS #Season4 #SuccessMindset

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 5min
S4:E46 LIVE with Mitchell Levy
S4:E46🎙️ LIVE with Mitchell Levy
How do you build trust, influence, and authentic leadership in a noisy digital world?
Mitchell Levy has the answer.
As a 2x TEDx Speaker, founder of Credibility Nation, and publisher of 750+ books, Mitchell has coached 500+ thought leaders and conducted hundreds of interviews to decode the values that drive real credibility. He’s helped leaders worldwide articulate their Customer Point of Possibility (CPOP) and become credibly magnetic—whether in boardrooms, startups, or global stages.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelllevy/
Join us for a powerful conversation on:
✨ Why credibility is more important than charisma
✨ The 10 values of credibility every leader needs
✨ How to lead with trust in the AI and digital era
✨ Practical steps to elevate your influence—without losing your integrity
—
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco) | 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
🔗 Guest Profile: Mitchell Levy
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🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments!
💬 Got questions about leadership or credibility? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE during the show!
👇 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 needs this conversation ❤️🙏🏾
#Leadership #Credibility #CoachBZ #MitchellLevy #LeadershipPodcast #ThoughtLeadership #CredibilityNation #FITS #Season4 #SuccessMindset