S5:E117 Live with Yagub “Jacob” Rahimov, Founder & CEO of Polygraf AI

S5:E134 Live with Dr. Ariel Rosita King, PhD (UK), PhD (France), DHTM

S5:E134🎙️ Live with Dr. Ariel Rosita King🇨🇭, PhD (UK), PhD (France), DHTM #LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ “Empowerment is not about giving power, but about releasing the power they already have.”  “If not me, then who?” “The treasure is not outside of you; it’s within you.” “Humanity is not an abstraction—it’s a choice we make every day.” “Empowerment is not about giving power, but about releasing the power they already have.”  🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 🌍🎙️ 📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) ⏰ 9:00 AM ET (Washington, D.C.) ⏰ 3:00 PM CEST (Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🌟 Leading with Humanity: Empowering Others to Discover the Treasure Within 🌟 I am honored to welcome my friend, humanitarian leader, author, TEDx speaker, global advocate, educator, and United Nations representative, Dr. Ariel Rosita King, to the Leadership & Success Podcast. For more than 35 years, Dr. King has dedicated her life to empowering children, youth, and communities around the world. As Founder and President of Ariel Foundation International, she has helped impact more than 150,000 young people across 30+ countries through leadership development, entrepreneurship, human rights advocacy, and civic engagement. Her remarkable journey has taken her across more than 65 countries, working at the intersection of public health, diplomacy, international development, education, and humanitarian service. She has advised organizations at the United Nations, collaborated with global leaders, and championed the belief that every person has the power to create positive change. 📚 Dr. King is also the author of the bestselling book: Humanity Unveiled: A Collection of Unexpected Encounters That Reveal The Human Spirit In Us All In this powerful book, she shares lessons learned through encounters with extraordinary leaders and changemakers, including Dr. Maya Angelou, President Nelson Mandela, Dr. Nina Simone, Pope Francis, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and many others. 💡 What You Will Learn: ✅ How great leaders empower others to discover the treasure within themselves ✅ Why humanity, empathy, and service are leadership superpowers ✅ Lessons from global leadership across government, NGOs, business, and international diplomacy ✅ How to overcome adversity and remain committed to your mission ✅ Why young people deserve a seat at the table where decisions are made ✅ Leadership lessons from her TEDx Talk: The Power of You ✅ Insights from her bestselling book Humanity Unveiled ✅ The powerful question every leader must ask: “If not now, then when? If not me, then who?” As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe leadership is ultimately about people. Dr. King’s life and work remind us that the greatest leaders do not seek power for themselves—they help others discover their own power. 💬 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, career, or networking questions for Dr. King? Post them below and we’ll 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, student, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #HumanityUnveiled #Leadership #HumanRights #Empowerment #YouthLeadership #GlobalLeadership #WomenInLeadership #TEDx #UnitedNations #ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast

S5:E133 LIVE | Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members

S5:E133🎙️ LIVE | Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members, Officers, and Veterans 🇺🇸✊🏾 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 133 🎙️ 🚨 LIVE Special Juneteenth Episode 🚨 As we commemorate Juneteenth and reflect on America’s ongoing journey toward fulfilling its founding ideals, this special episode honors the extraordinary legacy of Black military service, leadership, resilience, and sacrifice. From the United States Colored Troops to the Buffalo Soldiers, from the Harlem Hellfighters to the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford Point Marines, generations of Black Americans have embraced the impossible—serving a nation that did not always fully recognize their service while helping expand freedom for all Americans. This conversation is especially dedicated to our active-duty service members, officers, veterans, military families, and all those who believe in leadership, service, and leaving a legacy. 📖 This podcast is based on my LinkedIn article: “Embracing the Impossible: A Juneteenth Reflection for Black Service Members, Officers, and Veterans” 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embracing-impossible-juneteenth-reflection-black-zinga–2swuc/ 💡 What You Will Learn: ✅ Why Juneteenth is more than a celebration—it is proof that perseverance can outlast oppression ✅ Leadership lessons from generations of African American military pioneers ✅ Why impossible is often a prediction—not a fact ✅ How leaders are forged in the Valley of Adversity ✅ Why self-limiting belief is often the greatest enemy leaders face ✅ The importance of mentorship, service, and legacy in leadership ✅ How to embrace adversity as preparation for future leadership opportunities ✅ Practical steps to embrace the impossible in your own life and career 📅 Mark your calendars: Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ, Season 5, Episode 133! 📅 Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:30 PM CT (Black Wall Street, Greenwood District, Tulsa, OK) | 3:30 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 are grateful for today? 💬 Got a leadership question for Coach BZ? Type it below — I will answer LIVE during the show! ❤️ Tag a service member, veteran, military family member, or leader who might benefit from this conversation. 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What is one “impossible” challenge you are determined to overcome? ➡️ What leadership insight will you put into practice this week? Please share your thoughts below so others can benefit from your insights. #Leadership #Success #Podcast #CoachBZ #Juneteenth #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #BlackHistory #LeadershipDevelopment #USNavy #Service #Legacy #Resilience #AfricanAmericanHistory #EmbraceTheImpossible #Military #VeteransVoices #BlackExcellence #America250 #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast

S5:E132 (VIDEO) CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)

S5:E132🎙️ CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 132 LIVE CultureCharacterAndLeadership Mark your calendars! I am excited to welcome CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.) to the Leadership & Success Podcast for an inspiring conversation on leadership, organizational culture, military service, and building workplaces where people thrive. 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E132 “Culture, Character, and Leadership: Building Organizations Where People Thrive” 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Columbia, SC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion Meet My Guest Dr. Samuel H. Zoker is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with more than three decades of military service and leadership experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a senior enlisted advisor, leading Soldiers and advising commanders in complex, high-stakes environments across the United States and Europe. Today, Dr. Zoker is a respected leadership and organizational culture expert, workforce strategy leader, executive advisor, veteran advocate, author, and host of the Open Discussion Podcast. His mission is helping leaders intentionally create cultures built on trust, accountability, engagement, and high performance. He is also the author of the outstanding book: 📚 The Culture Shaping Leader: A Simple 12-Step Story for Building a Positive, Engaged Workplace A practical guide for leaders who want to build organizations where both people and performance thrive. What You Will Learn ✅ Leadership lessons from more than 30 years of Army service ✅ What Command Sergeants Major can teach corporate leaders about influence and culture ✅ Why organizational culture is every leader’s responsibility ✅ How to build trust, accountability, and engagement at every level ✅ Common mistakes leaders make when trying to transform culture ✅ Practical insights from The Culture Shaping Leader ✅ Veteran transition lessons and leadership beyond the uniform ✅ Why character remains a leader’s greatest competitive advantage Whether you lead a military unit, cybersecurity team, startup, nonprofit, or Fortune 500 organization, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about the culture you are creating every day. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Have a leadership, culture, or career question for Dr. Zoker? Post it below and we may answer it LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three biggest leadership lessons about culture? ➡️ What is one thing leaders can do immediately to improve engagement on their teams? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, manager, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. I look forward to seeing you LIVE! #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #CultureShapingLeader #MilitaryLeadership #Veterans #USArmy #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #CommandSergeantMajor #Podcast #PeopleFirst #LeadershipMatters

S5:E132 CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)

S5:E132🎙️ CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.)  Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 132 LIVE CultureCharacterAndLeadership Mark your calendars! I am excited to welcome CSM Samuel H. Zoker, DBA, USA (Ret.) to the Leadership & Success Podcast for an inspiring conversation on leadership, organizational culture, military service, and building workplaces where people thrive. 🎙️ Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – S5:E132 “Culture, Character, and Leadership: Building Organizations Where People Thrive” 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 8:00 PM ET (Columbia, SC) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion Meet My Guest Dr. Samuel H. Zoker is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with more than three decades of military service and leadership experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a senior enlisted advisor, leading Soldiers and advising commanders in complex, high-stakes environments across the United States and Europe. Today, Dr. Zoker is a respected leadership and organizational culture expert, workforce strategy leader, executive advisor, veteran advocate, author, and host of the Open Discussion Podcast. His mission is helping leaders intentionally create cultures built on trust, accountability, engagement, and high performance. He is also the author of the outstanding book: 📚 The Culture Shaping Leader: A Simple 12-Step Story for Building a Positive, Engaged Workplace A practical guide for leaders who want to build organizations where both people and performance thrive. What You Will Learn ✅ Leadership lessons from more than 30 years of Army service ✅ What Command Sergeants Major can teach corporate leaders about influence and culture ✅ Why organizational culture is every leader’s responsibility ✅ How to build trust, accountability, and engagement at every level ✅ Common mistakes leaders make when trying to transform culture ✅ Practical insights from The Culture Shaping Leader ✅ Veteran transition lessons and leadership beyond the uniform ✅ Why character remains a leader’s greatest competitive advantage Whether you lead a military unit, cybersecurity team, startup, nonprofit, or Fortune 500 organization, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about the culture you are creating every day. 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, state, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Have a leadership, culture, or career question for Dr. Zoker? Post it below and we may answer it LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn ➡️ What are your three biggest leadership lessons about culture? ➡️ What is one thing leaders can do immediately to improve engagement on their teams? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, veteran, manager, or teammate who would benefit from this conversation. I look forward to seeing you LIVE! #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #CultureShapingLeader #MilitaryLeadership #Veterans #USArmy #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkforceStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #CommandSergeantMajor #Podcast #PeopleFirst #LeadershipMatters

S5:E130 LIVE with Coach Lorna A. George

S5:E130🎙️ LIVE with Coach Lorna A. George🇨🇦 Join me for the next episode of the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E130 — Leadership Starts in the Mirror Leading Yourself First to Lead Others Better MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🎙️ 📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Toronto, Canada) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion Leadership doesn’t begin with a title. It doesn’t begin with authority. It doesn’t begin with a corner office, a command, or a position. According to executive coach, corporate facilitator, author, and Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach Lorna A. George, leadership begins in the mirror. Lorna is the founder of Equipping to Thrive and author of the powerful new book: 📖 Leadership Starts in the Mirror: Leading Me First to Lead Others Better After practicing law for more than 18 years, Lorna dedicated her career to helping leaders move beyond achievement and into significance by aligning their Values, Impact, and People through her transformational VIP Framework. In this thought-provoking conversation, we’ll explore what it truly means to lead yourself before leading others. What You Will Learn: ✅ Why self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership ✅ The leadership lessons Lorna learned during her legal career and entrepreneurial journey ✅ The VIP Framework: Values, Impact, and People ✅ How leaders can move from success to significance ✅ Why many accomplished leaders feel stuck despite their achievements ✅ Insights from Lorna’s book Leadership Starts in the Mirror ✅ The powerful “Get Off the Nail” concept and how it helps leaders break free from limiting beliefs, unhealthy patterns, and leadership stagnation ✅ Why self-care is a leadership competency, not a luxury ✅ Practical strategies to lead with greater clarity, confidence, authority, and purpose As leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, military officers, and professionals, we often focus on developing others. But what if the greatest leadership breakthrough begins with developing ourselves? This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 💬 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 growth, or networking questions for Lorna? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What does self-leadership mean to you? ➡️ What’s one leadership habit that has transformed your effectiveness? ➡️ Tag a colleague, executive, entrepreneur, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #LeadershipStartsInTheMirror #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #MaxwellLeadership #WomenInLeadership #PersonalGrowth #SelfLeadership #Leadership #Success #PurposeDrivenLeadership #VIPFramework #GetOffTheNail #Podcast #LivePodcast #LeadershipMatters