Leadership & Success with Coach BZ

Coach BZ (Bob Fabien Zinga)
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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.

  1. 10H AGO · VIDEO

    S31:E8 (VIDEO) LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 8

    S31:E8🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 8 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 8 Season 31 | Episode 8   📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.   This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 8 In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why true wisdom operates in the open, not behind closed doors ✅ How integrity and clarity build trust and long-term influence ✅ Why wisdom must guide authority, governance, and justice ✅ How leaders can pursue wisdom intentionally—not accidentally ✅ Why strong foundations matter more than speed or status   “Proverbs 8 teaches us that leadership grounded in wisdom doesn’t chase power—it earns it. When leaders align with truth, justice, and purpose, their influence becomes both credible and enduring.”   ⸻   📅 Date: Thursday, January 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   💬 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 below — he will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.   ⸻   👇 After the Episode •What are your three takeaways from this discussion? •What insight will you put into practice this week?   Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.   ⸻   Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ

    28 min
  2. S31:E8 LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 8

    10H AGO

    S31:E8 LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 8

    S31:E8🎙️ LIVE AWLL From Proverbs — Chapter 8 Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ Special Edition Series: ✨ Ancient Wisdom & Leadership Lessons (#AWLL) from the Book of Proverbs — Chapter 8 Season 31 | Episode 8   📢 Mark your calendars! The Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ launches a Special Edition series with Season 31, Episode 1 — a focused, 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs, studied one chapter per day throughout January.   This is not a religious study. It is a wisdom and leadership study—examining an ancient text filled with practical insights on decision-making, integrity, discipline, influence, and accountability that remain strikingly relevant for leaders today.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn — Proverbs Chapter 8 In this episode, we will explore: ✅ Why true wisdom operates in the open, not behind closed doors ✅ How integrity and clarity build trust and long-term influence ✅ Why wisdom must guide authority, governance, and justice ✅ How leaders can pursue wisdom intentionally—not accidentally ✅ Why strong foundations matter more than speed or status   “Proverbs 8 teaches us that leadership grounded in wisdom doesn’t chase power—it earns it. When leaders align with truth, justice, and purpose, their influence becomes both credible and enduring.”   ⸻   📅 Date: Thursday, January 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 5:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   💬 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 below — he will answer LIVE during the show!   ❤️🙏🏾 Tag someone who would benefit from ancient wisdom applied to modern leadership.   ⸻   👇 After the Episode •What are your three takeaways from this discussion? •What insight will you put into practice this week?   Share your reflections below so others can learn from your perspective.   ⸻   Ancient words. Modern leaders. Timeless lessons. #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #AncientWisdom #LeadershipLessons #Proverbs #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MilitaryLeadership #CyberLeadership #DailyWisdom #ProverbsBZ #AWLLBZ

    28 min

  3. 10H AGO · VIDEO

    S5:E13 (VIDEO) LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran)

    S5:E13🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran) Mark your calendars! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 13 🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran) “You can survive anything until the day you don’t… then it’s someone else’s paperwork.” “If you get away from the misnomer of ‘cybersecurity’ and realign your mindset to ‘cyber risk mitigation,’ you have a better ability to understand, mitigate, and plan, which inherently increases effectiveness and mission strength.” “I’ve often been the anomaly in the room… while that can be daunting, it’s also provided me with countless opportunities I don’t believe I would have gotten if I looked or acted like everyone else.” 📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA) ⏰ 3:00 PM ET (Arlington, VA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🌟 Meet My Guest Anna J. Wheeler is a U.S. Army Veteran, former Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief, and a cybersecurity and national security leader who has led at the intersection of mission, technology, and people. From combat aviation to boardroom strategy, Anna’s journey is a masterclass in service-driven leadership, accountability under pressure, and building trust in complex environments. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn ✅ How leadership is forged long before the title ✅ Why “cybersecurity” is really about risk, tradeoffs, and mission impact ✅ What it means to lead when you’re the anomaly in the room ✅ How to build resilient teams without losing your humanity ✅ Practical leadership lessons for aspiring commanders, executives, and tech leaders ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE 🗺️ 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 career questions for Anna? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #VeteranLeadership #WomenInCyber #NationalSecurity #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #FITS #LeadershipDevelopment

    1h 3m
  4. S5:E13🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran)

    10H AGO

    S5:E13🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran)

    S5:E13🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran) Mark your calendars! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5, Episode 13 🎙️ LIVE with Anna J. Wheeler, USA (Veteran) “You can survive anything until the day you don’t… then it’s someone else’s paperwork.” “If you get away from the misnomer of ‘cybersecurity’ and realign your mindset to ‘cyber risk mitigation,’ you have a better ability to understand, mitigate, and plan, which inherently increases effectiveness and mission strength.” “I’ve often been the anomaly in the room… while that can be daunting, it’s also provided me with countless opportunities I don’t believe I would have gotten if I looked or acted like everyone else.” 📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA) ⏰ 3:00 PM ET (Arlington, VA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion ⸻ 🌟 Meet My Guest Anna J. Wheeler is a U.S. Army Veteran, former Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief, and a cybersecurity and national security leader who has led at the intersection of mission, technology, and people. From combat aviation to boardroom strategy, Anna’s journey is a masterclass in service-driven leadership, accountability under pressure, and building trust in complex environments. ⸻ 🎯 What You Will Learn ✅ How leadership is forged long before the title ✅ Why “cybersecurity” is really about risk, tradeoffs, and mission impact ✅ What it means to lead when you’re the anomaly in the room ✅ How to build resilient teams without losing your humanity ✅ Practical leadership lessons for aspiring commanders, executives, and tech leaders ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation LIVE 🗺️ 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 career questions for Anna? Post them below — we’ll answer them LIVE ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn After the Episode ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who would benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #VeteranLeadership #WomenInCyber #NationalSecurity #CyberLeadership #ServantLeadership #FITS #LeadershipDevelopment

    1h 3m

  5. 10H AGO · VIDEO

    S5:E12 (VIDEO) LIVE with Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.)

    S5:E12🎙️ LIVE with Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 12 | LIVE   From Cockpit to Ivy League Professor: Leading Under Pressure   I’m honored to welcome Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.)—Harvard Business School professor, retired U.S. Army Colonel, combat-tested aviation commander, and one of the most thoughtful voices today on crisis leadership, systems thinking, and inclusive leadership.   📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 2:00 PM ET (Boston) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   👤 About My Guest   Dr. Gibson brings a rare blend of experience: •25+ years of military service, including Battalion Command in the 82nd Airborne Division •Combat leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan •Master Aviator and operational strategist •Harvard Business School faculty, teaching Technology & Operations Management, Crisis Leadership, and Team Effectiveness   He has led soldiers in war, taught future CEOs in the classroom, and advised organizations navigating complexity at scale.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn   ✅ What combat and crisis reveal about real leadership ✅ Why systems thinking is essential in today’s volatile environment ✅ How inclusive leadership becomes a force multiplier—not a slogan ✅ The leadership mistakes people make when pressure is highest ✅ Lessons that translate from the battlefield to the boardroom   Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, a cybersecurity or tech leader, or an executive navigating disruption, this conversation will challenge how you think about command, decision-making, and people.   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!   🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments 🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Hise? Post them below—we’ll address them LIVE   ⸻   👇 Your Turn (After the Episode): ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾   Let’s learn, reflect, and grow—together.   #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #CrisisLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #SystemsThinking #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServeToLead

    1h 3m
  6. S5:E12 LIVE with Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.)

    10H AGO

    S5:E12 LIVE with Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.)

    S5:E12🎙️ LIVE with Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.) Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 12 | LIVE   From Cockpit to Ivy League Professor: Leading Under Pressure   I’m honored to welcome Professor Hise Gibson, DBA, COL, USA (Ret.)—Harvard Business School professor, retired U.S. Army Colonel, combat-tested aviation commander, and one of the most thoughtful voices today on crisis leadership, systems thinking, and inclusive leadership.   📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 2:00 PM ET (Boston) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → RSVP & Join the Discussion   ⸻   👤 About My Guest   Dr. Gibson brings a rare blend of experience: •25+ years of military service, including Battalion Command in the 82nd Airborne Division •Combat leadership in Iraq and Afghanistan •Master Aviator and operational strategist •Harvard Business School faculty, teaching Technology & Operations Management, Crisis Leadership, and Team Effectiveness   He has led soldiers in war, taught future CEOs in the classroom, and advised organizations navigating complexity at scale.   ⸻   🎯 What You Will Learn   ✅ What combat and crisis reveal about real leadership ✅ Why systems thinking is essential in today’s volatile environment ✅ How inclusive leadership becomes a force multiplier—not a slogan ✅ The leadership mistakes people make when pressure is highest ✅ Lessons that translate from the battlefield to the boardroom   Whether you’re a Naval Junior Officer, a cybersecurity or tech leader, or an executive navigating disruption, this conversation will challenge how you think about command, decision-making, and people.   ⸻   💬 Join the Conversation LIVE!   🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments 🙏🏽 What is one thing you’re grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership or networking questions for Hise? Post them below—we’ll address them LIVE   ⸻   👇 Your Turn (After the Episode): ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this conversation? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this discussion ❤️🙏🏾   Let’s learn, reflect, and grow—together.   #LeadershipAndSuccessPodcast #CoachBZ #Leadership #CrisisLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #SystemsThinking #MilitaryLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CyberLeadership #ServeToLead

    1h 3m

  7. 18H AGO · VIDEO

    S5:E11 (VIDEO) LIVE with Charlie Wetzel

    S5:E11🎙️ LIVE with Charlie Wetzel Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 11  “Writing is an act of courage. You are putting something of yourself on the page and trusting it to stand.” “The work you are afraid to begin is often the work you were made to do.” “Talent gets you started. Discipline is what finishes the book.” “Good writing isn’t about sounding smart; it’s about being clear.” “The best ideas in the world fail when they aren’t translated into stories.” “Growth happens when we stop asking if we’re ready and start asking if we’re willing.” “Cooking taught me what writing later confirmed: preparation matters more than panic.” “Clarity is a gift you give your reader.” “Write the book only you can write.” 🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026 ⏰ 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM ET (Atlanta, GA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 About My Guest Charlie Wetzel is a master wordsmith, leadership strategist, and coach whose work has shaped modern leadership thinking for more than three decades. As the long-time writing partner of Papa John—Dr. John C. Maxwell—Charlie helped bring to life 100+ bestselling leadership books, impacting millions of leaders worldwide. In fact, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is dedicated to Charlie for the extraordinary value he added behind the scenes—making him a living example of leadership without the spotlight. ⸻ 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Why clarity is a form of respect in leadership ✅ How to lead with influence without needing the spotlight ✅ What it truly means to live the Law of the Inner Circle ✅ How discipline, humility, and stewardship create lasting legacy ✅ Lessons from 30+ years of shaping ideas that changed the world This conversation is especially powerful for aspiring military officers, tech leaders, coaches, writers, and anyone called to lead with 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 or career questions for Charlie? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CharlieWetzel #LeadershipWithoutTheSpotlight #MaxwellLeadership #ServantLeadership #InnerCircle #Legacy #Clarity #Influence

    1h 6m
  8. S5:E11 LIVE with Charlie Wetzel

    18H AGO

    S5:E11 LIVE with Charlie Wetzel

    S5:E11🎙️ LIVE with Charlie Wetzel Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 5:Episode 11  “Writing is an act of courage. You are putting something of yourself on the page and trusting it to stand.” “The work you are afraid to begin is often the work you were made to do.” “Talent gets you started. Discipline is what finishes the book.” “Good writing isn’t about sounding smart; it’s about being clear.” “The best ideas in the world fail when they aren’t translated into stories.” “Growth happens when we stop asking if we’re ready and start asking if we’re willing.” “Cooking taught me what writing later confirmed: preparation matters more than panic.” “Clarity is a gift you give your reader.” “Write the book only you can write.” 🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨 📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026 ⏰ 7:30 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 10:30 AM ET (Atlanta, GA) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] ⸻ 🌟 About My Guest Charlie Wetzel is a master wordsmith, leadership strategist, and coach whose work has shaped modern leadership thinking for more than three decades. As the long-time writing partner of Papa John—Dr. John C. Maxwell—Charlie helped bring to life 100+ bestselling leadership books, impacting millions of leaders worldwide. In fact, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is dedicated to Charlie for the extraordinary value he added behind the scenes—making him a living example of leadership without the spotlight. ⸻ 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ Why clarity is a form of respect in leadership ✅ How to lead with influence without needing the spotlight ✅ What it truly means to live the Law of the Inner Circle ✅ How discipline, humility, and stewardship create lasting legacy ✅ Lessons from 30+ years of shaping ideas that changed the world This conversation is especially powerful for aspiring military officers, tech leaders, coaches, writers, and anyone called to lead with 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 or career questions for Charlie? 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 would benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾 #LeadershipAndSuccess #CoachBZ #CharlieWetzel #LeadershipWithoutTheSpotlight #MaxwellLeadership #ServantLeadership #InnerCircle #Legacy #Clarity #Influence

    1h 6m
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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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  • Creator
    Coach BZ (Bob Fabien Zinga)
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    624
  • Rating
    Clean
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