Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

S4:E104AI🎙️LIVE with CDR James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.) LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS PODCAST — Season 4, Episode 104AI RECAP 🔥 A 10-Minute AI Breakdown for Busy Professionals ⸻ ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. If you missed the full hour-long conversation with Commander James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.), don’t worry — Joe AI and Beth AI have distilled the most powerful moments, leadership lessons, and transformational insights into a sharp, high-impact 10-minute AI recap designed for leaders on the go. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🌟 What You Will Learn in This AI Highlight Reel ✨ The leadership principle CDR Seddon says matters more than all the rest ✨ Why trust and honesty are non-negotiables — even when truth is hard ✨ How humility builds credibility and psychological safety on any team ✨ Why emotional intelligence is mission-critical in both military and tech ✨ The meaning of “service after service” and why leadership never ends ✨ How empathy — not authority — transforms influence into impact All extracted and narrated by your AI hosts: 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown ⸻ 👉 Why Listen? Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into your first leadership role, this AI recap gives you actionable strategies, timeless principles, and real-world examples to help you become a better: ✨ Decision-maker ✨ Servant leader ✨ Influence-builder ✨ Human-centered professional This episode brings you the best of CDR Seddon’s wisdom — from combat leadership and moral courage to his work with #AfghanEvac and his lifelong philosophy of leading with empathy and integrity. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it in the comments — he’ll answer LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What insight are you committing to put into practice this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this powerful 10-minute recap ❤️🙏🏾 Let’s learn, grow, and lead — together. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AfghanEvac #Veterans #CommandReady #MissionFirstPeopleAlways

S4:E104AI🎙️LIVE with CDR James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.) LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS PODCAST — Season 4, Episode 104AI RECAP 🔥 A 10-Minute AI Breakdown for Busy Professionals ⸻ ⏰ Busy schedule? We’ve got you. If you missed the full hour-long conversation with Commander James Seddon, U.S. Navy (Ret.), don’t worry — Joe AI and Beth AI have distilled the most powerful moments, leadership lessons, and transformational insights into a sharp, high-impact 10-minute AI recap designed for leaders on the go. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 1:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn ⸻ 🌟 What You Will Learn in This AI Highlight Reel ✨ The leadership principle CDR Seddon says matters more than all the rest ✨ Why trust and honesty are non-negotiables — even when truth is hard ✨ How humility builds credibility and psychological safety on any team ✨ Why emotional intelligence is mission-critical in both military and tech ✨ The meaning of “service after service” and why leadership never ends ✨ How empathy — not authority — transforms influence into impact All extracted and narrated by your AI hosts: 🧠 Hosted by AI Agents: Joe AI & Beth AI This is the 10-Minute Highlight Breakdown ⸻ 👉 Why Listen? Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley engineer stepping into your first leadership role, this AI recap gives you actionable strategies, timeless principles, and real-world examples to help you become a better: ✨ Decision-maker ✨ Servant leader ✨ Influence-builder ✨ Human-centered professional This episode brings you the best of CDR Seddon’s wisdom — from combat leadership and moral courage to his work with #AfghanEvac and his lifelong philosophy of leading with empathy and integrity. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country below! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it in the comments — he’ll answer LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What insight are you committing to put into practice this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this powerful 10-minute recap ❤️🙏🏾 Let’s learn, grow, and lead — together. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #ServantLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #TechLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #AfghanEvac #Veterans #CommandReady #MissionFirstPeopleAlways

S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.) ✨ “Tell me how this ends.” ✨ “Hard is not hopeless.” ✨ “The surge that mattered most was the surge of ideas.” ✨ “In the intelligence business, you are only as good as your last success.” ✨ “Live our values. This is non-negotiable.” ✨ “Be a team player. Strive for excellence. Take care of your people.”   “Lincoln discovered Generals Grant and Sherman. Roosevelt had Eisenhower and Bradley. I found David Petraeus and Ray Odierno.” -President George W. Bush   “David Petraeus has provided extraordinary service to our country for decades. He has proven to be one of our outstanding military leaders and will bring his talent, expertise, and dedication to the CIA.” - President Barack Obama   “General Petraeus played a historic role and translated a great strategy into a great success in very difficult circumstances. History will regard him as one of our nation’s greatest battle captains.” -Secretary of Defense Robert Gates   “General Petraeus belongs in the company of Grant, Pershing, Marshall, and Eisenhower as one of America’s great battle captains.” -Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff   Mark your calendars — this is a moment I’ve been looking forward to for years.   Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.)   ✨ 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 ✨ ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) ✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]   General Petraeus is a living legend: a four-star commander, soldier-scholar, architect of modern counterinsurgency doctrine, former CENTCOM Commander, former CIA Director, and bestselling co-author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. Even more impressive than his résumé is the humility, clarity, and people-first leadership he models at every level.   What you will learn in this conversation: ✨ How strategic leaders “get the big ideas right” in high-stakes, ambiguous environments ✨ The evolution of warfare and what Ukraine teaches today’s leaders about adaptability, resilience, and innovation ✨ Counterinsurgency and coalition leadership lessons that apply directly to startups, enterprises, and military commands ✨ How to lead people through complexity — without losing moral clarity or mission focus ✨ Why humility, discipline, and continuous learning are the true markers of greatness   💬 Join the Conversation! ✨ 🗺️ 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 or strategy questions for General Petraeus? Post them below — we’ll tackle them LIVE!   👇 Your Turn: ✨ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ✨ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #GeneralPetraeus 

S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.) ✨ “Tell me how this ends.” ✨ “Hard is not hopeless.” ✨ “The surge that mattered most was the surge of ideas.” ✨ “In the intelligence business, you are only as good as your last success.” ✨ “Live our values. This is non-negotiable.” ✨ “Be a team player. Strive for excellence. Take care of your people.”   “Lincoln discovered Generals Grant and Sherman. Roosevelt had Eisenhower and Bradley. I found David Petraeus and Ray Odierno.” -President George W. Bush   “David Petraeus has provided extraordinary service to our country for decades. He has proven to be one of our outstanding military leaders and will bring his talent, expertise, and dedication to the CIA.” - President Barack Obama   “General Petraeus played a historic role and translated a great strategy into a great success in very difficult circumstances. History will regard him as one of our nation’s greatest battle captains.” -Secretary of Defense Robert Gates   “General Petraeus belongs in the company of Grant, Pershing, Marshall, and Eisenhower as one of America’s great battle captains.” -Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff   Mark your calendars — this is a moment I’ve been looking forward to for years.   Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S4:E118 🎙️ LIVE with General David H. Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.)   ✨ 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 ✨ ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) ✨ 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion]   General Petraeus is a living legend: a four-star commander, soldier-scholar, architect of modern counterinsurgency doctrine, former CENTCOM Commander, former CIA Director, and bestselling co-author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. Even more impressive than his résumé is the humility, clarity, and people-first leadership he models at every level.   What you will learn in this conversation: ✨ How strategic leaders “get the big ideas right” in high-stakes, ambiguous environments ✨ The evolution of warfare and what Ukraine teaches today’s leaders about adaptability, resilience, and innovation ✨ Counterinsurgency and coalition leadership lessons that apply directly to startups, enterprises, and military commands ✨ How to lead people through complexity — without losing moral clarity or mission focus ✨ Why humility, discipline, and continuous learning are the true markers of greatness   💬 Join the Conversation! ✨ 🗺️ 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 or strategy questions for General Petraeus? Post them below — we’ll tackle them LIVE!   👇 Your Turn: ✨ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ✨ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾   #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #GeneralPetraeus 

S4:E117🎙️LIVE with Coach Astrid Meyer🇨🇭 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast Season 4:Episode 115 🎙️ LIVE with Coach Astrid Meyer🇨🇭 “Everything rises and falls on leadership — and leadership rises and falls on character which is based on values.” “Transformation starts in each one of us.” “I believe that businesses exist to solve the world’s greatest problems and the most audacious goals can be accomplished when each member of an organization is passionate, productive, creative, cooperative and aligned on values.”  Mark your calendars! Join me for a special global episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring Coach Astrid Meyer — an international LeaderMaker, Change Ambassador, and Value Aligner. 🎙️ Live with Coach Astrid Meyer 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-meyer-rdv-coaching100/ 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Atlanta, GA) | 3:00 PM CET (Valais, Switzerland) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ Coach Astrid Meyer is the Founder & Director of Global Human Values, Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, and a Transformational Coach who has trained leaders across five continents. Her mission: to equip people to lead from values, not from titles. 🌍💫 💡 What You Will Learn ✨ How values-based leadership transforms organizations and nations ✨ Why “everything rises and falls on leadership — and leadership rises and falls on character” ✨ How to build culturally diverse, high-performing, non-owner-dependent teams ✨ Lessons from Astrid’s global transformation work across Europe, Africa, and Latin America ✨ The power of self-leadership, character, and service in shaping lasting influence   ⸻ 💬 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 transformation questions for Coach Astrid? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #ServantLeadership #Transformation #MaxwellLeadership #CoachAstridMeyer #GlobalHumanValues #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #WomenInLeadership #ChangeYourWorld #ValuesBasedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #JohnMaxwellTeam #GlobalLeadership

S4:E117🎙️LIVE with Coach Astrid Meyer🇨🇭 🌟 Leadership & Success Podcast Season 4:Episode 115 🎙️ LIVE with Coach Astrid Meyer🇨🇭 “Everything rises and falls on leadership — and leadership rises and falls on character which is based on values.” “Transformation starts in each one of us.” “I believe that businesses exist to solve the world’s greatest problems and the most audacious goals can be accomplished when each member of an organization is passionate, productive, creative, cooperative and aligned on values.”  Mark your calendars! Join me for a special global episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ featuring Coach Astrid Meyer — an international LeaderMaker, Change Ambassador, and Value Aligner. 🎙️ Live with Coach Astrid Meyer 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-meyer-rdv-coaching100/ 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco) | 9:00 AM ET (Atlanta, GA) | 3:00 PM CET (Valais, Switzerland) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ Coach Astrid Meyer is the Founder & Director of Global Human Values, Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, and a Transformational Coach who has trained leaders across five continents. Her mission: to equip people to lead from values, not from titles. 🌍💫 💡 What You Will Learn ✨ How values-based leadership transforms organizations and nations ✨ Why “everything rises and falls on leadership — and leadership rises and falls on character” ✨ How to build culturally diverse, high-performing, non-owner-dependent teams ✨ Lessons from Astrid’s global transformation work across Europe, Africa, and Latin America ✨ The power of self-leadership, character, and service in shaping lasting influence   ⸻ 💬 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 transformation questions for Coach Astrid? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’ll apply this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ #Leadership #ServantLeadership #Transformation #MaxwellLeadership #CoachAstridMeyer #GlobalHumanValues #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #WomenInLeadership #ChangeYourWorld #ValuesBasedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #JohnMaxwellTeam #GlobalLeadership

S4:E115🎙️ LIVE with Bobby “Raehan” Umar Leadership and Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 115  🌟 Top 100 Leadership Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice | 5x TEDx Speaker | Personal Branding & Thought Leadership Icon Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is back with another powerhouse episode — and this time, we’re going LIVE with the one and only Bobby “Raehan” Umar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyumar/). Bobby is a global force in heart-based leadership, personal branding, storytelling, and authentic connection — named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers and followed by more than 750,000 leaders worldwide. If you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley security engineer stepping into leadership, this is the episode you do not want to miss. 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E115 ✨ LIVE with Bobby “Raehan” Umar 📅 Monday, November 24, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C./Toronto) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 What You Will Learn… ✨ How to turn vulnerability into a leadership superpower ✨ Why people don’t remember polished—they remember real ✨ How to build a personal brand rooted in clarity, authenticity, and purpose ✨ The proven frameworks Bobby uses to help leaders land TEDx talks, paid speaking gigs, and digital influence ✨ How heart-based leadership fuels performance, trust, and impact in both military and tech environments ✨ The mindset shifts needed to thrive in an age of disconnection, overwhelm, and digital noise This conversation is perfect for: ✨ Naval officers, commanding officers, and leaders preparing for responsibility ✨ Silicon Valley engineers and analysts stepping into senior leadership roles ✨ Professionals ready to elevate their influence, presence, and impact ⸻ 💬 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, personal branding, or networking questions for Bobby? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾

S4:E115🎙️ LIVE with Bobby “Raehan” Umar Leadership and Success Podcast | Season 4 | Episode 115  🌟 Top 100 Leadership Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice | 5x TEDx Speaker | Personal Branding & Thought Leadership Icon Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ is back with another powerhouse episode — and this time, we’re going LIVE with the one and only Bobby “Raehan” Umar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyumar/). Bobby is a global force in heart-based leadership, personal branding, storytelling, and authentic connection — named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers and followed by more than 750,000 leaders worldwide. If you’re a Naval Junior Officer preparing for command or a Silicon Valley security engineer stepping into leadership, this is the episode you do not want to miss. 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — S4:E115 ✨ LIVE with Bobby “Raehan” Umar 📅 Monday, November 24, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 PM PT (San Francisco) | 8:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C./Toronto) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 What You Will Learn… ✨ How to turn vulnerability into a leadership superpower ✨ Why people don’t remember polished—they remember real ✨ How to build a personal brand rooted in clarity, authenticity, and purpose ✨ The proven frameworks Bobby uses to help leaders land TEDx talks, paid speaking gigs, and digital influence ✨ How heart-based leadership fuels performance, trust, and impact in both military and tech environments ✨ The mindset shifts needed to thrive in an age of disconnection, overwhelm, and digital noise This conversation is perfect for: ✨ Naval officers, commanding officers, and leaders preparing for responsibility ✨ Silicon Valley engineers and analysts stepping into senior leadership roles ✨ Professionals ready to elevate their influence, presence, and impact ⸻ 💬 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, personal branding, or networking questions for Bobby? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should join this powerful conversation ❤️🙏🏾

S4:E116🎙️ LIVE with John Keefe — NASA, NSA, NSC Strategist | Space, Cyber & National Power Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ ✨ “If you work hard, do your homework, be a good teammate, treat others well, and project confidence without ego—things are going to turn out fine.” ✨ “Know your stuff, take care of your people, lead, and take responsibility.” ✨ “The Golden Dome initiative—$175 billion over three years—is serious money. It will shape the defense and space ecosystem for a decade.” ✨ Mark your calendars! On Monday, November 24, 2025, I’m hosting an extraordinary guest whose career sits at the intersection of national security, space exploration, intelligence strategy, and cyber policy. Join me for S4:E116🎙️Live with John Keefe 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-keefe-570a63285/ 📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ ✨ Why You Can’t Miss This Episode John Keefe has spent nearly four decades shaping America’s strategic posture across: ✨ The National Security Agency (Senior Advisor to the Director) ✨ The White House National Security Council (Senior Director for Cyber Policy) ✨ The Office of the Director of National Intelligence ✨ The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ✨ And most recently, NASA (Director of Cross-Agency Strategy Integration) He is now the founder of Ex Astris Scientia LLC, advising the next generation of space, cyber, and defense innovators. This conversation will equip you—Naval Junior Officers, rising cyber leaders, space professionals, and Silicon Valley engineers—with practical lessons you can apply immediately. ⸻ ✨ What You Will Learn… ✨ How to lead across complex systems—Defense, Intelligence, Space, and the White House ✨ The “Sailboat Theory” of career transformation and recognizing when it’s time to tack ✨ What the future of space commercialization, LEO strategy, and the post-ISS era looks like ✨ How to build influence across agencies with competing priorities ✨ Lessons from 9/11, NASA’s Artemis program, and modern cyber operations ✨ Why clarity, brevity, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever ✨ How young leaders can prepare for the next decade of strategic competition If you are preparing for command, shifting into leadership, or aiming to influence mission outcomes—this episode is for you. ⸻ 💬 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? Let’s elevate gratitude and leadership together. 💬 Got leadership, cybersecurity, national security, or space strategy questions for John? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should be in the room for this conversation ❤️🙏🏾

S4:E116🎙️ LIVE with John Keefe — NASA, NSA, NSC Strategist | Space, Cyber & National Power Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ ✨ “If you work hard, do your homework, be a good teammate, treat others well, and project confidence without ego—things are going to turn out fine.” ✨ “Know your stuff, take care of your people, lead, and take responsibility.” ✨ “The Golden Dome initiative—$175 billion over three years—is serious money. It will shape the defense and space ecosystem for a decade.” ✨ Mark your calendars! On Monday, November 24, 2025, I’m hosting an extraordinary guest whose career sits at the intersection of national security, space exploration, intelligence strategy, and cyber policy. Join me for S4:E116🎙️Live with John Keefe 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-keefe-570a63285/ 📅 Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM PT (San Francisco) | 11:30 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ ✨ Why You Can’t Miss This Episode John Keefe has spent nearly four decades shaping America’s strategic posture across: ✨ The National Security Agency (Senior Advisor to the Director) ✨ The White House National Security Council (Senior Director for Cyber Policy) ✨ The Office of the Director of National Intelligence ✨ The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ✨ And most recently, NASA (Director of Cross-Agency Strategy Integration) He is now the founder of Ex Astris Scientia LLC, advising the next generation of space, cyber, and defense innovators. This conversation will equip you—Naval Junior Officers, rising cyber leaders, space professionals, and Silicon Valley engineers—with practical lessons you can apply immediately. ⸻ ✨ What You Will Learn… ✨ How to lead across complex systems—Defense, Intelligence, Space, and the White House ✨ The “Sailboat Theory” of career transformation and recognizing when it’s time to tack ✨ What the future of space commercialization, LEO strategy, and the post-ISS era looks like ✨ How to build influence across agencies with competing priorities ✨ Lessons from 9/11, NASA’s Artemis program, and modern cyber operations ✨ Why clarity, brevity, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever ✨ How young leaders can prepare for the next decade of strategic competition If you are preparing for command, shifting into leadership, or aiming to influence mission outcomes—this episode is for you. ⸻ 💬 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? Let’s elevate gratitude and leadership together. 💬 Got leadership, cybersecurity, national security, or space strategy questions for John? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who should be in the room for this conversation ❤️🙏🏾