S5:E139🎙️ LIVE with Major General Steve Lepper, USAF (Ret.)

S5:E144🎙️ LIVE with Celeste Warren

S5:E144🎙️  LIVE with Celeste Warren 🌟Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ S5:E144 Breaking Barriers: Why Everyone Wins When Equity Works 📅 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 9:30 AM ET (Schwenksville, PA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I am excited to welcome my friend, author, speaker, and transformational leader, Celeste Warren, to the Leadership & Success Podcast. After an extraordinary 28-year career at Merck, where she rose to become Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Celeste continues her mission of helping organizations create environments where both people and performance thrive. Today, she leads  Celeste Warren Consulting LLC⁠ and co-founded  Destination STEM, Inc.⁠, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Celeste is also the author of two outstanding books: 📚 The Truth About Equity: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, And Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right 📚 How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador: Everyone’s Role in Helping All Feel Accepted, Engaged, and Valued Her message is simple yet powerful: Leadership isn’t about lowering standards—it’s about removing barriers so everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I believe the best leaders create conditions where people can perform at their highest level. That’s exactly what this conversation is all about. 🎯 What You Will Learn ✅ The truth about equity and why everyone wins when we get it right ✅ The difference between equality, equity, and inclusion ✅ How leaders build cultures where people and performance thrive ✅ Why courageous conversations matter in today’s organizations ✅ The “Fence and Rocks” analogy and what it teaches us about leadership ✅ How to remove barriers without lowering standards ✅ Leadership lessons from nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company ✅ Why investing in STEM and the next generation of leaders matters ✅ Practical ways to lead with courage, empathy, and accountability Whether you’re a military leader, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring executive, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about leadership, culture, and creating opportunity. ⸻ 💬 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 networking questions for Celeste? Post them below—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, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CelesteWarren #BreakingBarriers #TheTruthAboutEquity #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #Culture #Inclusion #Equity #STEM #DestinationSTEM #CyberLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleFirst #TransformationalLeadership #Podcast #LinkedInLive #Success #LeadWithPurpose #FutureLeaders

S5:E143🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USA

S5:E143🎙️ LIVE with CSM Jason Schmidt, USA Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | S5:E143 The Backbone of Leadership: Inside the NCO Corps 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM HST (Honolulu, HI) | 4:30 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 7:30 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I am honored to welcome Command Sergeant Major Jason Schmidt, the Command Sergeant Major of United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), to the Leadership & Success Podcast. CSM Schmidt has dedicated more than 32 years of service to our nation, rising from a 19D Cavalry Scout to become the senior enlisted leader for America’s Army in the Indo-Pacific. His remarkable career has included service with the 82nd Airborne Division, Eighth Army, IMCOM-Pacific, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, and as the 23rd Commandant and fifth Enlisted Commandant of the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and the Sergeants Major Academy. He is a highly respected strategic leader, mentor, military family advocate, and lifelong learner whose career embodies service, standards, and leader development. 🔥 What You Will Learn ✅ Why the NCO Corps is truly the backbone of the United States Army ✅ Leadership lessons from more than three decades of military service ✅ How great leaders build trust, discipline, and high-performing teams ✅ The importance of standards, accountability, and caring for people ✅ Developing leaders who develop other leaders ✅ Leading through complexity in the Indo-Pacific and the future of warfare ✅ Lessons on resilience, lifelong learning, and servant leadership ✅ What military and civilian leaders can learn from the Army’s leadership model As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I have learned that organizations rise and fall on the quality of their leaders. Few leaders understand this better than CSM Schmidt. This conversation is for: 🪖 Junior officers and NCOs aspiring to command 💼 Corporate leaders and executives building high-performance teams 🎓 Emerging leaders seeking practical leadership wisdom 🇺🇸 Anyone passionate about service, leadership, and developing people 💬 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 networking questions for CSM Schmidt? 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, NCO, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #Leadership #USArmy #USARPAC #NCO #MilitaryLeadership #ServantLeadership #LeaderDevelopment #PeopleFirst #ArmyStrong #LeadershipMatters #Mentorship #NationalSecurity #IndoPacific #Veterans #ProfessionalDevelopment #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast

S5:E142🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA

S5:E142🎙️ LIVE with Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA #LeadershipAndSuccess Podcast with Coach BZ Season 5:Episode 142 “Artificial intelligence may transform our world, but leadership will determine whether that transformation elevates humanity or diminishes it. Purpose must always come before code.” Mark Your Calendars! 🎙️ 🗓️ Tuesday, June 30, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) ⏰ 3:00 PM CT (Minneapolis, MN) ⏰ 4:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] 🌟 Purpose Before Code: Leading Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 🌟 As artificial intelligence transforms every industry, one question matters more than ever: How do we ensure that technology serves humanity—and not the other way around? I’m honored to welcome Dr. Elizabeth M. Adams, DBA, one of the world’s leading voices on Responsible AI. Dr. Adams is: ✅ Founder & CEO of EMA Advisory Services ✅ Founder of the Minnesota Responsible AI Institute ✅ Chief AI Ethics Advisor at Paravision ✅ Network Affiliate at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI) ✅ Faculty Director at the University of Minnesota ✅ Forbes-recognized AI Ethics Leader ✅ TEDx Speaker, Author, and Global Advocate for Human-Centered Technology Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Adams is helping leaders, organizations, and communities answer one of the defining questions of our time: How do we remain deeply human in an increasingly artificial world? 📚 We will also discuss her bestselling book series: * In the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Choosing Purpose Before Code * Purpose Before Code – Leadership Workbook * Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Students * Purpose Before Code – Workbook for Women And her inspiring children’s books: 📖 Little A.I. and Peety 📖 Little Miss Minnesota and Her Six Brothers ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn 🔹 Why responsible AI is a leadership imperative—not simply a technology issue 🔹 How leaders can build trust, accountability, and inclusion into AI initiatives 🔹 Why “Purpose Before Code” should guide every organization’s AI strategy 🔹 The skills future leaders need to thrive in the age of AI 🔹 How to prepare our children and communities for an AI-driven future 🔹 Why diversity and representation matter in shaping artificial intelligence 🔹 What it means to lead with humanity in a world of accelerating technology ⸻ 💬 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, AI, or networking questions for Dr. Adams? 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, student, educator, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾 As a cybersecurity executive and Information Warfare Commander in the U.S. Navy, I’ve learned that the future won’t be defined solely by the technologies we build—but by the values and leadership principles that guide how we use them. This conversation is for every leader navigating the opportunities and responsibilities of artificial intelligence. I hope you’ll join us. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ElizabethAdams #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIEthics #Leadership #HumanCenteredAI #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #Innovation #FutureOfWork #WomenInTech #LeadershipDevelopment #PurposeBeforeCode #TechnologyLeadership #AILeadership

S5:E141🎙️ Live with Coach Richard Vickers

S5:E141🎙️ Live with Coach Richard Vickers Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ – Season 5:Episode 141 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 2:00 PM CT (St. Louis, MO) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] I’m excited to welcome fellow Maxwell Leadership Coach, executive communications coach, author, mentor, and lifelong learner Coach Richard Vickers to the show! Richard has dedicated his career to developing leaders, strengthening communication skills, and helping people become the very best version of themselves. With more than 18 years of leadership and learning development experience, he has impacted countless professionals through training, mentorship, and coaching. As Richard says: “We are human beings first, not human doings.” That simple yet profound truth is needed now more than ever in our fast-paced, AI-driven world. 📚 We will also discuss Richard’s newly released book: Getting Smarter Every Day: Practical Lessons in Leadership, Communication and Personal Growth Our conversation is titled: 🎙️ “Getting Smarter Every Day: Leadership, Communication, and Becoming Your Best Self” This episode is for leaders at every stage of their journey—from Naval Junior Officers aspiring to command to individual contributors preparing for their first leadership role, and executives committed to lifelong growth. What You Will Learn ✅ Why the best leaders never stop learning ✅ How authentic communication builds trust and influence ✅ The power of self-awareness and intentional personal growth ✅ Practical habits to become smarter every day ✅ How to build meaningful relationships in an increasingly digital world ✅ Why attitude may be your greatest competitive advantage ✅ The leadership lessons Richard wishes he had learned earlier in his career 💬 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 networking questions for Richard? Post them below—we will answer them LIVE! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What does “getting smarter every day” mean to you? ➡️ What’s one leadership habit that has made you a better leader? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation. ❤️🙏🏾 Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about having the humility and discipline to keep learning, keep growing, and keep becoming. #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #RichardVickers #GettingSmarterEveryDay #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Communication #PersonalGrowth #MaxwellLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LifelongLearning #Mentorship #ServantLeadership #Podcast #GrowthMindset #LearningAndDevelopment

S5:E140🎙️ Live with Scott Zuckerman

S5:E140🎙️ Live with Scott Zuckerman LIVE on the Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ | Season 5, Episode 140 🌟 From Financial Disaster to Financial Freedom: Leadership Lessons in Wealth, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship I am excited to welcome Scott Zuckerman, ChFC®, CFS®, CLU®, ChSNC®, President & CEO of Wexford Financial Strategies, entrepreneur, fintech founder, and author of Don’t Be A Financial Disaster, to the Leadership & Success Podcast! 📅 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 1:00 PM ET (Melville, NY) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] Scott’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. After experiencing his own financial setbacks, he transformed adversity into a mission to help individuals, families, business owners, and financial advisors build financial confidence and long-term success. As President and CEO of Wexford Financial Strategies and founder of several innovative fintech platforms, including Financial Fitness Passport™ and Advisor Marketing System, Scott is helping people simplify financial complexity and make better decisions for their futures. 💡 What You Will Learn: ✅ How personal adversity shaped Scott’s mission and entrepreneurial journey ✅ Why “planning first, products second” is the key to financial success ✅ The biggest financial mistakes people make—and how to avoid them ✅ Leadership lessons in resilience, discipline, and reinvention ✅ Why financial wellness is a critical leadership skill ✅ Insights from Scott’s book, Don’t Be A Financial Disaster ✅ How technology and AI are transforming the future of financial planning ✅ Practical strategies for building wealth and achieving financial freedom As leaders, we often prepare for business risks, cybersecurity risks, and operational risks—but are we preparing ourselves and our families for financial resilience? This conversation goes far beyond money. It’s about leadership, purpose, discipline, and creating a future by design rather than by default. 💬 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, entrepreneurship, or financial planning questions for Scott? Post them below—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, entrepreneur, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #ScottZuckerman #FinancialFreedom #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #FinancialWellness #Resilience #FinTech #DontBeAFinancialDisaster #Podcast #LeadershipDevelopment #Success