

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.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 30min
S4:E52 (VIDEO) LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu
S4:E52 🎙️LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership
Live with Coach BZ
📌 Mark your calendars! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 4, Episode 52 is going LIVE!
This special episode is inspired by my article:
“Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership”
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clausewitz-vs-sun-tzu-ancient-war-principles-modern-leadership-zinga-ilshc/)
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📅 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 In this episode, we’ll explore how two legendary strategists — Carl von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu — who can guide today’s cybersecurity and leadership challenges in both military operations and high-tech corporate security.
We’ll cover:
• Building trust and morale as a foundation for success
• Decision-making in uncertainty (“fog of war”)
• Servant leadership as a strategic advantage
• Lessons from SolarWinds to the Ukraine–Russia cyber war
• Applying timeless war principles to modern AI-driven security threats
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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 LIVE during the show!
📢 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What insights have you learned (or been reminded of) that you will apply this week? Share them so others can benefit!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾.
LINKEDININ REPLAY: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361519659478601729/
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #SunTzu #Clausewitz #CISO #AI #DigitalTrust #RiskManagement #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast

Aug 15, 2025 • 1h
S4:E52 LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu
S4:E52 🎙️LIVE — Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership
Live with Coach BZ
📌 Mark your calendars! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 4, Episode 52 is going LIVE!
This special episode is inspired by my article:
“Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu: Ancient War Principles for Modern Cybersecurity Leadership”
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clausewitz-vs-sun-tzu-ancient-war-principles-modern-leadership-zinga-ilshc/)
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📅 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.)
📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]
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💡 In this episode, we’ll explore how two legendary strategists — Carl von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu — who can guide today’s cybersecurity and leadership challenges in both military operations and high-tech corporate security.
We’ll cover:
• Building trust and morale as a foundation for success
• Decision-making in uncertainty (“fog of war”)
• Servant leadership as a strategic advantage
• Lessons from SolarWinds to the Ukraine–Russia cyber war
• Applying timeless war principles to modern AI-driven security threats
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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 LIVE during the show!
📢 Your Turn:
➡️ What are your three biggest takeaways from this episode?
➡️ What insights have you learned (or been reminded of) that you will apply this week? Share them so others can benefit!
Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾.
LINKEDININ REPLAY: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7361519659478601729/
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#Leadership #Cybersecurity #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #SunTzu #Clausewitz #CISO #AI #DigitalTrust #RiskManagement #CoachBZ #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast

Aug 14, 2025 • 32min
S4:E51 (VIDEO) 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 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 • 44min
S4:E50 (VIDEO) 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 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 13, 2025 • 4h 11min
S4:E49 (VIDEO) 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 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]
⸻
⚓ 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.
⸻
🗺️ 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 ❤️🙏🏾.
⸻
📌 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


